Should I send Save The Dates?
Here’s my first of hopefully many blog posts after not doing ANY since my first wedding of 2014. Oops! Enjoy!
not everyone needs to send save the dates. they’re not required and can be an added, unnecessary expense, but they can also be fun! if you are trying to decide whether or not you need them, here are a few reasons why you might want to…
1. DESTINATION WEDDING–if you want those important people there, you will want to give them time to plan and save up!
2. HOLIDAY WEEKEND–many people make plans for holiday weekends, if you don’t give your guests enough notice, your wedding may not be an option for them by time the formal invite arrives(typically 6-8 weeks before your special day)
3. OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS– if many of your friends & family members live somewhere other than the city you’re getting married, they will need time to plan and budget, just like a destination wedding.
4. THE MORE THE MERRIER– if you want to be sure a majority of your guest list can make it, this gives them a heads up.
5. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT–this can be a fun and creative opportunity to announce your engagement to everyone. you can show off your personalities and make it personal like this:
