STD vs invites?!?

You don't need both. Typically if there are a lot of OOT guests save the dates get sent. Save the dates pretty much only have the date, city, and website info. Invites have much more. Save the dates get sent out earlier.

A lot of people think save the dates are pointless

You do not have to have STDs. An STD is just to make people aware of the wedding date, around 6 months in advance. The invite is used to officially invite the guest and gives them the opportunity to tell you they are coming and how many will be attending or that they are not able to make it. Does that help you?

STDs are sent out 6-8 months before the wedding date. It's basically just letting your guests know that they should "save the date". Kind of like a "we're getting married and have a date" announcement. It doesn't have any details except the date and city of the wedding. Invitations have city, date, time, hotel information, rsvp cards etc. And they are sent 6-8 weeks before the wedding date. Some people don't use STDs, but you really should because some people need notice.

A STD warns a guest that they will be invited to your wedding. They are typically sent out 6-8 months prior to your wedding date. They are not necessary. They are more common for weddings where a number of guests would have to travel. STDs usually include the names of the couple, the date of the wedding, and the city where the wedding will be taking place. Some couples choose to include a link to their wedding website, if they are using a website. Keep in mind that once a guest receives a STD, they are locked into your guest list and you must send them an official invitation when the time comes to send invites.

Wedding invitations are more specific and are sent out 6-8 weeks before the wedding. Invitations include time and the specific name and address for your ceremony. They also include information about your reception and a way to RSVP. They can also include a link to your wedding website (if you're using one) so that your guests can get further information about your wedding.

Invitations are required. STDs are not required. A STD does not replace an actual invitation. Hope this helps!

Every time I see STDs it throws me off.

Anyways. I'll be sending STDs to out town guest just so the have a heads up that it's happening. Just the name, date, location and wedding website. And of course I'll be sending invites to everyone Jan/Feb. which is about a little of over 2 months before the day