Many brides to be these days now opt for ‘save the date’ cards.
These can be tied in with the actual wedding invitations so that they match and if so, you need to decide on this choice quite early on too. If you have not decided on colour schemes yet, then just go for simple colours or keep to black and white to avoid clashing when you have decided.
This simple idea will help people to make plans to attend your wedding by giving them notice of time to prepare. This is especially important if you have family or friends who have a long distance to travel to your special day.
The next important thing to decide on is the main invitations and evening invitations if you are having separate guests to each part of the day.
Always include an RSVP card with a small stamped addressed envelope so you can plan early on who is attending and who is not. This will help you to plan the tables further down the planning stage.
The main invitations will need to be sent out no later than 3 months before the big day especially in the busy wedding season which is usually between the months of June to September.
Ensure that you have everyone’s up to date addresses and include your contact numbers.
Another bonus idea is to include directions or a map to the venue of both the ceremony and the reception if at different venues.
You don’t want people turning up at the ceremony after you have arrived!
