When you get married, you want to wear a sublime dress and spend unforgettable moments . And in order for everything to be perfect, it is obviously necessary that all our loved ones are present around us.

What is a Save The Date?

In order to keep out all the hassles and ensure that all guests are (fresh and available) on D-Day, the custom is to send a Save The Date. A kind of invitation before the announcement that warns the guests of the day of the ceremony to facilitate their organization. The idea is to allow them to book this date to be with us on D-Day! Generally, Save The Date is sent at least 6 months in advance or even a year, especially if you get married in the summer, when guests are more likely to be on the move. The Save The Date precedes the wedding invitation that reaches guests about 4 months before D-Day.

What does the Save The Date say?

As the name suggests, the Save The Date allows you to set the wedding date . It also indicates in most cases where the event will take place , or at least in which city. And that's all ! It is the announcement, which, a few months later, will specify to the guests the possible theme or dress-code of the marriage. So, on the Save The Date, there is plenty of room for creation, personalization ... DIY enthusiasts, this is the opportunity to have fun: we choose a nice photo, we add small natural elements shells, strands of lavender etc.), we choose his masking tape and let go! But be careful not to overload the little word: elegance above all. One can also opt for simplicity by reproducing a calendar and distinguishing the D-Day with a heart, or opting for an elegant and simple calligraphy. Up to you.

Find in our slide show the most beautiful Save The Date from Pinterest !