Your save-the-date card is the first chance you get to introduce your guests to your wedding aesthetic. It's a sneak peek at what's to come, an opportunity to set the stage for the celebration's look and feel, and a chance to get everyone excited about celebrating your nuptials. More often than not, guests will display your save-the-date card in their homes until your wedding date arrives. If you're in a season of life where lots of family members and friends are saying "I do," how do you make your card stand out among all the rest? That's where we come in: When our friends and partners at Minted asked if we wanted to create a new collection devoted entirely to these very first pieces of wedding stationery, we were all in.
Our teams aligned on four design themes—casually calligraphed, bold borders, perfectly vintage, and statement makers—then went to work on designing save-the-date cards that fit each vibe. Ahead, the Minted + Brides save-the-date collection, a brand-new array of 12 cards that are beautiful, unique, and guaranteed to earn a priority position on your guests' refrigerators for the next 12 months.
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Casually Calligraphed
If there's one wedding trend that's not going anywhere anytime soon, it's stationery that features hand-written and -drawn details. This casual calligraphy, as our team likes to call it, is not only on-trend, but it also works well for a variety of different wedding aesthetics. That means the save-the-date cards below are great options if you're looking for small yet impactful ways to bring calligraphy details into your big-day design.
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Bold Borders
Another big stationery trend this wedding season? Bold borders. Lining your save-the-date card with bright text, a color-blocked design, or a scalloped detail in a punchy hue is an easy way to turn an otherwise classic format into something unexpected and unique. And, if you're choosing a photo-driven save-the-date card, we love how these borders frame a snapshot of a happy couple.
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Perfectly Vintage
Bows, hearts, and quirky squiggles: Vintage details continue to reign supreme when it comes to weddings, but the theme can be too sweet for some couples. Our take on the trend embraces vintage style without being overly saccharine, making these save-the-date cards ideal for ultra-cool pairs.
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Statement Makers
An easy way to make your save-the-date card pop? Choose an unexpected shape. Sure, squares and rectangles are classics for a reason, but there's something so fresh and modern about a nontraditional orientation. Our statement-making set of save-the-dates feature ovals, curvy edges, and an asymmetrical curved design, and they're guaranteed to stand out when displayed next to straight-edged cards.
