Invitations, stationery & website: Save-the-dates

Send six to eight months ahead (eight to twelve for destination or holiday weekends), only to people you are certain to invite.

The key points

Quick answers

Should we send save-the-dates for a six-month engagement?

You can skip them and send invitations about three months ahead, or send a quick digital save-the-date as soon as the venue is booked.

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When should we send save-the-dates?

Six to eight months before the wedding, or eight to twelve months for a destination wedding. Use the invitation date calculator to get exact dates.

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Do you need save-the-dates?

They are optional but helpful, especially for destination weddings, holiday weekends and guests who travel.

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Can you send save-the-dates by email?

Yes. Digital save-the-dates are common and perfectly polite. Send paper to anyone who doesn’t use email.

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