How far in advance should you send Save the Dates if many guests will need to travel internationally for the wedding?

Just found out our dream venue has October availability (instead of us waiting until summer 2025), but I worry people have already firmed up their 2024 travel plans and budgets.

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9-12 months for destination weddings

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I would also add that you should call family and friends whose attendance is most important to you as soon as you can

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save the dates are typically a 10 month to a year thing.. but if guests will need to travel internationally i recommend sending save the dates literally as soon as your venue is booked. there’s no reason to wait if you know the date!

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9 months is fine. Take the Oct date.

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I got married in March and sent them in June. I sent the invites in July and had the RSVP due in October.

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