Save the dates can help your wedding plan get off to an organised start but with the many demands wedding planning puts on your budget, it’s right to check what save the dates are for and how you use them. From what to include to when to send, here’s all your questions about save the dates answered.
Let’s explore:
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What save the dates are for and why you need them.
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What’s included in save the dates
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How much save the dates cost
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The different types of save the dates available
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How ordering works
What are save the dates for?
Save the dates have become a popular way to share the happy news of your wedding with loved ones whilst giving them plenty of time to keep your chosen date free.
After going to so much trouble to plan a celebration the last thing you want are empty seats!
Set the Magic in Motion
Use our elegant save the date cards to build the momentum and ensure your date is ring-fenced in plenty of time.
When do you send save the dates?
Send the save the date for your wedding as early as you want. With six months the minimum and 1-2 years the max, 8 months in advance is the average time to send wedding save the dates.
Your timescale may well depend on whether you’re having a destination or multi-day wedding or lots of guests from overseas. The more budget and arrangements guests will need to make, the earlier you should send your wedding save the dates.
Do you really need wedding save the date cards?
The biggest obstacle to pulling off your dream wedding is low attendance.
With save the dates only needing:
- yours and your partner’s name
- the date of the wedding
- and if you wish, a rough location or the exact venue
,wedding save the dates allow you to let loved ones know when you’ll get married before the finer details are in place.
This means you can take your time to select the best suppliers and details for your wedding day because you won’t need to send your wedding invitations until later.
Your save the date cards will finish with: formal invitations to follow so loved ones won’t be bugging you for further information before you’re ready to share. Whilst doing all this, save the dates are very affordable, costing less than £1. Ours only cost 80p each so it’s not too much to add to your wedding spend. See save the dates
Save The Dates For Every Need
We know you want beautiful yet unique designs. Our gorgeous collection of luxury save the dates include all the options you need to find the perfect match for your wedding vibe.
Whether it’s classic, relaxed, boho, modern or vintage we have all the choice you need.
Toying with the idea of photo or magnet wedding save the dates? We have both of those too. Our magnet-backed designs give you all the convenience of postcard-style reminders on the fridge without compromising on style whilst photo save the dates are a sweet choice, particularly if you have an engagement shoot photo you want to share.
Personalised Designs
All our designs are personalised for the custom, unique memorandum you need. All styles of our wedding save the dates also come with envelopes included.
Matching Sets
With wedding invitations and on the day stationery to match every design, you can purchase a full set of matching stationery whilst having the reassurance of knowing you can always come back for more later.
Fast Delivery & Ordering
Here at Design By Lyft you’ll find ordering your save the dates is super quick and simple with fast delivery included so choosing the right design is a joy rather than a headache.
With your order delivered within a couple of weeks and an emailed proof in a couple of days, you can tick this first job off the list and keep the newly engaged feel-good endorphins flowing. See save the dates
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