How far in advance?

Hi Everyone!
How far in advance should you send out b-day invites?

Thanks

 

I would think 4 weeks unless a lot of people aren't local.

 

Thanks for the reply!
Now... does anyone have any ideas for food? It's going to be an outside b-day party around a pool.
We were thinking finger sandwhichs,chips w/dip,and amybe something like seafood salad.

 

That sounds perfect....how about fruit cut up into a watermelon basket??? that is always a big hit here, and it is easy!


here is a favorite for fruit dip


16 oz of cream cheese
2 jars of marshmellow cream

just beat together with mixer in bowl and refrigerate! (can be done a day ahead)

 

We sent our invites out already but that is becasue people are driving 6 hours in some cases.

We are having hamburgers and hot dogs as well as some salads. Of course, we are also having birthday carrot cake.

 

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Thanks for the reply!
Now... does anyone have any ideas for food? It's going to be an outside b-day party around a pool.
We were thinking finger sandwhichs,chips w/dip,and amybe something like seafood salad.

In my experience, seafood salad doesn't hold up well outside in the warm air, unless you can keep it chilled somehow.

I think finger sandwiches are a great idea. We did a lot of picky stuff for our girls' first party and it was so convenient and easy for people to just munch.

Chicken wings
pigs in a blanket (for the kids!)
kielbasa
cheese, crackers, and pepperoni
salsa, guacamole, and chips
veggies and dip
fruit
cupcakes

 

I sent out an email "Save the Date" about 6 weeks ahead of time and then did the invites about 3-4 weeks ahead of time.

 

Being that it's summer & a lot of people have weekends booked, I plan on sending out my invites 6-8 weeks in advance.

Oh my, that means I better get moving!!!!!!

 

If its more than family I would do about 4 weeks.

We had:

Fruit Bowl
Chicken Tenders
Veggie Tray
Cheese Tray
Chips & Dip
Lunch Meat Tray
Assorted Buns
Nuts ( no history of allergies in either family)