Sending save-the-dates is not mandatory, but there are a few key reasons why so many couples choose to utilize them:

• Give your guests the heads up: Sending Save the Dates allows your guests to plan for attending your wedding. For instance: organizing time off work, arranging childcare, saving money, or booking flights and accommodation if needed.
• Ensure your loved ones can attend: It’s essential to ensure that your loved ones can participate in special events, such as weddings or family reunions. One way to do this is to send out invitations early, so people have plenty of time to plan their schedules and make travel arrangements. It would help if you also remember that not everyone can afford the costs of attending an event.
• Guests will know who is invited: When it comes to hosting a party or gathering, ensuring your guests know who is invited is essential. That means you should be clear with your guests about which friends, family members, and others are included in the invitation. You can do this by specifying the number of guests or providing a list of names.

Why Send Digital Save-the-Dates?

Save-the-dates are quickly growing in popularity — why have so many couples moved to digital for their wedding?

• They save time: Digital save-the-dates can be created and sent online in a few clicks. Unlike sending hundreds of envelopes or heading to the post office, you don’t need to worry about addressing anything.
• They’re eco-friendly: Digital save-the-dates are more environmentally friendly than needless paper, helping you reduce unnecessary waste.
• They’re affordable: Unlike traditional paper cards, you do not need to pay for printing and postage. You can create save-the-dates online for free or at a tiny fraction of the cost.

How to Send Digital Save The Dates

So what’s the perfect way to design and send digital save-the-dates for your wedding? There are a few options available to you:

• Use a paperless invitation platform: Here at ChicInvites; you can instantly design and send out digital save-the-dates. Choose from our range of contemporary cards, customize the design to match your needs, update the wording where appropriate, and digitally distribute your save-the-dates to your entire guest list at the click of a button. You can also track these cards through our digital database.
• Create your design: If you want to design your save-the-dates from scratch, we can also provide you with a custom design based on your requirements. You can use a design platform like Canva or purchase a template from an online company like Etsy to create your own cards or work directly with a stationery designer for something more bespoke.
• Manually send your cards: You can also manually send your save-the-dates to your invitees by email, text, or social media. The downside is that this can be incredibly time-consuming and needs to be trackable.

Tip: for a cohesive wedding experience, consider matching designs for your save-the-dates ceremony, and receive invitations and your Days to go!