[header] How to address save the date cards for a wedding [title] Decide if you want to handwrite or print labels for the envelopes. [step] Handwritten invitations require excellent writing skills. If you aren't good at writing, you may want to hire someone who does calligraphy. 
Printing labels is quicker but doesn't look as impressive and will typically cost less than getting a calligrapher to write the invitations for you. [substeps] Black is the traditional color used for the text on save-the-date envelopes.