When To Send Out Your Wedding Save The Dates

Save-the-date cards are typically sent out 6 to 12 months before your wedding day, with the earlier end of this range being preferable. This gives your guests ample time to prepare and change their plans if necessary. For a destination wedding or a holiday weekend, it's best to send them out 8 to 12 months in advance to allow guests to book travel and accommodations. Sending save-the-date cards is a great way to let guests know your wedding date well in advance so they can plan accordingly.

Destination weddings: Send save-the-dates 9 months to a year in advance

Planning a destination wedding? You'll want to give your guests extra notice by sending out your save-the-dates nine months to a year in advance. This is because destination weddings require more planning on the part of your guests. They may need to book flights, arrange visas, and save up for the trip. Giving them plenty of notice means they can get a hotel room, even at more popular destinations, ensuring your friends and family can be by your side on your big day.

As soon as you've chosen a venue, set up your wedding website, and arranged a hotel room block, get those save-the-dates in the mail. No one will complain about having extra time to book flights and accommodation. It's also a good idea to get your wedding website up and running before sending out your save-the-dates. Your website should include all the information your guests will need to plan their trip, such as travel and accommodation details, and any group activities you've planned.

If you're sending out physical save-the-date cards, it's worth considering including an information packet with your save-the-date. This could include a general timeline for the weekend's events, from welcome parties to any group activities you've organised. You could also include a response card or a poll on your wedding website, asking guests what activities they'd be interested in.

If you're short on time, sending out save-the-dates by email is a good option. You could also consider creating a custom wedding website and including the URL on your save-the-dates. That way, you can convey any changes in real time.

Local weddings: Send save-the-dates 6 to 8 months before the wedding

Planning a wedding is an exciting time, and you'll want to give your guests plenty of notice so they can be a part of your special day. For local weddings, it's recommended that you send out your save-the-date cards about 6 to 8 months before the wedding. This is the perfect amount of time to give your guests a heads-up without being too early, which could cause them to forget or for your plans to change.

Save-the-dates are a great way to let your guests know that you're getting married and to mark the date in their calendars. They are typically smaller than wedding invitations and don't include as many details. All you need is your names, the wedding date, and the location (city and state). You can also include your wedding website if you have one, but this is optional. It's important to only send save-the-dates to those you definitely want to invite to the wedding, as you can't revoke them once they're sent.

Sending out your save-the-dates 6 to 8 months in advance is a thoughtful way to give your guests time to plan. They may need to request time off work, arrange childcare, or make travel plans. It's also a good idea to have your guest list finalised at this point, so you don't end up inviting people you hadn't planned to.

While it can be tempting to send out your save-the-dates earlier, especially if you're excited about your upcoming nuptials, it's best to wait until you have your date and location confirmed. This will also give you time to figure out the other details of your wedding, such as your venue and wedding party.

Once you've sent out your save-the-dates, you can focus on the other aspects of your wedding planning, knowing that your guests have marked the date in their calendars and will be there to celebrate with you.

What to include: Date, names, location (city and state)

Save the dates are typically sent out six to 12 months before your wedding day. They are a precursor to your formal wedding invitations and are a great way to get everyone excited about your wedding. They are also a considerate way to give your guests a heads-up, allowing them to plan and make any necessary travel arrangements.

The minimum amount of information to include on your save the date is the couple's names and the date of the big day. Most people also include the location of the wedding. If you don't have a venue picked out, you could just include the city and state, and that would be enough information until each wedding guest receives an invitation.

• The names of the engaged couple
• A wedding website or social media page
• The city and state of the wedding venue
• An indication of whether a formal invitation will follow
• Travel and accommodation information, including hotel room block details and transportation options
• Your wedding hashtag, if you have one

Remember to keep the save-the-date card simple and straightforward while still providing enough information to help your guests plan accordingly.

Who to send to: Only those definitely invited to the whole wedding day

Save-the-dates are an essential part of wedding planning. They are a way of giving your guests a heads-up about your wedding date and location and ensuring that they are available to attend. They are especially important if you are planning a destination wedding or getting married during a busy time of year, such as the summer or Christmas.

When it comes to who should receive a save-the-date, the general rule is that they should only be sent to those who are invited to the whole wedding day. This means that you should not send them to guests who are only invited to the evening reception, as this could be misleading and cause confusion. Sending a save-the-date to an evening-only guest could give them the impression that they are invited to the entire day's events, which may cause complications if you have not planned for this.

It is also important to note that once you have sent a save-the-date, you are obligated to send a formal invitation to that guest. Therefore, it is recommended that you only send save-the-dates to those guests you definitely want to attend your wedding. This includes your bridal party and family members, even though you can guarantee that these people will likely attend.

If you are inviting guests who are only attending the evening reception, it is more appropriate to send a separate notification closer to the date, outlining the specific details of the reception. This could be a more formal evening reception invitation or a more casual phone call, email, or digital invite.

In terms of timing, it is recommended that save-the-dates are sent out six to twelve months before the wedding, with eight to ten months being the ideal timeframe. This gives your guests enough time to plan and make any necessary travel arrangements. For destination weddings, it is advisable to send save-the-dates nine months to a year in advance to give guests extra time to plan their trip.

When to send wedding invites: 8 weeks to 3 months after save-the-dates

Wedding planning is all about timing, and sending out your save-the-dates and wedding invites at the right time is crucial. Save-the-dates are typically sent out six to 12 months before the wedding day, with eight to 10 months being ideal. This gives your guests ample time to prepare and change their plans if necessary. Once your venue and wedding date are confirmed, there's no reason to delay sending out save-the-dates.

Now, let's talk about wedding invites. If you haven't sent save-the-dates, wedding invitations should go out four to six months before the wedding. However, if you have sent save-the-dates, the general rule is to send invitations eight weeks before the wedding. It's important not to send wedding invites less than six weeks before the big day.

The sweet spot for sending wedding invites is three months before the wedding, especially if you want to allow enough time for your guests to respond. This is crucial if your guests need to request time off work, arrange childcare, or make travel plans.

For destination weddings, it's advisable to send invitations as early as possible, preferably 12 weeks in advance. A wedding website is also beneficial for destination weddings, as it allows for easy updates and gives guests the opportunity to RSVP for each activity.

So, to summarise: send your save-the-dates six to 12 months in advance, followed by your wedding invites eight weeks to three months later. This will ensure your guests have all the information they need to attend your special day.

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