{"id":1697,"date":"2015-07-01T15:51:16","date_gmt":"2015-07-01T19:51:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/?p=1697"},"modified":"2020-12-29T15:57:13","modified_gmt":"2020-12-29T20:57:13","slug":"when-should-you-send-out-save-the-dates-other-mail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/when-should-you-send-out-save-the-dates-other-mail\/","title":{"rendered":"When to Send Save the Dates: All Your Save the Date Questions Answered"},"content":{"rendered":"

Planning a wedding (or really anything else) in 2020, was difficult given the uncertainties we all faced. It seems likely that our lives are on track to return to a place where we can make plans and stick to them again. Hallelujah! When planning a wedding, one of the first questions you\u2019ll likely find yourself asking is when to send Save the Dates. Of course, first there\u2019s the engagement, the endless stream of bubbly and what feels like a blanket of love. Once the initial haze wears off, the lucky couple will set a date. Sending save the date wedding cards is a step that should theoretically follow shortly after. Sometimes this can get pushed to the side when the avalanche of items on the wedding planning to-do list starts piling up. It\u2019s wise to think ahead and prevent this from happening by marking your calendar with the approximate date for when you\u2019ll do the actual mailing. This brings us back to the original question: When should you send your save the dates?<\/span><\/p>\n

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All your Save the Date questions answered…<\/h3>\n

But why stop there? We\u2019ve taken every question imaginable about your Save the Dates and answered them below. Use this handy navigation to the answer to any and all questions.<\/span><\/p>\n

When to send Save the Dates?<\/a>
\nWhen to mail send Save the Dates for a destination wedding?<\/a>
\nWhy are Save the Dates important?<\/a>
\nAre save the dates and invitations the same?<\/a>
\nWho are Save the Dates for?<\/a>
\nHow to choose Save the Dates?<\/a>
\nHow to address save the dates?<\/a><\/p>\n

When to send Save the Dates?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Answer: 6-9 months prior to the wedding.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Save the dates are more than just a date marker. Their main purpose is to give your guests time to get their ducks in a row so they can make it to your big day. With that in mind, sending your save the dates with plenty of time before your wedding date will provide your guests with the time required to make the proper arrangements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While nine months may seem like a long time, it will allow the people in your lives to take time off from work, find babysitters and make any other arrangements in order to attend your wedding. When you break it down and think about it — that\u2019s a lot of tasks to take care of.<\/span><\/p>\n

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When to mail send Save the Dates for a destination wedding?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Answer: 9-12 months prior to the wedding date.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re planning a destination wedding or have many out of town guests, you\u2019ll need to factor in even more time. On top of the normal arrangements, the added time (and financial) consuming process of making travel arrangements should absolutely be accounted for.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nine to twelve months is ideal, giving your guests enough time to look for plane tickets and lodging (on top of everything else). They\u2019ll also likely need to budget for a trip like this so it\u2019s best to give them as much notice as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why are Save the Dates important?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Your wedding Save the Dates serve a number of purposes that are essential to bringing your ideal wedding to life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

They provide your guests with a date they can start planning for.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Think of your Save the Dates as fancy date markers. They provide your guests with the date they\u2019ll need to mark on their calendars. Without this very important information, your guests may not be able to move things around in their lives (hello, work schedules) in order to ensure attendance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

They set the tone & theme for the big day.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Not the primary goal, though still important — your Save the Dates help establish the tone and theme of your wedding. And while you may not have the full colorscheme decided, you can still use these cards to begin to illustrate your own personal love story for the whole wedding party to feel connected.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Are save the dates necessary for weddings?<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you want to make certain that your guests will be able to attend your special day, then yes \u2014 save the dates are necessary for weddings. If you skip these and just send the wedding invites, your guests may* have enough time to prepare. It really depends on the number of guests, whether they\u2019re coming from out of town or how tight their schedules are.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All that to say, yes — Save the Dates are important if you want to ensure that the people you invite are able to attend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Are save the dates and invitations the same?<\/span><\/h2>\n

They\u2019re the same, right?! Not quite.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you plan your wedding one of the first tasks is to choose the special date. Without this, you\u2019re not able to confirm a venue or any vendors. You have this date in mind well before you\u2019re ready to send out formal wedding invites.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save the dates are the bare bones introduction to your big day and serve mostly to give your guests a heads up so that they can begin making their plans accordingly. Once you\u2019ve confirmed your venue and have most of your wedding day info down, this information will be included on your wedding invites.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Who are Save the Dates for?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Only send save the dates to the people that are officially on your wedding guest list. <\/span>This is very important.<\/b> If you decide to send out your save the dates to everyone you know without first thinking about who to invite \u2014 you will have a big etiquette no-no on your hands when it comes time to actually narrow down the list of people.<\/span><\/p>\n

Think of these as pre-wedding-invites. The save the date tells your guests that more info is coming their way. Don\u2019t bank on the \u2018they won\u2019t be able to make it anyway\u2019 mindset \u2014 because they will make it work and you\u2019ll have to explain why they didn\u2019t get an invite.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to choose Save the Dates?<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve solidified your special date and have begun moving forward with your wedding plans, it\u2019s time to choose and mail out your very own wedding save the dates.<\/span><\/p>\n

With a gajillion designs to choose from, you may be a bit overwhelmed. And we don\u2019t blame you. Your Save the Dates set the tone for the rest of your big day. Think of them as the introduction to your ultimate love story. No big deal, right?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Once you have a vibe in mind \u2014 choose a design that goes with it accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n

A few things to keep in mind when choosing your save the dates \u2014<\/span><\/p>\n