Save the date cards..
...is a relatively new phenomenon. Modern life means that the fight for a place in the calendar is tougher and higher demands are placed on planning. Are Save the date cards really necessary? Instavites gives you the answers.
1. The wedding takes place some distance away
What is a bit away? It depends on who you ask. But weddings that involve travel and overnight stay in hotels require planning. Give guests information in good time, preferably with overnight accommodation options in different price ranges and suggestions on itineraries.
2. More margin for the wedding invitation
When the save date cards are sent, you get some breathing room. However, try to send the wedding invitation at least six weeks before the wedding. It gives guests time for OSA and they get all the details ahead of the big day.
3. Time to get all email addresses.
Did you intend to send your wedding invitation online? If so, you will need the email of the invitees. A tedious task but when it's done you can spend time on the fun planning.
The advantage of sending online is that it is environmentally friendly, cheap and it is easier to keep track of all RSVPs, special requests and other message.
4. Test a design. Or more.
If you have not decided on the design of the wedding invitation, it is a good place to test on the save the date cards.
5. And then it was the calendar ...
We emphasise the important thing once again - Make sure the guests do not get an excuse to say no. Enter with the wedding in their calendar. Especially important if the wedding takes place on another holiday or part of the year when weddings are common.
6. Separate the bait from the wheat
With a save the date card, with the names of the invitees, there is no doubt about the new fiancee, the date or if the children may come.
7. Set expectations
The design of the save the date card sets the expectations for the wedding. A simple card with a casual image sets one type of expectation, while a more formal language choice and type of paper means something else. (If you choose to print the cards).
8. The perfect excuse to show the engagement pictures
And if you didn't take any photos? Find a romantic background and take some new ones. Upload to save the date cards and view all. Or send a design to your friends and a more discreet to the older guests.
9. Tell the world that you have found each other
Save the date card confirms what many suspects. Make it public!
10. Afterwards
Sending online means that all email addresses are saved. Send funny wedding pictures after the party. Even to those who couldn't come (even though you sent save the date in a very good time).
Lena and Mark. Based on a true story.
Lena and Mark had been together for years, and they knew that they were meant to be together forever. They had been through thick and thin, and they had always stuck by each other's side. Finally, the time had come for them to take the next step in their relationship and get married. Lena and Mark were over the moon with excitement, and they wanted to make sure that their wedding day was perfect in every way.
One of the most important things on their wedding checklist was sending out Save the Date cards. They wanted to make sure that all of their friends and family members knew about their special day well in advance so that they could make arrangements to attend. Lena and Mark wanted their Save the Date cards to be something special, something that would reflect their love for each other and their excitement for their upcoming wedding.
Lena and Mark searched high and low for the perfect cards, but they couldn't seem to find anything that really spoke to them. That was until they stumbled upon Instavites that offered customisable Save the Date cards. The website was filled with stunning designs, and Lena and Mark were immediately drawn to the sea-themed cards.
Lena and Mark loved spending time by the ocean, and they thought that a sea-themed Save the Date card would be perfect for their wedding. They scrolled through the designs and finally found the one that spoke to them. The card featured a beautiful blue ocean with waves crashing against the shore, and it had the words "Save the Date" written in elegant script.
Lena and Mark quickly customised the card with their names and wedding date, and they couldn't wait to send it out to their loved ones. They placed their order and eagerly awaited the arrival of their cards.
When the cards arrived, Lena and Mark were thrilled. The cards were even more beautiful in person, and they couldn't wait to send them out. They carefully addressed each envelope, added a personalised message, and sent them on their way.
A few days later, Lena received a call from her aunt, who lived across the country. Lena's aunt was so excited about the Save the Date card that she had received in the mail. She gushed about how beautiful the card was and how excited she was to attend the wedding.
Lena's aunt wasn't the only one who was impressed by the design. Lena and Mark received dozens of calls and messages from friends and family members who were touched by the thought and care that went into the cards. Everyone loved the sea-themed look, and many people commented on how it perfectly captured Lena and Mark's love for each other and their shared passion for the ocean.
As the wedding day drew closer, Lena and Mark knew that they had made the right choice with their Save the Date cards. The cards had helped to build excitement for their wedding, and they had given their loved ones a tangible reminder of their upcoming nuptials.
On the day of the wedding, Lena and Mark were surrounded by family and friends, all of whom had received their beautiful invitation months earlier. The wedding was everything that Lena and Mark had dreamed of, and they knew that they had made memories that would last a lifetime.
Looking back on their wedding day, Lena and Mark were grateful for the role that their Save the Date cards had played in making their day so special. The cards had helped to bring their loved ones together, and they had helped to build excitement and anticipation for the big day.
Lena and Mark knew that their love for each other was strong enough to withstand anything that life threw their way. And, thanks to their beautiful cards, they would always have a tangible reminder of the most important day of their lives.