When should I send invitations for a wedding abroad?
I am getting married abroad next year in February and wasn't planning to send out proper invitations until September/October time as it seems a bit ridiculous sending them this early. However, we have obviously told friends and family the date and venue already and very close family who are certain of their invites have already started to book flights and accomodation to get the best deals on the low-cost airlines etc.
The problem comes with more distant family and friends. Some have assumed that they will be invited and are asking about flight information, but I hadn't actually budgeted on having them! Whilst others that I would like to come do not want to book anything until they actually have an invite.. despite the fact that prices for flights etc will rise in the meantime...
Fot those of you who have had, or are thinking of having, a wedding abroad- when did you send out your invites and had you already firmly told people whether or not they were invited in advance?
Thanks
