Do you need a wedding website before you send save the dates?

You are not required to have a wedding website before you send save the dates. Many couples send save the dates first and build the website later, closer to the wedding. That works perfectly well. However, if you can have a basic version ready, it can be very useful. Save the dates usually go out six to twelve months before the wedding, and that is exactly when guests start thinking about travel and time off work.

If your website is live, you can put the link on the save the date card. Guests can then look at the date, the location and any early accommodation suggestions. This is especially helpful for destination weddings within the UK, where guests may need to book hotels or transport well in advance. You do not need to have every detail finalised. A simple page with the date, venue town and a note saying more details to follow is enough.

If you prefer to send save the dates without a website, that is fine. You can add the website link later on the formal invitation. Just make sure you give guests enough notice for any travel or accommodation needs. The key is to be clear and helpful, not to have everything perfect from day one.