Save the Date

One of the first and most important parts of planning a wedding, your save the date cards should be a personalized and perfect presentation of your upcoming nuptials. Take a look at our save the date ideas for etiquette and inspiration when it comes to creating and sending your custom save the dates and wedding invites.

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September 19, 2023

Invitation Etiquette

Whether for a birthday celebration, a wedding, a baby shower, anniversary, graduation, or a formal holiday party, lean on our helpful guide for tips on invitation etiquette, from style and wording through RSVPs and the art of saying thank you. 4 min read

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June 23, 2023

Unique Save the Date Wording for 2023 & 2024

Read our helpful guide on tips, etiquette, examples, and ideas for save the dates for weddings in 2023 and 2024. Once you've got your save the dates set, coordinate more beautiful wedding stationery to send to your guests. 3 min read

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May 10, 2023

The Top 10 Reasons to Send Save The Dates in 2023

If you’re wondering whether you really need to send save the dates, you’ve come to the right place. Save the dates are a great way to generate excitement around your upcoming wedding day and ensure your loved ones block off their calendars accordingly.… 4 min read

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March 30, 2023

Wedding Hashtag Generator

Wedding hashtags—an essential part of the modern wedding experience—help guests post photos of your celebration on social media. Use our famous wedding hashtag generator to create a catchy hashtag you can use on napkins, menus, programs, and more. 5 min read

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January 10, 2023

How To Choose A Wedding Invitation

The date is set and the venue has been carefully chosen. Your big day is coming up and you’re ready to send out the invitations to your loved ones. Between the paper types, font, theme, sizing, inserts, and cost– create the best wedding invitation. 9 min read

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May 17, 2022

How to Address Wedding Invitations

Your partner has finally popped the question, and now you're engaged to the love of your life. Before sending your wedding invitations, we listed a few important things to note about wedding invitation wording to ensure you address everyone correctly. 5 min read

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March 16, 2022

How To Plan A Wedding Ceremony: Your Ultimate Guide

From the moment the guests arrive and take their seats to the exit strategy for everyone involved, a wedding ceremony requires a fair amount of choreography in order to run smoothly. Use our complete guide to plan the perfect wedding ceremony for your big day. 12 min read

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January 31, 2022

Design Unique Wedding Invitations For Any Theme

Learn how to design unique wedding invitations to match your theme. Shutterfly’s personalized wedding invitations can include engagement photos and fun font styles for your messages and wedding details. Build a wedding stationery suite you’ll love. 8 min read

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June 24, 2021

When To Send Save The Dates For Your Wedding

It’s happening! Your wedding date is set and the party planning starts now. With your guest list complete, save the date cards are a fun and practical way to tell your friends and family they’re VIP—officially on the guest list for your wedding day. 7 min read

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February 8, 2021

Guide to Creating Save the Date Cards

Your wedding save the date cards are one of the first things you need to plan for your big day. Use our guide to save the dates to learn everything you need to know about designing your cards and sending them out in time so you guests are prepared. 8 min read

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January 16, 2021

12+ Month Wedding Planning Checklist & Timeline

Planning a wedding but unsure where to start? Follow our wedding planning checklist and timeline for every step of the way, from 12+ months to the day of. Not only will it keep you organized for the big day, but it will help you enjoy the process with your partner. 12 min read

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January 7, 2021

Micro Wedding Planning Ideas

Micro weddings are increasingly popular among couples getting married in order to keep costs low and making the wedding day more intimate and easy to manage. Check out these micro wedding planning ideas and tips for your small micro wedding day. 7 min read

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