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Should You Order Address Labels for Your Wedding Invitations?

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When it comes to planning a wedding, the importance of wedding stationery can’t really be understated. Sending out the perfect invitations can be a tricky thing to get right, and there are many important things you might miss if you aren’t careful.

The return address is one of the most essential parts of a wedding invitation, yet it’s something often overlooked. Having a return address will allow your guests to know where to send their RSVP, and also who and how to contact if they have any questions or concerns about the wedding.

Of course, you could write your return address by hand on every single invitation – but this is time consuming, and not the easiest job if you haven’t got perfect handwriting. A much easier method is to use return address labels.

In this guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know about return address etiquette and why it makes perfect sense to order address labels. We’ll also share some frequently asked questions about the best way to use them.

What Are Wedding Invitation Address Labels?

As the name suggests, address labels are self-adhesive (sticky) labels that are printed with an address, whether that’s a home address or a business address. They are used for sticking on mail, to let your recipient know how to get in touch with you if they need to return something to you (such as a reply card) or contact you for whatever reason.
Address labels can be very basic (black text on a white background), or can be printed with a huge variety of designs to match your wedding theme and colour scheme. This means that, as well as serving a practical purpose, your address labels can actually serve as décor on their own!

For example, this Retro Camera address label would be ideal for any vintage or retro themed wedding. This subtle and pretty Screened Pink Flowers address label is perfect for any floral or romantic wedding with a pale pink colour scheme.

Why Should I Use Address Labels on My Wedding Invitations?

If you’re still on the fence about ordering address labels for your wedding invitations, here are some benefits to using address labels vs. writing your return address by hand.

Address Labels Help You Save Time and Effort

This is especially true if you’re inviting a lot of people to your wedding. Writing addresses by hand can take hours, and isn’t exactly a fun task – especially as you run the risk of getting hand cramp, running out of ink, smudging things and having to start again. On the other hand, you can order address labels with the click of a button, to be sent to your door.
Address labels are easy and quick to slap onto your wedding invitations or RSVP envelopes -this will help you save a lot of time and resources, and focus on the other more important aspects of your wedding.

Address Labels Make It Easy for Guests to Get In Touch

A lot of wedding guests might get confused about where to send their RSVP card, especially if there is no official return address written on the invitation. Should they send it to the bride, the groom, or whoever’s hosting the wedding (the bride’s parents, for example)?
But when you include an address label on your invitation, it will be a lot easier for your guests to know where to send their all-important reply. You can also include a telephone number on the address label, so that guests know who they can contact if they have any questions (such as inquiries about the dress code or the gift list).

Address Labels Help to Build Your Wedding Theme

When it comes to planning an unforgettable wedding, it’s really all about the details. An address label may just be a small element of your wedding invitation, but it will actually add a unique flair that will make your celebration even more special. As we’ve mentioned, you can order address labels to match almost any wedding theme out there, with the option to choose from many different font styles and colours.

When you add little details like this, it helps your guests anticipate and get excited for your big day, after seeing all the special touches you’ve put in (at very little cost to you) – and gives them a taste of what’s to come.

Wedding Return Address Label FAQs

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about wedding address labels, answered.

Which Address Do We Use if we’re Living Separately?

If you and your spouse-to-be are still living in separate homes, it can be tricky to know which address to have the RSVPs sent to.
Honestly, it’s completely up to you. But if one of you is taking a bigger part in the wedding planning process than the other (this is usually the bride, but not always!) then perhaps have the RSVPs sent to them.

On the other hand, if one of you lives in a home that it’s more difficult to deliver mail to (such as an apartment building, where the postal workers frequently confuse your address for someone else’s) it makes sense to have them sent to the other partner’s home – you don’t want them to get lost!

How Do We Write Our Return Address?

If you’re already living together, you should use your existing address, but make sure that you follow the proper format for both formal and informal invitations.
You’re not married yet, so include both of your first and last names above the first line of the address (e.g. Miss Emily Jones and Mr John Prescott).

Be sure to include the house or apartment number, street name (in full), town/city, county, and postcode. And double-check everything to ensure there are no typing errors, otherwise your mail might get lost!

What About If Someone Else is Hosting the Wedding?

Again, it’s up to you, but your best bet would be to designate someone who will take care of these response cards and have their address listed on your return address. You can also choose to have it addressed to you or your partner’s residence and just have someone go through all the mail once they start arriving.

Don’t We Need to Write Our Return Address By Hand?

