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MelKel
Master May 2010

Save the Date vs. Invitations

MelKel, on January 6, 2010 at 12:18 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 26

So I need to cut cost on my wedding. I'm thinking about only sending out a Save the Date. On it I will include our Wedding Website. On the website I will ask for people to RSVP online. If I'm doing this, do I still need to send out Formal Invitations?

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Latest activity by Muhammad , on October 2, 2010 at 5:38 AM
  • MelKel
    Master May 2010
    MelKel ·
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    Would this be tacky?

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  • Aussie Bride
    Master February 2010
    Aussie Bride ·
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    I think you should send out invites. If you are going to cut one cut the save the dates and send the invites a lil bit earlier. You can make nice invites and save the dates incredibly cheap though.

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  • Soon2BMrsP
    Super March 2010
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    Tacky, no...confusing? definitely...try vistaprint...my invites, and rsvp's were just $38 for 30 of each...then, i bought $8 worth of paper, and $3 worth of ribbon, and made my own...altogether, about $60 for a pretty neat invite, and it only took me and my matron an hour for all the cutting etc to make the pocketfolds...now, you could just do invites, and have the rsvp on your website. but also include a phone number as well, for those who don't have internet. oh, right now, vistaprint, also has a huge sale going on...what kind of wedding are you having? technically a "save the date", is just that..."Save the date"...how many do you need?

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  • MRS
    Savvy May 2010
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    What is your budget? You can find some good deals if you are willing to be flexible and maybe a little creative.

    If not, I would also suggest doing the invites and ditching the save the dates. That's what I'm doing!

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  • M
    Super November 2012
    mayo ·
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    You can opt out on Save the date and word of mouth can cover that. If you have OOT guest I'd simply do an Evite save the date type thing. To at least let them know. Then I'd definitally do a normal invite, you don't have to go fancy or pricey, you can pick up the set for $20 at Wal mart kit of 50.

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    Oo with Save the Dates, you can be very creative and make one up off the computer, I am.. all it will cost you is the ink and $5 for a big bundle of paper.

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    I am having my neice hand write my invites, it will take time and she will be starting on them this summer, she is a great artist, she will be 14. So this may come off as tacky to some but I think it's an excellent and from the heart idea. People loose or throw away the invites anyway why spend so much money on them. If you want one for you to remember down the line then get one out of the kit and get it printed from Office Max or somewhere that will cost a few bucks then go cheap on the rest.

    Good Luck..

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  • Gidge22
    Super April 2010
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    I agree with the pp. Skip out on the save the dates instead of the invite. That would be VERY confusing for your guests!!

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  • Karla Blanco
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    If you need to cut costs, skip the Save-the-Dates and send out Formal Invitations. Wedding Invites set the tone for the type of Event you are planning so you definitely want to be formal.

    Vista print does offer great prices on Save The Date magnets, you might still be able send those for less than you budgeted.

    Good luck,

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  • ladylee
    Master June 2010
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    Are you looking to have them printed or have you considered DIY at all? If you have to choose between the two, I'd say skip the save the dates.

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  • Amber
    Beginner February 2012
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    Wow i have never even heard of a save the date!! what is a save the date?? and why do you send that AND invitations?? oh my goodness

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  • MelKel
    Master May 2010
    MelKel ·
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    Thanks ladies! I think I'll do an evite Save the Date. Then I'll do Invitations later.

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  • Analy aka T-waffle
    Master October 2009
    Analy aka T-waffle ·
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    Amber- A save the date (STD) is similar to a wedding announcement. It typically has some of your engagement photos on it, and lets your guests know up to a year in advance that your wedding is on x date, at x city. It's very general, and just tells them to save that date for your wedding. It's useful for out of town guests, or if your wedding in on a holiday or weekday, for example.

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  • muneca
    Expert May 2010
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    Mellojean we are getting married the same day... ohhhoo... well if you wan to cut $$$ you should cut the Save the dates...;-)

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  • DawnDawn
    VIP March 2010
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    Also some older folks don't use the internet so give them the option to call and RSVP.

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  • Amber
    Beginner February 2012
    Amber ·
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    Ooh thanks analy that makes sense I did not know that such a thing really existed.

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  • Susie Shemtov
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    Mellojean,

    If you are trying to save some money, you can visit our site: www.relatecreative.cceasy.com.

    We have a "Budget - Simply Sensible (Huge Savings)" section where some invites are only $38.90 for 100.

    Hope this helps...and all the best! Smiley smile

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  • Helen Driscoll
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    Hi MelloJean,

    Send an e-invite for the save the date, follow with a formal invite.

    We have a number of really fab DIY invites on sale, and about 100 DIY designs. Or, you can use the rsvp set as the save-the-date:

    http://www.invitesite.com/weddings/wedding-invitations.php Our designs look like the $20 each invites, but range from $1.50 - $3 an invite. All handmade and fine papers.

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  • Heather George
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    If someone sent me a save-the-date, and then I never received the invitation, I'd assume they'd cut me off the invite list!

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    Devoted October 2010
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    I got free save-the-date post cards through vistaprint. I just paid $4 shipping.

    A save-the-date implies an actual invitation will follow. However, if you want to save on postage:

    1) Don't do save the dates. They aren't necessary.

    2) Make your RSVP cards post cards. They cost less in postage.

    3) Make your invitations a normal, rectangular size. Square envelopes cost more to mail.

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  • Demetra
    Savvy July 2010
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    Its so much to include on a invite, date time location, and a save the date and a website will not suffice! A card will slip there minds and they will never look at your invite! Opt for a simpler invite and print them yourself to save money, rather than paying a printer! You will be suprised where you can find discounted DIY invitations.

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  • Demetra
    Savvy July 2010
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    Heres a link to party city they have plan invitations of 25ct for $10

    http://www.partycity.com/product/invitations/wedding invitations/white pearl imprintable invitations 25ct.do?sortby=bestSellers

    And you can print them yourself and add ribbon and some transparent vellum to give a fancy look!

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