Pros and Cons of Save the Date Wedding Magnets

The date has been set, but there’s still a million other things to organize before you send out the invites, so how do you make sure your key guests can find out the date as quickly as possible? “Save the date” greetings now come in a variety of styles, from wedding magnets to cards, notes and photo cards – any internet search for “save the date” will bring up thousands of options, so why bother with a magnet? :

A magnet can have several advantages:

• These magnets are always personalized with your details, thus showing your guests that you have thought through and prioritized their desire for their presence, making them feel like a valued part of their day, even before the invitation arrives.
• By the nature of the magnetic design, these can be wear and water resistant, providing a clear advantage over paper or card products that can be accidentally damaged or torn.
• Because they’re sturdier, these are much more likely to remain around as a long-term reminder to your guest of the appointment, easily lasting until the invite arrives.
• Again, due to their long-lasting nature, these magnets can become a fantastic memento of the day itself – a cheery kitchen reminder of fun times to come (in the lead up) or past (once that happened), which again makes the recipient feel like they are a much-sought-after presence in the day and lasts much longer than an email.

However, you may have a particular reason for not choosing magnets, such as:

• The Cost: Depending on the quantity you order and the level of customization involved, these items can be considerably more expensive than homemade or store-bought card versions.
• Time Delay – In theory, you can buy ready-made cards on the way home after you confirm your date with your chosen venues, complete them the same night, and mail them the next day, job done. With the personalization that is required of the magnets, there is an obvious time lag between ordering, receiving, and posting to your guests; if time is not on your side for this, then magnets are probably not your best option.
• Does everyone on your guest list know what to do (or specifically what not to do) with a magnet? I know of at least one old man who was given a magnet that he kept in a prime spot in a credit card wallet where he could look at it regularly, and later discovered that this prolonged exposure began to affect the cards. You don’t want to sponsor anyone, but you may want to check that this idea suits all of your potential guests!