How to use your engagement photos on your Save the Date cards

Basic Invite

One thing I love about being a wedding photographer is that I get to help my couples with a lot of their wedding planning. See, your wedding photographer (or videographer) is one of the only vendors who is part of every moment on your wedding day — and I’ve been to hundreds so I have a lot of advice to share on what works, what doesn’t, what’s smart and what feels a little clunky. It’s the kind of service you don’t get from someone who is just starting out or having a friend/family member photograph your wedding. I add so much value to my work just from experiencing so many different weddings.

When it comes to Save the Dates most of my couples are 50/50 on whether they send them or not and if they do most couples simply send save the dates to the most important people on their list and then send an e-save the date to everyone else. It helps save on printing and postage so they can splurge a little more on the actual invitations or get a really nice photo guest book.

Today I wanted to share some save the date inspiration for your engagement photos. One misconception is that the photo has to take up the ENTIRE space — and that’s simply not the case. Take a look at these stunning options below or view more on Basic Invite’s website.

I refer most of my couples to Basic Invite for their save the dates, invitations and corresponding websites because it’s easy, simple, affordable and trendy. They even have wedding postponement cards if you’re still considering postponing your wedding due to COVID-19. Email me if you want a 20% discount code!

ABOUT BASIC INVITE:

Free Wedding Websites - All wedding websites are completely customizable! They're mobile friendly and super easy to use. You can instantly upload all of your wedding details, along with images, and a convenient map with directions for your guests. Choose from 180 custom colors, and a design suite to match your wedding invitations!

Almost Unlimited Colors - Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers almost unlimited color options with instant previews online. You can change the color of each element on a card, with over 180 different color options. The card can be exactly how you want it, down to the littlest detail. This is what sets them apart from any other online stationery company.

Custom Samples - Basic Invite allows clients the ability to order a printed sample of their invitation so they can see the card’s paper quality and how it will print before they have to place their final order. 

Over 40 Different Colors of Envelopes - Don’t be afraid to be just as colorful with the envelopes as you are with our invitations. Choose from over 40 different envelope colors to make your invitation stand out even before it is opened. All envelopes are peel and seal so the envelopes can be closed quickly and easily. 

Over 900 Wedding Invitation Sets - Each wedding invitation is part of a set. They have all the wedding stationery you need, like save the dates, wedding invitations, enclosure cards, wedding menus, wedding programs, and even matching thank you cards! 

Free Address Collection Service - Use the free address collection service to request your addresses with just three simple steps. Share a link via social media or email, collect addresses, and get free envelope printing.

Seal & Send Wedding Invitations - The seal and send wedding invitations are an all-in-one wedding invitation with a tear-off RSVP postcard included! The Seal & Send is the newest collection and brides and LOVING them. Currently, they are offered in over 30 different designs including the ever-popular foil options, and, like the other products, they are customizable. What's special about the Seal & Send is that guest's addresses are printed on the front of each invitation so no envelope is necessary! All you have to do is share a link, collect guest addresses, and upload them onto your design. Once you receive your order all you have to do is add postage, fold your invites, and secure them with a sticker! Simple, easy and a total time-saver!

EMAIL ME IF YOU WANT A 20% OFF DISCOUNT CODE!

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