Save the date ideas

ok ladies. i have just realized that i am really close to when i should send out save the dates..or slightly behind, (but whos counting)

what are you girls doing for save the dates?

I have seen so many things on the internet and in magazines and i think i have confused myself.

We kinda like the magnet thing but not sure what to put on the magnet.

We got ours on weddingpaperdivas.com

All you need on there are:
your names
date
city, state

formal invitation to follow
for more information, please visit www.x&y.com

i've seen bookmarks done as an alternative to the traditional STD...instead of the 'title' being 'Save the Date' it was 'Mark the Date'

cute idea if you want something non-traditional!

I ordered them from magnet street and I had a great experience. Waiting for them to send me my proof today. you can talk to them on the phone, they are so nice to work with.

good luck!!!

There are alot of cute ideas out there, I've seen pencils and coasters which are really cool but probably more $$$ to make.

If you are not looking to spend alot of money, there are cute free templates online as well!

FH and I are taking pictures this saturday for ours and dressing retro and incorporating our dogs to make it a little creative so anything goes!

I love save the dates because it's your chance to have fun and be a little less formal before the actual invites.

eta: we are doing magnets too, possibly also from magnet street

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Posted by mybabylovesmoi

There are alot of cute ideas out there, I've seen pencils and coasters which are really cool but probably more $$$ to make.

If you are not looking to spend alot of money, there are cute free templates online as well!

FH and I are taking pictures this saturday for ours and dressing retro and incorporating our dogs to make it a little creative so anything goes!

I love save the dates because it's your chance to have fun and be a little less formal before the actual invites.

eta: we are doing magnets too, possibly also from magnet street

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oh I cant wait to see the doggies!!!!! :)

I am doing magnets from www.magnetstreet.com

Edit: I wouldn't say you are behind. I'm sending mine out in January for my Aug 2011 wedding.

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Posted by allornil

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Posted by mybabylovesmoi

There are alot of cute ideas out there, I've seen pencils and coasters which are really cool but probably more $$$ to make.

If you are not looking to spend alot of money, there are cute free templates online as well!

FH and I are taking pictures this saturday for ours and dressing retro and incorporating our dogs to make it a little creative so anything goes!

I love save the dates because it's your chance to have fun and be a little less formal before the actual invites.

eta: we are doing magnets too, possibly also from magnet street

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oh I cant wait to see the doggies!!!!! :)

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I am praying that they behave or we are tying them to a tree

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Posted by mybabylovesmoi

There are alot of cute ideas out there, I've seen pencils and coasters which are really cool but probably more $$$ to make.

If you are not looking to spend alot of money, there are cute free templates online as well!

FH and I are taking pictures this saturday for ours and dressing retro and incorporating our dogs to make it a little creative so anything goes!

I love save the dates because it's your chance to have fun and be a little less formal before the actual invites.

eta: we are doing magnets too, possibly also from magnet street

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Are you using the same photographer you are using for your wedding to take your pictures for the save the date?

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Posted by ready2wed

I am so happy you asked this question because I was having the same problem. I love the magnet idea because it is more like a keepsake for many people. I still have the save the date from my cousin's wedding 2 years ago!! The bookmark idea sounds really cute though...

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www.magnetstreet.com
If you are interested in doing magnets.

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Posted by ready2wed

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Posted by mybabylovesmoi

There are alot of cute ideas out there, I've seen pencils and coasters which are really cool but probably more $$$ to make.

If you are not looking to spend alot of money, there are cute free templates online as well!

FH and I are taking pictures this saturday for ours and dressing retro and incorporating our dogs to make it a little creative so anything goes!

I love save the dates because it's your chance to have fun and be a little less formal before the actual invites.

eta: we are doing magnets too, possibly also from magnet street

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Are you using the same photographer you are using for your wedding to take your pictures for the save the date?

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Unfortunately, FH and I went overbudget on our photographer (we ADORE him) but couldn't justify spending $700 for a few hours. We really need only a couple of great pictures for the save the dates!

My friend is very into photography and does it for a hobby and he's very talented. He agreed to do them for us!

Ours are being designed now so as soon as they are done and printed I will be sending them out!

I designed mine on photo shop using my engagement photos and uploaded it on to vista print.

If you aren't computer savoy ,
Magnet street as some really great designs that you literally just drop your photos in to. they also have some with out photos that are a little less

I sent mine out last week and everyone i talk to is says they have it on there fridge, so i feel the magnets are the best way for people to remember and keep your STD.