If you are planning a wedding destination and many of your guests will be traveling long distances in order to get to your wedding, save the dates are a must. Sending out a pre-invitation save the date card that lets your guests know where and when your wedding will be held lets guests who must travel make the necessary arrangements. Save the dates are a courtesy, and sending them is a considerate gesture. Plus, sending out save the dates gives you another opportunity to showcase your creativity. Fun, trendy save the date invites get people excited about your upcoming wedding.

One of the hottest trends in wedding save the dates is photo invitations. Photo invitations are very personal, and they emphasize your relationship with your partner. The photo you choose can help set the tone for your entire event. If your wedding will be a casual, lighthearted affair, use a funny photo of you and your fiancé. If your ceremony and reception will be romantic and elegant, a more formal photo can let your guests know what to expect. You could use a photo from early in your relationship, from your engagement photo session, or you could take a photo specifically for your save the date cards.

Another trend in wedding save the dates is to send out magnets with your wedding information. Magnets are not only unique, but they are also practical. Your wedding guests will most likely put your save the date magnet right on the front of their refrigerator. Every time they walk by, they will be reminded of the date of your wedding.

Finally, if you are on a small budget, you can save money by emailing some of your save the date invitations. This will save you money on printing and postage, but emailed save the date invitations are not quite as fun as their mailed counterparts. Sending out a paper save the date gives your guests a fun piece of mail to open. Additionally, even if you email most of your save the date invitations, consider sending printed copies to any friends or relatives who are not technically-savvy.

Whether you choose to send out magnets, emails, or trendy photo invitations, your guests will eagerly look forward to your wedding whenever they see your save the date.