Save the Date! Unique Ideas

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the standard Save the Date card. It arrives in the mail, it gets your point across (the point being that you're getting married on a specific date and your guests better not make other plans) and it allows you to let them know that a formal invitation will follow. Simple. Straightforward. Usually printed on Stationery... But, in the day and age of the modern Bride and Groom and the custom event, there are plenty of unique alternatives.

The Photo -

Photo from personalizationmall.com

A break from the traditional stationery, yet still classic and oh, so cute! You can't go wrong with the Save the Date featuring the engaged couple in picture perfect form. This option also lets you customize the template and get creative by using your engagement pictures, old yearbook photos or even pictures from your childhood!

The Magnet -

Photo from savethedatemagnet.com

Where do many of the notecard and printed-photo Save the Date's end up? Displayed on the refrigerator next to your cousin's A+ book report or your fiance's best friend's grocery list. The Magnetic Save the Date eliminates the need for an additional magnet and allows your announcement to cling to the refrigerator all on its own! It can even be used in place of those timeless ABC magnets to hold up Aunt So-and-so's bills! 

The Flowchart -

Flowchart from minted.com

Who can resist a good chart! Enough said.

The View Master -

Remember these? They're making a comeback and there is nothing wrong with reinventing the reel! Couples are now using the view masters for engagement pictures, Save the Dates, invitations, and to remember their favorite wedding moments for years to come! Check out the weddingwindow.com blog for more creative ideas using the view master.

The Comic Book -

 

From offbeatbride.com

From orangerieevents.com

The comic book save the date is a great way to personalize your Save the Date and share part of your story. It is a unique and memorable idea.

for The Nerd in all of us -

The flowchart and comic above were both ideas featured by Megan Finley in her December 8, 2012 blog post, "Nerdy Save the Dates to get your geeky wedding started off right!" There are plenty more on the blog, but I've included a few more of my favorites below.



From Kembra Celebrations

What an awesome way of repurposing outdated technology?!

Love it!

Cool Ideas Found on Pinterest -

There are always fun and creative ideas on pinterest. You can search for yourself or see some of our favorites below. We've repinned even more on The Center's Cool Wedding Ideas board!   

The Balloon! -

Just like the view master and even the flowchart, the "Please inflate the Balloon" adds a fun, different, and interactive element to the Save the Date.

The Matches -

Unique, functional, and clever too!

The Koozie -

Great idea for a Save the Date or Wedding favor! It is something that your guests can use and also a nice momento to remind them of your special day!

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