How do I word 'change the date' cards?

Hi Kasey,

I would suggest keeping it simple (similar to save the date wording). With maybe old date crossed out and new date put in. This way there will be no mix up with guests keeping old save the date cards.

There is also no need to explain your reason for date change, you could do something simple like below; This way there is no questions asked and it keeps it upbeat and positive;

To marry each other
we just can't wait!
but to make everything perfect,
we must CHANGE THE DATE!

Also depending on your sense of humour you could make it funny, with funny image or text e.g. We made an oopsi etc

Good luck with the rest of your wedding preparation.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like more suggestions on this.

Kind regards,

Lisa Henry

Hi there Kasey

While I have never been in this specific situation myself, this is one reason why I usually advise my brides not to print or hand out their invitations until at least 2-3 months before the big day unless it is a location wedding or a popular date.

If you have already sent out the invitations, there are so many different and fun ways you could send your "change the date" cards.

• You could make it look and feel like your existing invitations using the same paper, colours, fonts and/or images highlighting the new date
• You could make it look completely different to your invitations, ensuring that it won't get missed or overlooked.
• You could make a postcard with "Whoops, looks like we need more time to prepare for our big day"
• You can make a magnet, highlighting the new date
• You could have a "cut out and stick on" date for the guests to attach to their invitations

You could make a cover letter type of note to put in with the cards, keeping it short so that you don't need to worry about going into details of why you are changing the date. "Kasey and X would like to inform you that their wedding date is now October 7, 2017" or "Kasey and X will now marry on October 7, 2017. All other details remain the same and we hope you will be able to attend.

You don't need to worry about how polite it is, because you are keeping it short and you are giving them plenty of notice about the change. After all, it's not a retraction, it's a correction! ;)

Above all else, try not to stress too much and have fun with the rest of your organisations.

Good luck!
Renee

Hi Casey,
The wording for an instance like this is very personal for each couple depending on if you would like to share the reason or not. I would recommend keeping it positive and upbeat and excite your guests for the new date :). We'd love to help out if you are looking for a stationery supplier.
Best wishes,
Hayley
Owner / designer / newlywed

Hi Kasey! This happens quite a lot and is certainly nothing to worry about. Will you be sending new save the date cards? If so, I would recommend making them look slightly different to your original ones so that people don't mistake them for copies and throw them out without reading the new date. I also recommend avoiding negative words like "regret" or "unfortunately."

A good idea is to put a positive spin on the cards ( or texts / emails). The title "Change the Date" or "Save the NEW Date" works well. You can say something like "Don't dust off your dancing shoes yet! Due to [reason], we are now getting married on [date]."

Your reason can be whatever you like! You could say you've changed venues (if the venue wasn't written on the original card), you could say there is a conflicting event (for example, someone else important to you is getting married), or you just need more time to plan, etc.

I hope this helps. If you need any more suggestions or advice, please don't hesitate to get in contact with me.