Save-the-date cards

A bride-to-be recently asked when should "save-the-date" cards be sent? First of all not everyone is aware of this new trend of "save-the-date" cards. These are sometimes postcards, short one page announcements, magnets, or more formal notes that give guests the opportunity to have a "head-start" for planning to attend a wedding. They are especially helpful for out-of-town guests to book flights and hotel reservations early. They can be sent out as soon as the date is set. A year is not too early to send them. No one will complain about having too much time to plan on attending, especially a destination wedding.