To Save-The-Date or Not To Save-The-Date?

According to Wikipedia: A save the date notice is an item stating the date of a wedding or other formal event. It typically states the date when a couple plans to marry, so that recipients will know to keep that date free. Save the dates usually take the form of a card, but can also be a refrigerator magnet or similar item. They are generally sent out at least six months before the wedding date, and are usually followed by a formal wedding invitation.



Is it just me, or do save-the-date's seem to be a relatively new phenomenon? They aren't required or even necessary. Though I can't say I didn't have fun making ours. And I adore the magnet save-the-dates, because I can keep them on my fridge forever! How cute are these?!

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But before you go jumping on this super-enticing bandwagon, it is worth thinking about whether you really want to send save-the-dates. For example, I know someone who decided not to send them, because due to financial variables, she was unsure of who she would be able to invite to the wedding. So I've come up with this not at all scientific "Top 10" list of things to ask yourself when deciding whether to ask people to save-the-date! And for even more fun, I made the list purple, because I can.

Top 10 Things To Consider When Deciding Whether To Send Save-The-Dates

1. Is your wedding near a holiday or important event?

2. Is your wedding during a popular time of year (i.e., the first Saturday in June)?.

3. Will people have to travel to attend your wedding?.

4. Is your wedding a destination wedding?.

5. Is your guest list likely to change due to relationship, financial, or other factors?.

6. Are you on a super-tight budget? Would the expense of stationary or extra postage be burdensome?.

7. Do you enjoy wedding-related details or do you find them overwhelming?.

8. Could you get away with sending save-the-dates to just a portion of your guest list (perhaps just the folks who have to travel)?.

9. Will you have time to put together a website with information for curious guests, that you can include on your save-the-date?.

10. Do you want to? Its your wedding after all!!.

What do you think? Will you send save-the-dates for your wedding?