{"id":5307,"date":"2025-10-23T13:00:45","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T20:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shutterflywpe.wpengine.com\/?p=5307"},"modified":"2025-10-24T09:40:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T16:40:42","slug":"how-to-address-and-send-save-the-dates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/ideas\/how-to-address-and-send-save-the-dates\/","title":{"rendered":"When To Send Save The Dates For Your Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"It\u2019s happening\u2014your wedding date is set, and the celebration planning begins! Once your guest list is finalized, sending <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/t\/save-the-date\/\">save the date cards<\/a> lets friends and family know they\u2019re officially invited and gives them a heads-up to reserve the date or weekend. Knowing when to send save the dates helps ensure everyone can plan ahead, while also giving a first glimpse of your wedding\u2019s style and vibe. 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class=\"container-content\">\r\n            <div class=\"carousel-wrapper\">\r\n                <button id=\"apc-left-arrow\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"handleArrowClick('left')\" class=\"apc-arrow disable\"><div class=\"arrow-icon left\"><\/div><\/button>\r\n              <div id=\"carousel-product-list-wrapper\" class=\"carousel-product-list-wrapper\">\r\n                <div\r\n                  id=\"apc-product-list\"\r\n                  class=\"apc-product-list\"\r\n                  data-test-id=\"apc-rec-widget-product-list\"\r\n                >\r\n                  <div\r\n                    class=\"apc-product-wrapper\"\r\n                    data-test-id=\"apc-rec-widget-product-rendered\"\r\n                  >\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/t\/save-the-date\/\"\r\n                      class=\"apc-product\"\r\n                      data-test-id=\"apc-rec-widget-product-button\"\r\n                    >\r\n                      <div id=\"product-0\" class=\"product-image-wrapper\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                          src=\"https:\/\/c4.staticsfly.com\/asset\/fetch\/cs\/WPD_STATIONERYCARD_5x7-23013-2424-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-REGULAR\/thumbnail.preview\/v1\"\r\n                          alt=\"save the dates\"\r\n                          class=\"product-image\"\r\n                        ><\/img>\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                      <div class=\"product-name\">Save the Dates<\/div>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                  <div\r\n                    class=\"apc-product-wrapper\"\r\n                    data-test-id=\"apc-rec-widget-product-rendered\"\r\n                  >\r\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/t\/wedding-invitations\/\"\r\n                      class=\"apc-product\"\r\n                      data-test-id=\"apc-rec-widget-product-button\"\r\n                    >\r\n                      <div id=\"product-1\" class=\"product-image-wrapper\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                          src=\"https:\/\/c3.staticsfly.com\/asset\/fetch\/cs\/STATIONERYCARD_5x7-23813-30912-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-REGULAR\/thumbnail.preview\/v1\"\r\n                          alt=\"wedding invitations\"\r\n                          class=\"product-image\"\r\n                          ><\/img>\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                      <div class=\"product-name\">Wedding Invitations<\/div>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                  <div\r\n                    class=\"apc-product-wrapper\"\r\n                    data-test-id=\"apc-rec-widget-product-rendered\"\r\n                  >\r\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/wedding-suites\/\"\r\n                      class=\"apc-product\"\r\n                      data-test-id=\"apc-rec-widget-product-button\"\r\n                    >\r\n                      <div id=\"product-2\" class=\"product-image-wrapper\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                          src=\"https:\/\/cdn-image.staticsfly.com\/i\/tws\/home\/WF157347_TWS_5-up_Rehersal_Bough_desktop.jpg?impolicy=resize&width=480\"\r\n                          alt=\"wedding suites\"\r\n                          class=\"product-image\"\r\n                          ><\/img>\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                      <div class=\"product-name\">Wedding Suites<\/div>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                  <div\r\n                    class=\"apc-product-wrapper\"\r\n                    data-test-id=\"apc-rec-widget-product-rendered\"\r\n                  >\r\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/t\/save-the-date\/?card-format=Magnets\"\r\n                      class=\"apc-product\"\r\n                      data-test-id=\"apc-rec-widget-product-button\"\r\n                    >\r\n                      <div id=\"product-3\" class=\"product-image-wrapper\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                          src=\"https:\/\/c2.staticsfly.com\/asset\/fetch\/cs\/STNRY_MAGNET-290013-30062-MERCHLARGE_FRONT\/thumbnail.preview\/v1\"\r\n                          