Save The Dates

I am SO excited by this news. Wedding Paper Divas now carries new formats for Save the Dates. In addition to the fantastic Save the Date cards they finally are selling magnet Save the Dates and Postcard Save the Dates!

I’ve been requesting this from the company for years. I think there was a concern that magnets did not fit the high quality expected of Wedding Paper Divas. It’s not an easy process to create a Save the Date magnet that looks clean and not “made at home” if you know what I mean. So they took some time to really do it right!

And I must say they have done a really good job with their Save the Date magnets and Save the Date postcards collections.

They were really smart in that they took some of the best selling Save the Date card designs and used the same or similar designs for magnet Save the Dates. I’ve ordered these magnets and postcards and can attest that the quality is as high as anywhere else I have seen. Wedding Paper Divas definitely did their homework and it’s a welcome addition that gives future brides a solid choice in the magnet and Postcard area.

Wedding Paper Divas is having a Fall sale on everything in the store. You can save 10% off orders of $75 or more, 15% off orders of $149 or more or 20% off orders of $299 or more. This includes all of the best Save the Dates including Save the Date cards, magnet Save the Dates, and Save the Date postcards. To take advantage of this offer just use the COUPON CODE: FALL10 at checkout.

Please note that Thermography and Letterpress Collections are excluded. I think Wedding Paper Divas is the best all around place to buy Save the Dates so take advantage of this offer while you can. This coupon code and sale ends on November 2, 2010 at 11:59 pm (PT).

Beau-Coup is having a special sale in honor of Halloween. I know Halloween and Save the Dates are not natural pairs but this is a good opportunity if you like some of Beau-Coup’s Save the Date magnets. Also, if you have not already check out the custom caricature Save the Dates that are really unique as they let you create a custom drawing of you and your future bride or groom.

As part of this site wide sale you can save up to $25 off your Save the Date magnet order if you spend over $199 or you can save $10 off your Save the Date magnet order if you spend over $99. In both cases you also get extra savings with free shipping. To save $25 use the Coupon Code: TRICK and to save $10 use the Coupon Code: TREAT.

This sale to save up to $25 and get free shipping only lasts 3 days so take advantage of it soon. It will end on 10/20/2010. Happy Halloween shopping! Also remember that in addition to Save the Dates, Beau-Coup is one of the best places to buy wedding favors. Start looking at these now because to get the best deals it may make sense to buy sooner rather than later.

Most Save the Dates are printed using digital offset printing which is essentially flat printing. To get a more unique Save the Date card you may want to look at Thermography or Letterpress. I think these are upgrades that can be really worth it. For those of you who are not familiar with it, thermography is a beautiful way to create unique wedding Save the Dates. Be warned that it can be expensive but it’s a wonderful effect to see the raised elements on a fine weight paper stationary card. While I won’t explain the entire process it is similar to engraving. A special powder is injected into the ink when printed on paper. The paper is then heated and the powder and ink combine together when drying to form a raised effect.

Wedding Paper Divas has a wonderful collection of Thermography Save the Date Cards. Some of my favorite designs are below.

Thermography can be found on wedding invitations, letterheads, greeting cards, business cards, etc. While it is pricey compared to flat printing it is often called the economical version of letterpress. I’ve even heard it called the cubic zirconia of letterpress as only a distinguishing eye can tell the difference!

Letterpress printing is a very similar raised printing process that is even more expensive than Thermography. It is a much older process that that involves moveable type and images. In this process the surface of the typeface is inked and then pressed in the card that works well for graphic designs. Letterpress has became increasingly popular as it allows designers to do unique custom cards. Letterpress is very time intensive and for every color it costs more so be careful in choosing a design and colors. Unfortunately, Wedding Paper Divas does not offer Letterpress Save the Dates. They do offer Letterpress Wedding Invitations.