25 Tips & Ideas on How to Create Your Own Save-the-Date Cards For Your Tuscaloosa Alabama Wedding
- The Stables at Cypress Creek
- 6 days ago
- 7 min read
Congratulations on your engagement!! You must be overjoyed with excitement and ready for your next steps to start planning your wedding! Here at The Stables at Cypress Creek, wedding venue in Tuscaloosa Alabama we know that planning your wedding can be stressful from finding the perfect wedding venue, managing a budget to coordinating with vendors to sending out save the date cards to all your wedding guests. This article will help you get started with all the planning and preparations for your save the date cards for your upcoming wedding in Tuscaloosa Alabama.
Keep in mind, the save the date cards are sent out well in advance of your actual wedding invitations for your guests to hold the date and make sure they can make plans. They may need to to ask off of work or not schedule an out of town trip so they can be there for your wedding day. After your wedding usually around 1-2 weeks wedding announcement cards are sent out to friends and family who were not invited to the wedding ceremony.
Save the date cards are a great way to share your excitement and set the tone and let everyone know about your engagement. You don't want your guest to find out last minute about your wedding when they may be looking to take a trip with their family. A good rule to follow is to send out your save the date cards at least six months prior to the wedding date. If you are planning a destination wedding you want to send out at least 8-12 months in advance to allow for travel accommodations.
Make sure to include:
Your name ( maiden)
Your significant others name
Your wedding date
Location ( city and state)
Wedding website
A notice that a formal invitation is to follow
Go ahead be intentional and make the most of your wedding day by coming up with a creative touch and something that stands out for your save the date cards. When you decide on a theme for your cards you can use this same them for your wedding invitations which makes it easier for you. In this article you will find 25 tips and ideas on how to create your own save the date cards.
1. Choose a Theme
What tone would you like to set for your cards? Be creative, have fun enjoy the process. Whether it’s rustic, vintage, modern, or whimsical, let your save the date card reflect the style of your wedding day.
2. Opt for DIY Designs
If you are interested in a website that has templates for your wedding invitation cards check out Lily and Roe co for some great options. Some brides prefer using Canva which offers great wedding invitation templates. In this article you will find 25 tips and ideas on how to create your own save the date cards.It’ll add a personal touch that you and your guests will cherish.
3. Include Your Wedding Colors
Incorporate your wedding colors into your save the date cards to create a consistent theme. This ensures that your cards will match your invitations and overall wedding decor.
4. Integrate Your Engagement Photos
You took the time to find the perfect photographer for your engagement photos and now it's time to utilize them. Use your overall favorite photo from your engagement shoot on your save the date cards to show your love and excitement for your upcoming wedding.
5. Get Creative With Fonts
Choose an elegant font to make your save the date stand out. Try a mix of calligraphy and modern fonts for a stylish and unique look that sets a consistent theme for your save the date cards.
6. Less is More
Leave plenty of spacing and don't feel the need to fill every empty space with text or photos. Opt for a simple and clean design with just the essential details—your names, wedding date, location, wedding website and the formal invitation is soon to follow —if you prefer a sleek, modern look.
7. Use a Vintage Polaroid or Photo Booth Picture
Incorporate a fun photo booth picture from a wedding, a party, or a casual moment! Or ask your photographer if she has a polaroid camera for your engagement photos so you can utilize this photo for your save the date cards.
8. Choose Your Favorite Postcard-Style Invitation
Canva offers a wide array of Postcard-style save the dates as affordable options. Choose a simple design on the front and space on the back for a personalized message.
9. Personalized Illustrations
Instead of a photo, why not use a custom illustration of the two of you? It's a sure way to be unique and show your creative side.
10. Use a Map or Landmark
Take advantage of showcasing why your destination wedding is so unique by incorporating a map or landmark photo of the area into your save the date. Share the excitement for you and your guests as they plan their travels for your special day!
11. Create a Custom Monogram
Check out vista print for a list of templates to create a custom monogram of your initials or a symbol that represents your love story, so you can feature it prominently on your cards. You can use this monogram on your wedding invitations and decor as well.
