We often get asked by brides if save the date announcements are necessary. We say, of course! Why not send out a little something to announce to the world you’re getting married so they can actually save-the-date?
Did you know that Save the Dates don’t need to match the design of your invitation. You can get more relaxed and fun with this. Although I would have to say, most brides do end up ordering invitations that match their save the dates. No matter, it’s your wedding and you can do whatever you want.
A cost effective way to create Save the Dates and still retain that letterpress charm is to use letterpress imprintables. The design is letterpress printed on the card already and all one has to do is set the info in a program like MSWord and run it through the computer. We like using an ink jet printer for this, laser ink tends to rub off in the mail. Do purchase about 10-15% extra cards as most know, you don’t get it totally right in the alignment area the first time around.
The goal is creating 100 save the dates under $300. At $3.00 per set, it’s a pretty cost effective way to announce to the world you’re taking the plunge.
From 9SpotMonk – Elba Leaves 4.5 by 6.25 inch flat cards with rounded corners. Letterpress printed in three colours on 110lb tree free paper with matching coloured envelopes.
$16 for 8 card and envelopes
For 100 Save the Dates plus some extra for mistakes, you’ll need 15 boxes
The total cost – $208.00. There’s also complimentary shipping on orders over $50 on our site.
From Kirtland House Press on Etsy, Blusing Beauties 4 by 9 flats. I really like this size, it’s a regular postage stamp to mail it! It’s very classy, printed in black on blush coloured cotton paper.
$9.00 for 4 cards and envelopes
For 100 Save the Dates
The total cost – $225.00
From the Star Shaped Press on Etsy, the Indian-inspired Blank Card. I wish more studios put out monarch (3.5 by 7 inch) cards. They are really a lovely size for a note… and a great size for a save the date. Customize this even further by taking a mini photo at the photo booth with your fiancé and paste it right in the middle where the indian motifs are. Will make for a really nice Save the Date.
$3.00 for 1 card and envelope
For 100 Save the dates
The total cost $300.00
Some money saving ideas to bring the costs down even further -
- forget the envelope, use the cards as postcards! contact the studios, see if they will take the cost of the envelopes out
- the more you order, the more you save -see if studios have bulk pricing, if you don’t ask, you won’t know
If you have some more cash to spend -
- go see your local letterpress printer and have 3.5 by 5 flat save the dates printed in one colour
- add an embellishment – the shoe box full of ribbon you’ve been collecting? vintage buttons? a photo booth photo? There’s lots you can to to customize to make your announcements your own.
Thanks for reading my post, enjoy your week! – Vivian
