When it comes to wedding planning, being organised is key, and one of the earliest and most crucial steps is sending out your wedding stationery. Among the various pieces of wedding stationery, Save the Dates hold a special significance.
A Save the Date is a crucial piece of wedding stationery that you send to your potential wedding guests well in advance of the formal invitation. Acting as a pre-invitation notice, its main purpose is to inform your guests about the date and location of your wedding. This early heads-up allows them to mark the date on their calendars and make necessary arrangements, particularly if travel or special accommodations are needed.
Typically, a Save the Date includes essential information such as the names of the couple, the wedding date, and the location where the celebration will take place. While it doesn’t contain all the details of the wedding day, it serves as an important placeholder. The more detailed formal invitations will be sent out closer to the wedding date, providing additional information like the exact venue, dress code, and other wedding stationery such as RSVP instructions.
Save the Dates are not just informative but also a wonderful way to give your guests a preview of the wedding’s theme and colour scheme. They often reflect the couple’s personality and the overall theme of the wedding, whether it’s a rustic barn wedding, a glamorous city affair, or a laid-back beach celebration. By choosing a design that aligns with your wedding theme, your Save the Dates set the tone for what guests can expect on the big day. This can be a fun way to build anticipation and excitement among your guests as they look forward to celebrating with you.
Sending out Save the Dates is an essential part of your wedding planning process. These pieces of wedding stationery help your guests mark their calendars and make necessary travel arrangements. From my experience, the best time to send out Save the Date wedding stationery is as soon as you have secured your venue. By this point, you’ll have the essential details like the location and date, enabling you to notify your guests early and ensure they reserve the date.
Many people plan their holidays and other commitments well in advance, so giving your guests an early heads-up is crucial. This proactive approach helps ensure that the people you want to share your special day with are available. Sending out Save the Dates early provides ample time for your guests to organise their schedules and travel plans. This is particularly important if you’re planning a destination wedding or if your wedding date falls during a busy holiday season. Out-of-town guests will appreciate the extra notice to arrange flights and accommodations. Therefore, in my opinion, the sooner you send out your Save the Date wedding stationery, the better.
While I strongly advocate for sending Save the Dates as soon as possible, some experts and online resources suggest a timeframe of six to eight months before the wedding day. However, I feel this might be cutting it a bit close. Following this suggested timeframe, you might find yourself pressed for time when it comes to sending out the actual invitations after the Save the Dates.
In conclusion, when it comes to wedding stationery, especially Save the Dates, earlier is better. This strategy ensures that your guests have plenty of time to prepare, reducing any last-minute stress and helping to make your wedding day as perfect as possible.
Below is a list of wedding suppliers that I would highly recommend within the Southwest area. Take a look, and I hope you find someone that may help you on your very special day.
If you’re interested in getting wedding stationery that’s personalised to you and reflects your love story, contact me today.
A little bit about me: I'm Gabrielle. I'm a mother to my wonderful son, a wife to my incredible husband, and a cat mom to my two Bengal boys.
Recently, I embarked on my dream of starting my own graphic design business, where I offer a range of services, including branding, website design, and wedding stationery.
I've decided to start a blog to share my thoughts and opinions on these topics, with the hope that my insights will be helpful to others.
Hi, I’m Gabrielle
A little bit about me: I’m Gabrielle. I’m a mother to my wonderful son, a wife to my incredible husband, and a cat mum to my two Bengal boys.
Recently, I embarked on my dream of starting my own graphic design business, where I offer a range of services, including wedding stationery, greeting cards, invitations, website design, branding and other design services.
I’ve decided to start a blog to share my thoughts and opinions on these topics, with the hope that my insights will be helpful to others. I hope you all enjoy.
gaby x
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