Save the best time to send out "save the dates" depends on the type of wedding and the notice guests need:

• For destination weddings , send save the dates 8 to 12 months before the wedding to allow guests ample time for travel arrangements like passports and flights. Some suggest even up to a year before for international weddings.

• For local weddings , send save the dates 4 to 6 months before the wedding to give your guests enough time to mark their calendars without being too early that they forget.

• Generally, save the dates should not be sent earlier than 12 months or later than 4 months before the wedding. Sending too early can cause guests to forget; too late can cause conflicts with guests’ schedules.

To summarize:

Wedding Type| When to Send Save the Dates
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Destination Wedding| 8 to 12 months before the wedding
Local Wedding| 4 to 6 months before the wedding

This timing allows guests to plan accordingly and helps ensure a smooth, well- attended celebration.