Save the Date Challenge by Minted

July 8th. 2009 by Abby Larson | Filed Under | 71 comments

If you haven’t been following Minted’s latest Design Challenge, you’ve been missing out! We’ve partnered up with the fab brand to do a Save the Date design challenge and have been blown away by the amazingness that the designers have come up with. And, it’s finally time to cast my vote and decide on the best Save the Date…but I need your help.

There are just SO many perfect designs, I simply can’t choose. Here are my top picks…

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I am kind of in love with the stripes on the top right, and the swirls on the top left, but am being tempted by so many others! Some modern and some focused on charm, I am having SUCH a hard time choosing!

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Which one do you like the best? Did I miss one that is even better than the gorgeous designs above?

I REALLY need some help with this! If you would just pick one from above or head on over to the challenge on Minted and let me know YOUR favorite, I will be forever grateful!


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71 Comments about “Save the Date Challenge by Minted”

  1. Sarah
    July 8, 2009 at 12:37 pm

    I love the swirls on the top left. I want that design for my wedding! When I have one that is...

  2. Laura
    July 8, 2009 at 12:39 pm

    I also love the swirls, top left!

  3. Jen
    July 8, 2009 at 12:44 pm

    I ADORE the tree with the date and initials carved. Second place I think would be the swirls, top left.

  4. Kim- Lilly Lynn Events
    July 8, 2009 at 12:45 pm

    The beach and tree ones are my favorite!

    http://lillylynnevents.blogspot.com

  5. Lindsay
    July 8, 2009 at 12:48 pm

    Love the Carved Tree!!!

  6. Sarah
    July 8, 2009 at 1:02 pm

    I love the yellow and white one for Mark and Brittany! It has a special quality to it!

  7. Annie
    July 8, 2009 at 1:04 pm

    Swirls, top left, is my first choice but I really like the bottom right one too, Fall In Love. It is just so different!

  8. Nicoel
    July 8, 2009 at 1:08 pm

    I love the carved tree - but I'm a tree nerd.

    Tough decision - good luck! :)

  9. Mary
    July 8, 2009 at 1:12 pm

    I think there is a special charm to the initials carved into the tree, so that is my first choice. I think the swirls at the top left are a close second.

  10. Kat
    July 8, 2009 at 1:12 pm

    Fall in Love and the Tree. Both are cute. But I think the tree should be more informal with the date, which is why I also chose the Fall in Love. ALL ARE SOOOO CUTE!

  11. Paula
    July 8, 2009 at 1:12 pm

    I too love the top left design. I think it is the perfect blend of romance and elegance, while suggesting a bit of whimsy. If I were a save the date.. this is what I would want to look like.

  12. Carlee @ Green with Envy Events
    July 8, 2009 at 1:14 pm

    I love the beach shot. This really shows the personality of the couple. Anyone who received this save the date would be SO excited for the party!

  13. Melanie
    July 8, 2009 at 1:15 pm

    I love the beach shot of you two! It is so personal and fun!

  14. Veronica
    July 8, 2009 at 1:16 pm

    I love LOVE the Fall Stylized Leaves Save the Date Cards on the Minted contest webpage. and I'm kind of crazy about the Falling In Love one.... Good Luck!

  15. Dana
    July 8, 2009 at 1:25 pm

    I like the tree with the swirls but a close second is the yellow save the date. Something about it seems very modern & cool.

  16. Krystel
    July 8, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    I love the tree - so charming! My second choice would be tied between the swirled upper top left and the lilac & navy diagonal striped which is so classic yet modern.

  17. Melissa
    July 8, 2009 at 1:34 pm

    I actually really like the first one...

  18. Rita
    July 8, 2009 at 1:40 pm

    I love the tree also. It reminds me of young love... simple, romantic, yet whimsical.

  19. Annie
    July 8, 2009 at 1:41 pm

    Definitely love the tree with the initials etched in.. and I love the Falling in Love one.. SO cute!!!

  20. Kelly McKinney
    July 8, 2009 at 1:57 pm

    I love the tree with the etched initials as well....never seen that before!

