1. What information should be on the save-the-date invites?

The first and most important thing you should include is both your names, followed by your wedding date and location. It should not contain too many details, just these would suffice. If you do not have an exact wedding venue yet, it is fine to just put in the state and city. After all, the formal invitation would come at a later date, and that is the item that should include more detailed information.

2. Should I include a RSVP note?

It is not advised. Though you may think that it is best if you can know who is attending your wedding way before the final invitation, there is a high chance that the people on your guest list who procrastinate may put off replying, and after a period of time forget about this whole issue.

3. How about registry information?

It is more appropriate to put your registry information on your wedding website if you have one. Your save-the-date invites should be clear and precise, and should not include other necessary information. If you do not have a wedding website, then allow those who are curious to contact you directly.

4. How many kinds of save-the-date invites are there?

There are many ways you can choose to announce your wedding. To name a few, you can use cards, magnets or bookmarks. They all work equally well because they are lightweight and are suitable for carrying around or just finding a spot on the fridge. For convenience sake, there are many predesigned cards available online for you to choose from. They are cost-friendly and efficient.

5. Where should I start?

Think that you don’t have a talent for the arts? Don’t worry. There are actually many software around that can help you, or as mentioned above, get predesigned ones. Think about what kind of feeling you want to give your guests, and what your wedding colors are. You would want to reflect the tone of your wedding in your save-the-date so your guests can have firsthand information of what your wedding will be like and what to expect on the actual day.

6. Which design should I choose?

Work along the line of the tone of your wedding, and your wedding colors. Your save-the-date invites should also reflect the personalities of you and your partner. You also want to choose colors that are attention grabbing so they don’t get mixed up with junk mail on the table. Save-the-date invites are informal ways of letting people know you’re getting married, so just have fun with them.

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