Save the Date Cards

  • Posted on March 2, 2010 at 2:55 am

Save the Date Cards: Creative Ideas

Wedding stationary is the first impression your friends and family will have of your wedding.  Before the showers, before the ceremony, and before the reception, save the date cards set the tone and theme for your wedding.  Since the cards are more informal than the invitations they can be selected before you have made your final choice for your wedding stationary. Of course, it is always a good idea to send them out as soon as you have completed the guest list and chosen the date.

Just to be clear: save the date cards are sent to individuals you are inviting to the wedding. That may be obvious, but a save the date card is not an announcement of your engagement or the fact you are getting married.  Those who receive the save the date card will expect to receive an invitation in the coming weeks.  Feel free to send out an engagement announcement that does not include the wedding date to those you will not be inviting or are not sure you will be inviting. You can follow up later with an invitation if a spot on the guest list opens up.

In addition to the save the date card other wedding stationary includes: the invitation, reception card (separate from wedding invitation), place card, announcement, response card, program, menu card, multi purpose cards (directions, accommodations) and thank you card.

Many couples decide on the date but have not booked the location of either the ceremony or reception.  It is a courtesy to your guests to let them know as far in advance when your wedding will be so they can make arrangements for travel, pet sitting, and taking vacation days from work. Save the date cards save the day.

Informal fun

“Save-The-Date Cards Green Card with Pink Accents,” these playful cards announce your wedding day in a sweet but not saccharin way.   Other more informal choices are the “Couple,” with a hand drawn bride and groom popping up to announce the date. The “Flower Bouquet,” says it with flowers in pink, green, and lilac.  “In Love” is bordered with a green band on the bottom of the card and L O V E with each letter in a different color, yellow, bright pink, green, and aqua.

Are you having a beach theme or beach wedding? If so, choose “Seashell Hearts Save-The-Date” cards with a photo of an incoming wave on the sandy shore, complete with the words “Save the Date” written in the sand. Another choice is the “Beach Theme” with hand drawn sea shells in yellow, blue, and pink on the sand.

If you have a photograph of the two of you, that photo can be scanned into a digital file and used as the background of a save the date card printed on your own computer printer.  Print the card on standard size note card stock and buy envelopes separately.  If you are on a tight budget print on card stock and use the back of the card to address as a postcard.  You will wind up saving money on postage and on envelopes.

Formal But Fun

If you haven’t chosen the theme of your wedding yet simple, save the date cards with classic font on grey card stock look perfect. A more contemporary look are the “Double Hearts” Design of pale pink on white and the “Forever and Ever” of bright pink on white and “Twin Hearts” a simplistic design on light grey card stock.

Personalization

Of course the save the date cards are personalized with the names of the bride and groom and the date.  The city and state can be included on the card as well if you know the wedding will be held in that city.

Personalization can go much farther with a selection of 33 colored inks and 36 solid color envelope liners and five prints.

Since the backs of the cards are blank why not take a few extra minutes and write a note on each card with a short message about how much you are looking forward to having them join you on your special day.

If you are one of those couples who have everything organized and chosen right from the get go, make the save the date cards part of your wedding stationary package.

Kick Off the Wedding Festivities

Save the date cards are fun, creative, and start you on your way to a wonderful wedding day.

Cheap Wedding Dresses

  • Posted on February 27, 2010 at 3:06 pm

The secret of how to choose the cheap Wedding Dresses and gowns

Cheap Wedding Dresses and wedding gowns do not mean a compromise on quality!The wedding dress and gowns is very important as it is every one’s dream to look like a princess. This is because of that most of the brides ges married only once in their lifetime.

Here is the secret of how to find the cheap wedding dresses and wedding gowns with good quality:

Important Of A Wedding Dress

The wedding dress has sentiments attached to it, so it becomes special. At the wedding ceremony, every onewants to have glimpse of the bride and the groom, so brides-to-be feel it is important to look their best. Often, the non cheap price of wedding gowns and dresses causes brides to sideline other important bridal things,like hairstyle, footwear, handbags etc.So you should consider to choose the cheap wedding dress and gowns.

Going For Cheap Wedding Gowns

Whichever fashion you choose, the wedding dress consumes a large portion of the wedding budget. Usually all the designers applaud the uniqueness and exclusivity of their silk and satin dresses. However, you feel frustrated when you see the designer collection with a heavy price tag attached.

Don’t be!So many shops offer sale of their prized collection around the year. Some shops even offer discount price on Boxing Day. This can be a good opportunity for brides-to-be or their families and friends to shop for the cheap wedding dresses and gowns.

Some online stores also offer good deals by allowing you to visit their picture gallery. You can check the availability of various sizes and buy cheap wedding dresses and gowns there. Asking your guests to let you use their wedding dresses for your wedding day is not a bad idea too. Used hand wedding dress or gowns stores can also be a wonderful option for those who don’t believe in spending big money just for a single dress. Most people buy or sell their wedding dresses at these stores.

Some shops also offer this kind of service on internet. If you are convinced about buying a second-hand wedding dress eBay can also be an option however, you need to be alert while shopping as the product displayed might be different from the one, available for sale.

Everyone knows that unqiue wedding dresses can make a big hole in the pocket. Although, a wedding dress is a valued possession but spending a large chunk of your resources on a wedding dress that would be worn for a single day often doesn’t go well with everybody. However, it is up to you whether you want to go for unqiue wedding dresses or buy cheap wedding gown and dress.

All brides dream of exotic wedding dresses. Unique wedding dresses can be tough on the budget. Read why cheap wedding dresses and gowns are the best option to save your cost and time.