Yet sometimes Save the Dates are a waste of money. Heres when you should skip them: If your engagement and your wedding are very close together – say, within nine months of each other – there is really no point in sending out save the date cards, because youll be sending out wedding invitations before you know it!

Why are Save the dates so expensive?

Save the date cards, postcards, and magnets all have substantially different prices because of the costs associated with printing and mailing them vary greatly. The format you choose is very important because it has the biggest impact on the total cost to send save the dates.

When should you save your save the dates?

The basic rule of thumb is to send save the dates 6 months before the wedding. For a destination wedding, it is customary to mail save the dates 8 to 12 months in advance. For a local affair, send save the dates 4 months in advance.

What percentage of the wedding budget should the dress be?

Be sure to earmark at least 9% of your budget for your attire. Of course, this percentage should also include the cost of the dress and tuxedo rental, along with shoes and any accessories, such as jewelry or cufflinks. You will want to lump in the cost of your hair and makeup, too.

What if you get a save-the-date but no invitation?

So, without a save the date, each guests might have trouble planning time off and attending; and without formal invitations, you cant plan your ceremony and reception properly.

What is a reasonable budget for a wedding?

The average wedding cost in 2020 was $19,000. Having a wedding isnt as simple as saying “I do” — and its a lot more expensive. The average cost of a wedding in 2020 was $19,000 (including the ceremony and reception), according to The Knots 2020 Real Weddings Study.

Who pays for the wedding dress?

Traditionally, the bride and her family are responsible for paying for all wedding planning expenses, the brides attire, all floral arrangements, transportation on the wedding day, photo and video fees, travel and lodgings for the officiant if he comes from out of town, lodging for the bridesmaids (if you have offered

Is a cash bar at a wedding tacky?

Many of us have abused an open bar. But when you have a cash bar, your guests will drink less—or at least be better aware of how much theyre drinking—simply because they have to pay for it. Its not tacky—because your guests arent there for the alcohol.