Your save the date cards are the first thing that will indicate your wedding style to people, so they need to look cool and imaginative. A bland plain save the date card will leave a bad impression on the guests months before the actual wedding. Luckily, avoiding such a fate is not a difficult task.

There are many trends that have come and gone over the many years. As for 202, there seems to be a resurgence of classic, timeless trends that include unique save the dates that are as far away from boring as they could be. These trendy designs are:

Illustrations:

A hand-painted illustration of the soon-to-be-married couple on the front of the card gives it a very playful vibe. It immediately jumps out as creative and unique and offers much more room for imaginative stuff. Live-action photo save the dates are alright, but they have limits that are bound by the laws of physics. But an illustration can be whatever you want. Do you want your save the date card to depict the two of you on top of the moon? With an illustration, one can achieve that without having to worry about somehow actually going there.

Hand stamped cards:

Hand-stamping used to be the only method of printing for a long time. It can also be quite expensive. Despite all that, a hand-stamped save the date card will be the peak of uniqueness and will show an actual personality. The retro vibes also will make it a memorable save the date, and the receiver can also keep it afterward as a piece of antique-style art.

Handwritten cards:

This has all of the appeal of hand-stamped cards and much more. As computer technology is becoming more and more prevalent, the prospect of writing something by hand is becoming impractical. So, this is the perfect format for a save the date card. The handwritten invitation will be a breath of fresh air from all the computer fonts. Besides, a well-done piece of calligraphy can evoke a sense of class and quality.

Bookmarks:

Simple yet effective, unique yet useful, a bookmark as your save the date card is a fantastic idea, especially for guests that are avid readers. The card will not only provide functionality but they will also be reminded of your upcoming special day every time they open their books.

General ideas for save the date cards:

The above-mentioned trends are something that you can follow to add some flair into what is essentially a calendar entry. But, if none of them are to your liking, that’s alright. Here are some general tips for taking your save the date cards to the next level.

The first thing that you can do is add a splash of bright, vibrant colors to the card. This will indicate your passion and excitement in an organic way. You can also include pictures of yourself right after the engagement that show your happiness in graphic form. Another tip is to use interesting typefaces for your date and time.