When is it to early to send out wedding invitations?

My wedding is in October. It is a destination wedding (but still in the United States) at the beach and we are inviting just immediate family. I have the invitations designed. They are informal, but I was wondering is it too early to send them out. Everyone will have to travel and make their own arrangements??

Chances are, that if you’re inviting only immediate family anyways. They probably already know about the wedding, and where it is taking place, right? If you are not considering save the date cards, which could be helpful, you could just send your invitations out earlier. If I were you, I would send out the invitations in June, asking for your rsvp’s in September (depending on when in October your wedding is) That gives people enough time to get some money together if need be, and arrange flights, etc. Also, as far as accomodations, are you including a reccomended list of hotels that are close? People who don’t live there obviously don’t know what’s around. Not everyone has the internet and can easy find out. I’m getting married here in the city where we live, but all his family live far away. We are sending out our invitations in June for our September wedding. We’re having the reception at a resort mind you so they’ll be able to book their room under the rooms we’ve reserved. Had of I thought of it before hand though, I would have DEFINATELY gone with the save the date cards!

Good luck!

RD and Tinee Beach Wedding Invitation