{"id":18604,"date":"2024-10-17T03:39:09","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T08:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/?p=18604"},"modified":"2024-10-17T08:41:19","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T13:41:19","slug":"destination-wedding-save-the-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/destination-wedding-save-the-date","title":{"rendered":"How to Create and Send Destination Wedding Save the Dates"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Timing is everything when it comes to <\/span>sending save the dates<\/span>. After all, this is the first time guests will learn about your actual <\/span>wedding date<\/span> \u2014 unless you\u2019ve already gushed to them over the phone about it! And, since it\u2019s a <\/span>destination wedding<\/span> where people will have to book travel and <\/span>hotel rooms<\/span> to attend, you\u2019ll need to send them a bit sooner than normal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read on to learn how to create and send <\/span>save the date cards<\/span> for <\/span>destination weddings<\/span>. You\u2019ll find tips on timing, design, and how to make the announcement eye-catching. Plus, we\u2019ve included some of our favorite <\/span>save the date<\/span> designs for weddings in all kinds of destinations, from a tropical paradise to a mountain top.<\/span>
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When to Send <\/b>Save the Dates<\/b> for a <\/b>Destination Wedding<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Wondering<\/span> when to send <\/strong>save the dates<\/strong><\/span><\/a>? For a <\/span>destination wedding<\/span>, you should send the invite 12 months before the special day if possible. That way, guests have <\/span>plenty of time<\/span> to make arrangements like booking your <\/span>hotel room block<\/span>, buying <\/span>plane tickets<\/span>, and planning for childcare.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are tying <\/span>the knot<\/span> in less than a year, you should send the <\/span>save the dates<\/span> to guests at least six to eight months before. This is especially important with international weddings since guests may need to apply for a passport, submit information for a visa, and book flights. If you\u2019re crunched for time, consider<\/span> digital invitations<\/strong><\/span><\/a> which arrive instantly in your guest\u2019s email inboxes.<\/span><\/p>\n

What to Include in Your <\/b>Destination Wedding Save the Date<\/b><\/h2>\n

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The purpose of your <\/span>save the date<\/span> is to let guests know where and when they should attend. For <\/span>destination weddings<\/span>, these are especially important since guests will need more time and information in order to attend.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what to include on your <\/b>destination wedding save the dates<\/b>:<\/b><\/p>\n