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.
When to send: Send these out between six to eight weeks prior to your wedding date. 4:Bridal Shower Invitation. What it is: The maid of honor or another good friend usually hosts the shower; oftentimes several people, usually bridesmaids, share the responsibility of celebrating the bride-to-be.ut it is also considerate to invite your out-of-town guests to attend as a kind gesture of thanks for traveling all the way. When to send: Send invitations three to six weeks in advance. 7: Thank-You Card. What it is: You should send thank-you notes for all gifts received during the course of planning your wedding.