Thats what we were thinking (sending them in July). July is a big month for my family anyways because we have a HUGE annual fishing trip, that I'm kinda messing up for my wedding. We were going to send them out only 6 months prior but I think that sooner may be better so that they don't start making plans for the fishing trip. Not to mention the fact that my side of the family is about 45% of the guest list, if not more!