I had the chance to design a very cool vintage Save the Date Postcard for Amy & Matt (referred to me by the lovely Joan of Five Grain Events).
When Amy and I first started on the design she had been looking to make an e-Save the Date that would be emailed out. We ended up transitioning to a snail mail Save the Date Postcard instead. Side Note - for any couples that are wondering whether to go paperless - keep in mind that all of your recipients may not be fluent in the computer world and that could mean missed Rsvp's. Also, since paper is a renewable resource (many paper companies have taken great measures to reduce their carbon footprint) and many printers are turning to eco-friendly inks, going with a paper version for your Invitation or Save the Date is actually an eco-friendly move.
Details for Amy & Matt's Save the Date Postcard:
• 110# Natural White Cover Stock - this paper was FSC Certified,
100% Carbon Neutral and manufactured with 100% renewable energy
• Digitally Printed with an environmentally friendly printing company
• 2-sided Postcard
• Size: 4" x 6"
• Colors: chocolate brown and a muted gold
• Theme: 20's/30's Vintage
Amy & Matt had an adorable picture (taken by a friend) that they wanted to use on the front of the card. This picture set the theme for the overall look of the Save the Date.
Thanks Amy & Matt for letting me be a part of the creation of your very special day!
This Save the Date was also featured on the Five Grain Events' blog:
http://fivegrainevents.blogspot.com/2010/09/save-date.html
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The design perfectly matches the color scheme and style of the photo-- great work!
ReplyDeleteWe were so happy with the way these turned out! We loved collaborating with Lily Red and got loads of enthusiastic responses after we sent them out - Thanks Suzy!
ReplyDeletePryor, you look phenomenal in a dress. You are a true bridezilla.
ReplyDeleteOne of the best save the dates i've ever seen. And i'm not just saying that because Matt told me to - I really do like it. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI love the concept and execution. They look great!
ReplyDeleteWe actually kept this on our fridge for a while because it was so clever--and such a spot-on reflection of the groom, in particular.
ReplyDeleteLoved this "save the date." Very clever. Plus, the mustache is much better than Pryor could ever grow.
ReplyDeletelove it. just to clarify, matt will also be in the dress at the wedding, right
ReplyDeleteI loved these Save the Date postcards! It completely reflected Amy and Matt's personality and style.
ReplyDeleteBest part is that Amy is hotter than Matt both as a woman and a man.... Seriously though, best save the date ever.
ReplyDeleteI loved this Save the Date. It was one of the most original I've seen and the vintage style really reflected Amy and Matt's aesthetic. Awesome. By the way, Amy IS hotter than Matt both as a woman and a man! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the Save the Date. The look, the feel, Matt as the "Beta Bride" (Amy is the Alpha Bride, o' course!) And the font was perfect. Suzy is so right in her posting about the virtues of a mailed save the date. We tried the email save the date and it caused a fair amount of confusion with older family members...
ReplyDeleteI ABSOLUTELY LOVE these Save the Dates, so creative!
ReplyDeleteI anonymously love the Save the Date! My name is Gates.
ReplyDeleteGreat pic. Awesome design. Super creative. I can't wait for the wedding.
ReplyDeleteVery creative. If this Save the Date was a character from a 1980's sitcom, I think it would be Tootie from "The Facts of Life." they both made me laugh a lot, and I like that. Tootie.
ReplyDeleteLoved it! By far the most creative one I've ever seen and I loved the font and color for the text.
ReplyDeleteHilarious! I did not look as good as both of you in that lovely wedding dress! Such a clever and creative idea for a SAVE THE DATE. It captures the whole mood and tone for a fun, unique wedding to come!
ReplyDeleteLoved the photos! The sepia photos were the perfect match for the brown and gold used in the paper. Great job designing a perfect SAVE THE DATE that reflects Matt and Amy's personality. Can't wait for the wedding weekend!
ReplyDeleteBest save the date ever! If we didn't know the couple we'd have thought they were a couple of goofball models having a hoot, which is pretty much who they are anyway!
ReplyDeleteEverything about this save the date was perfect - from the pictures to the font, color and layout. If you can't get hype for this wedding, you can't get hype for any.
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