3 Reasons to Consider Printed Wedding Save-the-Dates

Sponsored with love by Paperlust

Weddings are expensive. We hear it time and time again and it’s true! From the invitations to the meals to every table, chair, favor and detail, brides are always looking for ways to save. And while some may think about skipping those save the dates altogether, we’ve got three reasons we think you should consider getting those gorgeous save-the-dates printed.

Paperlust has the most gorgeous collection of beautiful save the dates and wedding invitations that are personalized, stunning and totally unique! With so many styles ranging from vintage save the dates to retro wedding invitations to rustic save the dates, abstract wedding invitations and so much more, you’re sure to find wedding stationery that totally matches your wedding style.

Click the button link below to browse Paperlust and all of their collections and keep on reading to see why we think printed save the dates are a must!

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1. The Personal Touch

We love when brides and grooms make their wedding day their own — make it totally YOU. And since the save the dates are the first wedding detail your guests will see, it’s such a great way to show off your personal style, even months before the wedding rolls around.

Beautiful save the dates are a way to make your guests feel significant and to show them that they are important in your lives. And I mean, who doesn’t love receiving a beautifully addressed save the date in the mail? I know I do!


2. Establishing Your Signature Style

Eclectic, romantic, minimalist or vibrant, select something that peeks at your wedding colors, the theme and feel you’re going for and something that reflects your personal style as a couple. Your save the date is the first element your wedding guests will see and it totally sets the tone for your wedding day!

You’ve been dreaming of this day for years so why not build up a little fun anticipation for your guests as well? It’s all part of the excitement that we all love!


3. A Handy Reminder

We all have calendars we can’t seem to keep track of and printed save the dates work as the perfect visual reminder that your big day is coming up. Your guests can put it on their refrigerator with a magnet so it’s at the forefront of their minds day in and day out. And I don’t know about you, but there’s something about seeing a save the date up there that makes me smile daily — it’s a constant reminder of that happiness and love we all love to celebrate together.

Click here to start browsing Paperlust save the dates and get those wedding celebrations started with something personal, beautiful and totally YOU.

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Minted Save-the-Dates | Let your personalities shine.

Sponsored with love by Minted

Wedding invitations and save-the-dates are one of my favorite parts of the wedding planning process. Receiving one in the mail and opening it for the first time always puts a smile on my face — they’re a true symbol of love and a reminder of that love and commitment which will be shared on your wedding day, through the entire process.

Your save-the-date will hang on the refrigerators of your guests for months on end and will be your first opportunity to set the tone for your wedding day.

So you know what I think? Your wedding-save-the dates should let your personalities truly shine through the colors, the fonts, the styles and the photos. Every single detail is special and every single detail should be “totally you.”

Choose a style that sets the tone for your wedding day — modern, classic, formal, minimalist, rustic, botanical, vintage, boho, bold, offbeat or nautical
Choose colors you love
— bold, tranquil or romantic (or even add some gorgeous gold, silver or rose gold foil)
Choose fonts that speak to you — dainty or light or bold or incredibly unique
Choose a photo that’s totally you — a photo that speaks love and truth and depicts who you are as a couple.

Minted Simple Save the Dates - At Home Engagement Photos - The Overwhelmed Bride Wedding Blog

When it comes to choosing that perfect save-the-date, Minted has such a wide variety of gorgeous options to choose from, from romantic to classic to minimalist, bohemian and more, they’ve got beautiful options in there for everyone.

And how do you choose a real, authentic photo for your save-the-dates? We sure do love an at-home engagement session, cozied up on the couch together, snuggling with your pup, enjoying your morning coffee with smiles on your faces — the real, authentic love that you share.

Check out how these gorgeous at-home engagement photos were used to make the most perfect Minted save-the-dates to announce their wedding day.

Minted Simple Save the Dates - At Home Engagement Photos - The Overwhelmed Bride Wedding Blog
At Home Engagement Photos - The Overwhelmed Bride Wedding Blog
Minted Simple Save the Dates - At Home Engagement Photos - The Overwhelmed Bride Wedding Blog
At Home Engagement Photos - The Overwhelmed Bride Wedding Blog
Minted Simple Save the Dates - At Home Engagement Photos - The Overwhelmed Bride Wedding Blog
At Home Engagement Photos - The Overwhelmed Bride Wedding Blog
Minted Simple Save the Dates - At Home Engagement Photos - The Overwhelmed Bride Wedding Blog
At Home Engagement Photos - The Overwhelmed Bride Wedding Blog
Minted Simple Save the Dates - At Home Engagement Photos - The Overwhelmed Bride Wedding Blog
At Home Engagement Photos - The Overwhelmed Bride Wedding Blog
Minted Simple Save the Dates - At Home Engagement Photos - The Overwhelmed Bride Wedding Blog
At Home Engagement Photos - The Overwhelmed Bride Wedding Blog
Minted Simple Save the Dates - At Home Engagement Photos - The Overwhelmed Bride Wedding Blog

Engagement Session:

Stationery: Minted | Production and Styling: Lakeshore in Love for Aisle Society | Photography: Tiffaney Childs Photography | Venue: DL Loft | Hair: Stephanie Reid Hair | Makeup: Hannah Elisabeth Beauty

 

Product Imagery:

Production and Styling: Lakeshore in Love for Aisle Society | Photography: Photography by Lauryn | Florals and Styling: FlowersFlowers

24 Simple + Unique Wedding Save the Dates

Two of our favorite types of wedding save the dates:

Simple Save the Dates and Unique Save the Dates

And because we love them both equally, we just couldn’t decide which to blog about so we went with BOTH. So here you have it — some of our absolute favorite unique wedding saves the dates mixed in with some beautiful, simple wedding save the dates.

Now which style will you choose?


If you see any you love, just click on the image and it will take you right to the Etsy shop that sells each item!

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