Preferably, wedding gifts should be given just before or just after the ceremony. If you cannot attend the wedding, it's always best to err on the side of caution and send the gift by post (and insure it if it's valuable!) so that it arrives at least two days before the wedding is to take place. However, don't send a gift right after you receive an invitation -- just in case the wedding is postponed, or even cancelled.
If you will be attending the wedding, on most occasions there will be a reception table where you can place the gift.
Contrary to some beliefs, it's not polite to wait up to a year after the wedding to get the couple a gift. At best, if you're not able to give your wedding gift before or during the wedding, try not to wait more than three months after the ceremony to give the new couple your heartfelt present.
As far in advance as possible with respect to the photographer and his or her personal wishes on how far in advance they would like to be notified.
At least a week or two in advance.
On average, three months in advance is good. However, if your wedding is going to be during peak wedding season (May-October) and/or on a holiday, you will want to order 6 months to 1 year in advance.
If your having a destination wedding, you should send your save the date cards as soon as possible, up to a year ahead of time. If your having a local wedding with lots of out of town guests, send them anywhere from 6-8 months. That way you can ensure that your wedding is first on their calendar! Invitations by Dawn has some really cool save the date options, both cards and magnets.
There is no standard or traditional answer for this. It depends on what the bride and groom want.
Typically, save the date cards are sent out either 6, 9 or 12 months prior to the wedding. This depends on how many people you want to invite, whether they live far away and must make arrangements, and other issues of that kind.
As far as wedding aniverseries go, they end at the 60th year known as The Diamond Wedding Anniversary.
The answer to your question depends on where you are having wedding reception. Some popular places are booked up two years or more in advance. The best answer I can give is to suggest you book as soon as you set a date.
People need enough time to plan, but sending invitations too far in advance can also give them time to forget. A good rule of thumb is to send invitations in time for them to arrive 2-4 weeks in advance. A few factors may make it wise to allow even more time. For example if your wedding is during the holidays, people may need to juggle their schedules. If long-distance travel will be required for some guests, thenit wopuld be polite to allow several months to arrange for affordable tickets.
It is customary to purchase a shower gift if you are planning on attending it, or if the person purchased you one for your shower. As far as a wedding gift goes, if you plan on attending, plan on purchasing a gift. If you don't plan on attending it is completely up to you whether you purchase a gift or not. A card of congratulations, regardless of whether or not you purchase them a gift, is always welcome and a sign of good manners.
In Texas there's a 72 hour waiting period from when you get a marriage license to when you can use it.
Three to four weeks before the wedding day, you give your guests have enough time to purchase the shower gifts and RSVP to make sure how many people are coming. Once you get all the reply then you can start planning for the bridal shower.