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Save the Date Sizes
Save the date sizes are usually the same size as a formal invitation. But there are a number of different variations to choose from to accommodate the different needs of people.
Save the Date Sizes Standard
Classic Size
Before a formal invitation is sent out to guests, a save the date can precede it to let guests know the exact date of the upcoming event. The most common standard size for a save the date is 5 inches x 7 inches. A 5 x 7 inch save the date size is also called the classic size. It can either be landscape or portrait orientation, depending on the personal preference of the sender. In centimeters, the equivalent measurement is 13 x 18 cm.
Postcard Size
Another popular size for a save the date is the postcard size. It is slightly smaller compared to the classic size with a standard dimension of 4.25 inches x 6 inches. For this reason, it is sometimes referred to as the petite size. The size is ideal for snail mail save the dates because it fits a standard postage envelope. For weddings and engagement parties, magnets are also a popular option. For save-the-date magnets, the same standard measurement of 4.25 x 6 inches applies as well. This means it is about 10 x 15 centimeters or roughly 101.6 x 152.4 millimeters.
Grand Size
A save the date announcement can also come in a large size, this is also known as the grand size. A grand size save the date card measures 6 x 8 inches or about 15.24 x 20.32 centimeters. This type of save-the-date card has more space and can accommodate additional information and graphics. It is also the ideal size if you want to include more than one photo in your design. From photo collages to photo booth designs, there is more than enough room in a grand size save the date.
Save the Date Sizes for Digital
You can choose to mail your save the date cards the traditional way but these days, sending a digital or soft copy of it is perfectly acceptable too. Not only do you save time and resources with a digital save the date, you can share it instantly and across various online platforms. If you opt for an electronic format, the recommended size for a save the date ecard is 1152 x 864 pixels. This is to ensure that your images or photos are high-resolution and clear enough…..1080 pixels x 1920 pixels
Save the Date Sizes for Print
But if you prefer the traditional way of sending save the dates, you need to keep in mind the different sizes so you can select the most appropriate one that meets your needs. The best sizes for printed save the dates are the classic size which measures 5 x 7 inches, or the postcard or petite size which has dimension of 4.25 x 6 inches. Both these sizes are lightweight, compact, and can easily be sent via snail mail. On a final note, you want to make sure that you choose the correct envelope size that matches the save the date card size.
Save the Date Sizes for Business
Engaged couples and event organizers have the option to create a DIY save the date or outsource the job to an external party. When it comes to the latter, many design firms and artists offer their services for a corresponding price. Outsourced cards are normally customized by graphic designers and purchased in bulk. And if we’re talking about save the date cards for business, it is best to stick to the industry-standard sizes. The classic size (5 x 7 inches), postcard size (4.25 x 6 inches), and the grand size (6 x 8 inches) are at the top of the list.
Save the Date Sizes for Microsoft PowerPoint
With the many different applications and software platforms you can use to design your own save the date, Microsoft PowerPoint is an excellent option. Think of the slide as a blank canvas or card where you can insert text and images to create your save the date announcement. The best size to use for this is either A5 size (148.5 x 210 mm) or even A6 size (105 x 148.5 inches) if you prefer a size that’s closer to the standard classic size.
Save the Date Sizes for Google Slides
Another alternative to MS PowerPoint is Google Slides. The great thing about Google Slides is that you can create and edit your slides entirely online as long as you have a Google account. If you are designing a save the date card or ecard, the ideal sizes would be A5 which has dimensions of 5.8 x 8.3 inches, and A6 which measures 4.1 x 5.8 inches. The latter is only slightly smaller in size but both are equally appropriate for a save the date announcement.
Save the Date Sizes FAQs
What size should save the dates be?
The standard size for a save the date card should be 5 inches by 7 inches, but other sizes may also be used such as A6 or A5.
How many stamps do I need for a save the date?
A save the date postcard (or even postcard magnet) only requires one stamp.
Do you put full names on save the dates?
Even if save the dates are not considered formal invitations, it is still recommended to put and spell out the full name of the guest.
What is the size of an A6 save the date card?
An A6 save the date size measures 4 x 6 inches or 105 x 149 millimeters.
What size font is used for a save the date?
The ideal font size for a save the date card is between 14 to 16 points.
How do you format save the dates?
To format a save the date announcement or card, you need to include the names but titles (Ms.,Mr., Mrs.) are optional and not necessarily needed.
What stamps do you need for magnet save the dates?
If you are planning to mail out a save the date magnet or postcard, you only need a regular postage stamp.
What size should save the date be in pixels?
To achieve premium quality results, the recommended pixel size for a save the date is 1152 x 864 px with a resolution of at least 300 PPI or pixels per inch.
How do save the date postcards work?
A save the date postcard is sent to guests months in advance (6-12 months before event date) in order to give people enough time to mark their calendars and prepare for the event.
What size should save the date magnets be?
A save the date magnet can be any size but the most common ones measure 4.25 x 6 inches or 3.5 x 4 inches, both are small and lightweight and generally fit into a standard size envelope.
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