It is more traditional to write your return address on each invitation (or reply card envelope) by hand. But today, as long as you still hand-address the invitations themselves to each recipient, you can definitely get away with using pre-printed labels for your return envelopes. They make the whole process a lot smoother and faster.

Where Do We Stick the Return Address Label?

If you are sending out reply cards (also called RSVP cards) along with your wedding invitations, the proper place to stick the return address label is on the envelope that your invitees will use to post the reply card back to you.
If you aren’t using reply cards, you can stick the address label anywhere on the invitation itself (the back, for example) or on a separate note card that you include inside the main envelope.

What If I Want Guests to RSVP via Phone or E-Mail?

At modern weddings, not everyone asks their guests to RSVP by sending a card or letter in the post. The good news is that you can still use address labels even if you’re asking your guests to reply through text, phone call, or e-mail!
When you’re customising your address labels, simply type in your e-mail address and phone number instead of your physical address. This will save you from writing out your contact details 100 times.

Other Important Tips for Wedding Invitations

Now that you know the importance of having an address label included on your wedding invites, here are some other tips that will help you create the perfect invitations:

1) Plan your send-out date ahead. The best time to send out your invitations is at least six to eight weeks before the wedding. This will give your guests enough time to respond through your return address and ensure that you have an accurate head count before the big day.
2) Address your guests properly. Use your guests’ full names on the outer envelope. You should also use the right social title such as “Mr.,” “Ms.,” or “Mrs.” Avoid using nicknames or just first names.
3) Follow proper address protocols. You need to follow proper address protocols when writing wedding invitation addresses. You should spell out all the words in the address like “Street,” “Apartment” or “Post Office Box” instead of just writing “St.,” “Apt.” or “P.O. Box.”
4) Use three envelopes per invitations. The outer envelope should hold your guest’s address while the inner envelope should contain the names of whoever’s invited, including plus ones. The third envelope, bearing your return address label, is for your guests to use to post their reply card.

There’s a lot that you need to think of when you’re planning a wedding. But it’s really the little details that will make your wedding special and perfect to both you and your guests.

Where Can I Order Wedding Return Address Labels?

When it comes to sending out the perfect wedding invitations, you just need to follow these tips. In addition, make sure that you give yourself enough time to put every single detail together before you assemble your wedding invitation and send them out to your guests.

If you’re ready to order your wedding invitations, reply cards and address labels, look no further than 123Print. We are a professional, UK-based printing company that specialises in printing wedding stationery and business stationery.
With over 100 years’ experience, you can trust us to print your wedding stationery to your exact specifications and to the highest quality. After you place your order, we aim to print and dispatch your items within 48 working hours – and we’ll offer a no-quibble replacement if you’re not satisfied!

Head to 123Print today to start browsing our wonderful range of wedding stationery, including return address labels. Every design we stock can be fully customised!

How Late is Too Late to Send Wedding Save the Dates?

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Sending “save the dates” for weddings has become standard these days. Sent before the formal wedding invitation, this card serves as advance notice of the big day. It gives guests ample time to book the day off work or arrange childcare before all the little details are finalised on the invitation itself.

Save the dates also give guests a tease of what the wedding will be like, as you’ll choose a save the date card which reflects your wedding theme, colour scheme and overall vibe.
Because save the dates serve a practical purpose as well as a decorative one, it’s crucial that you send them out at the right time. Send your save the dates too early, and your recipients may forget all about it. But send them too late, and there’s a chance that some of your invitees will already have made plans for your wedding day.

In this guide, we’ll talk you through the perfect time to send save the dates, and what qualifies as too early vs. too late. We’ll also share some general tips for how best to word save the dates, and

When Is the Right Time to Send Wedding Save the Dates?

More than choosing the design of the save the date itself, it’s very important to decide on the right time to send them to make sure that they serve their purpose.
Most wedding experts would tell you to send out your save the dates around 6 months before the wedding, and we’d agree.

6 months’ notice is usually more than enough time for your recipients to:

1) Decide whether they’d like to come to your wedding
2) Book the day or the weekend off work
3) Organise childcare for the day, if they aren’t bringing their little ones along
4) Arrange transport to the wedding, or figure out the best driving and parking options
5) Buy a new wedding outfit, if necessary
6) Mark the date in their diaries so they don’t accidentally double-book themselves

This will also give you plenty of time to answer any questions your invitees may have about your wedding, before you send out your formal invitations later on.
If you have a wedding website, we’d recommend setting it up before you send out your save the dates. Including a link to your website on your save the dates will help drive more traffic towards it, so you can get important information to your guests that will be useful during your planning process.

