Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting yet detailed processes you'll ever have to do in your life, filled with countless decisions and details. One of the early tasks you and your fiance will face is sending out Save the Dates. These little cards or digital announcements serve as a friendly heads-up to your possible guest list, letting them know in advance when to mark their calendars for your big day! But what are Save the Dates? What do you even need to include on a Save the Date? When should you even send them out? In this feature, we explain everything there is to know about Save the Dates, including commonly asked questions to help make this step of the wedding planning, easy-peasy.
A Save the Date is essentially a heads-up before the actual wedding invitation is sent out. It typically has all the important details like the date and venue, so your friends and family can "Save the Date" in their calendars and get excited for your special day!
It's totally up to you! Sending out Save the Dates isn't mandatory, but it does carry some risks. Without giving a warning in advance that an invitation is on its way, there is a high chance that some guests may not be able to attend. They might have a holiday booked or have RSVP'd to another wedding! Sending Save the Dates is a nice way to let your guests know about your wedding plans, especially if they'll need to arrange travel, book time off work or even book a place to stay.
Your Save the Date should contain the key details; your names, the wedding date and where it'll be. If you've got a wedding website, think about adding a link or a QR code for easy access.
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Send Save the Dates to everyone you plan to invite to the whole wedding or day or even just the evening. If someone receives one, they will expect a formal invitation later.
Nah, RSVPs aren't required or expected with Save the Dates. You'll take care of that when you send out the actual wedding invitations later on.
You can choose whatever style that works best for you! While the classic way to send Save the Dates is on paper through the post, digital options are becoming pretty popular. Sending them via email or text is a budget-friendly and eco-friendly choice. Just double-check that you've got the right email, phone number or address for your guests!
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As we know life and weddings can be unpredictable! If you have to change your wedding date or wedding venue, notify your guests as soon as possible through phone calls, emails, or send out updated Save the Dates.
Not really! It's completely up to you. It's cool if they match, but Save the Date is usually pretty laid-back and can give a sneak peek of your style without spilling all the details about the wedding theme.
It's ideal to have both a date and a venue confirmed when sending out Save the Dates, as you've possibly locked in a confirmed date with the venue. However, if you just have a date, you can include the town or city as a placeholder, and mention that the full venue details will follow in the formal invitation.
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If you intend to invite guests with plus-ones, it's good to be clear about this on both the Save the Date and the wedding invitation. Depending on how you intend to send out the Save the Dates, you can address this on the envelope, the email, or text message!
You'll only need to include this information once it's finalised, especially for destination weddings. Typically, further information regarding travel, accommodation, and taxis, is left for the main invitations.
A Save the Date is an early heads-up for your guests to clear and mark their calendars. The official invitation confirms they are on the list for the whole day or evening and has all the details. The formal invitation will also have an RSVP, a way for guests to confirm they'll be attending the wedding.
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Traditionally, the bride's name is listed first and then the groom's. This tradition is rooted in times when the bride's parents were the hosts and the primary financiers of the wedding. However, as we know times have changed and traditions are fading, and ultimately the decision of who comes first can be a matter of personal preference. And if you can't decide... flip a coin!
Absolutely! Adding engagement photos to your Save the Date is a great way to make it feel more personal! Just make sure to use clear, high-resolution images with good lighting if they are to be printed.
If you couldn't tell, we LOVE Save the Dates. They're a fun, creative and key way to kick start your wedding celebrations. Whether you opt for the traditional paper route or go digital, have fun with it! Always make sure you've got the correct essential details so your guests can be with you on your special day.
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