Announce Your Next Big Event with Save the Date Cards
Whether you're planning to get married or hosting a benefit, save the date cards are a great way to get on someone's calendar before you have your event fully planned. Discover a wide variety of save the date cards on eBay.
What formats of cards can you find?Because a save the date card is something that will be followed up with an actual invitation, responses are not required at this stage of event planning. You can choose from several different formats of save the date cards:
- Postcards - This option can save postage and envelope stuffing time; it announces your information on one side and the mailing information on the back.
- Envelopes with cards - This is a traditional card and keeps your event information personal. Choose from a single-sided card format or a folding card similar to a greeting card.
- Magnets - Pre-printed magnets with save the date messages are a fun way to keep your upcoming event on the minds of your guests.
Events that require a long time to plan and that you want everyone to attend can use a save the date card. Common events that traditionally include this kind of notification include:
- Benefits for charity - These events need good attendance for successful fundraising; early notice helps to ensure this
- Weddings - Announce your engagement while securing your guest list later
- Anniversary parties - Renew your vows and announce your years of happiness
- Graduation parties - Whether graduating from secondary school or university, let your friends and family celebrate your big plans
Save the date cards are designed to announce an important event far enough in advance that many people have clear calendars. They give you the freedom to take your time planning location, time, and other details while still providing the information that your guests need to be most likely to come. eBay offers cards that are pre-printed for your convenience with the information that you need or you can find blank cards that you print yourself at home. Often, a save the date card will only provide the following information:
- Type of event
- Date of the event
- Host or co-hosts of the event
- Who or what it will benefit (this is most common for charity events)
Save the date cards are typically followed up with the actual invitations and RSVP cards; these are typically sent closer to the actual event with more specific information about time, venue, dress code, and other pertinent details.