12. Incorporate Your Wedding Venue
Now that you have chosen your wedding venue ask the venue owners if they can share your favorite photo so you can use it on your cards. This gives your guests a sneak peek at why you cherish this venue so much for your wedding day!
13. Go Digital
If you’re looking for a paperless option, consider creating a digital save the date. Design a virtual card on evite or a fun video and send it through email or post to social media.
14. Magnet Save the Date Cards
Add a magnet to the back of your save the date cards by visiting paperlust. Choose from over 300 options whether it's simple, classic or ultra modern this will be great way to remind your guests of your upcoming wedding.
15. Vintage Travel Ticket
Why not take advantage of your destination wedding by considering designing your save the date like a vintage travel ticket or airline boarding pass. It’s a perfect way to get your guests excited about planning their trip to your upcoming wedding. Zazzle has several great templates to choose from for your special day!
16. Incorporate Your Wedding Hashtag
Couples are now looking for creative ways to engage their guests and capture unforgettable memories. Wedding hashtags not only promote social media sharing but allow your guests to easily access some of their favorite photos from your special day. Select a memorable hashtag: select a wedding hashtag that reflects your personality and is easy to remember.
17. Make It a Calendar Reminder
Create a mini calendar on zazzle that allows your guest to easily remember your wedding day. This way, guests will be able to mark their calendars in a fun and interactive way.
18. Choose a Polaroid Picture
Who doesn't love a vintage retro vibe that a Polaroids give off. Choose from several templates and print a Polaroid picture of you and your partner with a handwritten date to add a unique touch.
19. Incorporate Nature
If you're planning an outdoor or nature-inspired wedding, include elements like flowers, leaves, or a beautiful sky in your design. Nature-inspired save the dates evoke a sense of serenity and beauty.
20. Use Transparent Elements
Choose from a list of Transparent or frosted save the dates templates made from acrylic or clear plastic to set your theme on your special day. They have a modern and chic feel that will impress your guests.
21. Make It Interactive
Create a scratch-off save the date card from a template on etsy where guests can scratch off the date to reveal more details. This is a fun interactive way to celebrate your wedding day.
22. Comic Strip Wedding Invitations
Discover Pinterest’s best ideas and inspiration for Comic strip wedding invitations. Get inspired and try out new things.Tell your love story in a fun comic strip format, highlighting key moments in your relationship leading up to the wedding.
23. Letterpress
It doesn’t get much more traditional than a letterpress save the date. This printing style involves pressing text and design elements into thick cardstock and filling the impressions left behind with ink for a beautifully textured finish. Typically, this style adds an air of formality to your save the date, and is a great way to communicate that your wedding will be an elegant celebration of your love.
24. Explore Different Shapes For Your Card
Gong for a square shape can add a hint of unexpected flair to any save-the-date designs. We also love how there’s something about a square card that feels a little bit vintage — especially if it sports sweetly rounded corners and a design that skips photos in favor of illustrations or typography.
Arches are everywhere in contemporary design — and we love how an arched card really showcases engagement photos.
25. Matching Save the Dates, Invitations, and Website
Consider matching wedding stationery that include invitations, websites, and even day-of decor like welcome signs, table numbers, and menu cards that make it easy to keep every element cohesive.
Booking Your Wedding Venue
Booking your wedding venue should be at the top of the list as you embark on your wedding planning journey. When choosing a venue, be sure the venue has plenty of space for your guests, a bridal suite and grooms room, and fits your overall wedding vibe. Fall weddings are very popular in Tuscaloosa, with many dates filling up 9-12 months in advance. If you are planning a fall wedding near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, we encourage you to reach out to us and schedule a tour of our venue! Once you tour our venue, we are sure you will fall in love with our outdoor ceremony locations, the bridal and grooms suite, and the location of our venue being next to hotels and restaurants right in the city of Tuscaloosa. If you are wanting to see our venue in person schedule a tour today!
Special thanks to all the wonderful locally owned and operated wedding venues who continue to inspire and support us daily!
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