How to Create Your Own Save the Date Card

Save the date cards are kind reminders of a special wedding that is going to take place on a certain date. Once the wedding day is reserved, these cards are mailed out to all the expected guests. Having a professional make these cards for you can be expensive. Creating your own cards can be a fun and affordable solution.

1. Purchase card stock paper. This type of paper can be found at stores such as Staples.


2. Use Microsoft Word or a similar program.


3. Become familiar with the program you are using. Before working on the cards, experiment with different fonts and styles.


4. Open up a new document on the program you are using.


5. Choose a theme for your cards.


6. Choose a font style, color and size for the introduction on your save the date card. The size of the font should be large.


7. Type "Save The Date" at the top of the document.


8. Place a clip art graphic or a picture of the couple underneath the font.


9. Make the font smaller for writing under the picture. You may also want to change the color and style.


10. Write something along the lines of, "Our wedding is scheduled for ___, we hope that you will join us on our day of matrimony."


11. Add any extra designs or graphics to the card.


12. Print out one save the date card to make sure it is exactly what you want.


13. Print out as many of the cards as you will need once you are completely satisfied with the look of the card you have designed.


14. Place the cards in envelopes and mail them out to all of your potential guests.