The wrong invite timing ruins great events. Too early and people forget; too late and schedules collide. Lagos has its own rhythm — weekends booked weeks in advance, Thursdays suddenly open, December chaos. Here is the framework.
The Four-Week Standard
Send invites four weeks before most private events. Three weeks is acceptable if your list is small and high-trust. Two weeks is for intimate dinners only — anything larger risks major dropouts.
See also: How to Host a Private Dinner Party in Lagos.
Send a Reminder at T-7
Seven days before the event, send a warm reminder that includes the call time, dress code and general neighbourhood. Keep the exact location sealed. Reminders reduce no-shows dramatically.
Keep reading: The Art of Crafting an Invite-Only Guest List.
Whispers Handles the Sequencing
Schedule invites, reminders and the location reveal inside the app. It delivers to every verified guest on the same cadence, without the awkward manual chase.