If you’re embracing the virtues of sending wedding save the date cards, here are some of the most common questions surrounding timing, quantities and etiquette. Let us know if you’ve got another question about your wedding save the date cards that you need an answer for, and we’ll be glad to answer it!
Q: I haven’t settled on a wedding invitation design yet, but can I order Save the Dates now anyway even if they don’t match my invitations?
It’s more important to get your save the dates out 6-9 months in advance than to impress guests with being ultra-coordinated. That said, be careful about following up a save the date with a completely different style invitation. It could cause enough of a disconnect as to be confusing about whether it’s for the same event. One easy solution is to choose a personalized save the date design that features mostly a photo of the two of you rather than distinct design elements. This will give you more flexibility later on shopping for your wedding invitation design.
Q: My engagement is a long one, with more than a year to go before my wedding day. When should I send Save the Dates?
There isn’t really a need to send save the dates sooner than the standard 6-9 month time-frame, unless:
- You’re planning a destination wedding
- Your wedding involves significant travel expenses for some guests
- Your wedding requires unusual advance booking, such as at popular resorts during the busy season
Q: I have less than six months until my wedding day–can I still send Save the Dates?
Yes, sending wedding save the date cards between 4-6 months is still enough time before the formal wedding invitation. Anything less than 4 months is counter-productive and just looks thoughtless and disorganized.
Q: Do I send a Save the Date to everyone on my guest list?
No, while you do not have to send a save the date card to everyone on your guest list, be sure you send a wedding invitation to everyone on the save the date list! Target save the dates for guests who:
- Need extra notice to plan
- You really want to be able to attend
- Who will have to travel
Find a Design for Your Wedding Save the Date Cards
To find the perfect save the date card design to announce your wedding date, shop the collection at www.looklovesend.com. Save the date cards are all designed to complement wedding invitation suites, so you can go back and order your wedding invitations at a later time, along with other components you want. You’ll also find plenty of designs to personalize with a photo. Choose the paper type and texture you like, and your order will usually within 24 hours from when it’s approved!