alt=\"magnet save the dates\"\r\n                          class=\"product-image\"\r\n                          ><\/img>\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                      <div class=\"product-name\">Magnet Save the Dates<\/div>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                  <div\r\n                    class=\"apc-product-wrapper\"\r\n                    data-test-id=\"apc-rec-widget-product-rendered\"\r\n                  >\r\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/t\/bridal-shower-invitations\/\"\r\n                      class=\"apc-product\"\r\n                      data-test-id=\"apc-rec-widget-product-button\"\r\n                    >\r\n                      <div id=\"product-4\" class=\"product-image-wrapper\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                          src=\"https:\/\/c4.staticsfly.com\/asset\/fetch\/cs\/STATIONERYCARD_5x7-23014-28121-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-ROUNDED\/thumbnail.preview\/v1\"\r\n                          alt=\"bridal shower invitations\"\r\n                          class=\"product-image\"\r\n                          ><\/img>\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                      <div class=\"product-name\">Bridal Shower Invitations<\/div>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                  <div\r\n                    class=\"apc-product-wrapper\"\r\n                    data-test-id=\"apc-rec-widget-product-rendered\"\r\n                  >\r\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/t\/wedding-programs\/\"\r\n                      class=\"apc-product\"\r\n                      data-test-id=\"apc-rec-widget-product-button\"\r\n                    >\r\n                      <div id=\"product-5\" class=\"product-image-wrapper\">\r\n                         <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                          src=\"https:\/\/c2.staticsfly.com\/asset\/fetch\/cs\/FLAT5X7PROGRAM-5630205-30901-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-ROUNDED\/thumbnail.preview\/v1\"\r\n                          alt=\"wedding programs\"\r\n                          class=\"product-image\"\r\n                          ><\/img>\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                      <div class=\"product-name\">Wedding Programs<\/div>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                  <div\r\n                    class=\"apc-product-wrapper\"\r\n                    data-test-id=\"apc-rec-widget-product-rendered\"\r\n                  >\r\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/t\/wedding-announcements\/\"\r\n                      class=\"apc-product\"\r\n         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   <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/body>\r\n<\/html>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on or jump to sections with the links below:<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"#when-to-send-save-the-dates\">When to Send Save the Dates<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#destination\">When to Send Save the Dates for Destination Weddings<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#local\">When to Send Save the Dates for Local Weddings<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#what-to-include-on-a-save-the-date-card\">What to Include on a Save the Date Card<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#save-the-date-wording-examples\">Save the Date Wording Examples<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-address-save-the-date-cards\">How to Address Save the Date Cards<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/t\/save-the-date\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-72726 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/23_12_SFLY_S14_GRAD_02_v03-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"three save the date cards\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/23_12_SFLY_S14_GRAD_02_v03-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/23_12_SFLY_S14_GRAD_02_v03-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/23_12_SFLY_S14_GRAD_02_v03-1024x711.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/23_12_SFLY_S14_GRAD_02_v03-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/23_12_SFLY_S14_GRAD_02_v03-1536x1066.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/23_12_SFLY_S14_GRAD_02_v03-2048x1421.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/23_12_SFLY_S14_GRAD_02_v03-85x59.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><br \/><a name=\"when-to-send-save-the-dates\"><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a name=\"when-to-send-save-the-dates\"><\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2>When to Send Save the Dates: A Complete Timeline<\/h2>\r\n<p>Whether your wedding is a local celebration or a destination affair, sending save the dates at the right time helps your guests plan ahead and builds excitement for your big day. The timing depends on your wedding type, location, and how much notice your guests might need.<\/p>\r\n<h3>General Rule: 6 to 12 Months in Advance<\/h3>\r\n<p>In most cases, you\u2019ll want to send save the dates <strong>6 to 12 months before your wedding<\/strong>. Giving guests a year or more to plan ensures a smooth experience, especially for those traveling from out of town.