{"id":20017,"date":"2015-09-15T20:57:06","date_gmt":"2015-09-15T14:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/top10weddingvendors.com\/?p=20017"},"modified":"2017-09-25T10:49:59","modified_gmt":"2017-09-25T04:49:59","slug":"5-tips-to-avoid-classic-save-the-date-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/top10weddingvendors.com\/blog\/5-tips-to-avoid-classic-save-the-date-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Avoid Classic Save-the-Date Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Classic Save-the-Date Mistakes and How to Avoid The<\/strong><\/h1>\n

When it comes to planning a wedding, there always seems to be a surprise expenditure around every corner. Often, this leads brides and grooms to try and find new ways to cut corners on costs, and one of the first considerations many make is whether they really, truly need to send save the dates.<\/p>\n

So, is it really necessary to send little reminders and pre-invitation notifications? In a word, yes, and here\u2019s why: When it comes to what is arguably the most important day of your life to date, you don\u2019t want it ruined because you didn\u2019t give your loved ones adequate notice.<\/p>\n

Your family and friends are likely very busy people, and the best way to ensure those you truly care are able to attend your special day is to give them as much advance notice as possible. That\u2019s where the save-the-date comes into play.<\/p>\n

Now that we\u2019ve established the importance of sending save the dates, let\u2019s explore some common save-the-date mishaps and blunders\u2026and how to avoid them.<\/p>\n

Not Sending Them Soon Enough<\/strong><\/p>\n

Given that the primary purpose of sending save-the-dates is to let your desired guests clear their calendars and make sure to be around at a certain time, sending them too late entirely defeats the purpose. Not only that, but guests who have to travel for the festivities will have to book a flight, secure a hotel, take time off of work and so on and so forth. The more of a heads up you give them, the more they\u2019ll appreciate it and be likely to find reasonably priced flights and hotels.<\/p>\n

Not Mentioning Where the Wedding Will Take Place<\/strong><\/p>\n

While it\u2019s possible you won\u2019t have an exact venue nailed down by the time you\u2019d like your save-the -dates to hit the mail, not including at least a rough idea of where the event will be is doing your guests a major disservice.<\/p>\n

Not only that, but it sort of defeats the purpose of sending them in the first place, because your guests won\u2019t be able to make travel plans accordingly. Even if you don\u2019t have an exact address nailed down, print the city, state or country in which you plan to wed so that your guests can start exploring travel options as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

Not Inviting Plus Ones<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s an age-old problem almost every bride and groom deals with \u2013 if you\u2019re shelling out a lot of money for each guest, do you really need to invite \u201cplus ones\u201d who you may not even know? While it can be painful financially, the short (and polite) answer is yes.<\/p>\n

While it is important to invite plus ones in the first place, it\u2019s also critical that you make the fact that you\u2019re doing so obvious on the save-the-date. This gives single guests an opportunity to find someone to accompany them, should they desire, and it will also help them arrange travel and hotel plans, if need be.<\/p>\n

Sending Them to the Wrong Folks <\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s entirely too easy to get caught up in the excitement of wedding planning and want to invite everyone you\u2019ve ever met, from your third-grade teacher to that girl who walked your dog when you were out of town. Sending save-the-dates before your guest list is completely finalized, however, is one of the worst save-the-date blunders you can make, and here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n

Once that save-the-date hits the mail, you\u2019ve committed to inviting the recipient \u2013 even if you\u2019re no longer speaking to them, sharing an office with them, getting along with them or what have you. So make sure you\u2019ve checked your guest list once, twice and even three times before your save-the-dates hit the mail, because there\u2019s no taking it back once it lands in someone\u2019s mailbox.<\/p>\n

Including Confetti, Glitter or Other Messy Items<\/strong><\/p>\n

No matter how \u201ccelebratory\u201d you may be feeling (at least during the first 20 or so envelopes you stuff), try and refrain from including glitter, confetti or any other messy items inside your save-the-dates. Your guests probably don\u2019t want to have their excitement over the save-the-date ruined by having to haul out the vacuum or dustpan and brush to clean the floor.<\/p>\n

If you do want to include some type of enclosure, consider something less messy, like a photograph of the two of you or if budget allows, a small photo book of some of your happiest memories as a couple. It may seem that there is some type of etiquette rule for virtually every aspect of your wedding, and there probably is. Ultimately, whether you choose to follow each and every one is up to you and your future spouse.<\/p>\n

When it comes to save-the-dates, however, utilize this list. With any luck, your guests will be that much more likely to be able to attend your nuptials, and they\u2019ll thank you for giving them the time and notification they need to plan travel, find dates, purchase the perfect wedding present and be there with bells on in time for your big day.<\/p>\n

About the author:<\/strong> Bryan Passanisi is currently living in the Redwood City, California area. He graduated from The University of San Francisco with his Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Marketing. He has managed and written for a number of popular wedding blogs and is\u00a0<\/em>currently writing for Shutterfly<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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