Save the Dates 101
So, you are engaged, planning your dream wedding & so excited to let all your friends and family know about your upcoming celebration! But with wedding invitations only mailed 6-8 weeks in advance (or, at most 8-10 weeks ahead), how can you ensure your friends and family reserve the date, and start planning their travel arrangements and accommodations for your nuptials? That is where the modern (and these days practically necessary) Save the Date comes in. With the busy lives we all lead and the fact that every wedding is a destination wedding for someone on your guest list, it has become customary to send a Save the Date informing your guests that A) you are getting married, B) the date of your not-to-be-missed wedding bash and C) the location (city & state, mostly) of your wedding. Save the Dates often also include a list of recommended accommodations since many reserved hotel blocks expire before a wedding invitation is even mailed. It is particularly important to include such information if you are getting married in a popular tourist destination, on a holiday weekend or if you have a large number of out of town guests. Below is a list of frequently asked questions regarding Save the Dates that we hope you find helpful in your planning!
Should my Save the Date match my wedding invitation?
Save the Dates certainly can match the wedding invitation ensemble but don’t necessarily have to. There is no rule when it comes to whether it should match—it is truly a personal preference. Many people want their Save the Date to be a more whimsical and fun version of their invitation, yet still coordinate in overall color scheme, perhaps using the same typestyles and motif or ‘logo’ that will be carried through on the invitation, ceremony program, menu, favors, etc. Others want it to have a completely unique and different feel than the invitation.
Is there any other information that I should consider including in my Save the Date?
If your wedding is being held in a popular tourist destination or if you have a lot of out of town guests it can be helpful to include a list of things to do in the area so that you can make sure your guests see all that there is to love about the place you’ve chosen to exchange vows. If you are planning multiple events that all your guests are invited to (such as a Rehearsal Dinner, Golf Outing, and Morning After Brunch, for example) then you may want to consider including a Schedule of Events. Lastly, as many couples have a wedding website where your guests can find out more details about your wedding, you’ll want to be sure to include that as well!
Who should I send Save the Dates to?
While Save the Dates originally started out only being sent to out of town guests, it has become customary to send a save the date to everyone on your guest list including people who already know about the wedding (family members, bridal party members). Otherwise you run the risk of having friends and/or family members start talking to each other and wonder why so-and-so received a Save the Date but so-and-so did not. Better to provide everyone with all the same information from the beginning so no feelings are hurt and everyone can start being excited about celebration to come!
Should my Save the Date match my wedding invitation?
Save the Dates certainly can match the wedding invitation ensemble but don’t necessarily have to. There is no rule when it comes to whether it should match—it is truly a personal preference. Many people want their Save the Date to be a more whimsical and fun version of their invitation, yet still coordinate in overall color scheme, perhaps using the same typestyles and motif or ‘logo’ that will be carried through on the invitation, ceremony program, menu, favors, etc. Others want it to have a completely unique and different feel than the invitation.
Is there any other information that I should consider including in my Save the Date?
If your wedding is being held in a popular tourist destination or if you have a lot of out of town guests it can be helpful to include a list of things to do in the area so that you can make sure your guests see all that there is to love about the place you’ve chosen to exchange vows. If you are planning multiple events that all your guests are invited to (such as a Rehearsal Dinner, Golf Outing, and Morning After Brunch, for example) then you may want to consider including a Schedule of Events. Lastly, as many couples have a wedding website where your guests can find out more details about your wedding, you’ll want to be sure to include that as well!
Who should I send Save the Dates to?
While Save the Dates originally started out only being sent to out of town guests, it has become customary to send a save the date to everyone on your guest list including people who already know about the wedding (family members, bridal party members). Otherwise you run the risk of having friends and/or family members start talking to each other and wonder why so-and-so received a Save the Date but so-and-so did not. Better to provide everyone with all the same information from the beginning so no feelings are hurt and everyone can start being excited about celebration to come!
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