As you finalise details about your big day, you can update the site in real time. You can also add a Frequently Asked Questions section if you find that your invitees all have similar queries.

Local vs. Destination Weddings

The 6-month rule for save the dates is a very general one, and may not apply to all weddings equally. Depending on where you’re getting married, and who you’re inviting, you might send out your save the dates anywhere between 4 months and 12 months before the big day.

If you’re getting married in your hometown, and most of your guests live nearby, you can get away with sending out your wedding save the dates closer to your wedding day (4 months in advance). This is for the simple reason that your guests won’t have to travel, or book accommodation. They’ll also only need one day off work for the wedding.
But if your guests will need to travel for your wedding, it’s best to send your save the dates out earlier than you usually would.

For UK weddings where your guests will need to travel for more than an hour each way, we’d recommend sending them 6-8 months in advance.
For international weddings, where your guests will need to fly abroad, it’s best to give everyone 8-12 months’ notice. It can take quite some time to plan a trip to a foreign country, and they’ll need plenty of notice to book at least a few days off work, if not a whole week.

Is There Such Thing as Sending Save the Dates Too Early?

With wedding save the dates, it’s best to stick with the ideal timeline of 4 to 6 months for a local wedding and 6 to 8 months for a destination wedding.
You may believe that there can’t be anything wrong with sending your save the dates too early. Surely, the more notice you give your invitees, the better? What would be wrong with asking them to save the date more than a year in advance?
Sadly, sending your save the dates more than 12 months in advance creates two big problems.

1) Your recipients may take one look at the date and say “that’s ages away, I don’t have to worry about that yet.” They’ll then file the card away and forget about it. When the wedding invitation turns up, they’ll realise they already made plans.
2) Most people won’t be able to book the day off work as soon as the save the date arrives. They’ll have to wait until the year of the wedding in order to access the holiday rota. This means they may completely forget to do it at all.

Another important point to make is that you must book your venue before you send out save the dates. If you rush into things and send save the dates before you’ve got a venue finalised, you may have to change the date. Then the whole thing will have been for nothing.

You also need to have fully finalised your wedding guest list before you send save the dates. Once you send them out, there’s no turning back: every single person that received a save the date must also receive a formal invitation. So if you aren’t completely sure yet who you’re going to invite, hold off until you are.

When Is It Too Late to Send Save the Dates?

On the contrary, sending save the dates too late is also a bad idea. It creates a massive problem in and of itself.
First and foremost, a save the date is supposed to be advanced notice. If you wait until 2 or 3 months before the wedding to send them out, there’s a very good chance that a lot of your invitees won’t be able to make it. They may already be busy that day, or may not be able to book the day off work.

Even if they aren’t busy on that day, they may decide not to come anyway because they haven’t been given enough notice. Attending a wedding, even as a regular guest, is quite a big deal. Sending out your save the dates too close to the day may not give your guests enough time to plan their travel, save up for a new outfit or arrange childcare.
Not only would sending save the dates too late render them useless, but it could also cause confusion among your guests. They may mistake it for the wedding invitation, and wonder why some of the details are missing.

So, as soon as you have the basic details of your wedding figured out, it’s best to start thinking about designing your wedding save the dates and ordering them from a trusted supplier.

What Do I Do If I Miss the Deadline?

If you completely forgot to send wedding save the dates, and you’ve now realised that it’s too late, don’t panic.
The best thing to do is to just try and get your formal wedding invitations sent out earlier than you usually would, so that your guests have as much notice as possible.
Normally, you’d send save the dates 6 months in advance, and then the wedding invitations would go out around 6-8 weeks before the wedding.
But if you haven’t sent save the date cards, simply send out your invitations as soon as possible – ideally at least 3-4 months before your wedding. You can include a link to your wedding website that you can update with extra bits of information if you haven’t got it all sorted out yet.

Now that you know when you should be sending them, let’s go over a brief list of what you should include on the wedding save the date.
Don’t confuse your wedding save the date with your wedding invitation. Remember that the purpose of this card is to let your guests know of your wedding date and location so they can start planning their schedule around it. Leave the more intricate details for your wedding invitation.

On a wedding save the date card, you should include:
1) The names of the couple getting married
2) The words “save the date” and “invitation to follow”, so it’s clear what the card is for
3) Your wedding date, including the year
4) The name of your venue and which city it’s in
5) A link to your wedding website, if you have one

You don’t need to include things like the food menu, the ceremony start time, the gift list, or the dress code.
An RSVP card isn’t also necessary at this point since you’re still several months away from your wedding. You don’t need to know the final headcount or any dietary restrictions just yet.

