Custom Designed Save the dates
A Meaningful First Impression
Your save the date is the first glimpse into your wedding day — setting the tone, style, and feeling your guests will experience before the celebration begins.
Each design is thoughtfully tailored through curated typography, cohesive color palettes, custom styling, and meaningful details that reflect your wedding vision. Whether your celebration feels timeless and romantic, coastal and airy, or modern and editorial, your save the date is created to feel personal, elevated, and beautifully connected to the rest of your wedding paper journey.
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Your journey starts with our inquiry form. Once your form is submitted, we will produce a personalized proposal.
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Review, ask questions, and finalize your package selection. No pressure here – embellishments and details can be added and finalized throughout your whole process. Your chosen package is confirmed with a design retainer and signed agreement, officially reserving your place in our design calendar. From there, the creative journey unfolds — and your vision begins to take shape.
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We’ll hop on a quick video call and chat about your wedding style, priorities, and inspiration. Then I’ll come up with a design and present you a digital proof to make sure we’re aligned on the vision.
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I will present the design and make any necessary changes until the design is approved.
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With your final approval, production begins and every finishing touch is handled for you. We assemble the suite, print addressing, select the correct postage, and manage mailing with USPS, including special handling for wax or thicker stacks. From press to post, the process is seamless—and you never need to make a trip to the counter.
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Invitations are now complete and flawless! Now relax while we carry your aesthetic through the details—an heirloom keepsake box to preserve your suite, styled flat-lay photography for beautiful imagery, and a coordinating wedding website so every touchpoint feels cohesive and considered.
Our Process
starting investment
Average investment for custom save the dates is approximately $1,000–$1,400, though final pricing varies based on guest count, printing methods, and embellishment selections.
enhancements & details
Envelope Liners
Wax Seals
Ribbons
Vellum Overlays
Belly Bands
Specialty Printing
Frequently Asked Questions
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We typically recommend mailing save the dates around 8–12 months before your wedding date. For destination weddings or holiday weekends, we suggest sending them closer to 10–12 months in advance to give guests additional time to plan.
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Save the dates are ordered per household, not per guest. Most couples order slightly more than their final guest count to account for couples, families, and extras.
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Starting pricing includes a custom-designed save the date card, coordinating envelope, professional printing, and design customization. Additional upgrades and embellishments are quoted separately.
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Yes! Many couples begin with save the dates and continue with matching invitation suites, menus, signage, place cards, welcome paper, and other day-of details for a beautifully cohesive wedding experience.
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Addressing services are available as an add-on. Assembly requirements vary depending on the design and embellishments selected.
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Not at all! Most couples only need their wedding date, general location, and wedding website before beginning the save the date process.
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Yes — custom save the dates begin with a minimum order of 50 suites.
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Yes — printed guest addressing and return addressing are included for a polished, ready-to-mail presentation.
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We carefully package and prepare everything so your save the dates are ready for postage. If you are interested in mailing services, we do offer this as an additional add on.
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The average save the date process typically takes around 3–6 weeks depending on revisions, printing timelines, and quantity.
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Yes! Save the dates can be elevated with optional details such as envelope liners, vellum wraps, ribbon, wax seals, custom shapes, or specialty printing methods.
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We offer professional flat digital printing as well as upgraded methods such as letterpress, white ink printing, and foil upon request.
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Not immediately! We can begin the design process before your final guest list is complete. Addresses are typically needed closer to production.
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Optional enhancements may include:
Envelope liners
Ribbon wraps
Wax seals
Specialty papers
White ink printing
Shaped cards
Vellum wraps
Custom venue illustrations
Guest addressing
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A small number of extra save the dates are typically recommended and can often be added during production. Reprints after production may be subject to minimums and updated pricing.