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<\/a><\/p>\n2. Spelling Counts<\/p>\n
You don\u2019t want to offend anyone by misspelling their name. If you are not sure of how to spell their name, just ask them. There\u2019s nothing worse than expecting someone to show up for your wedding ceremony only to realize the reason they didn\u2019t was because they felt disrespected–because you didn\u2019t take the time to spell their name right on the save the date or invitation.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n 3. Formalities<\/p>\n Save the dates are meant to be fun and creative. However, when it comes to addressing them, you have to choose whether you want them to be formal or informal. Formal means addressing each guest by their formal name, including their titles. Informal means addressing each guest by their actual name. You could always do a mix of formal and informal by addressing your older guests formally and guests that are around your age or younger informally on your save the dates.<\/p>\n 4. What to Do if You Miss Something<\/p>\n If after ordering and receiving your save the dates you notice that you forgot to include a vital piece of information, such as location, time or destination, relax. You don\u2019t have to waste time and money by ordering more save the date cards. A creative and unique way to solve the problem is to consider ordering a custom stamp that includes those details. That way you can stamp each save the date card to give it a new and one of a kind look.<\/p>\n 5. Get Creative With the Wording<\/p>\n Make your save the dates interesting by getting creative with the wording. You don\u2019t have to announce your wedding in a stiff and formal way. The words you use can help to generate excitement amongst your guests. Have fun, and use this opportunity to announce to your friends and family how much you and your fianc\u00e9 love each other and look forward to becoming one.<\/p>\n 6. Unexpected and Last Minute Changes<\/p>\n Although you shouldn\u2019t send any save the dates or invitations until you have finalized the date and time at your venue of choice, it\u2019s not uncommon to send them with as little information as a date. In the event that some of your plans fall through and change, you need to let your guests know as soon as possible. That\u2019s why it\u2019s always a good idea for you to create a wedding website.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You should call or email all of your guests to inform them of any changes, but depending on the length of your guest list you may want to take a more practical approach. This is where having a wedding website is handy. Your wedding website should be a one-stop resource on all things regarding your wedding. Any changes should be updated on your site so your guests can visit it at their convenience. You could also put your bridesmaids to work and have them help with contacting each one of your guests. The best way to ensure all of your guests have your wedding website address is to include it on your save the dates.<\/p>\n Keep in mind that you have the freedom to create save the dates your way. Although cards are traditional, you can always choose to do something different, such as candles. You also don\u2019t have to be an artistically inclined person. There are plenty of designs, templates and ideas for you to choose from. Just remember, these notices are the first mode of contact that your friends, family and guests will have regarding your upcoming wedding. So be sure to have some fun while creating them so you can grab your guests\u2019 attention and set the tone for your wedding the right way.<\/p>\n Bryan Passanisi is a marketer living in Redwood City. He graduated from The University of San Francisco. Over the past 3 years, he has managed wedding blogs and created viral wedding photography content. He currently works for Shutterfly<\/a> as a blogger and marketer. 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