1.
Is it a must to send a save-the-date? It is a basic save-the-date etiquette to send one, but you don't have to if you don't wan to do so.
Destination weddings are becoming increasingly popular, so it is best to have a save-the-date if you are planning on one.
Moreover, if you are getting married during travel peak periods, your early notification will allow guests-to-be to set aside time among their busy schedules to attend your wedding.
Sending one out will increase the chances of your invited guests to turn up on the actual day.
2.
When do you start sending the save-the-date? Generally, the news is spread about six months before your wedding day.
If your wedding is in a faraway destination, then your guests should ideally be informed eight months in advance.
This is a save-the-date etiquette.
The grace period will allow them to plan their travel, keep aside some money, and apply for days off with their employers.
Anything earlier than mentioned will not be recommended as it increases the tendency for them to put aside their plans, and there is also a high probability they would forget about it.
3.
Do you send save-the-dates to everyone? Just send them to those whom you want to attend your wedding.
Don't leave out your bridesmaids, siblings and parents, even though they might have already given you a confirmation that they will be attending your important day.
It is important that you only send save-the-dates to people you definitely want to see on your wedding day, because once these have been sent out, there is no way you can run away from those you've invited, even if you changed your mind at any point in time.
4.
Should I include the name of everyone who's invited or leave it till the invitation? You have to be clear of who you want to invite to your wedding, even at this point in time when it still feels kind of far-fetched to have a sort-of-confirmed guest list.
Including everyone's name in your save-the-date will save you the trouble of having to deal with uninvited guests (because they assumed they were invited).
It also avoids confusion, especially when the kids will not be invited to your wedding.
Families with uninvited children will then be able to plan for their children's caretaking, or handle other related logistics issues.
5.
What happens if I sent out my save-the-dates and change the date or venue? This is quite impossible because it is seldom that a couple should inform relatives and friends of wedding information before they are absolutely sure about their wedding plans.
There is always a chance that the unexpected can happen, so be quick to update your wedding website, call your invitees up, and start spreading the word.
Don't bother to send another mail to your guests-to-be as this will only confuse them further.
Nothing beats having a personal and verbal explanation.
Keep in mind - reduce confusion.
If you need help, engage your bridal party.
Is it a must to send a save-the-date? It is a basic save-the-date etiquette to send one, but you don't have to if you don't wan to do so.
Destination weddings are becoming increasingly popular, so it is best to have a save-the-date if you are planning on one.
Moreover, if you are getting married during travel peak periods, your early notification will allow guests-to-be to set aside time among their busy schedules to attend your wedding.
Sending one out will increase the chances of your invited guests to turn up on the actual day.
2.
When do you start sending the save-the-date? Generally, the news is spread about six months before your wedding day.
If your wedding is in a faraway destination, then your guests should ideally be informed eight months in advance.
This is a save-the-date etiquette.
The grace period will allow them to plan their travel, keep aside some money, and apply for days off with their employers.
Anything earlier than mentioned will not be recommended as it increases the tendency for them to put aside their plans, and there is also a high probability they would forget about it.
3.
Do you send save-the-dates to everyone? Just send them to those whom you want to attend your wedding.
Don't leave out your bridesmaids, siblings and parents, even though they might have already given you a confirmation that they will be attending your important day.
It is important that you only send save-the-dates to people you definitely want to see on your wedding day, because once these have been sent out, there is no way you can run away from those you've invited, even if you changed your mind at any point in time.
4.
Should I include the name of everyone who's invited or leave it till the invitation? You have to be clear of who you want to invite to your wedding, even at this point in time when it still feels kind of far-fetched to have a sort-of-confirmed guest list.
Including everyone's name in your save-the-date will save you the trouble of having to deal with uninvited guests (because they assumed they were invited).
It also avoids confusion, especially when the kids will not be invited to your wedding.
Families with uninvited children will then be able to plan for their children's caretaking, or handle other related logistics issues.
5.
What happens if I sent out my save-the-dates and change the date or venue? This is quite impossible because it is seldom that a couple should inform relatives and friends of wedding information before they are absolutely sure about their wedding plans.
There is always a chance that the unexpected can happen, so be quick to update your wedding website, call your invitees up, and start spreading the word.
Don't bother to send another mail to your guests-to-be as this will only confuse them further.
Nothing beats having a personal and verbal explanation.
Keep in mind - reduce confusion.
If you need help, engage your bridal party.
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