Save the Date postcards

September 30, 2009 · Posted in diy, stationery, save the dates by kasia

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 vibe I was going for (and I am now hitting myself in the head as I can’t find my inspiration and I totally owe credit to it, so when I find it again, I will post it). So I took my original inspiration but altered it and added personal elements and our fabulous photo from our engagement session with Missy in photoshop to suit our needs, and voila, this is what I came up with. There was just no time to re-invent the wheel this late in the game.

Front:

Back:

I then ordered 100 postcards for ONLY $28 at www.printsmadeasy.com. Unbelievable value. I should get them by Friday so hopefully they turn out great!

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mj writes... {September 30, 2009 at 11:07 am}

I adore how your photo makes the A in the word date. Give yourself some credit, they are fantastic!

Kate writes... {September 30, 2009 at 11:52 am}

They are perfect! So modern, but inviting at the same time. I love the circled calendar on the back.

Sheila writes... {September 30, 2009 at 12:48 pm}

Love them! especially that painting effect on your photo.

Nicole-Lynn writes... {September 30, 2009 at 1:50 pm}

So cute! We also plan to do Save the Date postcards! So cost effective too!

Melissa writes... {September 30, 2009 at 1:53 pm}
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Loved your save the dates! I had to do the commuting to Texas from Boise to see my fiance every other weekend last summer- It is NO FUN! Good luck planning your wedding and thanks for sharing.
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chelsea writes... {September 30, 2009 at 5:13 pm}

So pretty! I’m totally jealous of $28.

Abbie writes... {September 30, 2009 at 6:58 pm}

They are so fun! And, you’ll save oodles on postage.

juel writes... {October 2, 2009 at 2:57 pm}

Totally ordered my save the dates this week too… It really is save the date week here!! Too funny… :)
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renatamic writes... {October 6, 2009 at 10:20 am}

so cute! so you!! i love them (and can’t wait to get one…right????)

renatamic writes... {October 6, 2009 at 10:22 am}

p.s. i’m totally immature…but when you wrote that you found “came across a STD that i adored” i thought to myself “i wonder if d fiance knows about this? how will it impact their (after marriage) sex life?” DORK. i know. and crude. sorry, you can delete this comment…lovey ou kas!

Johnny writes... {November 11, 2009 at 10:47 am}

Nice cards! For future orders, you can order “save the date” postcards at Overnight Prints for as cheap as $9.95 for one hundred. I strongly recommend them.