Six to eight weeks before
Set the date, location, guest list and invitation plan. Start early if travel, a larger gathering or multiple locations are involved.
Four to six weeks before
Send invitations, make the RSVP process clear and collect the details the people who love them will need before the event.
Two weeks before
Follow up only with guests who have not replied, confirm the practical plan and prepare a simple way to keep cards and gifts together.
Keep the details and gratitude connected
Given Dearly gives families one private place for invitations, RSVPs, gifts and the sincere thank-yous that follow.
Start a private eventHelpful questions
What matters most when planning?
Clear details, an easy RSVP path and a plan that feels true to the people being celebrated will take you further than extra complexity.
How can guests keep up with changes?
A private event page makes it easy to revisit the invitation, RSVP and practical details without sorting through messages.