5 Save-the-Date Mistakes to Avoid

As you dive into wedding planning and begin to delegate tasks and major projects to delegate with your partner, the save-the-date sent to your guests may seem like a major undertaking. This is your first notice to let your guests know about your upcoming nuptials, but there are a few common mistakes that couples may fall into when putting these together. Make sure you avoid this common pitfalls with these tips from Nanina’s in the Park!

  1. It’s too serious

Your invitation should be the star of your stationery expenses, not your save-the-date! This is a perfect opportunity to show off your sense of humor or show another side of the two of you as a couple. Leave the sentimentality to your wedding invitation, while allowing your save-the-date to be a fun-loving notice to build anticipation. Think less roses and dramatic photos, and more pet pictures and funny poses!

  1. Sending them out intermittently

As is the case with your wedding invitations, make sure you send out all of your save-the-dates at the same time to ensure that no one is offended by receiving one too late. Word can travel around the grapevine fairly quickly, so send them out in bulk to avoid unnecessary hurt feelings.

  1. Not enough info

Save-the-dates should keep it simple, but you should include some vital elements to allow your guests to prepare. Your names, the date of the ceremony/reception and the location are the must-haves. If you’re setting up a wedding website, include that as well! This will help both in-state and out-of-state guests begin their travel preparations earlier if necessary.

  1. Add last names!

Some guests, such as parents’ friends and extended family members, may not be aware of the full names of you and your significant other, so make sure you include your last names. While you can still keep with your first names on the note’s design, put your last names on the envelopes for those guests who may not be completely familiar with who it’s from.

  1. Including the wedding registry

As a matter of standard wedding etiquette, don’t include your wedding registry info on your save-the-dates. This information is usually reserved for when the wedding invitations are sent out. Don’t overburden your save-the-date with extra info when it is more customary to include it with your wedding invitations.

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