The idea of the “save the date” is a relatively new one, at least in terms of wedding stationery. There is so much tradition surrounding marriage ceremonies, much of which goes back hundreds of years, that it is pretty rare for a new idea to gain traction and become a widely accepted part of the process.
That’s just what has happened with this piece of correspondence, though, and there are lots of good reasons for it. In this article we’ll tell you what to include in your save the date to make the most of it, and also why destination save the dates are especially exciting additions to your wedding invitation plans.
Date(s) and Location
It goes without saying that the date of your wedding needs to be prominently featured on your save the date! Be sure to also include the location of your ceremony (if you have the information yet), as that will greatly impact your guests’ planning if travel is involved. If there are other important dates that you want to inform your family and friends about, this is a great opportunity for that as well.
Website Information
Don’t know exactly where your ceremony will take place, who you will invite to the rehearsal dinner, or when and where the bachelor party will be? Modern technology makes it very easy for you to send your save the date as early as possible while still giving your guests access to that information when it becomes available. As you can see in our sample save the date, you can set up a website for your wedding and use it to announce those additional details as you firm them up.
Engagement Pictures
One of the most exciting things about your save the date is the chance to send your beautiful engagement photos to all of your family and friends! Even if everyone on your address list isn’t able to travel to the wedding, sending them your engagement pictures is a very nice way to show them that they mean a lot to you and you want them to be able to share in your joy. Also, as you use your wedding website to continue posting details, photos, and memories from those who know you, those folks can participate in a very meaningful way even though they aren’t able to come to the ceremony in person.
Destination Save the Dates
If your wedding is going to take place at a unique venue, a destination save the date becomes an even more exciting thing to receive in the mail! Your guests will love finding out that they are invited to one of Charleston’s historic estates, beautiful churches, or spectacular outdoor seaside venues for your special day. The expert creative designers at Dodeline Design can help you figure out how to include not only a photograph of the venue, but also things like illustrations, graphics, whimsical maps, and other fun details that communicate the excitement of your wedding’s destination locale. As your save the date finds its place on the refrigerator or office desk, it will bring a smile to the face of your guests each time they think about how much fun it will be to experience the venue and the surrounding area while celebrating the wedding of folks that they love.
Extra Creativity
The more unique your save the date is, the more eye-catching and delightful it will be. Dodeline Design’s creators are here to listen to your ideas, contribute their own, and combine it all to produce a piece of correspondence that perfectly reflects your style as a couple. If you’re having a hard time coming up with a way to set your save the date and subsequent official invitation apart from the rest, don’t worry–we’ll be happy to show you lots of samples and see what catches your eye and generates inspiration.
Get in touch with us today–whether you need to have a remote consultation or you’re able to schedule an appointment at our office here in beautiful Mount Pleasant, we can’t wait to start the process of helping you designing a save the date that you will be incredibly excited to send to your friends and family as soon as possible.
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