You’re  getting married and you want to share your special day with those people close to you. But if your friends and family are like most people, they are busy, and the last thing you want is to choose a wedding date and have those special people not show up. Save the date cards are an easy and inexpensive way you can avoid that.

What Are Save The Date Cards

Save-the-date cards are relatively new and are a nifty way to let others know that you are getting married and have chosen a date. It is best to get your wedding date on everyone’s calendar as soon as possible and save-the-date cards are a cost effective way to let people know about your wedding.

Types of Save the Date Cards

Cards and magnets are the most popular types of save the date cards on the market today. The wording tends to be the same regardless of the type you choose and typically consists of the bride and groom’s names and date of the wedding as well as its location. Magnetic save the date cards are popular because they can be kept on the refrigerator and therefore less likely to be lost or filed amongst other papers.

Sending Your Wedding Save the Date Cards

Many couples send out their save the date cards as soon as they have confirmed their wedding date, however they are typically mailed out three to five months before the wedding date. Weddings that will take place during popular travel times or special holidays should mail their cards as far in advance as possible so that their guests can plan travel and purchase flights early. And don`t forget to use a footnote to let your guests know that their wedding invitation and directions will follow.

It may seem like an extra, and frivolous expense, but save-the-date cards are an inexpensive way to get the word out to your family and friends of your upcoming nuptuals, and you can always do them yourself to avoid the added expense of paying someone else.