There are a variety of websites where one can find ideas to make one's own save the date wedding cards. One can find such ideas on the following websites: The Knot, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Shutterfly.
If you need help with saving the date for your wedding, there are several companies online that can help. Vista Print, Wedding Paper Divas and My Wedding Date provide save the date cards to help you finalize your big day.
No you do not have to send save the date card. Most wedding I have been invited to I have only Two brides send out save the date cards.
Sending out save the date cards (or you could send it as an email to save money) means that your guests can make sure that their diaries are free to attend the wedding. This is particularly important for guests with children, or guests who have to travel to the wedding, particularly from overseas. The more notice you can give guests the better the chance of them being able to attend. Normally you would send save the date cards out 6 months before the wedding date, actual invitation 3 months before and your RSVP by date for one month before the wedding (or earlier if your venue requires final numbers more than a month before).
There are many good save the date postcard ideas that can be used for weddings. Such ideas can include paper dolls, 3D decoder cards, balloon cards, tickets and even bookmarks.
Put the names of the bride and groom as well as the confirmed date of the wedding. Save the date cards proceed the invitation and will not have detailed information as it may not yet be available.
The proper time to start sending out save the date cards for your wedding is approximately six months before the big day. This way your guests can find the time a lot more easily.
One can purchase save the date cards at wedding shops or at craft and stationary stores. If one has access to the internet these cards can be purchased online at sites like Amazon and Walmart.
If your having a destination wedding, you should send your save the date cards as soon as possible, up to a year ahead of time. If your having a local wedding with lots of out of town guests, send them anywhere from 6-8 months. That way you can ensure that your wedding is first on their calendar! Invitations by Dawn has some really cool save the date options, both cards and magnets.
You need to talk about it with your boyfriend or girlfriend and BOTH sets of parents.
The best place to find creative save the date invitations would be Pinterest. Pinterest has many creative and unique wedding ideas, including save the date invitations.
Search for wedding websites or party websites that sell the save the date card. You'll probably need to provide a credit card if you want your cards personalized and sent to your home.
Save the Date cards are a simple way to let your friends and family know the date of the wedding so that they dont book anything else on that day. You can get them printed up on any printing website or find them in a card store.