ELECTRONIC SAVE THE DATE

Creating and sending save-the-dates is a thoughtful and practical step in wedding planning. It is the first real notification that guests will get of your wedding and as such sets the tone. By sending out the save the date, there are a number of other benefit:

Advanced Notice for Guests: Save-the-dates provide your guests with ample time to mark their calendars and make necessary arrangements to attend your wedding. This is especially crucial if you have a destination wedding or if many guests will need to travel. Guests who need to travel can start looking into travel plans, book flights, and arrange accommodations early, often securing better rates and availability.

Planning and Coordination: Sending out save-the-dates helps gauge the number of attendees, which is essential for planning logistics like catering, seating, and venue capacity. By informing guests early, you help them avoid scheduling conflicts with other events or commitments, increasing the likelihood that they can attend.

Setting the Tone: Save-the-dates serve as the first official communication about your wedding and help set the tone and theme of the event. They give guests a sneak peek into what to expect, whether it’s formal, casual, themed, or destination. Early communication builds excitement and anticipation among your guests. It creates a sense of inclusion and allows guests to start planning their participation.

Logistical Benefits: Save-the-dates make the formal invitation process smoother. Guests who receive a save-the-date are more likely to recognize and respond promptly to the formal invitation. Save-the-dates can include preliminary information like a wedding website where guests can find more details, RSVP, and access travel and accommodation information.

Special Considerations: For destination weddings, save-the-dates are crucial as they provide detailed information on travel, accommodation, and itinerary, allowing guests to plan their trips well in advance. If your wedding date falls during a busy season or around holidays, save-the-dates help ensure guests prioritize your event over other potential plans.

Courtesy and Etiquette:  Sending a save-the-date shows consideration for your guests’ schedules and gives them the courtesy of advance notice. It allows your close family and friends to plan time off work or school and make necessary preparations to join you on your big day.