Unlike invitations, there's no need to include RSVP cards with your Save the Dates. Guests aren't expected to respond until they receive the invitation, although some may. DO add your wedding hashtag and wedding website.

Does save-the-date mean you're invited?

A save the date card doesn't necessarily mean that you're invited to the wedding - it simply means that you're on the proposed guest list. ... That said, couples don't just send save the date cards to anyone, so if you've got one it's a safe bet that you are going to be welcome at the wedding.

Does everyone who gets a save-the-date get an invitation?

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).

How long after save-the-date Do you send invitation?

When To Send Save-the-Dates

Save-the-dates are sent out before wedding invitations, and the general rule of thumb is to send them between 6 and 12 months before the wedding. If your engagement is on the longer side, it's common to send the save-the-date 12 months out.

What if you get a save-the-date but no invitation?

“I suggest sending a simple note to the couple letting them know that you were excited to receive their save-the-date, but have not received an invitation and wanted to check in, as you were planning on joining the celebration!”

When To Send Wedding Invitations (AND SAVE THE DATES)

Is it rude to send a save-the-date and not an invitation?

Can you send a save the date and not an invitation? They help the guests to organise their time off in advance. If you don't give the guests this opportunity, some of them may not be able to attend. ... So, if that's something that's important to you, then you should definitely send both a save the date and an invitation.

Should I reply to a save-the-date?

Technically, a save-the-date card doesn't require a response, but it is a courtesy when an invitee lets the host know when a “yes” is not in the cards.

Is 5 months too late to send save-the-dates?

sending out your save the dates too late

If you are planning a holiday weekend wedding, then 6-8 months in advance is enough notice. For a wedding, where most of your guests are local and you only have a few out of town guests then we recommend the traditional 4 months prior to the wedding.

Is 2 years too early to send save-the-dates?

Sending out your Save the Dates too early. You should send Save the Dates to guests between one year and six months before your wedding. ... However, some couples feel that sending out their wedding's Save our Date cards even a couple of years in advance is a good idea.

Is it OK to not send save-the-dates?

Not Sending Them

Yes, this counts as a mistake. Although you don't have to send save-the-dates (if you're having an especially short engagement, it might make more sense to simply send out invitations), you're typically doing yourself a disservice by not sending them.

Is save the date only for weddings?

Save the Dates are not only used for weddings, but often other events, such as anniversaries, birthdays, bar mitzvahs (and bat mitzvahs), family reunions, and more.

Do you send save the date to B list?

Do not mail save-the-date cards to guests on your B-list: Once they receive a save the date, you're obligated to send them a wedding invitation.

Do all wedding guests get a save the date?

And even if you've already received verbal confirmation from certain guests, you still need to send them a save-the-date—that includes everyone in the bridal party, key wedding participants, and immediate family members, of course.

Do 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.

Whats the point of a Save the Date?

Save-the-dates essentially alert guests that they are going to be invited to your wedding in the coming months, along with sharing basic date and location information. Couples typically send out save-the-dates a few months after they've gotten engaged and have decided on a wedding date and venue.

Why do people do save the date cards?

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.

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. ... Save the Date with a plus one, use the title Mr. or Ms. with the last name of the primary guest and write “and guest.”

Do wedding invitations need to match wedding colors?

Q: Should my invitations match the theme or colors of my wedding? A: Invitations are the first impression you will make on your guests. ... Using a color or theme is a personal choice, but remember your invitations set the tone of your event.

Can you ask bridesmaids before you have a date?

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.

Is 1 year too early to send save-the-dates?

It is definitely possible to send save the dates too early. Doing so may cause your guests to put your wedding date out of mind because they feel like it's too far away to mentally prioritize. Wedding etiquette states that it's best to send a save the date card four to six months ahead of your big day.

Is 3 months too late to send out save-the-dates?

Sending them too Late

As a general rule, it's best to send Save the Dates 8 to 12 months prior to your wedding (send them earlier for a destination or holiday weekend). Given enough notice, you may be surprised by the distance that family and friends will come from to be able to attend!

Are save-the-dates and wedding invitations the same?

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.

What do you say when you receive save the dates?

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.

How do you respond to a wedding invitation?

Keep it short and sweet: Dear Katie and Richard, Thank you kindly for your invite, however, we regret to inform you we will not be able to attend. We will be thinking of you from afar and hope your special day will be everything you imagined it to be.

Is 6 months too early to send wedding invites?

So around the three to six-month mark is a good time to send out your invitations. ... It's OK to send your save the date cards out 6 -12 months before. However, if you send your invites as much as 4-6 months early, you risk them getting lost or your guests actually forgetting the date as it's so far off in the future.