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Mail your save the dates. The basic rule of thumb is to send save the dates 6 months before the wedding. For a destination wedding, it is customary to mail save the dates 8 to 12 months in advance. For a local affair, send save the dates 4 to 6 months in advance.

As a general rule, it's best to send Save the Dates 8 to 12 months prior to your wedding (send them earlier for a destination or holiday weekend). Given enough notice, you may be surprised by the distance that family and friends will come from to be able to attend!

The cheapest save the dates to send are digital cards that are delivered as emails and don't require any postage. Generally speaking, the next cheapest options are post cards, then traditional cards with envelopes, then magnets (which can require extra postage).

It ensures your guests can make necessary arrangements and reflects your consideration and etiquette. As a rule, send save the dates 6-8 months prior (9-12 months for a destination wedding), and wedding invitations 6-8 weeks before the wedding (10-12 weeks for a destination or holiday season wedding).

Whether it's for a wedding, birthday, or business event, start with one of Canva's ready-made templates. Find save the date templates for every theme, layout, color scheme, or style preference.

Timing is key! Generally, save the dates should be sent no earlier than 8 months and no later than 4 months out from your wedding.

Save the Date Postcards are simple and streamlined, basically offering an all-in-one solution. Put your picture and your wedding details on the front, add your guest's address and a stamp to the back, and you're good to go.

It's OK to send your save the date cards out 6 -12 months before. However, if you send your invites as much as 4-6 months early, you risk them getting lost or your guests actually forgetting the date as it's so far off in the future.