<\/p>\r\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/t\/save-the-date\/\"><button style=\"background-color: #f05323; color: white; border: none; padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 16px; cursor: pointer; border-radius: 5px;\" type=\"button\">Shop Save the Dates<\/button><\/a><\/center><center><\/center>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/t\/save-the-date\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-72442 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/23_SFLY_WEDDING_9324-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"hands holding a custom save the date card for a wedding\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/23_SFLY_WEDDING_9324-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/23_SFLY_WEDDING_9324-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/23_SFLY_WEDDING_9324-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/23_SFLY_WEDDING_9324-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/23_SFLY_WEDDING_9324-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/23_SFLY_WEDDING_9324-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/23_SFLY_WEDDING_9324-85x57.jpg 85w, https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/23_SFLY_WEDDING_9324-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a name=\"destination\"><\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3>Destination Weddings: 6 to 12 Months Ahead<\/h3>\r\n<p>Planning a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/t\/wedding-invitations\/?theme=Destination\">destination wedding<\/a>? These celebrations require extra coordination, so send save the dates <strong>6 to 12 months in advance<\/strong>. Include both the date and location so your loved ones can arrange travel and accommodations\u2014and make sure they don\u2019t miss this special moment.<\/p>\r\n<p><a name=\"local\"><\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3>Local Weddings: 4 to 6 Months Ahead<\/h3>\r\n<p>If your wedding is local and most guests are nearby, <strong>4 to 6 months\u2019 notice<\/strong> is usually enough. Keep in mind major holidays or peak mailing seasons\u2014sending save the dates during busy times like the Christmas season could increase the chance they get lost in the shuffle.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Make It Easy with Shutterfly<\/h3>\r\n<p>Shutterfly can help simplify the process. Use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/addressing\/\">Address Book<\/a> and Mail For Me services to have your save the dates addressed, stamped, and mailed for you. Just upload your addresses, select Mail For Me at checkout, and we\u2019ll handle the rest\u2014so you can focus on enjoying the planning.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Save the Date Timeline Cheat Sheet<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><strong>Choose your location and date<\/strong> \u2013 an approximate city is fine at first.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Take engagement photos<\/strong> \u2013 optional, but they add a personal touch to your cards.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Design your save the date cards<\/strong> \u2013 include photos or custom designs to match your wedding style.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Mail your save the dates<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Destination wedding: 6\u201312 months in advance<\/li>\r\n<li>Local wedding: 4\u20136 months in advance<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Send formal invitations<\/strong> 8\u201312 weeks before the wedding.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>By following this timeline, your guests will have plenty of notice to celebrate with you, and your save the dates can make the first impression of your wedding memorable and stress-free.<\/p>\r\n<p><a name=\"what-to-include-on-a-save-the-date-card\"><\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2>What to Include on a Save the Date Card<\/h2>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/t\/save-the-date\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-72727 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/23_SFLY_WEDDING_5939-scaled-e1716503990471.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1924\" height=\"1309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/23_SFLY_WEDDING_5939-scaled-e1716503990471.jpg 1924w, https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/23_SFLY_WEDDING_5939-scaled-e1716503990471-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/23_SFLY_WEDDING_5939-scaled-e1716503990471-1024x697.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/23_SFLY_WEDDING_5939-scaled-e1716503990471-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/23_SFLY_WEDDING_5939-scaled-e1716503990471-1536x1045.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/23_SFLY_WEDDING_5939-scaled-e1716503990471-800x544.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/23_SFLY_WEDDING_5939-scaled-e1716503990471-85x58.