When it comes to creative save the dates, why settle for the mundane when you can make your guests chuckle and eagerly mark their calendars? Imagine sending out a puzzle piece that says, “Help us find all the pieces to our love story!” or a scratch-off card that reveals your wedding date with a coin. For the travel enthusiasts, a mini passport with “Pack your bags, we’re getting hitched!” can set the tone for a destination wedding. If you and your partner are the life of the party, why not go for a photo booth strip or a coaster that reads, “Shave the Date” with you both sporting fake mustaches? And for those who love a good pun, how about a card that says, “He liked it so he put a ring on it”? In addition to those, these quirky and fun ideas below not only reflect your personality but also ensure your guests won’t forget your big day.
Our Favorite Save the Date Ideas
Ski Lift-Ticket
Getting married in the winter or on a mountaintop? These ski life-ticket replicas are the perfect save the dates for you.
Movie Parody
These save the dates are perfect for pop culture fanatics and movie buffs. The options are endless!
Confetti Explosion
What better way to show off your excitement?! Plus, you can customize the paper pattern.
Scratch-Off Cards
This is the perfect way to really reveal your wedding date. It’s also great for couples having a destination wedding, so they can reveal the location!
Library Card
Bookworms rejoice!
Magnet
This almost guarantees the recipient won’t forget your wedding date since it’ll most likely be posted on their fridge.
Infographic
A clever way to display all of the info relevant to your wedding.
Word Search
These save the dates are perfect for couples who want interactive announcements. Another great option? A crossword puzzle.
Pencils
Something that your guests can actually use!
Illustrated Map
This is an ideal option for couples who have a lot of out-of-town guests.
School Note
To make it even more adorable, add school photos of you and your S.O.!
Boarding Pass
Get guests excited for the journey that is your wedding!
Despite the novelty of save the dates, there are a few general rules to abide by.
- Send them four to six months before the ceremony. If you’re having a destination wedding, or if your date falls on a holiday weekend, you should add an additional month or two.
- Include the necessary information:
- The date (duh!)
- You and your S.O.’s full names
- The city and state
- A note that says something along the lines of, “Invitation to Follow”
- Your wedding website url
- Clarify who is invited to the wedding by how you address your Save the Dates. We’ve broken that info down on how to address your wedding invitation.
Otherwise, get creative! Since save the dates are pretty informal, they’re a great way to reflect your personality. We’ve gathered a ton of unique and creative ideas to either replicate or just get inspiration from, in addition to places you can buy them.
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