Sharing your wedding date is easily one of the most significant announcements you’ll ever make - and a save-the-date is the perfect way to let all your friends and family know what’s happening, where and when. There’s just one problem: because save-the-dates are so popular, it can be tough to put your own spin on them.
If you want your wedding date announcement to stand out, custom save-the-date labels are just what you need. Versatile and endlessly customisable, printed label stickers can be created in all kinds of different colours, shapes and sizes - and specialised fluorescent, textured and metallic vinyl can add yet another dimension to your design.
You can give them to guests so that they can stick them on their calendars, apply them to your save-the-date note or even use them to seal the envelope you send the note in. The possibilities are endless.
In this blog, we’re going to run through five top tips to help you create memorable save-the-date labels. We’ll run through the pros and cons of DIY and professional printing, as well as explain how to print labels at home. Plus, we’ll cover the latest trends and styles to give you a little inspiration. Let’s dive in.
Tie In Your Theme
If you’ve already decided on a colour theme for your wedding, why not incorporate this into your label design? You can opt for the timeless and traditional with a white or black label, or go for a more attention-grabbing shade of red, yellow or orange. No matter your chosen colour scheme, you can customise your labels to suit.
If you want to get really creative, you could consider a more intricate design that reflects your chosen venue or theme more clearly. If you’ve organised an outdoor spring or summer wedding, for example, why not add some flowers to the label design to echo that?
Explore The Latest Trends
The likes of Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest are overflowing with inspiration, so get out there and see what other couples are doing!
Wedding planning is expensive, so many of us now choose to take the DIY route where possible - save-the-date labels included. A quick search on your social media platform of choice should give you just the kind of inspiration you’re looking for. You never know, you may stumble across a design that you’d never have previously thought of.
Make Them Personal
This is your wedding, not anybody else’s - so why not make your save-the-date stickers truly unique? Incorporate a photo of your favourite place, a picture of the two of you together or a shot of the venue - the choice is yours.
The label doesn’t have to just feature the date of your wedding, either. You could add your names or initials to the design, or a brief mention of the location you’ve chosen.
Choose A Stand-Out Sticker Finish
As we touched on earlier, there’s no shortage of options when it comes to sticker materials these days. Besides picking the design and colours, you’ll have the option of choosing between textured, metallic, glossy, matt and fluorescent material options.
Glossy and fluorescent materials tend to be more attention-grabbing, while textured and metallic vinyl will give your labels a distinctly upmarket, high-end feel. A stylish, silky matt polyester label could be a perfect balance between a premium-looking label with plenty of flexibility for design. You could also embellish your labels with a Spot UV varnish, adding an element of class and sophistication to your design.
Select Your Printing Method
Once you’ve decided on a theme and got plenty of design inspiration, it’s time to get your labels printed. Both the design and printing processes can be handled either by yourself (if you have the necessary skills and equipment) or by our in-house print team. There’s no right or wrong choice here; designing and printing your own stickers will undoubtedly cut costs, but will prove more time-consuming and challenging, particularly if you’ve not done it before.
Wondering how to print labels at home? The easiest way is to get your hands on some appropriately sized sheet labels, which can be used with a typical household laser or inkjet printer. Provided the label designs are sized and aligned correctly, printing at home is pretty simple - although you’re unlikely to see the same level of quality you’d get if you went directly to a printing company.
If you are designing a label with special finishes in mind, we recommend speaking to a label design and printing specialist who can advise how best to set up your files. Working with specialised finishes is tricky, and allowances have to be made in the design process in order to achieve the high-end look you’re after.
Speak To The Experts At Flexi Labels Today
Whether you’re planning to design and print your labels at home or want an expert to take care of the entire process for you, you’ve come to the right place. With decades of combined experience, a vast array of label styles and finishes and more than 20,000 happy customers across the UK and Europe, Flexi Labels can help bring your vision to life.
To discover more, check out our FAQs page or get in touch with our friendly team today.
