Is a save-the-date a wedding invitation?

The biggest difference between save-the-date cards and wedding invitations is that the first is meant to put guests on notice, while the second acts as a formal invitation to the event. For that reason, save-the-dates are sent first — often months or even a year before the wedding date.

How do you word a wedding save-the-date?

“Usually no matter who is paying, it will just say, ‘Please save the date as so and so are getting married,” Blum says. “Unless it’s a very formal and traditional wedding, you could do that with the invitation but for this, it’s really just for people to know to put the date on hold.”

How do you announce your save-the-date?

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.

Is it tacky to put wedding website on save-the-date?

Let guests know what it is so they can follow along. Then include the URL to your wedding website so they can get further details if need be (and fun facts too). DON’T include registry information. It’s generally considered poor taste to include any registry information on your Save the Dates.

What is the purpose of a save-the-date?

A Save the Date tells your guest to do exactly that, reserve the date in their calendar. While it does give some information about when and where your wedding will be held, the role of this card is to allow guests to plan in advance and also let them know that a formal invitation will be sent at a later date.

Who gets a save-the-date?

Who should receive a save-the-date? You should send your save-the-dates to anyone you want at your wedding. Even if you’ve already received verbal confirmations from certain guests, you should still send them a save-the-date (members of your wedding party, siblings and parents).

What is another way to say save-the-date?

save the date > synonyms »wedding invitation exp. »you remember the date exp. »save-the-date exp. »don’t forget exp.

How do you write a save-the-date text?

What to include on your save the date cards

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

What to write on save-the-date invite?

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.

What can I say instead of save the dates?

Simply saying “Save the Date!” is usually hint enough that you’re getting married, but you can include an additional phrase like “We’re Engaged” or “We’re Getting Married!” as well.

What should a save-the-date say?

The save-the-date should definitely include your and your partner’s names, wedding date (or dates, for a wedding weekend), location (a town or city is helpful, even if the venue isn’t booked yet) and a notice for a formal invitation to follow.

Does everyone invited get a save the date?

The recipients. Everyone on your “A” guest list-even your maid of honor who found out the second you booked the venue-should receive a save-the-date. (Due to budget and venue restrictions, you may have a “B” guest list-people you would love to have at your wedding but can’t invite until regrets come in).

Is it correct to say save the date?

Save the date or mark your calendar would be customary. Save this day would be acceptable, but not as common. I would not use save the day, as that phrase more commonly uses a different sense of save, to rescue or safeguard.

How soon do you pick your bridesmaids?

a year to eight months
Rule Of Thumb The best rule is to ask your friends and family members to be your bridesmaids anywhere between a year to eight months before your wedding. That will give them enough time to plan the bachelorette party and get their dresses. Any less time may not be enough for them to be able to make the commitment.