Wedding stationery · save the date printing
Printed & personalised save the dates
The first glimpse of your wedding. Save the date cards printed with your names, date and venue and finished by hand in Horsham, West Sussex: rustic florals on 6x4 photo card, a pearlescent shell cut to shape, or a bespoke design of your own.
Save the date printing, done in the studio
Every save the date is printed and finished by hand in the studio in Horsham, West Sussex, not sent off to a large print house. Your names, wedding date and location are set into the design, and a digital proof is sent before anything is printed, so you can check every detail before your cards are made.
The designs
- Rustic floral save the date cards: soft, boho botanical florals printed on 6x4 photo card, for countryside, barn and garden weddings.
- Pearlescent shell save the date: a shell-shaped card in shimmering pearlescent card, with a matching pearlescent envelope, for beach, coastal and summer weddings.
- Dusty blue and gold: classic dusty blue with gold detailing for an elegant, timeless look, in the Etsy shop.
Custom-cut save the dates
The pearlescent shell isn’t a printed rectangle: each card is cut to its shell outline in the studio, so your guests open an envelope and find a shape they can hold. If you’d like a different shape for your wedding, describe it in an enquiry and it can be quoted as a bespoke commission.
Personalised or fully bespoke
Every design is personalised with your names, date and venue, and the wording can be changed to suit you. For bespoke save the date cards, send a note with your date, colours and ideas. Bespoke cards can be printed on 290gsm pearlescent card, hammered card, linen texture, 250gsm white card or semi-gloss photo paper, and are quoted individually once the design, paper and quantity are agreed.
Prices and samples
Order a single sample card from £3.50 to see the print and paper in your hands, then order for your full guest list. Printed rustic floral save the dates start from £18 for 10 cards, and the price per card falls as quantities go up. Website orders show delivery in your basket before you pay, and printed Etsy orders come with free UK delivery.
When to send save the dates
Save the dates are usually sent six to twelve months before the wedding, or earlier for bank holiday weekends, busy summer dates and weddings that involve travel, so guests can book time off. Your full invitation follows later with all the details. Enter your date in the free stationery timeline planner to see your own dates.
Posting your save the dates
A save the date in a standard envelope usually goes as a Royal Mail letter with an ordinary first or second class stamp. Shaped cards, wax seals or extra layers can make an envelope thicker or heavier, so take one to the Post Office to check the postage before buying stamps for every guest.
Match them to your invitations
Save the dates set the tone for everything that follows. Carry the same feel through your wedding invitations and on to the day with menus, place cards and table numbers.
Ready to order
Shop the designs
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Rustic floral save the date
Boho botanical florals on 6x4 photo card. Samples from £3.50.
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Pearlescent shell save the date
Custom-cut pearlescent shell with a matching envelope.
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Dusty blue & gold save the date
Classic dusty blue with gold detailing.
View on Etsy
- Secure checkoutPay securely by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay in the website shop.
- Sample firstOrder a single sample card before you order in full.
- UK & worldwidePrinted in Horsham and posted across the UK or abroad.
How it works
From a note to your doormat.
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Choose a design
Pick a ready-made design on Etsy, or send a note with your date and ideas.
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Add your details
Names, dates, wording and colours are worked into your design.
- 03
Check your proof
A digital proof comes to you before anything is printed.
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Printed & posted
Printed and finished by hand in Horsham, West Sussex, then posted across the UK and worldwide.
Questions
Good to know.
Do you print save the dates yourselves?
Yes. Every save the date is printed and finished by hand in the studio in Horsham, West Sussex, once you’ve approved a digital proof. Nothing is sent off to a large print house.
Can the wording be changed?
Yes. Your names, date and location are personalised, and you’ll see a digital proof before anything is printed.
Do you make custom-cut or shaped save the dates?
Yes. The pearlescent shell save the date is cut to a shell shape and comes with a matching pearlescent envelope. For a different shape, describe it in an enquiry and it can be quoted as a bespoke commission.
Can I order a sample save the date?
Yes. A single sample card costs from £3.50, so you can check the print and paper before ordering in full.
How long does printing take?
Website orders are usually made in 3–5 working days, then posted to you. If your date is close, mention it when you order.
When should I send save the dates?
Usually six to twelve months before the wedding, and earlier for bank holidays, peak summer dates or weddings that involve travel.
What stamps do save the dates need?
A save the date in a standard envelope usually goes as a Royal Mail letter, so an ordinary first or second class stamp is enough. Shaped cards, wax seals or extra layers can make an envelope thicker or heavier, so take one to the Post Office to check before buying stamps for every guest.
Do you deliver across the UK and abroad?
Yes. Save the dates are printed in Horsham, West Sussex and posted anywhere in the UK, with free UK delivery on printed Etsy orders. International delivery is available too, with delivery costs added at checkout.
Enquire
A note is enough to begin.
Ready-to-order pieces are in the shop. For a date, a wording change or a one-off commission, send a note and the studio will reply by email.
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