Order Your Wedding Save the Dates Today from 123Print

Wedding save the date cards are essential for keeping your guests in the loop for your upcoming wedding. It is also your chance to set the right tone and mood for your wedding, so it’s very important to do it right.

If you’re looking for a trusted wedding stationer to guide you in designing your very own wedding save the dates, look no further than 123Print. With over 100 years’ experience printing professional-quality stationery as part of our parent company, CCA occasions, you can trust us to make everything perfect for the biggest day of your life.

You can choose from a range of pocket-sized save the date cards, medium postcards, large postcards, and even vinyl save the date magnets. Head to our website today to browse our wonderful selection of templates, and start the easy personalisation process! With our 100% satisfaction guarantee, there’s nothing to lose.

Save the Dates vs. Wedding Invitations: What’s the Difference and Do You Need Both?

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If you’ve recently got engaged, you’re probably being hounded by friends and relatives asking you questions like “have you picked a date yet?” and “when are you going to send out save the dates?”
If you’ve not been invited to many weddings before, you’re probably wondering: what exactly is a “save the date”, and is it the same thing as a wedding invitation? Are they both necessary?

A save the date is a standalone (and very important) piece of wedding stationery which is completely separate to a wedding invitation. It’s sent out several months before the invitation, and its sole purpose is to inform your future wedding guests of the wedding date. It doesn’t contain any other details about your wedding day celebration, and it’s not meant to be replied to. Formal invitations are then sent out closer to the big day, along with a reply card.

This guide will further explain exactly what the difference is between a save the date and a wedding invitation, what information you should include on each, and whether you truly need to send out both.

What Is a Save the Date?

A wedding save the date is, essentially, like a formal “heads up” about your upcoming wedding. Its purpose is to act as an engagement announcement, and let your potential guests know when the wedding date will be. That’s it!

A save the date is not the same thing as an invitation (there’s no reply card, so the recipients aren’t expected to RSVP at this stage). However, anyone who receives a save the date should receive an invitation eventually. So, only send them out once you’ve decided exactly who you want to invite, and confirmed that the venue will be big enough to hold them all (if everyone says yes).

The purpose of a save the date is to inform your invitees of the wedding date well in advance, so that they can book time off work and avoid making any other arrangements on the day in question.
Once you’ve organised all the little details, such as what food you’ll be serving and what time the ceremony will start, then you can send out the formal invitations.

What Information Goes On a Save the Date?

A traditional wedding save the date contains the following information:
1) The names of who’s invited (usually on the outer envelope, not on the card itself)
2) The names of the couple getting married
3) The wedding date

You don’t need to include the wedding venue. However, if you’re tying the knot more than an hour away from where your invitees live, it’s a good idea to include the name of the town at least. This will give your invitees some forewarning that they’ll need to travel.
A save the date usually ends with “invitation to follow”, to let guests know to expect a formal invite later on.

How Far In Advance Do You Send Save the Dates?

Because the only purpose of a save the date is to spread word of your wedding date, you can send them out practically as early as you’d like. The only thing you need to do before sending save the dates is to book your venue. You don’t need to have finalised any other details.

Save the dates are usually sent out 4-6 months before the wedding. You can go earlier than this for destination weddings.
However, we wouldn’t recommend sending them any earlier 12 months out. Otherwise, you run the risk of the recipient thinking “that’s ages away – I’ll deal with this later” and then completely forgetting about it.

What Is a Wedding Invitation?

A save the date isn’t the same thing as a formal wedding invitation – although everyone who receives a save the date must also receive an invitation, according to traditional wedding etiquette.

Think of the save the date card as a pre-invitation – something that tells the recipient that they will soon be invited to a wedding, and to keep the date free. The formal invitation is what actually invites them. Wedding invitations are typically bigger than save the dates, and may be folded, or come with several inserts containing all the important details.

The key difference between a save the date and an invitation is that you have to reply to an invitation, whereas you don’t have to respond to a save the date. Invitations come with reply cards to fill out and send back to the host.

What Information Goes On a Wedding Invitation?

Unlike a save the date, whose only purpose is to inform the invitee of the date of the wedding, there are many parts to a wedding invitation. The invitation is sent once you’ve finalised all the details of the big day, and need to communicate these details with your guests.

