Lead with a photo or a message
Custom magnets split into two types: a photo meant to be seen often, or a graphic carrying a name, date, or short line. Pushing both at full volume crowds the design, so pick which one leads. A reception photo with names tucked in a corner reads cleanly; a layout dominated by a logo and a tiny photo ends up looking like a flyer rather than something worth keeping.
Let the occasion set the layout
Each use wants a different emphasis. A family gift wants a warm, clear face. A save-the-date wants the date and names legible across a room, which is why couples reach for a 2 by 3 rectangle. A party favor wants one bold image guests spot on every table. Name the job first and it tells you the size, the text, and how much to leave off.
Keep a large run consistent
An order of dozens or hundreds looks intentional only if the pieces match. Reuse one palette, one layout, and one type style so a table of favors or a stack of save-the-dates reads as a single identity. A jumble of one-off designs feels assembled at the last minute, even when each magnet is fine on its own, so lock the template before you scale up.
Count heads, then add a buffer
Custom runs depend on a real number, so total the guest list and add spares for plus-ones, helpers, and the few that go missing in goodie bags. For occasion timing on a bigger order, the wedding photo magnets guide lays out the schedule. Approve the proof, set the count, and order a small surplus so a reprint never holds up the event.
