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…

Save the dates have become a pretty standard part of the wedding stationery suite. While a formal invitation was once the initial piece of correspondence that a family member or friend usually received to announce an upcoming wedding, couples in today’s busy world find that sending advance notice before the actual invitation makes it easier…