As well as the date, your wedding invitation should include:
1) The wedding date
2) Name and address of the ceremony venue (and reception venue, if it’s different)
3) Directions to the venue(s)
4) The ceremony start time (and reception start time, if it’s being held at a different location)
5) Accommodation details for guests that need to stay overnight (names and numbers of local hotels)
6) Menu card (if you’re allowing your guests to choose between different meal options)
7) Some way for the guests to RSVP (such as a reply card or an e-mail address)
8) The RSVP deadline

If you have a wedding website, you can use this to provide additional details (such as nearby parking, public transport routes, and gift registry information). Include a link to your wedding website on the paper invitation.

How Far In Advance Do You Send Wedding Invitations?

If you’ve sent save the dates, your invitees will already know the date of your wedding long before they receive the invitation. This means they’ll already have had a chance to book time off work, or make other necessary arrangements so that they can attend your wedding.

You can send your invitations out anywhere between 6 and 12 weeks before the wedding. This will give your guests ample time to organise travel arrangements, return the RSVP card, and inform you of any dietary requirements (if applicable).

Do You Have to Send Save the Dates and Invitations?

Sending both save the dates and wedding invitations is the “done thing”. It’s part of traditional wedding etiquette, and therefore it’s what your wedding guests will be expecting you to do. Not sending save the dates may cause some confusion.

There are two main reasons why it’s useful to send save the dates.

1) They give guests a heads-up on when the wedding will be, long before you’ve sorted out the fine details that you’ll need to put on the wedding invitation.
2) Guests will know for sure that they’re going to be invited. Even if they’ve heard the date of your wedding through the grapevine, they might not know whether they’ll be included.

Receiving a save the date will put their minds at ease.
Save the dates give guests the go-ahead to book time off work, childcare, and so on. But if you’re willing to send your wedding invitations early, you don’t strictly need to send save the dates.

When Save the Dates Might Not Be Necessary

Depending on what kind of wedding you’re having, it doesn’t always make sense to send save the dates. Save the dates may not be necessary if you are:

1) Having a very small wedding, and you’ve told your guests the date personally (via phone call, for instance)
2) Spreading word of your wedding date another way e.g. through Facebook
3) Having an impromptu wedding that has been arranged at the last minute
4) Working with a small budget, and can’t afford to send both save the dates and wedding invitations

If you aren’t sending save the dates, you must send your invitations well in advance of the big day. We’d recommending posting your invitations 4-6 months out – around the same time that you would normally send save the dates. Otherwise, by the time the invitations arrive, you may find that your invitees have already made plans, or can’t book the time off work.

Of course, this does mean that you’ll need to finalise all of the little details of your wedding much earlier than you’d have to if you sent save the dates. This can be stressful. We’d still recommend sending save the dates, if possible – then you’ll have more time to put together your invitations.

14 Unique Ideas for Wedding Save the Dates (Cards, Magnets and More)

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The save the date is the first piece of wedding stationery that you’ll need to order and send out to your prospective guests. It’s vital that you make a good impression, as for most of your friends and relatives, this will be the first they hear about your wedding!
Traditionally, save the dates are sent out between 4 and 12 months before the wedding. They serve as an announcement of your upcoming marriage, as well as disclosing the date, so that your guests can book the day off. Further details (such as the location, start time, and dress code) are sent later on, with the invitation.
When it comes to save the dates, you can always go classic and timeless (with a printed save the date card that matches your theme). But if you want to stand out, here are some unique ideas that will wow your invitees.
1. Photo Upload Save the Date Cards

Photo upload cards allow for true personalisation by letting you add any photograph of your choice to the front of your save the date. What better way to make use of that beautiful engagement photoshoot?
If you don’t fancy using a photo, you could even design your own artwork to scan and upload instead (such as cute cartoon or caricature of the two of you). It’s so much more personal than choosing a generic design or template.
2. Photo Upload Fridge Magnets

Save the date magnets have become increasingly popular in the last few years. Your guests certainly won’t forget your upcoming wedding if the reminder is stuck to the front of their fridge or filing cabinet!
There are many different save the date fridge magnet templates available, but we love the flexibility of blank save the date magnets that you can personalise yourself. You can upload photographs or designs of your choice, as well as personalising the text.
3. Save the Date Business Cards

We absolutely love these small save the date cards, which are around the size of a standard business card. Not only are they much cheaper to print and post than a standard-sized save the date, but they’re perfect for carrying around in your purse or wallet. Keep a few on your person, and if anybody asks when you’re getting married, you can simply whip out a card! Choose from one of our many templates, or create your own entirely from scratch.
4. Save the Date Keyrings

