Save the date cards are traditionally the couple’s first correspondence with their friends and loved ones who they wish to invite to the wedding. As the name suggests, it alerts the guests of the wedding date and venue so they can save the date and make sure they are able to attend the special occasion. It also indicates whether the wedding will be formal or informal. Here are 12 wedding save the date ideas that stand out:
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Balloon Save the Date – Here’s one idea that will blow you and your guests away! These balloons have the wedding details printed on them and are attached to instruction-bearing cardboards with a baker’s twine.
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Paper Airplane – A great save the date idea for destination weddings or for couples who love to travel. These olive background paper planes are from http://www.invitationsbydawn.com. However, you can make this a DIY project to cut costs.
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Luggage Tags – Another great save the date idea for destination weddings. Wherever your chosen wedding location, these luggage tags will serve both as save the date and wedding favor. Your guests can use it when they travel to the chosen paradise for your wedding venue.
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Boxed Handmade Wedding Save the Date Cards – Are you getting married on a scenic farm? Give your guests the traditional save the date cards, but with a little touch of uniqueness. Instead of using paper envelopes, enclose the cards in a handmade kraft box. If that is too much work for you, order this handmade save the date card from Anna Lou Avenue.
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Film Canister – What happens when two photographers fall in love and decide to get married? They announce their wedding with the help of film canisters! Larissa and Trevor, both photographers, did. What a cool idea, isn’t it?
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Photo String Save the Date Magnet – Photos are traditionally used by couples for their save the date cards. This photo string magnet gives that tradition a little creative twist. This unique idea from Anthologie Press lets the couple choose two photos, which will be hung on a 9” jute string.
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Letterpress Coasters – Let your friends and family know about your upcoming wedding with a letterpress save the date coaster, which can be ordered to match your wedding color theme.
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Vinyl Record Save the Date – Looking for creative save the date for a musical couple getting married? 7” vinyl records from www.sanctuaryprintshop.com will give the guests an idea as to how festive, entertaining, and memorable your wedding day will be.
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Vintage Framed Chalkboard Save the Date – Having a vintage-inspired wedding? Tell your friends and family to save the date with a framed chalkboard from Beyond Design. After the wedding, they can re-use it for decorative purposes in their homes. A save the date idea that is both useful and beautiful!
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Map Save the Date – Make sure your guests don’t get lost going to your wedding venues! Announce your wedding date and location with this embossed save the date card.
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Wooden Rustic Save the Date Magnets – These wooden magnets are perfect reminders for your future guests to save the date for your upcoming outdoor wedding. These round magnets will look pretty on your guests’ refrigerator doors.
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Save the Date Matchboxes – Fun and fearless couples who wish to have a fireworks display at their sunset wedding can tell their guests to save the date by these custom match boxes. A perfect way to warn your guests about the fiery hot romance they’ll be witnessing on your wedding day! You can choose from many color schemes to match your wedding motif.
Make sure you get the attention of your future guests with your wedding save the date. With the above-mentioned save the date ideas, your friends and family will surely not forget your most special day. Make sure the rest of your wedding details are as unique and amazing as your save the date giveaways.
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