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1924px) 100vw, 1924px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>What should you put on your save the date cards? At a minimum, include three key pieces of information:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><strong>The date (or weekend) of your wedding<\/strong><br \/>This is the most important detail\u2014guests need to mark the big day on their calendars. For destination weddings or multi-day celebrations, include the entire weekend so everyone can plan travel and accommodations.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>The city of the event<\/strong><br \/>Whether your wedding is local or far away, letting guests know the location helps them prepare. Even local guests may want to reserve a nearby hotel instead of heading home at the end of the night.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>The couple\u2019s names<\/strong><br \/>Full names are traditional, but first names are fine for more casual celebrations. Your save the date card may even be the first time some guests learn your fianc\u00e9\u2019s name!<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>You can also include optional details to make your guests\u2019 planning easier:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Formal invitation to follow<\/strong><br \/>Some guests may not be familiar with save the dates, so a quick line clarifying that a formal invitation is coming helps avoid confusion.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Wedding website<br \/><\/strong>A wedding website is a convenient place to share details about your celebration, from registry info to schedules and dress code. Include the URL to give guests easy access.<br \/><br \/><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Hotel and travel information<\/strong><br \/>For destination weddings or events with many out-of-town guests, include lodging details, travel tips, or a reserved room block with discounted rates.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/t\/save-the-date\/\"><button style=\"background-color: #f05323; color: white; border: none; padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 16px; cursor: pointer; border-radius: 5px;\" type=\"button\">Shop Save the Dates<\/button><\/a><\/center>\r\n<p><a name=\"save-the-date-wording-examples\"><\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2>Save the Date Wording Examples<\/h2>\r\n<p>Choosing the right wording sets the tone for your wedding and gives your guests a sneak peek at your celebration style. Here are examples for different types of save the date cards. For even more inspiration, check out our full guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/ideas\/save-the-date-wording\/\">save the date wording<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Casual Save the Date Wording<\/h3>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Save the Date! <br \/>Ben and Laura <br \/>September 12, 2026<br \/>San Francisco, CA <br \/>www.benandlaura.com<\/em><\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Formal Save the Date Wording<\/h3>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Ben Smith and Laura White <br \/>Are getting married in San Francisco <br \/>September 12, 2026<br \/>Formal Invitation to Follow<\/em><\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Religious Save the Date Wording<\/h3>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Save the Date For the Wedding of Ben Smith and Laura White <br \/>September 12, 2026<br \/>San Francisco, CA <br \/>&#8220;Therefore, what God has joined together let no man separate.\u201d Mark 10:9 <br \/>Formal Invitation to Follow<\/em><\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Funny Save the Date Wording<\/h3>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Two Fewer Fish in the Sea <br \/>Kimberly and Ryan <br \/>San Francisco, CA <br \/>September 12, 2026<br \/>Invitation to Follow<\/em><\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Save the Date with Hotel Information<\/h3>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Ben Smith and Laura White <br \/>Are getting married in San Francisco, CA <br \/>September 12, 2026<br \/>Formal Invitation to Follow <br \/>A block of rooms have been reserved at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square Hotel <br \/>Use the group code WEDDING <br \/>For more information, please visit our website www.benandlaura.com<\/em><\/div>\r\n<p><br \/><a name=\"how-to-address-save-the-date-cards\"><\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2>How to Address Save the Date Cards<\/h2>\r\n<p>Save the date cards should be sent to everyone you plan to invite to your wedding, including family, friends, and members of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/ideas\/wedding-party\/\">wedding party<\/a>. Here\u2019s how to address them based on different household types:<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>To a single guest<\/strong>, use the appropriate titles, \u201cMr.\u201d, \u201cMrs.\u201d or \u201cMs.\u201d<\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Mrs. Jones <br \/>43 Goodlett Place <br \/>San Francisco, CA 14002<\/em><\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>To a married couple<\/strong>, use titles \u201cMr. and Mrs.\u201d and the couple&#8217;s last name.<\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Mr. and Mrs. Jones <br \/>43 Goodlett Place <br \/>San Francisco, CA 14002<\/em><\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>To an unmarried couple<\/strong>, use the titles \u201cMr. and Ms.