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Carlie
Beginner October 2021

Too early for save the dates?

Carlie, on October 2, 2020 at 3:18 PM Posted in Planning 0 17
Hi! My fiancé and I are getting married on October 2nd, 2021. We don’t have many (if any) out of town guest. I really want to send out Christmas cards this year and think it would be super cute to do them as our save the dates. My question is, is it too early? Picture of something similar. It is 10 months. Too early for save the dates? 1

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Latest activity by Shelly, on October 20, 2020 at 2:03 PM
  • Yasmine
    Master October 2020
    Yasmine ·
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    I think that would be fine, especially with Covid being around. I think that'll be a really cute idea actually
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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
    Cyndy ·
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    A little early but with all of the postponed weddings this year it’s not a bad idea. I love the Christmas STD idea.
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  • Katie
    Expert January 2021
    Katie ·
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    I think it's wayy too early, given all of the unknowns a year from now.

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    Super September 2020
    Alli ·
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    I would say a little early...just because we don’t know if the pandemic will be better by then. I do like the idea because it is eco friendly!
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    I think it would normally be too early, but with everyone rescheduling because of COVID, it’s probably smart
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    Super October 2022
    Michele ·
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    10-12 months out is ideal for save the dates as long as the guest list is 100% finalized first since you must send out invites to everyone who received a save the date.
    The advance notice gives them time to save up money, schedule time off work and prepare other arrangements.
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  • Chelsea
    Expert July 2021
    Chelsea ·
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    Im July 2021 and just picked up my STDs yesterday! Hoping to get them to the post office on Halloween. With covid alot of events have been pushed out to 2021. I think 8 months out is plenty of heads up.

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  • Margarita
    Devoted March 2021
    Margarita ·
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    That’s seems like a good time to send them , I send mine out 8 months before the wedding
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  • MLS
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    If we were in pre-pandemic times I would say it's too early. But I think being ahead and prepared during these times are important. I sent mine out 11 months before ours. Which I would not have done pre-pandemic.
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  • Emily
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    I don’t think it’s too early! I’m getting married May 29 2021 and after a cousin said they were considering postponing their wedding to the exact date, i sent them out in April ! They live in the UK and now their parents who were invited to my wedding can’t come. My sister is getting married October 29 2021 and she just sent them out this week! We live in NY and the fall is the most popular time to get married. One of her bridesmaids has a wedding every weekend in October!
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  • Molly
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    I sent mine in August (12 months away). I figured with the issues with Covid plus all my guests have to travel, it made sense to do it 12 months out. I think 10 months is great! I would make sure that it is clear they are save the dates though. You don't want people thinking they're just Christmas cards and through them away after the 1st.

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    Dedicated November 2020
    Shakiyla ·
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    I sent mine out 3 months before my wedding lol just make sure your invite list is finalized when you send them. It would suck if you send a save the date and months later not send them an invite.
    I’ll be honest, I sent save the dates to two couples I didn’t expect to come since we are in a middle of a pandemic, they recently had babies and are out of state but to my surprise both of them are coming lol I didn’t include them on my RSVP list but luckily enough I kept my guest list small enough I can add them in with no problem lol
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    Just Said Yes August 2021
    Em Daug ·
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    I sent mine out already, and my wedding is in August 2021. I don't think it's too early at all-- given COVID and all the rescheduled weddings PLUS all the recent/upcoming engagements that'll create even more potential date conflicts. Our wedding planner HIGHLY recommended sending ours sooner than later.

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  • Donna
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    I'm not sure if there's such a thing as "too early", though my mom would beg to differ LOL, so do what feels right to you! I think it's eco friendly and saves on postage but also because of covid times its something for people to look forward to AND you're giving people plenty of time to figure out how to budget for it, given the current economic system. Do You, Girl!

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  • Kari
    Master May 2020
    Kari ·
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    It's definitely early according to the traditional timeline, but a super cute idea, and I don't think it would hurt anything. I say go for it!

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  • Soon To Be Mrs. Stewart
    Devoted September 2024
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    I don't think it would be too early sending them out for Christmas especially with everything going on.

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  • Shelly
    Devoted January 2022
    Shelly ·
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    If you're wanting to go the traditional route then it would be too early to send them out. We aren't doing most things the traditional way, and our STDs are being sent out 9 months in advance. We just have so many family members that live in different states and countries that we wanted to give them as much as time as we could to prepare. Plus with COVID still affecting aspects of our lives, I think it's smart to send them out as holiday cards! It's a cute way to send holiday wishes AND surprise all of your loved ones!

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