SAVE THE DATE CARDS

If the question was popped and now the wedding day is finally locked, let everyone know with save the date cards. It's the most stylish and memorable way to notify your guests about your big day.

Because they are the precursor to your formal wedding invitations, it's okay to have fun and be creative. Go ahead and take a whimsical photo together or use an unexpected card design. By being a little different with your save the dates, it's not likely that your friends and family will forget. 

It's a good idea to send your save the dates as soon as you solidify your wedding date and reserve a venue. This ensures that your guests can check their calendars for anything that might be conflicting. They're especially important if you're having a destination wedding. By sending your cards well in advance, you allow your guests time to book a hotel and a flight before the prices go up. 

As save the date invitations become more popular, there are a growing number of options available. Magnets, scratch off cards, announcement postcards and inserts into your Christmas cards are all being used today. With the many styles and options now available and the few firm etiquette rules surrounding them, you will have an easy time finding save the date cards that match your own unique tastes.

Formal vs. Informal? Don't worry about it. It's YOUR choice. If you don't want to put your last names on the save-the-date then don't. Let the save-the-date show your personality. Get creative !!!

Rules of save the date cards:

1) Add your wedding or engagement date and venue.

2) Send them out 6 months before the ceremony.

3) Post them on your social accounts like fb, twitter, instagram, etc.

4) If you have money to spend, send them to out-of-town guests and people you know will need to plan far in advance.

5) If you’re going with a quirky photo or motif, be cautious about who you’re sending them to. Especially if you have any relatives on the conservative side.

6) Remember to add “Invitation to Follow.”

7) Don’t forget to include your wedding website URL if you have one.