Question about save-the-dates

[lisad]

Hi all--

One question....... when I send out my STD's do I write on the envelope for example for a single person with guest invited:

Mr. John Smith & Guest

like I would do on my wedding invitations?

Some of my single friends don't stay with the same person sometimes for more than a month so is that the proper way to address them?

Thanks!!
Lisa

[bichonlvr]

I wrote mine to the actual married or seriously dating people by name, but my sinlge friends, I just wrote them to them! Plus, that way if your guest list gets out of control you can always regulate it by not inviting guests for people who do not have a serious significant other!

[BrideMissy]

I just addressed mine normally.... ie Mr & Mrs Smith. I didn't actually put on them who would be invited. I sent them to people who we have on our guest list and then when it's time for the invitations to be sent then I will specify who is invited and who is not.

[Measha]

I love how the generic example is always Jon Smith, haha :p That would be my FH!

Also, when did you send out your STDs? As in, how far in advance, and do you find them crucial? I was considering skipping the process all together, thinking invitations were enough?

[ikkin510]

STD are normally sent out a year to 9 months before the wedding I believe. They are not a must. We did not send them out for our wedding. But did make sure that people who had to make travel arrangements knew ahead of time because of booking flights, etc. I also then sent out my invites 8 weeks before the wedding instead of 6 weeks just to be sure everyone had enough notice.

[erika85]

Unless you are having the wedding in a busy month like April or May(easter, confirmation, prom, mothers day,graduation,memorial day, etc.) or on a holiday weekend, I do not think you need to send out STD's, unless you are using these to also announce your engagement. I would just be sure to let people that live very far know a few months ahead of time. I sent out STD's 17 months in advance to my family members that like to make plans on Memorial Weekend, and 8 months in advance to others that have to travel any amount of distance. It is a great way to save on postage if you can distribute them at family gatherings as well. I put together a envelope with the STD, Christmas letter :candycane:, and a new address picture! Talk about killing three birds with one stone! I saved almost 75 dollars!

[lisad]

Thanks for your help ladies.... I did not send out my STD's yet-- I figure by the end of November I will. I have alot of people out of town so that is why I am sending them and they look so pretty so....... thanks again!