How to Mail Save the Date Magnets

by Steel City Hobbies

Save the date magnets are becoming popular to let guests know the date of an upcoming wedding, anniversary party, or other huge event you don't want people to miss. The magnets come in all shapes and sizes with pictures of a happy couple or just basic information. If you are planning to send out save the date magnets for your event, read on for some helpful tips.

Things You'll Need

• Save the date magnets
• Envelopes
• Postage
• Address labels
• Address book

Instructions

1. Order your save the date magnets from an online company. There are several different styles and offers for your individual needs. If you are ordering your invitations at a bridal shop or florist, you can also usually order save the date magnets there.

2. Read everything carefully when you make your order. Most magnets will come with envelopes, but if the company doesn't specify this, make sure you ask. Some companies offer light weight save the date magnets that will only take one first class postage stamp to mail.

3. Make a list of the guests you need to send save the date magnets to. Gather current addresses of friends, family and coworkers you plan to invite to your wedding or event.

4. Make address labels on your computer for mailing the save the date magnets and save the file. Don't forget to back the file up on a flash drive. This way, you will have the labels and addresses ready when you are mailing the wedding invitations.

5. Take the envelopes to the post office to see how much postage you will need, even if the company says you will only need one postage stamp. You want to double check before you mail out your save the date magnets.

Tips & Warnings

• If you want to send out save the date magnets, make sure you figure this cost into your wedding budget for invitations.