His sister Minnie (or Sophie depending on the source) was appointed Postmistress and in a romantic gesture put the name of her fiance in the blank space for the requested name. That name was Albert Luckenbach. Years later when Albert and wife moved to Martinsburg the post office there was renamed Albert, Texas. The romantic naming of Luckenbach started a tradition of unconventionality that has become something of a lifestyle. We didn't say it was a romantic lifestyle, we said it was a unconventional lifestyle.
Make sure also to ask your caterer when they'll need final head counts. Typically, you should ask for an RSVP date 3 weeks before your wedding, if you sent them on time. At a minimum, send them out six weeks in advance, and set an RSVP date of 2 weeks before the wedding.
Mail bridal shower invitations eight weeks before the party. âSend out your bridal shower invitations eight weeks before the bridal shower and at least two months before the wedding day,â says Michael. Bridal shower invitations should be mailed eight weeks before the bridal shower, giving guests plenty of time to RSVP to this intimate and fun party for the bride-to-be. Use this checklist for your shower planning and as you prepare and send stunning bridal shower invitations: