Wedding Invitations And Save The Date Cards

Save the date cards announce your wedding date and location early so guests can plan ahead. Wedding invitations follow with the full celebration details, including ceremony time, venue, reception information, and RSVP instructions. Both can introduce your wedding style through colors, photos, and typography.

For most weddings, send save the date cards six to eight months before the celebration and wedding invitations six to eight weeks before the wedding. For a destination wedding or a holiday weekend, consider sending save the dates nine to twelve months ahead and invitations about three months ahead to give guests more time to make plans.

Include your names, wedding date, and the city and state where you plan to celebrate. You can also add your wedding website and a note that a formal invitation will follow. Confirm your date and location before sending, and send save the dates only to guests you intend to invite.

A wedding invitation typically includes the couple’s names, a request to attend, the wedding date and time, and the ceremony venue and location. Add reception details if the celebration continues elsewhere. RSVP instructions, attire guidance, and your wedding website can appear on coordinating enclosure cards to keep the main invitation easy to read.

They do not need to match exactly, but shared design elements can create a cohesive look. Carry a color palette, monogram, floral motif, or font style from your save the date cards into your wedding invitations. You can also use a more casual engagement photo for your save the dates and choose a more formal invitation design.