How early should baby shower invitations be sent out?

sharee · May 2009

How early should baby shower invitations be sent out? My mom was thinking 2 weeks prior to the event date.... We are asking people to R.S.V.P....

Thanks for any advise ladies

a003vp · May 2009

2 weeks to a month for people to see if they have that day free and to call on any RSVP's that haven't come in.

HeyyRed · May 2009

Seeing as I'm having NOTHING to do with the shower that is being thrown for me... no idea. I just have to show up and be gracious.

sallysands1 · May 2009

Most of my friends have kids. I sent mine out a month in advance to give everyone enough time to plan and find a sitter. I just had my shower yesterday and I sent out the invited at the end of March. Everyone had PLENTY of time to schedule the event. No excuses.

FirefightersBride · May 2009

we did a month in advance because some people may need to travel.

MrsNnr · May 2009

I heard 4-6 weeks. Originally mine were going to get sent out at around 2 weeks but my hostess decided to send them out 6 weeks prior. This way people can plan it, not only for the date but budget wise as well. Also, it gives you plenty of time to get R.S.V.Ps back. I think mine ask for them by 2 weeks prior.

Breezer80 · May 2009

2 weeks is sort of short notice, I would give them 4-6 weeks, and then have RSVPs due 1-2 weeks before.

NATALE0624 · May 2009

Mine were sent out today and my shower is 6/6.. so that is what.. 2 weeks

The New Mrs. · May 2009

I say 3-4 weeks before is good. Ours were sent out only 2 weeks before (not my fault) and there were quite a few people who couldn't attend because they already had other plans.

ArmyBride0604 · May 2009

My goal when I send out invitations for a party is 2 weeks ahead at the latest. My best friend sent out the shower invites for my shower last week - it's May 31. She didn't ask me, but that seemed normal to me.