For Brides on a Budget: 6 DIY Save the Date Templates
By Bridget Clegg for TheKnot.com
Send guests a save-the-date made by you, but that looks totally professional? It can be done. You just need to arm yourself with a few crafty secret weapons. Customizable templates, personalized stamps and cute stickers (like photo stickers!) will help you create a note that’s pretty and memorable. Get your wedding date inked in everyone’s calendar with one of these DIY save-the-date projects below!
“Pencil Us In” Downloadable Template
Download the template here for this clever save-the-date, add your wedding details and attach a golf pencil!
Ribbon Reminder Save-The-Date
Once you download this painterly save-the-date template, all you have to do is punch two holes in it and tie a string around the finger! (Print a card with your details to attach to the back.) Get the template here.
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Graph Paper & Washi Tape Save-The-Date
Print your save-the-date details on graph paper and attach to kraft paper card stock with colorful washi tape. It’s an easy way to mass-produce that handmade look. Follow the steps here to make them.
Custom Stamp Postcard With White Ink
Looking for a super quick way to make your own save-the-dates? Order a rubber stamp with your details on it, then use white ink to stamp black postcards. Add a custom postage stamp, address the back of the postcard and send them off! Customize the rubber stamp above here.
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Instagram Sticker Calendars
Turn an Instagram engagement photo into mini stickers, then share them with your friends and family in a calendar save-the-date. Learn how to make the stickers and download the template for the calendar invite here!
Kraft Paper Photo Save-The-Date
Print out your favorite engagement photo and customize the printable template here. Wrap the kraft paper card in colorful suede string for a stylish touch!
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