Save-The-Date...not mine!

To save-the-date or not?!

To me, save the dates are the fun part of the invitation! It gives the couple a chance to express themselves in a fun way no matter the theme of your wedding! The question is, who do I send save-the-dates to?

My answer is...everyone that is on your guest list. If you decide to send save-the-dates, which I always recommend, then why would you leave some people out?! It gives the guests a head's up to take off work, make travel arrangements, save money, look for a dress:) or find a babysitter. It is always better to plan ahead so why not let everyone know. Yes, of course you have told your best friends and family what the date will be but they HAVE to be there no matter what!

When do I send them? I would suggest about 6 months before the wedding. This will give out of town guests plenty of time to get on board!!

Always remember that you can't take back a Save-the-date. If there are a few guests that you are unsure if they will make the "cut" then don't send them one and if they get added to the list you can send them the formal invite later. You would rather add people on then have unwanted people invited!!

This can also up your budget by a couple hundred dollars so get creative!! There are many ways that you can make your own for pennies each...you just have to think really hard!