{"id":49762,"date":"2018-02-13T05:54:31","date_gmt":"2018-02-13T05:54:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/?p=49762"},"modified":"2024-04-08T09:38:53","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T16:38:53","slug":"save-the-dates-etiquette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/save-the-dates-etiquette\/","title":{"rendered":"Save the Date Etiquette"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Via Elli<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

The date is set, the venue is booked \u2014 it\u2019s time to shout it out! Your save the dates are the first opportunity to let your guests know where and when you’re going to celebrate and to get everyone excited for what’s to come. While save the dates are not as formal as official invitations, there are still some useful conventions to follow. From “how early is too early?” to “print or electronic?” we’ve got you covered with this guide to save the date etiquette.<\/p>\n

Do I have to send out save the dates?<\/h2>\n

Save the dates let your guests know they\u2019re invited, prompting them to set aside the day or weekend of your event. This is especially important if you\u2019ve chosen a holiday or a popular wedding weekend to get hitched.<\/span><\/p>\n

As with most of the wedding planning process, whether or not you send out save the date cards is up to you \u2014 but we think you should. Think of it this way: if you\u2019re planning ahead for your wedding, your guests will appreciate the opportunity to do so as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

What should I know before I send out save the dates?<\/h2>\n

Before you send out your save the dates you should know the date of your wedding<\/a>, the city you\u2019re getting married in, and the list of guests you\u2019re going to invite, including family members and plus-ones. To avoid confusion, address the envelope or e-card to everyone who will be invited. <\/span><\/p>\n

Optionally, you might want to set up your <\/span>wedding website <\/span><\/a>before you send out your save the dates, and include the URL on the cards. That way your guests can keep up on event details such as hotel accommodations, wedding registry, and schedule specifics as you lock them down.<\/span><\/p>\n

What information should I include?<\/h2>\n

At a minimum, your save the dates should clearly state:<\/span><\/p>\n