\u201d and spell out first and last names.<\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Mr. Peter Jones and Ms. Stacey Marshall <br \/>43 Goodlett Place <br \/>San Francisco, CA 14002 <\/em><\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>To a married couple with children<\/strong>, include the first names of the children on the second line underneath the parents.<\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Mr. and Mrs. Jones<br \/><\/em><em>Owen and Julian<br \/>43 Goodlett Place<br \/>San Francisco, CA 14002 <\/em><\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>For a plus one<\/strong>, use the title Mr. or Ms. with the last name of the primary guest and write \u201cand guest.\u201d<\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Mr. Jones and Guest 43 Goodlett Place\u00a0 San Francisco, CA 14002 <\/em><\/div>\r\n<p><br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/t\/save-the-date\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-66188\" src=\"https:\/\/shutterflywpe.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2021_Q1_TWS_025_v2-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"three different save the date cards with rustic wooden background and floral on the side\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2021_Q1_TWS_025_v2-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2021_Q1_TWS_025_v2-1-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2021_Q1_TWS_025_v2-1-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2021_Q1_TWS_025_v2-1-768x322.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2021_Q1_TWS_025_v2-1-1536x645.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2021_Q1_TWS_025_v2-1-2048x860.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2021_Q1_TWS_025_v2-1-85x36.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a> <br \/><br \/><\/p>\r\n<h2>Related Resources on When to Send Save the Dates<\/h2>\r\n<p>Your save the dates are more than just a piece of paper (or magnet!) in the mail\u2014they\u2019re the first glimpse your guests get of your wedding and an invitation to start celebrating with you. Sending them at the right time sets the tone for your big day, helps everyone plan ahead, and adds a little extra excitement to the months leading up to your wedding. Once your save the dates are on their way, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy one of the most fun parts of planning: imagining all the smiles, cheers, and memories that lie ahead.<\/p>\r\n<p>Additional Resources:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/t\/wedding-invitations\/\">Wedding Invitations<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/wedding-suites\/\">All-In-One Wedding Suites<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/t\/bridal-shower-invitations\/\">Bridal Shower Invites<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/t\/bachelorette-party-invitations\/\">Bachelorette Party Invitations<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/t\/rehearsal-dinner-invitations\/\">Rehearsal Dinner Invites<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/wedding\/wedding-day\">Day-Of Wedding Stationery and Decor<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/t\/wedding-announcements\/\">Wedding Announcements<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/t\/wedding-thank-you-cards\/\">Wedding Thank You Cards<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/ideas\/save-the-dates-vs-wedding-invitations-whats-the-difference\/\">Save the Date vs Invitation<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All of your wedding save the date etiquette questions answered, including when to send save the dates and how to address them for timely mailing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":73855,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[59,2968,12,2967],"tags":[3345,3217,3246],"class_list":{"0":"post-5307","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cards-and-stationery","8":"category-save-the-date","9":"category-wedding","10":"category-wedding-invitations","11":"tag-wedding-ideas","12":"tag-wedding-planning","13":"tag-wedding-stationery","14":"entry"},"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/ideas.shutterfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/save-the-date-featured.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Shutterfly Community","author_link":"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/ideas\/author\/shutterfly\/"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>When to Send Save the Dates + Etiquette Guide | Shutterfly<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"All of your wedding save the date etiquette questions answered, including when to send save the dates and how to address them for timely mailing.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/ideas\/how-to-address-and-send-save-the-dates\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"When To Send Save The Dates For Your Wedding\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"All of your wedding save the date etiquette questions answered, including when to send save the dates and how to address them for timely mailing.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/ideas\/how-to-address-and-send-save-the-dates\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Ideas &amp; 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