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When to send wedding invitations in India: a simple timeline
4 min read · Updated 28 October 2026
Send too early and invitations get forgotten; too late and guests have already made plans or can't book travel. Here's a timeline that works for most Indian weddings, with a little extra time for destination celebrations.
A timeline that works
- 3 to 6 months before: a save-the-date for destination weddings or guests flying in.
- 6 to 8 weeks before: the full invitation for destination weddings.
- 4 to 6 weeks before: the full invitation for weddings in your city.
- 2 weeks before: an RSVP deadline, so caterers and venues get final numbers.
- The day before each function: a short reminder with the map link.
Why digital helps with timing
With a printed card, a date or venue change means calling everyone. A digital invitation lets you update the same link, so the details guests open are always the latest, and the RSVP replies arrive straight on your WhatsApp.
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