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<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nHooray, you’re engaged! There\u00a0was a ring, maybe some rose petals, possibly a flash mob<\/a> and most importantly, someone said “Yes!” Engagements are so exciting! When all the electricity has died down a bit and it’s time to start planning your wedding you’ll have so many different avenues to maneuver like who to invite, who not to invite, when to invite them and so on. We’re big believers that planning weddings shouldn’t have to be such a mystical pain in the ass. So w<\/span>e thought we’d give you some insight into the Do’s and Don’ts of sending out your wedding invites and save the dates. <\/span><\/p>\n If you’re still stuck on the etiquette acceptable for wedding invitations, here is a list of\u00a0our wedding DOs and DON’Ts for your wedding invitations<\/a> and save the dates<\/a> to avoid making any major etiquette\u00a0mishaps.<\/span><\/p>\n When?\u00a06 to 9 months\u00a0before the wedding OR 9 months to 1 year before if it’s a destination wedding.<\/p>\n Save the dates are a great way to share your upcoming nuptials with your friends and family and give them a heads up about the big day. If you’re planning a destination wedding or an event where most of your guests will be coming in from out of town, be sure to give them enough time to plan accordingly. Besides having to buy tickets in advance, they’ll need to give notice at work and make plans for the kids. They should include your names, the date and the location (at least the city and the state, the venue is optional) of the wedding.<\/p>\n [See: When Should You Send out Save the Dates & Other Mail<\/a>]<\/p>\nDO send Save the Dates.<\/h3>\n