How to Choose Save the Date Cards

Save the date cards will be the very first encounter your guests will have with your wedding. Besides the groom, it will be one of the first decisions you make in your wedding plans. Once you become informed, it will be easy to choose save the date cards.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet access
• Wedding books
• Computer

1. Decide on a date. Save the date cards will be the first thing sent out before you know any other details.
   

2. Gather information. Look online or visit print and bridal shops to view samples.

3. Determine your budget. Find out what your overall budget is, then decide how much to spend on your save the date cards.
   

4. Discuss the formality of the event. Match the color scheme and theme of your wedding with all of the wedding stationary.
   

5. Consider alternative methods. Printing the save the date cards yourself could save you money and allow you to be more extravagant in other regions.
   

6. Select the option that suits your needs. Whether printing or buying, weigh the advantages and cost to make sure you are happy with your decision.
   

Tips & Warnings

• Refrigerator magnets displaying your wedding date is one way to ensure your save the date cards don’t get lost by your guests.
• Try something unique so that the people receiving the cards will remember them.
• If you choose to print the cards yourself, check the compatibility of your printer with the paper you’ve selected.
• Avoid using too much of your wedding budget on save the date cards. They are a minor detail in the scheme of the entirety of the wedding.

[Crystaldee]

on 7/29/2008 Hi, I really agree with your idea of a refrigerator magnet. We went to a site called savethedatemagic and we created our very own for our guests with our photo on it.
It turned out wonderful, thanks for the ideas, Crystal