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Things to know for Save the
Date Cards
By Lisa Hughes, MagicWand
Weddings. Posted January 18th, 2011
The primary reasons for save the date cards, provides guests
to hold that day for your wedding. It also serves to share
other information like travel and accommodations to make in
advance. Save the dates allow important details guests need
to consider for your wedding. Developing the save the date
card is the first stationery item to select. We've provided
a few practical tips for content review.
1.Word Selection
Say "Save the Date" at the beginning of the card.
This is not an invitation, so make it clear of your event
details. Remember… you are asking them to mark their
calendar, so they don't make other plans on your wedding date.
2. Size of your Save the Date
Select the size stationery card you like. Bear in mind the
quantity of information you wish to provide to guests. A standard
4 ¼ x 6 postcard size are less expensive to mail and
do not require an envelope. Some size envelopes require additional
postage such as square envelopes and heavier weight paper.
3. Wedding Web Sites
An emerging custom is the wedding website. Free hosting is
available at many bridal web sites. Be sure to link to the
ceremony and reception location, hotels and point of interest
in the area.
4. Be Informative - Avoid Confusion
Place first and last names on your save the date cards. This
will avoid any confusion. Some guests might not recognize
by just first names.
5. Target Audience & General Audience
Speak to your general audience for the save the date card.
Keep in mind this notice will go to all guests, so keep it
simple. You always can design versions to accommodate a style
for 2 audiences.
6. Simple Type
Save the date cards are in it's simplest form, information.
It may be tempting to use a variety of different fonts, but
try to stay within the design format. Limit the type to two
script (formal) style fonts or simple fun style fonts. If
you use to many styles, your save the dates might be difficult
to read. Similarly that is the same for font sizes, so stay
within three font levels. Select a larger font for the announcement,
then a smaller for the names. Then a smaller size should be
for the details.
7. Be Clear
Make your font very legible. This is important when printing
numbers.
8. Best Resolution
If there is a graphic or photo on the card, be aware it has
the highest resolution possible. Also make sure it prints
well on the card stock you select. Perhaps use your engagement
photo, when selecting your graphic or use one you like to
represent your theme. If your wedding will take place at a
destination, design your graphic image to support the theme
of your wedding.
9. Add Your Own Touches
Simply embellish your save the date cards to die-cut designs
on your card. Add stickers or rubber stamp images to get the
theme you are trying to achieve.
10. Color
Save the dates are the perfect time to showcase your wedding
colors. Feel free to expand your colors and don't be limited
to them. Here is the beginning of your color message combination.
Mixing a color card with colored text and even a colored envelope
will create a beautiful combination.
11. Personalization
Have you considered hand signing your names to the save the
date cards to personalize them? Your future guests will love
the personal touch.
12. Custom Stamps
Customize your stamps with a photo. Check with your local
post office for more details.
For more information:
MagicWand Weddings is located in San Diego, California and
is an emerging leader wedding packaging including chinese
take out boxes, wedding favors,
save the date cards,
place cards and menu
cards. MagicWand Weddings is a innovator, catering to
brides and party planners, benefiting its' customers with
great design and quality products. As the premiere wedding
supplies company, MagicWand Weddings offers a range of services
for customers unique to this industry, derived from conventional
wisdom in the wedding industry.
Visit MagicWand Weddings at http://www.magicwandweddings.com
Contact Info:
Name: Lisa Hughes
City: San Diego
State: California
Country: United States
Zip: 92109
Web Address: http://www.magicwandweddings.com
Phone: 1-858-246-7047
For more information please visit :http://www.magicwandweddings.com
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