Having trouble picking out save the date cards?
Pick the card that’s right for you.
First things first:
Pick a date and book your venue
Once you choose a wedding date, send save the date cards preferably no later than six months before the wedding. If it’s a destination wedding, send your save the dates eight months beforehand, giving your guests time to plan.
What’s your camera comfort level?
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We’re loving the spotlight
If you haven’t already, book time with a local photographer or a friend to take your engagement pictures. Choose a stationery card with space if you’d like to feature more than one picture. Showcase pictures throughout your courtship to tell your love story. (A picture of you with teased 80s bangs is strictly optional.) Or create a photo collage featuring your engagement ring, recent trips as a couple, and where he proposed. Another great option is this fun Wink photostrip. |
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Um, a little camera-shy
If one or both of you are camera-shy, a close-up picture isn’t the only option. Use a shot from a distance at your favorite nature spot, a photo of your silhouettes at sunset, a photo of your initials and wedding date in the sand, or a close-up of your hands holding his with your engagement ring. If you really want your save the date without a photo, there are also a variety of designs—from quirky and fun to classic and modern. |
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Where will your wedding be? |
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To the Bahamas & beyond
Sure, you can hint at your wedding destination through vineyard or tropical-themed designs. But don’t restrict yourself to the save the date design. Show off a picture from your last trip to Hawaii if you’re having your wedding by the beach. (Small seashells in an envelope make for a creative touch.) Or feature a photo in front of the Golden Gate Bridge if you’re getting married in San Francisco. |
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There’s no place like home
Just because you’re staying close to home doesn’t mean you can’t add a personal touch to your save the dates. Think about how you and your fiancé like to spend time together. Are you both movie buffs? Opt for a filmstrip-style invitation. Or give out-of-town guests a taste of your hometown. Include a recipe of your favorite local dish. |
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Finishing touches? |
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Include your wedding website address
Don’t forget to create a wedding Share site and add the web address to your save the date cards. Your wedding Share site is the perfect place to show pictures of your bridal party, your wedding registry and more in-depth details about your wedding. |
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Last but not least, think outside the envelope
Choose personalized or photo address labels that match your design or color theme. For the bride who thinks of everything, include a photo magnet to pair with your card. |
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