Save the dates when the wedding is on a holiday

6-8 months to be on the safe side for holiday weddings.

I think that you are supposed to send save the dates way before 4 months. My wedding is in September and not a holiday. I just sent out mine. I would definitely get those sent out now!

If you have people traveling a long way, like we do, you need to send them 6 months out. You might want to give your guests that long too since you're having it on a holiday.

6-8 months for sure!!!

Thank you ladies, I have already approved my save the date proof and they are being printed now. Will be sending those as soon as I receive them from the printers.

What about the actual invites? Does that need to early as well?

Standard is 6-9 months. Since it is a New Year's Eve event- I'd be sending them ASAP! And don't be suprised if you have a low turn out.

As far as sending invites early- I wouldn't. Your standard 6-8 weeks will be just fine.

Thank you and your right, I am very nervous about this, but its the only time my FH will be off from work and i am having the wedding in our home town with wedding and reception at the same sight but in different ball rooms where tons of our friends and fam still live, hopefully that will help the # turnout. I am trying to cover my bases as best as possible, free booze is always a winner on NYE right? lol

Also, I can not think of a nicer way to kick off the new year, than go to a wedding!

I think it's a great idea, and I do several NY's weddings every year. But I would send the std's out immediately. I don't know that you'll have a low turnout; you might be surprised!

Nobody says you can't tell them verbally. And, what ever happened to good ole hand-written notes?

Dear Mary,

I have some wonderful and exciting news. John and I are getting married! We picked December 31st, New Years Eve and I wanted you to know as soon as possible because it will mean so much to us if you can be there to share in our joy. We will be sending save-the-dates later, and of course formal invitations will follow.

Love,

Jane

You are so right, never thought about writing..lol.. Why do we over complicate?

I agree send out the STD's asap! The actual wedding invites should be sent out in the normal time frame.

I agree send out the STD's asap! The actual wedding invites should be sent out in the normal time frame.

Another way to help cover your bases for a NYE wedding?

Whenever you are on the fence about inviting a guest's SO....just do it if you can afford it. And think about whether or not your nearest and dearest have any traditions you're infringing on.

I think that will show that recognize the inconvenient date