• Save the date postcards are such a fun way to share your excitement AND use less paper + postage. The postage rate for postcards is significantly less than standard envelopes (29 cents versus 44 cents for 2011) and you don’t need to even worry about envelopes! Both of these cost-savers will give you a little cash in your pocket to work on additional DIY details for your day. Plus, we love the look of a postcard with a pretty design on the front with a short-and-sweet message on the back. They are easy to address, stamp, and send!To send a little inspiration your way, we are sharing a few...

  • 2009-09-30T09:00:28Z Elizabeth Anne Designs

    So it must be Save the Date week at EAD, I believe I am the third blogger this week to present hers! I toyed with the idea of magnets, CDs and finally settled on postcards b/c honestly, it was easy.  I’ve been working like crazy lately and traveling nearly every weekend to visit my fiance in Texas (I am in DC), so I’ve had very little time to brainstorm.  But last weekend, I went to my faithful google reader and searched “save the date” ideas in the months worth of entries I had starred.  I came across a STD that I adored - totally urban, artistic, minimalistic and chic - precisely ...

  • The last of our save the dates are going out tomorrow!  I’m really pleased with how they turned out, and have been receiving good feedback on them from our guests.  I stumbled upon Pear Tree Greeting’s website in my search to find save the date postcards.  They did a fabulous job!  I’m considering even using them for our invitations later this year.  They offer all kinds of services from graduation cards, to bridal shower invitations, and children’s party invites.  It’s super easy to create your desired look on their website and shipping is unbelieveably fast. It sure ...

  • Want to learn how to design save the date postcards in your pajamas this weekend? We’re continuing the save the date conversation today by showing you how easy it is to design save the date postcards from the comfort of your own home and tie in tons of personalization (like your engagement photos, monograms, or favorite colors). Save the date postcards, one of our favorite styles, are wildly popular in the wedding world because they are short, sweet, to the point, require no envelopes, and save money on postage. (Sounds good to us!) Read on to find out how to design save the date post...

  • 2009-03-02T15:49:00Z Gourmet Invitations Blog

    Laura Davis of Laura Davis Events, contacted me about designing a picture postcard save the date for Heather and fiance. Heather wanted their picture on the front, but she wanted her colors of champagne and brown to come through. She also want hip and modern save the dates with a touch of elegance. I did a sepia wash on the photo and added a pretty graphic for the elegance and her colors. Then I did this very fun and new font for the touch of hip....

  • 2010-04-11T12:39:00Z forgetmeknotweddings

    here is a very simple diy project that delivers that vintage hand made feel. all you need are some vintage postcards and stamps. you can buy vintage postcards at your local flea market or i used cavallini postcards. (there are tons of different themes you can choose from). The john bull printing outfit has the entire alphabet and you can create any "save the date" note you would like.Step 1 {gather your vintage post cards & stamps}Step 2 {stamp out the "save the date note" on the postcard}Step 3 {add the guest address & a postal stamp to send off in the mail}materials {stamps (purchas...

  • Looking for a unique way to have everyone save your date? Our chic save the date postcards are every bit as smart as they are stylish! You’ll not only save paper by skipping the envelopes, but starting at just 84¢ each, you’ll save coin too. Plus, it’s fun and easy to add photos and a note to your favorite design. Here are a few of our favorite new save the date postcard designs—which one do you like best? New Save the Date Postcards: Wedding Stationery Wednesday...

  • Sending out a save the date is your first opportunity as a couple to show off your unique style to all your wedding guests. Wedding Paper Divas not only offers a sweet variety of save the date cards for every style, but we also now carry a charming collection of unique save the date postcards! Aside from the darling designs, the best part about these casual and chic cards is their format—your special message and handwritten addressing on the backside will deliver that extra personal touch your friends and family will adore. Here are a few picks from our new collection that I can’t stop smi...

  • 2008-11-06T06:30:13Z Elizabeth Anne Designs

    Dani created her save the dates using her engagement pictures and some Photoshop skills! Beautiful, easy, and cost-effective! November is DIY Month on EAD - send in your projects! ...

  • 2010-11-30T06:00:33Z Oh So Beautiful Paper

    My friend Ellie – from the fabulous blog Mint and her equally fabulous stationery shop Hello Tenfold – designed these custom save the date postcard for a couple getting married in California next spring.  Inspired by the trip that their guests would undertake to attend the wedding, Ellie worked with the couple to create a fun and modern double-sided postcard with a map on one side and playful text on the other. From Ellie: When Melissa and George started planning their spring 2011 wedding in California, they realized that their guests would be traveling from all over the world.  Meliss...