Save the Date cards makes sense in these days of long distance weddings and airfare savings. The arrival of a wedding invitations six weeks before the day of the wedding sometimes just isn’t enough notice. The growing popularity of “Save the Date” notices are a blessing to our busy lives. These simple cards, notices, magnets or other clever communication ideas, give advance notice to guests that you plan to invite to the celebrations so you can plan to be there!
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These cards require no response from the potential guests. They do not make a commitment to anyone’s presence, but are meant as a happy advance notice to the wedding plans and the expression that the couple would like you to be there to share in their special day.
Sending “Save the Date” cards gives you the opportunity to work with a local stationer early and to establish a relationship now. It’s an indication of the level of service that you should receive in the future when you order your wedding invitations and other paper goods.
Today’s engaged couples have lots of options for the many wedding celebrations that will be held in their honour. You may decide to design invites for your reception, rehearsal dinner, bridesmaid’s luncheon, or any other parties that may be happening. Look carefully at the paper samples, your colour choices and trust your specialist. Get all the information you need before you make your final decision. Your stationer will be able to take your ideas and pull them together for the finished product.
Be sure that you proof anything that is printed carefully before signing off your approval and putting them in the mail. Is the date correct? Are your names spelled correctly? Are the addresses right? One more pair of eyes will ensure that everything is absolutely perfect!
Wedding planning feels like you are making decisions constantly and there are many things that need to be decided on. Do your homework, check your paperwork and references, so you can move ahead feeling good about your choices. Since there are a lot of couples marrying, waiting means that the dates you have chosen for the caterer, location, and dresses may vanish before you finalize your arrangements.
We recommend that if you feel it’s the right decision- move on with your plans and complete the task as per your wedding timetable.
