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Invitations and Save the Date cards

Planning a wedding involves many exciting and intricate details, with wedding invitations and save the date cards being two of the most crucial elements. These pieces of stationery are your guests’ first glimpse into your big day, setting the tone and building anticipation. Here at Tinyfox, we’re all about making your wedding planning journey smooth and memorable. Here’s everything you need to know about wedding invitations and save the date cards.

The Role of Save the Date Cards

The Date Save the Date

Purpose and Timing

Save-the-date cards are an early announcement of your wedding date. They give your guests a heads-up to ensure they mark their calendars and make necessary arrangements to attend.

  • When to Send: Generally, save-the-date cards should be sent out up to 12 months before the wedding. For destination weddings or dates that fall during a busy season, consider sending a little earlier to enable your guests to plan.
  • What to Include: Your names, wedding date, city/venue, and a note that a formal invitation will follow (optional).

Design Tips

  • Reflect Your Style: Choose a design that gives a hint of your wedding theme or style. Whether it’s rustic, modern, elegant, boho, vintage, classic, or whimsical, let your save-the-date cards reflect your vision.
  • Simplicity is Key: Keep the design clean and focused on the essential information.

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The Role of Wedding Invitations

Meadow Wedding Invitation Bundle

Purpose and Timing

Wedding invitations provide your guests with all the detailed information they need about your big day. They are sent closer to the wedding date and include comprehensive details about the ceremony and reception.

  • When to Send: We recommend that couples send out their invitations six to eight months before to the event. You can schedule as little as two/three months in advance or as far ahead as twelve (just make sure you have enough time to have your caterer and venue confirm your final guest numbers and to receive your RSVP’s).
  • What to Include: Names of the couple, date and time, venue details, dress code, RSVP instructions, and any additional inserts like maps, accommodation details, wedding timelines/order of the day, QR codes that link to your wedding website, and information about gifts. and registry information.

Design Tips

  • Consistent Theme: Ensure your wedding invitations align with the overall theme and colour palette of your wedding. This creates a cohesive look and feel.
  • Quality Matters: Invest in good quality paper and printing to make a lasting impression. The majority of our designs use the same cardstock, which is a premium 300gsm milk white card that suits our designs flawlessly and has a more subdued tone than the brighter white hues.
  • Clear Information: Make sure all the essential details are easy to read and well-organized. We use a mix of elegant fonts and clean layouts to achieve this.

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Bringing it All Together: Coordination and Consistency

Colour Scheme and Fonts

At Tinyfox we maintain consistency in your colour scheme and fonts across all your wedding stationery. This creates a unified and polished look that ties everything together beautifully.

Personalised Elements

All invitations can be fully personalised, headings and wording changed and certain fonts. These can be used throughout your save-the-date cards, invitations, and even other wedding details like programs and menus.

Practical Tips for Ordering and Sending

Order Samples

We would advise before placing a full order, to purchase of our samples to ensure you’re happy with the paper quality, colours, and overall design. Ordering a sample is completely up to you, but having a sample will make it easier for you when personalising your order.

Track Your RSVPs

Include a clear RSVP deadline and consider providing multiple response options, such as online RSVPs through your wedding website, text, telephone, email or post. This makes it easier for guests to respond.

Double-Check Details

Before sending out your invitations, double-check all the information for accuracy. Mistakes on wedding invitations can cause confusion and may require costly reprints.

Conclusion on Wedding Invitations and Save the Date cards

Your wedding invitations and save the date cards are an essential part of your wedding planning process. They set the tone for your big day and provide guests with the information they need to celebrate with you. At Tinyfox, we’re here to help you create beautiful, personalised stationery that reflects your unique love story. By considering these tips and insights, you can ensure your invitations and save-the-date cards are perfect in every way.