what is the appropriate time to send out save the date cards?
Design your save the date cards. Use your engagement photos in your design for the ultimate personal touch. Mail 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.