Save-the-Dates

Save-the-dates seem to be almost required today for weddings.  It is a newer tradition (Dustin's mom had no idea what they are, and my mom kind of understood), but the idea of sending them out is very exciting.  It gives people a head up that this certain day will be your wedding so they won't plan something that day.

TYPES OF SAVE-THE-DATES: There are several different types of save-the dates.  There are formal ones that look like mini-invitations, as well as fun ones that include pictures.  

Dustin and I loved our engagement pictures and we wanted to do a simple photo card from Walmart.  I used them for graduation announcements before and I have friends who used them for their weddings.  Also doing them this way helped cut down on the cost.  They turned out great!

WHO TO SEND THEM TO: Before we got them printed, we had to figure who to send them to.  You don't have to send them to everyone on your list, however once you send it, it is required you send them an invitation to the wedding.  

First we sent them to everyone involved in our wedding - wedding party, immediate family and vendors who are family friends.  Then we sent them to our extended families - I had one person on this list, and Dustin had like a million!  Next we mailed some to family friends who deserve to have one. Finally, we mailed them to our friends who are really out of town.

We did leave out some friends, however the point of save-the-dates are to let your out of town guests have time to prepare their travel arrangements.  That's why experts say to send them out about 6 months ahead of time.  People understand.  

It's so exciting to start spreading the news about our wedding and to have people tell you they are planning on attending!  The wedding is really coming along, and it's great!