Save the Date {Free Printable}

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Susan in Wedding DIY

This is a super cute, easy to assemble and cost effective Save the Date for all you soon-to-be-brides out there. I used some photo’s of my own engagement shoot, way back in 2010, taken by the super talented Charmaine Spangenberg. This is something to have fun with while adding lots of personal touches. The sky’s the limit.

Instructions for Save the Date:

1 – Make sure you’ve got Adobe Reader installed on your computer. I’ve created a pdf that you guys can edit with the needed information. I used “Another Typewriter“, but feel free to use whatever typeface you like. If you’ve been blessed with pretty handwriting, you should try writing it all out by hand – it will look just as stunning.
2 – Print out the Save the Date on any nice paper you can find.
3 – Score the card along the dotted lines and cut out along the solid lines, making sure you don’t forget to cut out the half circle.
4 – Place your photo in the middle fastening it with photo corners. I used jumbo sized photo’s (10 x 15 cm), but anything smaller will also do.
5 – Now all you have to do is prettify it with some ribbon, add some detail and have fun.

Downloads:

English Save the Date

Afrikaans Onthou die datum

Editable pdf for the inside

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It’s such a blessing to make a living of something I love! All things pretty & unique inspire me and I love using all available tools to create.
In my free time I experiment on cooking and baking, painting, and enjoying the Langebaan Lagoon.

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http://YourWebsite Jenna

Where are the laser cut wooden flowers from?
- http://susanbrand.co.za/ Susan
  
  Hi Jenna! I bought them at Sizzling beads here in Langebaan, but I’m sure you’ll find similar ones at any big scrapbooking store.
http://YourWebsite Anzel

Hi! I am a designer, and would like to know what the name of the font is you used. Is it handwritten? I just love it!
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  Hi Anzel. The font’s name is “Jacques & Gilles”.
http://Website Bonita

Very Nice, love the idea with the photo inside
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http://YourWebsite Mary

Love that card! Thank you for sharing so generously.
http://YourWebsite Alicia

How do you change the font on the inside?
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  Hi Alicia. You can edit the font in Adobe Reader to whatever you like.
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http://YourWebsite Leonie Viljoen

Hi
Where in Lagebaan is Bohemian Scrapsody?

Your blog is very nice. So many ideas.
- http://susanbrand.co.za/ Susan
  
  Sooo sorry. Got the name wrong, it’s Sizzling Beads in Langebaan, near the Pick ‘n Pay. Xx
http://smallpeoplebigneeds.wordpress.com Erin

Thank you so much! These are lovely and you are very generous to share. Plus the font (Jacques & Gilles) is wonderful; I’m considering purchasing it to use throughout my wedding.
http://YourWebsite Esther

Such a lovely idea! How did you cut out the half circle?
- http://susanbrand.co.za/ Susan
  
  I used a NT Cutter :)
http://YourWebsite NINA

I COULD NOT BE ME IN LOVE WITH HOW THESE CAME OUT AND I AM HAVING A HARD TIME TRYING TO FIND A COUNTRY TYE SAVE THE DATE! IF YOU COULD PLEASE TELL ME WHEN I CAN FIND THAT BROWN LIKE PAPER!!!! I REALLY LOVE IT ALL
- http://susanbrand.co.za/ Susan
  
  Hi There Nina. The paper I used is called “Cape Liner”. Try looking at stationery stores for similar paper.
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http://YourWebsite Carly

I’m in love with this free printable and chose them for my personal save the dates, however, I can’t print them! It says that the main document is password protected and won’t let me print it out! HELP! I need to get my save the dates out, ASAP!
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  Hi Carly !
  
  I will contact Susan and ask her to assist you asap!
- http://susanbrand.co.za/ Susan
  
  Hi Carly. Thats very strange – shouldn’t be asking you that. Will email you the pdf file. xx
http://cbwedding2013.wordpress.com/ Carla Jeftha

I love this idea! (and it will fit my vintage elegance theme perfectly with a few tweaks).
Thanks, from a fellow graphic designer :)
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http://YourWebsite Lisa

May I ask what type of paper it is you used and possibly where you purchased it?
Thanks!
- http://www.susanbrand.co.za Susan
  
  Hi Lisa! The paper I used is called “Cape Liner” I bought it at “The Deckled Edge” in Woodstock, Cape Town. xx
http://YourWebsite Monica

Beautiful idea! Just wondering, what were the dimensions or what size paper did you use and did you just run it through your printer at home?
- http://susanbrand.co.za/ Susan
  
  Hi Monica! I used an A4 sized paper and you can most def print it on a printer at home. xx
Zyra

Hi Susan! Thank you so much for posting this! planning to use this for our save the date and just wanted to ask for your permission if i can edit it a little? i was planning to use our wedding monogram on it. :)

For those who cannot find a “cape liner”, you can try using the brown envelope :) Haha, yes the brown envelope. i just cut the back of the envelope to an A4 size and it worked well :)
- MCHager
  
  I also would like to edit it so that the “Save the Date is on the 1st third of the paper instead of the middle section. How can I do this?
  - http://www.susanbrand.co.za/ Susan
    
    Hi MCHager. ou can contact me at hello@susanbrand.co.za if you want me to help you change or edit the files.
- http://www.susanbrand.co.za/ Susan
  
  Hi Zyra. Yes, you can change it to better suit your needs :) xx
http://www.facebook.com/fabienne.crombach Fabienne Crombach

Hi Susan,

I would love to use this design for my invitation. Would it be possible to change ” save the date” into a different text?
- http://www.susanbrand.co.za/ Susan
  
  Hi Fabienne. You can contact me at hello@susanbrand.co.za if you want me to help you change or edit the files.
Molly

Hi, I love this save the date! Beautiful job. Unfortunately I can’t seem to edit the PDF posted. Any chance you can send me the file?
- http://www.susanbrand.co.za/ Susan
  
  Hi Molly. Yes, please send me an email with this request to hello@susanbrand.co.za
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Georgina

Hi, these are great!! I just wondered though if it was possible to have the save the date where the black lines are and vice versa? Thanks!
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  Hi Georgina. You can email me at hello@susanbrand.co.za for any changes to artwork needed.
Merida

How would you mail this? In a separate envelope seems odd…but there’s clearly no way to do it without one, I suppose…
Carly

Hey Zyra, what do you mean “the brown envelope??”
Chelsea

Hi Susan! I absolutely love love love this. Thank you so much for posting it! I was wondering if you have this in white? I think this in white on brown paper would be just what my wedding has been looking for :). Thank you!

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