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So, you\u2019ve found your wedding venue \u2013 tick. Secured the wedding date \u2013 tick. Now the planning frenzy begins! With a to-do list longer than your guest list, sending out save the date cards is likely to be shouting for your attention at the top.<\/p>\n

What are save the date cards?<\/h2>\n

Save the date cards are short but sweet messages outlining the date and venue of your wedding. Not to be confused with wedding invites, save the date cards vary from wedding invitations in that they need to be sent out as soon as possible, while the formal invitation can follow later on.<\/p>\n

The purpose of save the date cards is to ensure that your favourite people can mark their calendars and keep your special day free. You definitely don\u2019t want your besties jetting off on a holiday when they should be partying with you!<\/p>\n

How far in advance should you send a save the date card?<\/h3>\n

Save the date cards are typically sent out around 6-8 months before the wedding. This gives guests ample time to book travel, save money, source their all-important outfit, and request time off work. Like most things, the sooner the better!<\/p>\n

What to put on a save the date card<\/h2>\n

We will go into more detail on what to put on a save the date card shortly, but in terms of laying down the basics, save the date wording should include your name as well as your fianc\u00e9e\u2019s name, the wedding date, the location, not forgetting the most vital part, a short message asking guests to reserve the date in their calendars.<\/p>\n

This is the bit where you can get your wordsmithing hat on \u2013 wedding invites needn\u2019t hog all the creative glory! Read on to discover memorable ways to say \u2018save the date\u2019, so that there\u2019s no chance your guests will dare to forget.<\/p>\n

Sentimental ways to say \u2018save the date\u2019<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re the sentimental sorts, adding a thoughtful note to your save the date invites is a great way to show how much your friends and family mean to you. It will also showcase how much you would love them to join you on your special day.<\/p>\n