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We decided we’re going to incorporate our engagement pictures into our save the dates. We’re really happy with the amazing artwork that our photographer did, and since we already paid for them, we think it’s a good idea to utilize them.

Mama Brooch had an excellent idea to use more than one of our photos for the save the dates because we have a lot. (We actually have more than 700 pictures, but that’s a different post for a different day!!!) She suggested we send the pictures we feel are appropriate for each recipient instead of sending everyone the same thing. This way we’re making the most of our awesome variety.

Last night we sorted the pictures and picked the ones we’d like to send to my family, his family, and our friends. I was so thrilled that we were finally starting this project that I began playing around on the computer with the photos. You can see below my start to our save the dates, which I don’t think is too bad for a first-time-DIY bride like myself, eh? There’s a lot still left to do with these, but at least we’ve got the ball rolling! Hooray!

For his family:

For our friends:

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For my family:

So I realize there are a lot of mistakes on these (such as the incomplete wording), but rest assured they will be perfect when they’re finished! This is just the start! Something wonky was going on with the program I was using. I actually thought the designing would be a lot easier than it is.

Even though they don’t look bad, we’ve got a long way to go. I want them to look more professional, like the save the dates below, with a nicer font and layout for the text, but there’s time. If I can’t improve my designs (the ones above are not going to work, obviously!), I might just order them!

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How did you design your save the dates? Did you DIY or order them online?