  21. Kristen C.
    July 8, 2009 at 2:08 pm

    Love, love the tree one!

  22. April
    July 8, 2009 at 2:12 pm

    The carved tree is definitely my favorite! We're trying to incorporate a nature theme in our wedding, so I just may need my graphic designer of a fiance to design something similar!

  23. Sarah
    July 8, 2009 at 2:15 pm

    I want those invites with the initials carved in the tree! Where do I order?!?!?! Perfect for our wedding up at my old sleepaway camp next year!

    s+j 5.15.10

  24. Grace
    July 8, 2009 at 2:15 pm

    i love the swirls (the very first one) and the purple and blue striped one.

  25. Kendra
    July 8, 2009 at 2:36 pm

    The carved intials in the tree makes me want to go back and use that for my wedding...shucks. Too cute!!! Second is the beach shot...I agree, seems like it would be one heck of a fun wedding.

  26. Kelsey
    July 8, 2009 at 2:46 pm

    I love the tree + initials one! I think it's absolutely adorable.

  27. Chandra
    July 8, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    Top left one or the initials in the tree one get my votes. One is classic and the other is quirky, but both are perfection!

  28. Bindu
    July 8, 2009 at 2:58 pm

    I love the swirls in the top left corner too, and also the carved tree one - just like everyone else here!

    But my personal favorite is the one with the purple diagonal stripes "first comes love." That would go perfect with my own color palette :D

  29. Bonnie Bell
    July 8, 2009 at 3:06 pm

    I really, really like the yellow card.

  30. Ross
    July 8, 2009 at 3:12 pm

    I like the purple striped one. The color pallate is great as well as the elegant font!

  31. Emily
    July 8, 2009 at 3:18 pm

    i LOVE the purple and blue striped one!! very classic!

  32. charlie
    July 8, 2009 at 3:41 pm

    I love the "love " card with the purple and navy stripes.

  33. Sarah
    July 8, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    Swirls on the top left- I'm in love!

  34. pam
    July 8, 2009 at 4:24 pm

    love the all yellow and the scrolly blue above it.

  35. Danielle
    July 8, 2009 at 4:25 pm

    "Falling in Love" is adorable! So whimsical and playful with the upside down lettering! But, truth be told, I'd still probably go with the the tree if I had to choose... good luck!

  36. Moni
    July 8, 2009 at 4:28 pm

    The swirls top left are so classy :) But I love the tree bark (middle right) - it reminds me of camp and simple things and high school sweethearts! If that described me & my hubby, I'd be all over it.

  37. Katie Jo
    July 8, 2009 at 4:34 pm

    I vote for the Fall in Love falling letters design. I think it is so different, simple, and elegant!!!!

    Well Done, Mr./Ms Designer!

  38. jaclyn
    July 8, 2009 at 4:37 pm

    I love the purple and blue striped one. So preppy!

  39. Karen - The Last Detail
    July 8, 2009 at 4:47 pm

    The 'Fall in Love' by far. So clever and cute!

  40. Liza
    July 8, 2009 at 4:55 pm

    I love the purple and blue striped one! It is very classy.

  41. Carol
    July 8, 2009 at 5:20 pm

    The purple and blue card would be my pick. Love the modern elegance of the design, and great combination of colors. Good luck!!

  42. Kaitlyn
    July 8, 2009 at 6:36 pm

    The standouts: carved tree (so charming!), fall in love (simple yet unusual use of space), jumping couple (so fun! as a guest i'd be so pumped if i got a save the date with so much enthusiasm!)

  43. hillary
    July 8, 2009 at 7:04 pm

    not to accuse anyone of anything, but i feel like the squirrels are a total rip-off of the stuff enormous champion has done.

    http://enormouschampion.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/enormouschampion_squirrelly_love-480x360.jpg
    and
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23001814

    i love everything in the top photo set (although the calligraphy one might be made cooler by the other stuff in the set). the wood one is only OK.

    i also love the falling in love one in the second set.

  44. Elizabeth Sandlin
    July 8, 2009 at 7:45 pm

    Bottom right corner, "Fall in Love" with the letters in Love literally falling. It's irresistible. Romantic, clever, charming... it caught my eye above all the others.

