Save the date cards are not mandatory for every wedding. If most of your guests are likely to come from the town itself and if the month of wedding is such that everyone is likely to have a clear schedule, then you may skip this custom altogether. However, if you decide to get married in a place wherein most of your guests will have to fly down or if the day of your wedding happens to be in a month of holiday, then it would make sense to follow this custom. Do not send the save the date cards too early as your guests might forget about your wedding date, by the time it approaches. Similarly, do not send them just the week before you send the wedding cards as it would defeat the whole purpose of save the date custom. Sending these cards about 4 – 5 months before the wedding date is appropriate, as it would give your guests ample time to make reservations, book tickets, etc. Now, let us see how you can make your cards special.
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