Wedding Save the Date Magnets

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Wedding save the date magnets are a great way to let guests know about your upcoming celebration long before invitations are in the mail. With dozens of online retailers offering a wide range of personalized magnet styles, it is easy to find a magnet to coordinate with your wedding.

Magnets are a convenient wedding date reminder.

About Saving the Date

Years ago, when families tended to live close together and fewer people moved great distances, save the date cards and magnets were less crucial than they are today. Modern families, however, may live in several states – or even in several countries – and requesting that people “save the date” of a wedding is a courtesy notification of the impending nuptials long before the actual invitations would be sent. Whereas wedding invitations are typically mailed two months prior to the ceremony, save the date cards are sent up to a year in advance.

Sending a save the date card allows potential guests adequate time to make travel preparations, whether that means updating passports (critical for a wedding abroad), booking plane tickets, or simply arranging for time off. Save the date cards are also critical for weddings near holidays when travel options may be more limited and guests will need to make arrangements well in advance.

Why Magnets?

Many couples opt for save the date magnets instead of formal printed cards with their preliminary wedding information. A magnet is small and simple, yet because it can be affixed to any metallic surface – a filing cabinet, refrigerator, metal shelves, etc. – it is less likely to be lost or forgotten as the wedding date approaches. With sophisticated printing techniques, magnets can be made in an astonishing range of colors, styles, and designs, making them the perfect way to announce a wedding date while still coordinating with the theme and tone of the event.

Features of Wedding Save the Date Magnets

Most customized magnet dealers have a variety of options to suit a couple’s preferences. Features of different magnets may include:

Color Options: Full color magnets are the most popular, though black and white and sepia toned styles are also sleek choices.
Graphics: Wedding or engagement themed graphics are popular embellishments on magnets. Choices may include diamond rings, wedding cakes, flowers, wedding paraphernalia, landscapes, candles, champagne bottles or glasses, seasonal images, or abstract designs. Choose graphics that coordinate with the wedding theme – a palm tree or tropical beach, for example, is the perfect way to save the date for a beach wedding.
Pictures: Many magnet companies allow the couple to include a personal picture on the magnet, which is a great way to share engagement photos or a fun snapshot so guests can see the couple together.
Font Options: From crazy fonts to classic script to plain text, having a choice of different fonts allows the couple to further personalize their magnets.
Different Sizes: Most wedding save the date magnets range from the size of business cards (2 inches by 3.5 inches), to slightly larger variations. The magnet’s orientation may also be able to change and couples could select either horizontal or vertical magnets.
Different Shapes: Specialty retailers may offer magnets in a variety of shapes, including ovals, single or double hearts, wedding cakes, doves, diamonds, shells, butterflies, or stars.
Text: Naturally the couple will want their names and the upcoming wedding date on the magnet, but some retailers also allow short phrases or sentimental sayings on the magnets to add more flair. Couple may also want to add the URL for their wedding website so guests can get more information, and noting that an invitation will follow reassures guests that the magnet itself is not the wedding invitation.
Calendars: Adding a calendar to the magnet – either of the entire wedding year or just the wedding month – makes it a practical reminder for potential guests.
Cards and Envelopes: Most magnet retailers offer cards and envelopes for the magnets to be conveniently mailed. Some companies include these free with each order, while other companies have a nominal charge for these extras.

Ordering Magnets

When ordering magnets, couples need to take great care to review and proofread the initial copy to ensure there are no typographical errors. Most manufacturers provide an online proof for couples to review, or couples may be able to request a physical proof for a small fee.

Orders will take from one to four weeks to be printed and shipped to the couple, so be sure to order magnets early enough to account for this timing. Rush orders are available but the extra fees can be substantial.

Depending on the size, style, and quantity of the order, magnets generally cost as little fifty cents or up to two or three dollars each. If the order is large enough, shipping charges may be waived.

Retailers

There are dozens of different magnet manufacturers available who can create beautiful save the date designs. Couples should compare several retailers to find the one that best fits their budget and style preferences. Popular companies include:

Magnets can coordinate with any wedding colors or theme.

Wedding save the date magnets are a fun, practical, and convenient way to let wedding guests know about an upcoming celebration so they can plan accordingly. With a tremendous range of styles available, from fun and quirky designs to sleek, sophisticated magnets, there is a save the date magnet perfect for every couple’s special day.

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