How does invitation etiquette for a destination wedding differ from traditional events?
A. With the popularity of destination weddings in recent years, a whole new set of etiquette has emerged. You definitely need to send save-the-date cards and actual invitations out to guests with plenty of time for them to make travel plans. I recommend that save-the-date cards be sent at least six months and invitations at least four months before the event. If the wedding is in a popular location or if rooms have not been blocked out for guests, you should send them even sooner. – Messler Q. What are the guidelines for travel info – should it be included with the invitation, or sent separately? A. The most important thing on the invite is the ceremony information. All additional details, such as travel and hotel suggestions, the program of events and activities, can appear on enclosures that graphically match the ceremony invite, creating a cohesive look to the ensemble. Some couples choose to send the additional information with the save-the-date cards, while others prefer to includ