How early is too early for save the dates?

DON’T send them too early…or too late! Six to seven months before the wedding is a good time to send Save the Dates. For destination weddings, you can send them up to nine months ahead, although I wouldn’t recommend any earlier.

When should you send save the dates destination wedding?

Destination Save the dates should be sent a 9-12 months (or more!) before your wedding. The more time your guests have to plan, budget for and book their travel, the better! Destination wedding invitations should be ordered at least 6 months before your wedding.

How should I mail save the dates?

Save the Dates In most cases, your save the date postcards will only include one piece, meaning it’ll weigh at or under the standard amount (1 ounce) and only require one stamp. To avoid any being sent back, send them from your local post office, especially if they’re a custom shape.

How early is too early for wedding invitations?

When To Send Wedding Invites The general rule of thumb is to send invitations 8 to 12 weeks before the date (2 to 3 months out). You can set a date on the card for guests to RSVP by so that you can get a headcount, but prepare for some guests to fail to meet that deadline.

Is 2 years too early to send save the dates?

Sending out your Save the Dates too early. You should send Save the Dates to guests between one year and six months before your wedding. However, some couples feel that sending out their wedding’s Save our Date cards even a couple of years in advance is a good idea.

Is 5 months too late to send save the dates?

sending out your save the dates too late If you are planning a holiday weekend wedding, then 6-8 months in advance is enough notice. For a wedding, where most of your guests are local and you only have a few out of town guests then we recommend the traditional 4 months prior to the wedding.

Do you send save the dates to reception only guests?

Once your save-the-dates are in the mail, there’s no turning back. So only send them to those guests you definitely want to attend. (Even the ones you’ve received verbal confirmations from, like your bridesmaids and family members.)

Do you send save the dates to evening guests?

Save the dates are usually sent only to your day guests. This is to save any awkward situations from arising by ensuring your evening guests don’t assume they’re invited to the whole wedding day.

Is it OK to not send save the dates?

Not Sending Them Yes, this counts as a mistake. Although you don’t have to send save-the-dates (if you’re having an especially short engagement, it might make more sense to simply send out invitations), you’re typically doing yourself a disservice by not sending them.

Is 4 months too late for save the dates?

Is 12 months too early to send save the dates?

Save the dates should be sent four to six months before a local wedding, and eight to twelve months before a destination wedding. These timelines will give your guests ample time to make arrangements, but not so much time that it’s too far away for them to keep track of.

Is 3 months too late to send out save the dates?

Sending them too Late As a general rule, it’s best to send Save the Dates 8 to 12 months prior to your wedding (send them earlier for a destination or holiday weekend). Given enough notice, you may be surprised by the distance that family and friends will come from to be able to attend!

How far in advance should I send save the date cards?

Mail your save the dates. The basic rule of thumb is to send save the dates 6 months before the wedding. For a destination wedding, it is customary to mail save the dates 8 to 12 months in advance. For a local affair, send save the dates 4 months in advance.

When should I mail out save the date cards?

They’re a great way to get everyone excited about your wedding-and to get your own creativity flowing early in the planning process. Send out save-the-date cards six to eight months prior to your wedding and the wedding invitations eight weeks before your big day.

When should I send out my save the dates?

The standard time to send your Save the Dates out is 4-6 months in advance, but make sure you already have your venue and date figured out before mailing them to guests. Your Save the Dates are also the perfect opportunity to tell guests your wedding video app code.

When to send wedding invitations and save the dates?

Save the dates are usually sent 9-12 months before the wedding date (closer to 12 months for destination weddings). Wedding invitations are usually sent 6-8 weeks before the wedding (up to 12 weeks for a destination wedding).