  45. Tara
    July 8, 2009 at 10:01 pm

    So many great designs, they are all so different. Love the curved polka dot design on the top.

  46. Nicky
    July 8, 2009 at 10:49 pm

    My favourite is definitely the tree carving one, it is creative, natural and beautiful. Though I like the last design as well- the falling 'Fall In Love' is just so clever. It really is hard to choose!

  47. Daniella
    July 8, 2009 at 11:22 pm

    top left swirls FOR SURE!

  48. marcia
    July 9, 2009 at 6:07 am

    I like the one with 'first comes love' -- says it all! very classy!

  49. Alexandria
    July 9, 2009 at 8:39 am

    I love balance between the illustration of the initials carved in the tree and the sophisticated type. Very well done!

  50. Mekala Of Tie That Binds
    July 9, 2009 at 8:47 am

    The tree one is SOO cute. It's such a classic way to talk about love!

  51. Annie
    July 9, 2009 at 8:53 am

    I LOVE THE TREE ONE! ADORABLE!!!

  52. Stacy
    July 9, 2009 at 9:13 am

    The tree carving one is so cute!! It's my favorite, hands down.

  53. Becky
    July 9, 2009 at 9:49 am

    I love the "LOVE" one with the purple and blue stripes!! It's classy and elegant and the message is so sweet!

  54. Lindsey
    July 9, 2009 at 1:00 pm

    The purple one is perfect!! I love the playful language coupled with the sweet/chic design

  55. nam
    July 9, 2009 at 3:37 pm

    I like the purple stripes, it's sleek and sophisticated.

  56. Barnyard Chic Bride
    July 9, 2009 at 6:19 pm

    I vote for the purple stripes, too! I just love the typography!

  57. Gloria
    July 9, 2009 at 10:23 pm

    I really like the purple stripes. It is a lovely romantic design. Well done!!!!!!

  58. Susan Cisco
    July 10, 2009 at 7:07 am

    I really like the yellow save the date entry! It really is a mix of classy and fun! I love the color and the design within the yellow/gold. My favorite by far! Great job!!!

  59. Kathi
    July 10, 2009 at 9:35 am

    The yellow one is my favorite! It catches the eye and holds you. I receive a lot of these, and quite frankly, most are too trendy. This will be something that you will be proud of "down the road."

  60. Allie
    July 10, 2009 at 3:44 pm

    The tree one for sure!! LOVE, love it!!!

  61. Shannon
    July 11, 2009 at 8:27 am

    The yellow card is the best in my opinion. I love the pattern and choice of fonts. This one is classic and timeless!

  62. Aliesha
    July 11, 2009 at 6:25 pm

    I love the tree and the squirrel designs!

  63. Vicki Kenyon
    July 12, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    My choice is the LOVE one with the blue stripes. Very classy and sweet.

  64. Michelle
    July 13, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    I LOVE the yellow design. The selection of fonts is a beautiful addition to the classic color pallet. This design could be used for all seasons and from formal to casual occasions.

  65. Andi
    July 13, 2009 at 3:12 pm

    I love the yellow entry! The design is unusual but still timeless. Plus, the color and texture are so fresh... so current. What more could a girl want?

  66. vanessa
    July 14, 2009 at 8:09 am

    My favorite is the yellow one. It's simple sophistication. The color stands out beautifully, and it is really something as a guest, I would want posted on my refrigerator as a pretty reminder for the big day!

  67. Christian
    July 20, 2009 at 8:32 am

    Please, please choose the tree carving one...or at least tell me where I can purchase them for my own save the date. I've not come across something so adorable, and it's exactly the whimsical, cute and romantic look I was going for!

  68. Mariam
    July 26, 2009 at 12:06 am

    We at Minted really appreciate all the feedback - no matter which design Abby picks, we'll keep your opinions in mind when we're choosing Minted's editors' picks. Thanks so much!

  69. Mariam
    July 26, 2009 at 12:14 am

    Christian, forgot to say - you will definitely be able to purchase these at Minted.com.

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