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Collecting Addresses for Save the Dates

Stephanie, on January 6, 2019 at 11:57 AM Posted in Planning 0 8
So we are sending out our save the dates this month (goal is to have all of them sent out by end of January). Trying to collect addresses from FIL’s and FH has been like pulling teeth. I’ve been asking for months and have yet to receive anything, but feel bad to keep having to ask so frequently since I know they have lives. But now it’s January and I still haven’t received anything for addresses from them. My FH says he’s reminded his parents again but I’m worried now that it’s time to start writing out the addresses on the envelopes. I haven’t asked them for much regarding wedding planning so far (literally have only asked them to write out guests they would like to invite and provide us addresses so I can send STD’s and invites later on, nothing else I can think of) but they still haven’t done that for me. Has anyone else ever gone through this? What did you do to get the information you needed? I like staying organized but don’t want to be annoying by asking them. On the other hand if I’m not annoying, I know I will never get the addresses from them. Thanks!

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Latest activity by Jolie, on January 7, 2019 at 9:15 AM
  • Mcskipper
    Master July 2018
    Mcskipper ·
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    I can’t tell by the wording of this post— are you just asking FH’s parents for a full list of their relatives’ addresses? If so, just forget the middle man. Reach out (or have FH reach out) to each individual whose address you need.
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  • Melissa
    Dedicated August 2019
    Melissa ·
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    I created a gmail account just for wedding stuff. To collect addresses and diet restrictions, I created a Google form and texted the link to all our family and friends. It is super easy to make and it collects all the information in a spreadsheet for you. Some of the older guest had no idea what it was but i got about 90% of the addresses in 48 hours. Probably the best idea I've stolen for wedding planning!
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  • S
    Beginner October 2019
    Stephanie ·
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    That’s a great idea! I never thought of that!
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  • Realynn
    Expert September 2019
    Realynn ·
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    Exactly what they said. Cut out the middle man and reach out. I was fortunate enough to get some addresses from my cousin’s wedding, but I had to reach out (via Facebook) to other family members she didn’t have. I only used my parents as a last resort. My FH had a similar situation and got his list from his sister’s wedding and we sat down with his parents to confirm the addresses were still correct.
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  • Melissa
    Dedicated August 2019
    Melissa ·
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    I'm not sure if there is a way to connect directly but if there is I can share the link with you to use as an example.
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  • Mrs. S
    Master November 2019
    Mrs. S ·
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    I’ve been asking my fiancé for his list and addresses since October. Finally I said I’m sending these out after New Years and he promised he’d have them...but he didn’t and I sent out what I had Jan 3. I’m done agonizing over it.
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  • Sarah
    Expert September 2019
    Sarah ·
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    I've lucked out in that my FILs are pretty helpful in the wedding planning area... maybe a little to "helpful" at time. What I did to collect the addresses since I had been asking for them since last June, was told my FMIL and other family members I needed them for Christmas cards. Ta-da! All of addresses magically appeared😆
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  • J
    Master October 2019
    Jolie ·
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    I mean I would be pretty annoyed at FH not his parents.. I strongly think his job is to get addresses from his side of the family and his friends. If his parents aren't doing it (which also why is a mom not being organized and doing that?), he needs to contact his family members directly. You must be firm!

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