How early do you mail out graduation announcements

The timing of mailing out graduation announcements depends on several factors, including the type of announcement, the graduation date, and the preferences of the graduate and their family. Here are some general guidelines:

1. For traditional paper announcements:
   • For high school graduates, it's common to mail out announcements 4-6 weeks before the graduation date.
   • For college graduates, it's common to mail out announcements 6-8 weeks before the graduation date.
2. For digital announcements (e.g., email or social media):
   • You can send out digital announcements at any time, but it's generally recommended to send them out 2-4 weeks before the graduation date.
3. For formal, formal-optional, or informal announcements:
   • Formal announcements (e.g., those with a formal invitation design) are typically sent out 6-8 weeks before the graduation date.
   • Formal-optional announcements (e.g., those with a more casual design) can be sent out 4-6 weeks before the graduation date.
   • Informal announcements (e.g., those with a simple design) can be sent out 2-4 weeks before the graduation date.

Remember to also consider the following factors when deciding when to mail out your graduation announcements:

• RSVP deadlines: If you're including an RSVP card with your announcement, make sure to give guests enough time to respond. Typically, RSVPs are due 2-4 weeks before the graduation date.
• Guest list: If you're sending out announcements to a large number of guests, you may want to give them more time to RSVP and make travel arrangements.
• Timing of other graduation events: If there are other graduation-related events, such as a senior dinner or a post-graduation party, you may want to coordinate the timing of your announcements with those events.

Ultimately, the key is to give your guests enough time to receive and respond to your announcement, while also avoiding sending them out too far in advance.