A paper save the date gets opened, admired, and tucked in a drawer within the week. A magnet earns a spot on the fridge for months - a daily reminder of your wedding date that guests actually keep. Paperlust save the date magnets combine that lasting visibility with 500+ exclusive designs by independent artists, available in digital print, flat foil, letterpress, and more.
The magnet option is added at checkout - not a separate product line. Browse the full collection, choose any design, select your paper stock, and choose pre-applied magnet backing (ready straight from the envelope) or self-adhesive magnet stickers at a lower price point. Every order includes free white envelopes - and if you want to feel the paper quality before committing to a full order, a sample pack is available.
- Size: 140mm x 107mm (approximately 5.5" x 4.2")
- Pre-applied magnet backing from $8 ; self-adhesive stickers available at lower cost (site displays pricing at checkout)
- Any design in the collection - magnet option selected at checkout
- Print methods: Digital, Flat Foil, Letterpress, Foil Stamp, Metallic, White Ink
- Designer proof within 1-2 business days; two rounds of revisions included
- Free white envelopes with every order
- Free DHL Express on orders over £260
- UK delivery: typically 3-5 business days after dispatch
- 100% happiness guarantee - free reprint or full refund
- One tree planted in Borneo with every order
Why Magnets Outperform Paper Save the Dates
The fridge is the most-visited surface in any home. A paper save the date has about a week of active life - it gets read, passed around, then filed or recycled. A magnet earns a permanent spot. Research from wedding industry surveys consistently shows that couples who send magnets report fewer "I forgot the date" calls in the weeks before the wedding.
Beyond logistics, magnets carry a different emotional register. They feel deliberate - a small keepsake rather than a piece of post. Guests who might not save every paper card tend to keep the magnet long past the wedding date itself.
The practical case
- Average fridge visibility: 3-6 months vs. under a week for paper cards
- Same postage rates as a standard card - no extra cost to send
- Built-in display - no frame, no pin board, no decision required from the guest
Design Tips for Save the Date Magnets
At 140mm x 107mm, the magnet format favours simplicity. Fine-detail illustration can get lost at this scale - bold typography, clean layouts, and high-contrast colour combinations read the strongest on a fridge door. That said, our design team can adapt virtually any design in the collection to work well at magnet size.
What works well
- Bold serif or script fonts for names and date
- Minimal illustration with strong negative space
- High-contrast colour combinations - dark on light or light on dark
- Flat foil or metallic accents that catch the light at a distance
What to avoid
- Dense botanical borders that compress at smaller sizes
- Multiple competing typefaces
- Light watercolour washes that disappear on print
Print Finish Options
Paperlust save the date magnets are available across all print methods - not just standard digital print. Each finish changes the character of the design significantly.
- Digital print - full colour, most affordable, fastest production. Works with cotton, matte, linen, premium, and metallic paper stocks.
- Flat foil - mirror-bright metallic finish in gold, silver, rose gold, copper, and more. No deboss impression - clean, modern look. Minimum order 10.
- Foil stamp - mirror-bright foil plus a pressed, tactile impression from a custom die. Minimum order 50. Pairs well with Wild Cotton paper.
- Letterpress - deboss impression pressed into 300gsm or 600gsm Wild Cotton paper. Handcrafted, heritage feel.
- Metallic print - subtle gold pigment at a 5th imaging station. Most affordable way to add a metallic quality.
- White ink - fifth colour in-line with CMYK, ideal for dark or coloured paper stocks.
Browse our full save the date collection or explore foil save the dates - all designs can be converted to magnets at checkout.
Specs and Backing Options
All Paperlust save the date magnets are 140mm x 107mm (approximately 5.5" x 4.2") - a landscape-oriented format that reads clearly on a fridge door. Two backing options are available at checkout:
- Pre-applied magnet backing - Paperlust applies the magnet to the back of each printed card before shipping. Cards arrive ready to display straight from the envelope.
- Self-adhesive magnet stickers - peel-and-stick magnet sheets are included alongside your printed cards. Lower cost per unit; you apply them yourself.
When to Send
- Local weddings: 8-12 months before the wedding date
- Destination weddings: 12-14 months before, or as soon as the venue is confirmed
After placing your order, a professional designer will have your proof ready within 1-2 business days. Two rounds of revisions are included at no extra cost. Rush production (24-hour print) is available for an additional fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes - magnets stay visible on the fridge for 3-6 months while paper cards tend to be filed or recycled within a week. That sustained daily visibility means fewer "I forgot the date" calls in the lead-up to your wedding. They also post at the same rate as a standard card.
Save the date magnets at Paperlust are 140mm x 107mm, approximately 5.5" x 4.2". This landscape-oriented size reads clearly on a fridge door and fits in a standard envelope.
Yes. Any photo-friendly design in the save the date collection can include your engagement photo. At checkout, select the magnet backing option. Designers can enhance your photo - adjusting brightness, contrast, or light retouching - on request at no extra charge.
Yes - every order includes free white envelopes. Coloured and textured envelope upgrades are available if you want to match a specific palette.
For local and regional weddings, send 8-12 months before your wedding date. For destination weddings, 12-14 months ahead is ideal - or as soon as you have confirmed your venue. This gives guests time to book travel and accommodation.
