MERRICK, NY--(MARKET WIRE)--Oct 1, 2008 -- While October may seem too early to start thinking of Christmas, it's always a good idea to start planning holiday events as early as possible. Custom Creations by Leslie, the leading Christmas party invitation provider, has Christmas party invitation rules and etiquette to make sure you avoid committing the ultimate hosting faux pas.

"The month of December gets crazier and crazier as the days go by," said Leslie Ciriaco of Custom Creations by Leslie. "Start sending people holiday invitations as soon as possible, at least 6-8 weeks before the party, because your guests will probably be busy with their own holiday to-do lists and will need a lot of notice."

Some other important rules on proper Christmas party invitation etiquette include:

 
--  Send all of your holiday invitations at once so that nobody feels like
    he/she was invited as an afterthought or a replacement for another guest
    who couldn't make it. Invite everybody directly (instead of asking someone
    to pass the message along to others), so that everyone at the party feels
    comfortable showing up.
--  Indicate on the Christmas invitations if it's alright for your guests
    to bring dates or kids, and ask your guests to RSVP with an exact number of
    people they're bringing.
--  Inform guests of how to dress, and what to expect on the menu.

Set the date of your holiday event on any night the Thursday through Sunday before Christmas or on Christmas Eve. Most people spend Christmas Day with their families, and after the 25th, everyone will be concentrating on New Year's.

To find the perfect custom designed Christmas party invitations or holiday invitations for your event call Custom Creations by Leslie at 866-727-8999 or visit www.creationsbyleslie.com. Use coupon code Holiday2008 for 10% off invitation orders.

About Custom Creations by Leslie:

With over a decade of experience, Custom Creations by Leslie offers a distinctive array of personalized invitations with fresh new designs from leading manufacturers. These invitations fill the special needs of life's most important occasions; ranging from christening invitations, wedding invitations, birthday party invitations, Christmas invitations and more.