Nice Wedding InvitationWhy Sending Save the Date, Pre-Wedding Invitations is Necessary
It is critical to send save the date pre-wedding invitations to guests if you’re planning a destination wedding. You are essentially asking guests to plan a mini-vacation around your wedding, and it can be expensive. If you give them time to plan and make arrangements, you are more likely to experience a good turnout.
Although save the date cards aren’t required, it won’t be long before this rule is written into wedding etiquette as a vital step in wedding planning. Save the date cards are functional by providing advanced notice of your upcoming wedding and hopefully securing your date on guests’ calendars instead of another. Save the date cards don’t have to take a large part of your budget, but should be sent, whether you’re inviting ten people or 200.
Save the Date Pre-Wedding Invitation Details
The date and general location (city and state) need to be included in the save the date pre-wedding invitation. This allows anyone planning to travel to know exactly where they need to be and on what days for instance. If you are planning for a large number of out of town guests and you have arranged a discount or block of rooms at a local hotel, then include the hotel information. You will typically include travel information with your wedding invitation, so you don’t necessarily need to include it with your save the date cards. These save the date pre-wedding invitations should be mailed 6 to 8 months in advance or at least 1 year prior to a destination wedding.
Wedding InvitationSave the Date Card Ideas
Photo cards are especially popular since guests often only know half of the couple and receiving an engagement photo in the form of save the date can really get guests excited. Or, instead of a photo card, you could choose a shape, such as a circle or a flower, or incorporate colorful patterns such as paisley, brocade, or stripes. You can also apply a theme that ties in with an aspect of your wedding, honeymoon, or interests as a couple. As long as they include the relevant information, guests will enjoy receiving a save the date pre-wedding invitation that is a reflection of your personality.