When Should I Send Save the Dates for a Destination Wedding?

By Robert Palmer

When planning a destination wedding, sending save-the-date cards to your guests is essential. Destination weddings can be difficult to plan, so it’s important to give guests plenty of notice so they can make travel arrangements in advance.

Ideally, you should send out save the dates 12-14 months before the wedding. This gives guests enough time to plan their travel and make any necessary arrangements such as pet or child care.

It also ensures that they have the opportunity to research accommodation and flight options that fit their budget.

If you’re having a shorter engagement period, sending out save the dates 8-10 months before the wedding gives your guests plenty of time to make plans. You can also consider sending out a “save the date” email or postcard as soon as you decide on a date and location for your wedding. This way, you can alert guests about your wedding plans and give them time to adjust their schedule if necessary.

Finally, it’s important to keep in mind that some destinations may require certain documents for foreign visitors such as visas or passports. Be sure to let your guests know about any documents they may need for travel in advance so they have enough time to secure them.

Conclusion:
Sending save-the-dates for destination weddings is an important step in the planning process and should be done as soon as possible. Ideally, this should be done 12-14 months prior if possible; however, 8-10 months is acceptable if there is less time available. Additionally, make sure your guests are aware of any documents they may need in order to enter the country prior to their arrival.