Skip the paper and the extra money on invitations. You’ll want something that will make your guests think, “I wish I did this for my wedding!” In this blog post, we share some interesting and out of the box ideas to make your Save the Date special and memorable.
1. Engagemints
Our friends over at Laura Jordan Design creates take away mints detailed with personalized stickers. At some point in the day, everyone needs a mint and this way when they go to eat one, your save the date will be embedded in their mind.
2. A Mix Tape
Cute and vintage, this CD cover can be a photo of you and your groom wrapped around all your favourite songs. Record a personalized message at the beginning for that extra touch. Get the DIY tutorial here from Brooklyn Bride.
3. Confetti Explosion
Send a plastic baggy filled with confetti to get your guests in the party mood! This can be an easy DIY using sparkles, a plastic bag and piece of cardstock.
4. Paper Dolls
What an unexpected way to get your guests excited. These nostalgic Save the Date paper dolls will send a smile to anyone who opens them. The DIY tutorial comes from Shannon Eileen’s Happiness blog.
5. Magnets
An affordable and practical solution is magnets! Everyone needs magnets and this way, your date will be staring at them everyday as they go to open the fridge.
6. Scratch Cards
Not just for the lottery! These scratch cards are a fun and engaging way to get your guests to uncover your Save the Date. Bridal Musings offer an easy DIY for your own scratch cards or you can order them from Unless Someone Like You’s shop on Etsy.
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