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Save the dates

Teresa, on May 8, 2020 at 9:10 AM Posted in Planning 0 4
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Question. When should we send these and to whom should we send them too? I think we have an official date. The date is mid week and my dad is a doctor, so I know it will be very important to let him know and my son's godfather to know ASAP to reserve the day. We are taking an unusual approach to our wedding planning (finding a local place we don't have to reserve or pay for) to save money. But I think we both like the date and are focusing on getting everything done for that day. Should we be sending save the dates? Many of the guest have summer vacation, and many of them are retired. I can think of 3 people on our guest list where knowing the date will be extremely important for work and another 6 that will need to purchase plane tickets. The rest are in the area. Is it even worth doing something fancy? I want to. Haven't talkee to fiance about it yet.

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Latest activity by ASMini914, on May 8, 2020 at 8:57 PM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    If you're having a mid-week wedding, you should send save the dates to all of your guests. They typically go out 6-8 months before the wedding.

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  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
    Meghan ·
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    As PP said, save the dates are sent 6-8 months before you wedding. However, you stated you "think" you have decided on a date? Make sure you have an official date and location booked before sending save the dates. Once those go out, your guests will know the date and location of your wedding so they can begin looking into travel and lodging options.

    Everyone on your guest list should receive a save the date.

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    Master October 2022
    Jana ·
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    I would send these out to everyone on your guest list. Some people need time to schedule work vacations or save up for travel, which can't be done last minute.

    Also, people do talk to each other and they will wonder why one person got an announcement while another didn't.

    You can send them out 6-12 months before the wedding date, with actual invites sent out 6-8 weeks before.

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  • ASMini914
    Super September 2019
    ASMini914 ·
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    You can always send a text or call the few people, like your dad, that you mentioned should really know early letting them know it may be that day, but that you will follow up with them once it has been finalized. I found that it was so important to let my “A List” know of important dates as soon as I knew them so that they could do everything possible to be there!
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