Should save the dates be magnets?

A: Generally, it’s recommended to send your save the date magnets 6 to 8 months in advance. For a destination wedding, try to send you save the date magnets at least nine months ahead (or more).

How much does it cost to send save the date magnets?

FYI – sadly I learned this the hard way, but magnet save the date postage requires a $0.71 post stamp (one forever & one postcard stamp, or 1x 2 oz stamp) even if the weight is under an oz.

How big should save the date magnets be?

4.25” x 6”
Magnets (4.25” x 6”) Ensure that your wedding date stays top of mind, rather than buried in a stack of mail.

How do you make a magnetic save the date?

Peel the paper off the sticky side of the magnet. Then pick up a piece of printed cardstock and center it over the magnet. It doesn’t have to be lined up perfectly since you’re going to trim them down in the next step. Just make sure all sides of your save the dates are touching the magnet.

Is it save the date or save our date?

Do we have to send save-the-dates? As destination weddings and three-day affairs have become standard, so have save-the-dates. And if you’re marrying during peak travel times, like a holiday weekend or in a resort town in August, a save-the-date is a necessary courtesy.

Is it OK to mail a magnet?

Magnets must be enclosed in the flat-size mailpiece and either must be affixed to the contents, wrapped within the contents to prevent excess shifting, or fill the envelope with no more than 1/2 inch clearance between the left and right edges of the magnet and the mailpiece edges.

Are save the dates a waste of money?

They Take Time—and Money Creating and sending save-the-dates is another expense that you’ll have to build into your wedding budget. Even if you opt to send digital save-the-dates to save funds, you’ll still need to collect everyone’s email addresses (and it’s possible that all-important email might get missed).

Is 4 months too late for save the dates?

sending out your save the dates too late If you are planning a holiday weekend wedding, then 6-8 months in advance is enough notice. For a wedding, where most of your guests are local and you only have a few out of town guests then we recommend the traditional 4 months prior to the wedding.

Is it okay to send magnets through the mail?

Do save the dates require extra postage?

Invitations and/or save-the-dates that use heavy card stock, or include RSVP envelopes, will often need extra postage. However, if your mail pieces are square, or extra rigid (like a magnet), among some other factors, it may necessitate a 22-cent surcharge. There’s no need to worry, though.

What is save the date magnet?

Magnetic save the dates are intended to provide advance notice to your guests to block out time in their schedule for your wedding, before you may or may not have many of your other wedding details finalized.

Do it yourself save the dates?

Here’s another DIY that turns your save the date into a fun activity. Simply fill an empty egg shell with confetti (make your own to cut down on costs even more) and your save the date message. To find out your special day, your guests will crack the egg, which will cause a beautiful burst of colorful confetti.

How big are the save the date magnets?

Just like our other wedding stationery products, Minted Save the Date magnets are available in a wide range of designs and colorways, and with foil-press embellishments; all starting at $2.40 each. They measure in at postcard size – 4.25” x 6” – and are sent in a standard envelope just like our traditional save the date cards.

Do you need to save your date for your wedding?

You have found the one you want to spend the rest of your life with. Now, the first step of wedding planning is asking your guests to save your date. Turn your messaging into a lovely keepsake and keep your special date on your guests’ minds with Minted’s save the date magnets.

Do you need to send save the dates?

However, something to keep in mind is that even when you use save the dates, you still need to send the actual wedding invitation. The magnets are just meant for people to know when the big day is and get accommodations if necessary. The invitations will have more concrete details.

Is it easy to make save the date cards?

Designing the save the date cards should be the easiest step in your wedding planning process, especially compared to picking the day. Once the date is figured out, all you need to do is upload your favorite photograph into the template that best captures you and your loved one’s personalities.