@Smuller - thank you soo much for the advice. I'm going to send out the save the dates hopefully this month. you're absolutely right... people will be sending emails regardless, asking tons of questions. I created an email address just for the wedding, which I think I'm going to put on the save the date. thanks again so much! and btw, congratulations on your marriage! @AmyinNC - that's so exciting that we're both having our weddings at the Excellence pretty much back to back. We'll def have to fill each other in!! =)