Invitations vs Save The Dates

I would definitely send out new save the dates especially since it’s in the summer when people are planning vacations. I would get confused if I had a save the date and got a text about a new date, I know I would forget!

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I think it’s okay if you want to send out invitations instead of Save the Dates if you already have your guest list done. People might not RSVP right away and may need to be reminded to RSVP closer to the date. I don’t think it’s necessary to do both.


Maybe just text and email people to let them know the date changed and invites with the new date will be coming soon

View Quoted Comment Yeah that’s how I was feeling too. But then I was like maybe people will forget if I just shoot them a text vs an actual save the date. Idk. Still thinking and gathering ideas so thank you!

I don’t think sending new save the dates is necessary, but I would try to reach out to guests individually, or at least VIPs, to let them know the new date.
As far as timeline, invitations typically go out 6-8 weeks before the wedding. The RSVP deadline should be a week or two before your final headcount is due. This will allow you time to follow up with stragglers.

I would not send new save the dates. I would however reach out to VIPs and others by text message if you felt that was necessary. Otherwise I would send out the invitation with the new date. And you can remind people as you see fit. I am certain enough money has already been spent.

You definitely need to let everyone know the date has been changed ASAP. People make arrangements based on the date they know of (often well in advance of the actual invites going out), and they'll be upset if they jump through hoops to make that date available and then find out at the last minute that it's a different date altogether. Plus if you don't notify people they'll be confused when your invite comes and you will end up fielding all sorts of questions about which date is correct just a month or two before your wedding, when you should be worried about other things.

We sent all of our STDs by email (except for immediate family because that included older guests who aren't all super online savvy; we sent a physical postcard to 9 households via InkCards). You can definitely alert people without having to redo and pay for physical mailings for all your guests. I'd suggest contacting guests by email or by phone, but either way its important for every single person who receive a STD from you to know that the date has changed.

If you sent Save the Dates you need to send something now to let people know that plans have changed. It's far too early to send invitations. You should send new physical STDs, and follow up with people to make sure that they received the information (e.g. with the texts) because sometimes things get lost in the mail.

Find inexpensive STD’s, like maybe postcards and send them out ASAP.

I didn't do formal save the dates. I sent emails, texts and made phone calls since our guest list is primarily family and very small. I was sure to state that a formal invite would come later. I also set up an event online as a reminder of the date, the time, the venue and hotel options for out of town guests. Since my wedding is also in June I wanted to give enough notice prior to sending the formal invite.

I would just send out your invitations and let people know electronically or when you see them. No need to redo save the dates!

I am all for saving money so I would just send the message out to let everyone know that the date has changed and THEN send the invitations with the new date.

Definitely don't worry about the save the dates. You did what you had to in the beginning and there was no way you could have controlled the change of date, worry about the invitations now. I have heard that invitations should be sent out about 3 months before the date so start looking at them soon just to give time for production. Best of luck!

If you want to do a save to date they do have some where it can be like a flyer that's by phone and txt ppl but also send the Invitations.. but you can also just send the invitation and then you have time to wait for the yes and no replies..

I would definitely send out new save the dates. I think it's worth the extra money to inform people. It could get confusing. Good luck!

Did you send out STD's with your previous wedding date? If so, I would probably send out new ones stating your date has changed. Otherwise, people will be expecting invitations and be confused when they don't receive them in the next couple of months.

Invitations are typically sent out 6-8 weeks before your wedding with a RSVP date around 2 weeks before your final headcount is due.

You can consider digital STDs, sending the link to your guest via text or email. This is free. I used WeddingWire. Make sure it is clear that the date has changed and that a formal invitation will be sent at a later date. Formal invitations can be sent 6 to 8 weeks prior to your wedding date. Because of stragglers, I made my RSVP deadline 4 weeks prior, then I would have 2 weeks to do those last minute follow ups before my final head count is due which is 10 days prior to the wedding. Good luck!

I would definitely send out new STDs. Most people are planning for the original day - you don't want them not seeing the new date on invitations and showing up in April lol i did my RSVP date 45 days before my wedding date.

Just send out invitations a little earlier than you planned