Pre-applied magnet backing means Paperlust attaches the magnet to the back of each printed card before shipping - cards arrive ready to go straight on the fridge. Self-adhesive magnet stickers are included alongside your cards; you peel and apply them yourself. The self-adhesive option costs less per unit.
Pricing is displayed in at checkout. Pre-applied magnet backing starts from $8 for 10 cards. Self-adhesive magnet stickers are available at a lower price point. Final pricing depends on your chosen print method and paper stock.
Minimum quantities vary by print method. Digital print has the lowest minimums. Flat foil has a minimum of 10 cards. Foil stamp has a minimum of 50. Letterpress starts at 30 for most paper options. Your cart will confirm the minimum for your chosen configuration.
All six Paperlust print methods are available for magnets: Digital, Flat Foil, Foil Stamp, Letterpress, Metallic, and White Ink. Each changes the feel of the design - digital is the most affordable and versatile, while letterpress and foil offer a premium, tactile quality.
Yes. Letterpress save the dates can be converted to magnets at checkout. A sample pack (including a letterpress example) is available if you want to feel the paper weight and print impression before committing to a full order.
Yes. Flat foil and foil stamp are both available. Flat foil (minimum 10) gives a mirror-bright metallic finish with no deboss impression. Foil stamp (minimum 50) adds both the foil and a pressed, tactile impression from a custom die. Colours include gold, silver, rose gold, copper, red, green, blue, hot pink, celestial blue, and holographic.
Available paper stocks depend on your print method. Digital print works with matte, linen, premium, cotton, kraft, blush, and metallic stocks. Letterpress uses 300gsm or 600gsm Wild Cotton exclusively. Flat foil is available on matte, 380gsm premium, 350gsm heavyweight, and colour stocks. Your designer will confirm options for your specific configuration.
Yes - any design in the Paperlust save the date collection can become a magnet. The magnet option is selected at checkout, not as a separate product line. Browse all designs freely, then choose your backing type when you add to your basket.
Two rounds of revisions are included at no extra cost. After you approve the design, your order moves into production. Additional rounds can be arranged for a fee if needed.
A professional designer will have your personalised proof ready within 1-2 business days of placing your order. You review and approve it before printing begins.
Production time depends on your chosen print method. Digital print is the fastest. Letterpress and foil methods take slightly longer due to the handcraft process. Rush production (24-hour print) is available for digital orders at an additional fee.
Yes. A sample pack includes 7 designs across different print methods and paper stocks - including a letterpress sample - so you can feel the paper weight and print quality before committing. Custom samples are available for most print methods but are not available for letterpress.
Paperlust offers a 100% happiness guarantee. If your order does not meet your expectations, contact the team for a free reprint or a full refund. Live chat support is available.
Orders ship from Paperlust's Melbourne studio via DHL Express. UK delivery is typically 3-5 business days after dispatch. Free DHL Express shipping applies to orders over £260. Paperlust has partnered with DHL for over 10 years for fast, reliable international delivery.
Yes. DHL Express orders include full tracking from dispatch to delivery. You will receive tracking details once your order ships from the Melbourne studio.
Save the date magnets typically post at standard Royal Mail letter rates. Because they are flat and fit in a standard envelope, most post offices accept them as standard post. For certainty, take a fully stuffed sample envelope to your local post office before sending the full batch.
Yes - QR codes can be added to your design layout. This is useful for linking guests to a wedding website, RSVP portal, or venue directions. Mention this to your designer when reviewing your proof.
Yes. You can personalise any existing Paperlust design with your own photos, or request a fully custom design from scratch. Custom design work is handled via quote - contact the team via live chat to discuss your concept before ordering.
At minimum: both names, wedding date, and city or venue location. Many couples also include a wedding website URL or QR code. For destination weddings, adding "formal invitation to follow" is useful - it signals to guests that travel planning can start before the full invitation arrives.
Yes - most designs in the save the date collection are part of broader suites that include matching wedding invitations, information cards, RSVP cards, and more. Ordering 3 or more card types earns a 15% discount across the suite.
Pricing decreases with quantity. Ordering 3 or more stationery types together (e.g., save the dates, invitations, and information cards) earns an additional 15% off across all items. New customers also receive a discount on their first order on sign-up.
Yes. Paperlust's Address Manager tool lets you import guest addresses via Excel, Facebook, or email. Envelope address printing is available for approximately $0.20 per address (displayed in at checkout) - useful for large guest lists.
Paperlust save the date magnets use flexible magnetic backing suitable for most metal fridge doors. They are not suitable for non-magnetic surfaces such as uncoated stainless steel or glass-front fridges. For guests with these surfaces, the self-adhesive sticker option or a small adhesive strip works well as an alternative.
Yes - one tree is planted in Borneo with every Paperlust order. ECF/FSC certified paper stocks are used where available. Paperlust was founded in Melbourne in 2014 and prints all orders in-house at their Oakleigh South studio.
Unlike high-volume print houses, Paperlust's 500+ designs come from independent Australian and international artists - each is exclusive to Paperlust. Orders are printed in-house at the Melbourne studio with full quality control. The magnet option spans all print methods, meaning letterpress and foil save the date magnets are available - an uncommon combination at this price point. Free DHL Express for orders over £260, a 100% happiness guarantee, and a sample pack available before committing make Paperlust a strong option for UK couples wanting a premium product from an international studio.
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