How to Create Save the Date Cards
Wedding save the date cards are an important part of your wedding stationary. They let your guests know the date and location of your wedding which is very useful for out of town guests or if you are having a destination wedding. Save the date card should be sent at least six months before your wedding, but they do not replace formal wedding invitations.
- Select a location and date for your wedding. Make sure that the date and location are finalized before creating your save the dates.
- Pick out your save the date material. Most brides use a paper or card stock that compliments the wedding invitations and wedding programs. Other options include ordering personalized magnets or postcards to use as save the date cards.
- Create the wording for your cards. There are a number of wedding related websites that have examples of how to word a save the date card. After writing your save the date information, proofread it carefully as you do not want to mail out cards with spelling errors.
- If you are creating save the dates yourself, you can use your home computer and printer. There are a number of save the date templates available to download on the Internet; some templates are free while others cost a small fee.
- Print your save the date cards. Plan on printing enough cards to send one to each of your wedding guests. Guests that live in the same household can receive just one save the date card.
- Place each card in an envelope with the printed side facing up. Address each envelope. Ensure that each envelope has proper postage and mail them at your local post office.