Who doesn’t love keyrings? They’re cute, small, and help you to find your keys when you’re rummaging around in the bottom of your handbag. They’re also pretty cheap to order in bulk.
You can have a metal or acrylic keyring engraved, or buy the clear plastic kind that allows you to slip a piece of paper inside. Simply personalise your keyring with your wedding date, and you’ve created a unique and fun save the date.
5. Personalised Mugs

Whether you prefer tea, coffee or hot chocolate, everyone loves a good mug. So, why not send a personalised mug as a practical and personal save the date? At 123Print, you can have your wedding date printed onto a quality ceramic mug, and even add a photograph if you’d like.
Choose from a single image or a wraparound image, and either edit one of our templates or start from scratch. Your guests will use their new mug for years to come, and they’ll think of you every time they enjoy a hot drink.
6. Save the Date Notepads

Personalised notepads are usually used as business stationery. However, we think they’re a fantastic choice for a unique and practical save the date. You can personalise your notepad with your wedding date and a message, using a blank design or one of our colourful templates.
Every time your invitee uses their new notepad, they’ll be reminded of your upcoming wedding, heightening their anticipation. And once the big day is over, the notepad will serve as a lovely keepsake of the day.
7. Mini Desk Calendars

Mini desk calendars are extremely cheap, come in many colours and designs, and can be bought individually or in bulk from many stationers and printers. All you have to do to turn a desk calendar into a save the date is to circle the date of your wedding, and add a note explaining that you’re getting married!
Mini desk calendars are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, so relatively cheap to send by post – and they a cutesy touch to any office or study setup, which your guests are sure to appreciate.
8. Save the Date Flyers

Think glossy, mirror-finish flyers are only for advertising products, services, or public events? Think again! With our custom flyer printing service, you can design your own flyer from scratch to use as a save the date. You can choose from three sizes:
• DL (210 x 99mm)
• A5 (210 x 148.5mm)
• A4 (210 x 297mm)
Why not design a flyer to ‘advertise’ your wedding as if it was a music festival, or vintage carnival, for example? Your guests will love your originality.
9. Engraved Coasters

Drinks coasters come in a huge range of different materials such as wood, plastic, acrylic, stone, and glass. Most of these can be engraved or printed on, either by hand, graver or laser. You can order personalised coasters with the date of your wedding, or buy plain ones and take them to a professional engraving service near you.
Coasters are perfect for unique save the dates, and will also serve as a lasting memento for your guests. They’ll be reminded of your wedding day every time they lift up their cup of tea!
10. Save the Date Bookmarks

If you or your partner loves to read, or if your wedding theme is based on a novel (e.g. Harry Potter), personalised bookmarks may be a perfect way to announce your upcoming nuptials. Bookmarks are small and cheap to print, and can be customised with the date of your wedding, or even a photograph of the two of you.
Paper bookmarks are the most common kind, but you can even purchase personalised leather bookmarks if you want to go the extra mile (and add a vintage feel to your stationery).
11. Postcards

Save the date postcards are perfect for destination weddings, whether they’re being held in another country or simply a scenic part of the U.K. You can choose a picturesque photo for the front, or upload your own.
One of the biggest advantages to save the date postcards is that you can put them straight into the post box without an envelope, saving money and paper. You can even get postcard-themed wedding invitations to match.
12. Stickers

It’s not just kids that adore stickers. They can be just as fun for grown-ups, too! Personalised stickers are, like magnets, perfect for adding a touch of fun to a save the date card.
But unlike magnets, stickers can be stuck into diaries and on calendars – meaning your guests certainly won’t forget the upcoming celebration. Have personalised stickers printed, or buy some blank stickers and customise them yourself.
13. Scratch Cards

Everyone loves the excitement and anticipation of a scratch card. But what if, instead of scratching off to see if you’ve won some money, your invitees could scratch to reveal the date of your wedding?
You can order custom scratch card printing from various websites and printing companies. Turn your save the dates into an interactive experience, and your guests will be talking about them for years.
14. Personalised Rubber Stamps

Did you know that with 123Print, you can order personalised rubber stamps with any message of your choosing? Choose from small, medium or large stamps, and customise them using our easy online tool. Add the date of your wedding (and the happy couple’s name, of course), and choose from many different available ink colours.
Once the stamp is shipped to your home, use it to customise any piece of stationery you like, and turn it into a save the date! You’ll then be able to keep the stamp as a memento for years to come.