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Save the Dates

## Frequently Asked Questions ### When should you send save the dates? The Knot recommends sending your save the dates __6 to 9 months__ ahead of your wedding festivities. For destination weddings, extend this timeline to __9 to 12 months__ in advance. This buffer gives your loved ones plenty of time to: * Arrange travel and accommodations * Manage their budget * Request time off from work * Organize childcare or pet sitters if required > Avoid sending save the dates more than a year before your event, as guests may easily misplace the details or forget them entirely. ### Do you need to send save the dates before wedding invitations? Yes, save the dates are always sent before wedding invitations. Save the dates serve as an early notification for loved ones with busy schedules, while wedding invitations are mailed closer to the event and act as a formal request to RSVP. Early save the dates are particularly essential for: * Destination weddings * Out-of-town guests who need to secure travel arrangements * Guests who need to renew passports or request time off from work ### What information should you include on a save the date? Keep your save the