How far in advance should wedding save the dates go out?

six to eight months
When to Send Save the Dates for a Local Wedding Send out save-the-date cards six to eight months prior to your wedding and the wedding invitations eight weeks before your big day.

What can I use instead of a save the date?

save the date > synonyms »mark your calendar exp. »involvement n. »don’t forget exp. »invitation cards exp.

Do all wedding guests get a save the date?

And even if you’ve already received verbal confirmation from certain guests, you still need to send them a save-the-date—that includes everyone in the bridal party, key wedding participants, and immediate family members, of course.

Does the Save the date have to match the invitation?

It’s one of those wedding etiquette questions that most couples ask, particularly when they’re just about to order save the date cards or their invitations after they’ve already bought save-the-dates. Great question: according to proper etiquette, save the dates do NOT need to match invitations.

What to say on Save the dates?

Here are the important things to include on your save the date cards:

  • The names of the happy couple.
  • The wedding date.
  • Town, city, region or country where the wedding will take place.
  • Let people know that your invitations will follow.

Is 1 year too early to send save the dates?

It is definitely possible to send save the dates too early. Doing so may cause your guests to put your wedding date out of mind because they feel like it’s too far away to mentally prioritize. Wedding etiquette states that it’s best to send a save the date card four to six months ahead of your big day.

What is the point of Save the dates?

Save-the-dates essentially alert guests that they are going to be invited to your wedding in the coming months, along with sharing basic date and location information. Couples typically send out save-the-dates a few months after they’ve gotten engaged and have decided on a wedding date and venue.

What if you get a save the date but no invitation?

“I suggest sending a simple note to the couple letting them know that you were excited to receive their save-the-date, but have not received an invitation and wanted to check in, as you were planning on joining the celebration!”

How do you announce wedding save the dates?

Save the Dates Ensure You’re Surrounded by Loved Ones Try sending them 3-4 months prior to local weddings, or 6-12 months before destination weddings. For your save the date wording, include the date and location of your wedding, the names of the happy couple, and the fact that a formal invitation will follow.