Question: Is it rude to send a save the date and not an invitation?

Can you send a save the date and not an invitation? They help the guests to organise their time off in advance. If you dont give the guests this opportunity, some of them may not be able to attend. So, if thats something thats important to you, then you should definitely send both a save the date and an invitation.

Does save-the-date mean youre invited?

Save-the-dates serve as an official announcement of your wedding date and location. They also let guests know that they will, in fact, be invited to the celebration.

Is it normal to get a save-the-date but no invitation?

If you no longer have a relationship with them or anyone connected to them, its true that youre not really risking anything by not inviting them. Still, a save-the-date is pretty much a promise to the recipient that shell be invited to your wedding.

Can you send save-the-dates to people not invited?

Sending a Save the Date Card but not an Invitation You cant send a save a date to someone who you might only invite to the wedding ceremony at a later date. So only send them to those guests you definitely want to be with you on your wedding day.

Can you ask for an RSVP on a save-the-date?

Save the venue as a surprise for the actual invitation and just include the city, state (and country, for overseas weddings). DONT include reply cards. Unlike invitations, theres no need to include RSVP cards with your Save the Dates.

Do you send RSVP with Save the date?

Unlike invitations, theres no need to include RSVP cards with your Save the Dates. Guests arent expected to respond until they receive the invitation, although some may. DO add your wedding hashtag and wedding website.

What does it mean when your not invited to a wedding?

According to Wiig, there are several reasons why a friend wouldnt invite you to their wedding. For example, the couple may be dealing with budget restrictions, a too-small venue, or a guest limit. They might also want to hve an intimate affair with immediate family members only.

Can you ask for an RSVP on a Save the Date?

Save the venue as a surprise for the actual invitation and just include the city, state (and country, for overseas weddings). DONT include reply cards. Unlike invitations, theres no need to include RSVP cards with your Save the Dates.

Do evening guests get a save the date?

As they wont require as much preplanning for the event, typically evening guests dont receive a Save the Date and instead get an invitation specifying they are invited for the evening, or it could even be a verbal invitation depending on how formal youd like to be.

Is a year and a half too early to send save the dates?

Sending out your Save the Dates too early. You should send Save the Dates to guests between one year and six months before your wedding. However, some couples feel that sending out their weddings Save our Date cards even a couple of years in advance is a good idea.

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