Who should send them?

Couples getting married on a holiday weekend, at a destination location or those inviting a majority guests from out of town. Other than that, they’re super fun, but not mandatory.

When do you send them?

Mail them at least six months (but no more than a year) before your wedding.

What information should they include?

An announcement of your nuptials (”We’re getting married!”), your names, the wedding date, the location and the words, “invitation to follow.” You may also provide your wedding website and any hotel and travel information if you’d like.

Here are some wording suggestions:

Reserve the Date!
Your presence is requested at
the marriage of
Ashley Miller and Matthew Taylor
on Saturday, January 30, 2010
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Invitation to Follow

It’s written in the stars
that they were meant to be…
So write it on your calendar
there’s going to be a party!
Save the date of
January 30, 2010
for the marriage of
Ashley Miller
and
Matthew Taylor
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Invitation and details to follow

Please Save the Date!
We will be getting married
on Saturday, January 30, 2010
in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Invitation to follow
Ashley Miller and Matthew Taylor

We are excited to announce
the date of our upcoming wedding!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Formal invitation to follow
Ashley Miller and Matthew Taylor

Save the Date
of January 30, 2010
Plan to join
Ashley Miller
and
Matthew Taylor
as they unite in marriage
in a beautiful wedding event
in Baton Rouge, Lousiana
Formal Invitation to Follow

Save the Date!
Ashley Miller
and
Matthew Taylor
are getting hitched!
January 30, 2010
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Invitation and details to follow