Q: Am I required to send out Save the Date cards? I love the Save the Dates that I have seen on TGK’s website, but I don’t know where to begin! When do couples typically mail out their Save the Dates? Please help!
A: Of course you are not required to send a Save the Date! Save the Dates are intended to give guests a heads-up about your wedding plans, but you do not have to send them if you don’t want to!
As destination weddings or longer wedding weekends have become more popular, so have Save the Dates. It has become an expected courtesy to send a Save the Date if you are marrying at a faraway destination, around a holiday or at a seasonally busy location. Sending a Save the Date will increase guests’ chances of attending your celebration, especially if travel arrangements are required of them!
The Save the Date card is meant to act as a pre-invitation, officially announcing your wedding celebration! As a general rule, your cards should state your names, date of wedding, and the city and state of where wedding will take place. Also, because Save the Dates are a recent trend, be sure to include something along the lines of, “Invitation to follow”, “Invitation and details to follow”, “Invitation will follow.” Many couples also list their wedding website address!
It’s typical to start spreading the news, and mailing Save the Dates, around six months prior to your wedding ceremony. Eight months to a year in advance is standard if your wedding is being held at a faraway destination. These time-frames allow for your guests to book their travel, ask for days off work (if necessary) and to, of course, SAVE THE DATE!!!
Check out a few of the newest additions to our Save the Date Collection, the classic Madison Postcard Save the Date, the modern Elieen Save the Date and the charming Magnolia Save the Date, each shown in variations of chocolate and turquoise ink on antique white paper!
