We worked with our friend Johnna from Big City Bride to create these stunning save the dates for her and Sam’s big day. The illustration and main text were letterpressed in classic black. A fun fuchsia foil border, punctuated with text details add as shiny pink element. The card was edge painted in persimmon, adding to the vibrant color story. The envelope liner features illustrated Chicago landmarks, and the couple’s sweet dog!
letterpress ink: black | foil stamping: fuchsia shine | fonts: white garden swash + at sackers roman | paper: bella smooth cotton white 2-ply | card size: sq-5 | edge painting: persimmon | liner: supplied pattern in black | envelope: bella cotton white | customization #68917
We worked with our friends at Smitten Boutique to create Elizabeth and Joshua’s gorgeous save the dates. Our Leone save the date inspired the layout. We updated to a warm palette using copper foil stamping and envelope liner, with a khaki card. Updated fonts provided a more modern look, while keeping the layered debossing and foil stamping.
We worked with our friends at Dorothy Goldsmith Printing & Party to create Sarah and Brett’s stunning save the dates. Delicate vines from our Everly V.2 suite feature on the card and liner. Gold Matte foil stamping and black letterpress combine with classic fonts to create a stunning card. The gold bevel is the finishing touch to create a truly timeless set.
letterpress ink: black | foil stamping: gold matte | fonts: bodega script, adobe garamond pro | paper: bella cotton 2-ply | foil edging: 45 degree bevel in gold matte | save the date size: a-6 | liner: everly pattern in gold matte | envelope: bella cotton white | customization #69720
We worked with Natalie and Zach through our NYC Studio to create their save the dates. The card features classic layout and font letterpressed in hunter ink. A lilac sprig, letterpressed in regalia and hunter is the prefect accent for a spring wedding in New York.
letterpress inks: hunter + regalia | font: adobe garamond | paper: bella smooth cotton ivory 2-ply | save the date size: a-6 | envelope: bella cotton ivory | customization #69409
The ring is on your finger, the date is set, what is the next step? Sending out save the dates. These type of announcements set the tone for the big day to come. It’s important that the aesthetic of the save the date reflects that of the wedding. Whether it be a beautiful photograph or simple yet enticing typography on the page, a save the date speaks volumes! We sat down with our consultants at our Bella Figura Manhattan store to get their expert opinion on all things save the date related:
Q: When should a couple send out their save the dates?
A: They should consider sending out their save the dates six to twelve months prior to their wedding. Twelve months for destination weddings and for the majority of guests traveling from out of town so that everyone gets a more than fair heads-up!
Q: When should a couple place their save the date order?
A: Think about placing a save the date order a month and a half before the desired mail date. Keep in mind — calligraphy, custom artwork, beveling, and engraving print methods add time to the turnaround that is important to factor in. It’s always better to order sooner rather than later to avoid any added stressors as well. We want this to be an enjoyable, seamless experience for everyone involved!
Q: What kind of save the dates typically come through the shop?
A: We are seeing a lot of typography based save the dates as well as hand-drawn venue motifs. We are seeing fewer save the dates featuring photos than we used to, but remember, it’s completely up to you and your desired aesthetic. Trends come and go!
Q: What should a couple keep in mind when they are dreaming up their vision for save the dates?
A: As mentioned, save the dates are the first impression your guests will see of your wedding. You want it to set the tone whether it be formal, elegant, fun, or casual. It is the prologue of a beautiful story that will be written.
Q: Any helpful hints/tricks you would like to share for couples creating save the dates?
A: When sending out save the dates, a helpful trick would be to make sure the website has room blocks listed, travel and registry information. In additional start getting guest addresses early as that seems to be the hardest part of the process!
Stay tuned for the continuation of this series as we will move onto the timeline of the invitation suite next!
Stefanie and Michael worked with Bella Figura – Manhattan to create these gold save the date tri-folds. The photo in the middle panel sweetly highlighted the bride as well as groom to be who will marry in the big apple this summer. Inspired by our American Beauty design, they used a thin border that mimics the invitation design with a letterpress border. They opted for a single rule rather than the double as per the sample to keep the design a bit more simple as well as clean. Black ink acted as a neutral shade to the overall color palette. Touches of gold matte foil act as a classic accent to an otherwise neutral color theme. Finally, wedding details on the right panel allow the guests a sneak peek into the wedding to come.
Gold save the date tri-folds: Letterpress color: Black | Foil stamping color: Gold Matte | Digital printing: CMYK | Fonts: Aster + Baskerville | Design: American Beauty | Paper: 1 ply Bella Smooth Cotton | Size: A5-T | Customization: 40709 | Bella Figura NYC – Manhattan
