Everything you need to know about Save the Date Cards

Do I really need to send out Save the Date Cards?  If so, how early do I send them out?  What is the purpose of sending out Save the Date Cards?

Save the Date Cards announce to all your family and friends the date of your wedding and simply ask them to reserve that day especially for you.  They can be very useful for guests that will be having to travel long distances to attend the wedding.  If someone is coming from out of the country,  making needed arrangements early can save them a great deal of money on their traveling expenses.  Also Save the Date Cards can be very helpful for a destination wedding.  Giving early notice to all who plan to attend gives them the opportunity to request vacation from their employer and helps them save them a substantial amount of money on their travel expenses.

In order to give your guests plenty of notice Save the Date Cards should be mailed out a minimum of 4-6 months before your wedding date and as long as 12-15 months in advance if you will have many guests traveling from afar.  This will allow your guests ample time to make all the necessary travel arrangements so that they will be able to attend your special event.

Save the Date Cards are not meant to be formal.  The main purpose is just to let your family and friends know the actual date of the wedding so that they can plan ahead. There are many styles to choose from.  When deciding on a Save the Date Card, you may want to try and match your wedding invitations.  Save the date cards are mostly used as card stock or magnets and they are normally post card size.  You can add a picture of you and your fiancé, or embellishments that are sure to add a personal touch.  Most brides prefer the Save the Date Magnets because your guests can put it on their refrigerator and it serves as a constant reminder.

Here are some guidelines for what is needed on the card or magnet: both the bride and grooms name, the wedding date and location of the wedding.  You can feel free to add any other information you feel will assist your guest in making their plans.  You will also want to include the wording “invitation to follow” so that your guests will know that an official wedding invitation with more specific information will be mailed to them at a later date.

It is also recommended that you include other helpful information with your Save the Date Card such as airline, car rental and hotel information that will make things easier on your guests.  They may also be interested in other special events or attractions in your area.  If possible also try to acquire group discount rates for your guests by calling specialty companies and seeing if they do offer group discounts. It is customary for most vendors to set up a group code or use your last name for booking purposes.  You can provide this information and any other group information when you mail your Save The Date cards!!

Have a great time planning for your special day!

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