Planning a wedding is one of the most festive times of a person’s life. Of course, it also inclines to be busy and can be abrasive, with all the little details to keep exact and plans to make. Brides want to look to every section of the day, from the dress to decor, to reception and music, and even the stationary!

Most people don’t leave out to order their invitations, place cards , or other important parts of stationary, but not all brides and grooms think of to ship a “save the date” reminder. Commonly this part is sent 6 to 12 months before the wedding, and it can have many varieties, from cards to emails to wedding save the date magnets.

The “save the date” piece serves some important purposes. First, it permits out of town guests to take a head start on their traveling plans. They can arrange for time off of work, get childcare placements if needed, and have plentitude of time to make flight and hotel bookings while the rates are still low.

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