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SAVE THE DATE CARDS
SPREAD THE WORD; AND GIVE YOUR GUESTS A HEADS-UP
With guests often scattered across the country and everyone's busy schedules to consider, save-the- date cards are a great way to
give advance notice of your special day. They are also important for weddings taking place over a holiday weekend or in a seasonally busy locale where it's necessary to book travel arrangements and accommodations well in advance. After guests receive their save-the-dates, they should be able to make travel arrangements, book accommodations, and -- if you have already chosen your sites -- know how they will get to your wedding ceremony and on to the reception.
Your save-the-date cards will be the first thing people see regarding your wedding, so give your guests something to look forward to with a unique save-the-date notice. This doesn't mean your not cards can't be simple and elegant, however, this is your chance to add a touch of something uniquely you, something seasonal, or even reflect the colors and theme of your wedding day (if you have them decided). There are hundreds of design ideas and new trends are always popping up,
The wording doesn't have to be anything exceptionally formal. The verse below is sufficient.
Save the Date
Jill Johnson
and
Jack Smith
are getting married
October 3, 2009
Cleveland, Ohio
invitation to follow
Guests now know the basics and can get in touch with you if they have questions. Feel free to include a favorite poem, quote, or photo. This is the time to be less formal, so be creative. Just make sure that everyone who gets this card will definitely be on your final guest list: Once you tell someone to save your wedding date, there's no turning back. Be sure to include "invitation
to follow" at the bottom and your guests will know there's more to come and will already be looking forward to your wedding.
The minute you know the wedding date and location, save-the-date cards should be ordered and sent out -- long before the invites, ideally six to nine months ahead. Or, if feasible, try including them in your holiday mailings to family and friends. The invitation, which should be mailed six (local) to eight (out-of-town) weeks before the actual date, now provides all the details that your guests need to finalize their plans to attend your wedding.
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