You want your save-the-date to look unique, personalized and funky; so that it can attract your guests' attention and make them want to attend your wedding. Save-the-date cards for weddings should ideally reflect the couple's personality, and the wedding tone. Here are 10 ideas that you can take reference from:
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1. Photo strips are the 'in' thing nowadays. Instead of just having one photo on your save-the-date cards for weddings, it is trendy to include a few photos that capture your personality as a couple.
2. Using bright and outstanding colors will make your save-the-date stand out among the rest of the mail. You want to create an everlasting impression in your guests' minds so that they will never forget to attend your special event.
3. Do include photos that are relevant to your wedding; and use colors that relate to your wedding. For example, if your wedding venue is to be decorated with white and pink decorations, then use the same color theme for your cards as well.
4. Your save-the-date can take any size or form. If you decide on mailing cards out, then your cards can be the size of a postcard, or even smaller. Make sure the size does not cramp the wordings together.
5. When you decide to include photos in your cards, it is advisable to use photos that were taken after your engagement. It could be about how your life has changed, or how the both of you have walked thus far.
6. Brides tend to favor the idea of sending out save-the-date cookies, but make sure that you include an additional slip of paper so the information does not get eaten up with the cookies.
7. Save-the-date stickers are also a good option for your guests to stick them into their little organizers or appointment books. Remember your bright and bold colors to catch their eye!
8. Printing your names and wedding date on fridge magnets is an always popular way to inform friends and relatives of your wedding.
9. You may also consider doing customized printing on objects that will grab attention. For example, a pinwheel or a fan.
10. Another well received way is to print a mini calendar page with a 3-hole punch so your friends can attach it to their own calendars. Of course, you would have to circle or decorate the day that belongs to you.
There are really so many ways that you could play with to create your very own save-the-date cards for weddings. Have fun with them, and create a meaningful save-the-date that your guests can retain for keepsake.
The key to having that dream wedding but on a limited budget is careful planning. The first thing you need to do is sit down with your future husband/wife to be and make a list of your priorities, note the things you must have and those you can use less of, or those things that you can eliminate altogether. One option is to have a sponsored wedding. This is where different aspects of your wedding such as cake, photography, location or the dress can be donated free of charge or a big discount in exchanged for advertising. Although this will require persistence and a certain amount of tact for selling on your part, but it can be done. Of course you can plan the event well in advance, if you are the patient kind and start saving for it or moonlight.
The biggest money saver in your wedding is going be the size of the wedding. Limit the guest list to immediate family and few really close friends. Next step is the wedding invitations, and there several ways of going about this. One way is to buy the boxed variety and add your own wording, but a better and more personal way is to get really good quality printing paper and design your own on a computer. You can search online for free downloads of designs or templates with wedding themes.
There are some things that you in a wedding that you simply can't do without and one such item is the wedding ring. Simple no brand wedding bands are the cheapest option in gold, but don't forget the silver bands are also an alternative. If you are a white metal person you can go for white gold instead of platinum, as this is Opera Garnier wedding twice as expensive as gold. You can also save a significant amount if you buy a trio set (engagement ring, and his and her wedding bands). Final word here is that you don't have to buy a diamond; semi-precious stones are very beautiful also.
Next big item is the wedding dress for her and tuxedo for him. Gone are the days when white was the only way to go, today wedding dresses come in a wide range of colors. You can start the search for that perfect dress in the department stores (avoid the wedding dress department) at the mall. You may just find what you are looking for in the shape of a cocktail dress, formal dress or an on sale prom dress. An alternative is to check out the tuxedos and wedding dresses on eBay.com, or simply go for a rental. If nothing else works, wearing your mother's or grandmother's dress is a very nice sentimental thing to do.