Save the date wedding postcards: learn more below
When you’re planning an important event, it’s vital that you make sure all your guests are able to attend, which means you need to give them plenty of notice so they’re not too busy to be there. Save the date postcards are a fun way of letting your guests know what’s happening and when, so they can make their plans accordingly.
A save the date postcard is a rectangular, single page invite that can be sent with or with no envelope. Typically, when being sent without an envelope, the guest’s address information is written on the back of the card, along with a stamp.
Save the Date Photo Postcards
We have a range of these, on the front of the postcard there is usually a large image - either a design or a photo - along with the necessary information.
Why might you choose postcard save the dates?
Postcard save the dates are the most popular sort of invitation postcards (especially wedding postcards), since they don’t have to include a lot of information on them. If you’re thinking of using postcards at some point in the stationery suite for your event, the save the date is usually your best option.
Save the date postcards are primarily an aesthetic choice. People love the way they look and the fact that an image tends to feature so prominently on the front of the card. They are often chosen by people hoping to save money on envelopes, but complimentary premium envelopes are included with every order from Paperlust, so this shouldn’t be a concern. Still, some people are looking for save the date postcards cheap to stick to a tight budget.
When to send out save the date postcards?
Save the date postcards should be sent out several months before your event. Typically they are sent out at least 4-6 months ahead of time, often longer. As long as there is plenty of time between guests receiving their save the dates and receiving their actual invitation, you’re fine.
Save the date postcard templates or professional save the date postcards?
Save the date postcard templates are a popular option for people interested in doing their save the date postcards cheap. These templates can be downloaded, edited and printed from home to create diy save the date postcards using your own printer. This is appealing because it gives you full control over each stage, but it can also be less than ideal for the same reason. If you’re not used to printing fiddly documents or using higher quality ink and paper, it can take some time to get it right. There is also a much smaller range of designs available as downloadable templates online, so it can be more difficult to find something you love.
If budget is your most important factor to consider, and you’re willing to sacrifice time, quality and range of choice to keep things affordable, save the date postcard templates are a great option for you! If you don’t have a lot of time or crafty know-how, and you’re more concerned about how much you love the final product, you’ll probably be glad you chose professional save the date postcards instead of doing it yourself.
I’m looking for cheap save the date postcards for weddings
Look no further for cheap save the date postcards, all of our postcards are available in digital print on Matte which is our inexpensive save the date postcard print option, looking to save more? Buy three cards or more on checkout and receive 15% off.
I’m looking for a particular theme for my wedding save the date post cards
We have a range of postcards available including vintage save the date postcards, rustic, simple and destination themed postcards. If you are not interested in having to make your own save the date postcards or can’t find any of the above themes, you can request a custom design on our custom order page here.
Read More >>