How far in advance should you send wedding save the dates?
four to six months
When do we send them? As a general rule of thumb, it’s a good idea to mail your save-the-dates four to six months before the wedding—or even earlier if you’re planning a destination wedding that may require more extensive travel arrangements.
Is it tacky to do online save the dates?
Electronic save-the-dates aren’t tacky. In fact, some from companies like Paperless Post are quite beautifully designed and “open” with sophistication. It’s more a question of whether or not they are the right fit for your wedding. One of the big reasons to use e-save-the-dates is convenience.
Do save the dates have to match wedding theme?
Save-the-dates are much less formal than your wedding invitations and definitely don’t have to match them or your theme. This is your opportunity to let your personality as a couple really shine, or try out a wedding style or theme you love but are hesitant to commit to just yet.
Do you include and guest on Save the dates?
A save the date card should go to every guest invited to your wedding, including members of your wedding party and family members.
Should you put last names on Save the dates?
Single guests can be addressed simply with their first and last names, or with a singular title, if preferred. If you’re extending an invitation for a plus one, add “and Guest” after their full name.
Who name goes first on Save the dates?
the bride’s name
It’s traditional to list the bride’s name first; for same-sex couples, consider alphabetizing. The wedding location. You’ve likely booked the venue at this point, but don’t include the address just yet. City and state are all that’s needed for now.
Does the bride name go first on Save the dates?
There are three things your save the dates must include: Your names. It’s traditional to list the bride’s name first; for same-sex couples, consider alphabetizing. The wedding location.
Does it matter whose name is first on save-the-date?
4. Whose name goes first on Save the Date cards? The generally accepted Save the Date name order is for the Bride’s name to come before the Groom. This follows from the tradition of the Bride’s parents formally issuing invitations, so their daughter’s name would come first.
Should save-the-date envelopes be handwritten?
Etiquette & Tradition Traditionalists will argue that hand addressed envelopes follow proper wedding protocol and etiquette. The key take away though is that addresses that are handwritten are thought to be more personal for such a special invitation.