{"id":68613,"date":"2020-05-25T09:35:44","date_gmt":"2020-05-25T13:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/?p=68613"},"modified":"2025-12-11T06:18:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T11:18:26","slug":"2020-trend-change-the-date-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/2020-trend-change-the-date-cards","title":{"rendered":"2020 Trend: Change-the-Date Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"

2020 will definitely be a year to remember. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a unique set of circumstances for everyone, especially those planning their weddings. If the pandemic has forced you to rethink your plans and postpone your wedding, you\u2019re not alone \u2013 and once you have dealt with the emotions of postponing your wedding, you need to let your guests know what is going on.<\/p>

If you\u2019ve picked a new date for your wedding, the best, and most fun way to announce your new date is with stationery<\/a>! New in 2020, and hopefully never to be needed again\u2026 the change-the-date card.<\/p>

What is a Change-the-Date card?<\/h2>

A change the date card is a fun and whimsical way to let your guests know there is a new date to save. If your wedding has been postponed, you may be feeling upset about missing out on all the fun stuff until next year, so if that\u2019s the case, consider this emerging trend.<\/p>

\"Change-the-Date\"<\/a><\/div>

Design by Paper Bag Prints<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Why Do You Need Them?<\/h2>

Save-the-date cards are important because they relay important information to your guests and will let them know to keep the date open. Change-the-date cards serve to do the same thing and will remind your guests to refer to your wedding website for up to date information as well as inform them of anything else that has changed.<\/p>

What Information Should be Included?<\/h2>
  1. New date<\/li>
  2. City and Province<\/li>
  3. Wedding website<\/li> <\/ol>

    What Should They Say?<\/h2>

    If you postponed your wedding, you can say something along the lines of: “Don\u2019t dust off your dancing shoes yet! Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are now getting married on [insert date].”<\/p>

    If you decided not to postpone, you can say something along the lines of: “We do. We did! Since we aren\u2019t able to celebrate in person, we decided to elope! More celebration details to come.”<\/p>

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