25+ Creative Save-the-Date Ideas
You’re engaged — congratulations! Near the top of your to-do list: choosing a creative save-the-date to give your guests a thoughtful heads-up. Your options are plentiful, ranging from the very formal to the truly original and quirky. Take some time to choose a style that reflects your personality or gives a glimpse of your theme and décor. You’ll be inspired by these fun and innovative ideas.
By: Mary Wozniak
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Celebrate your growing love with this cute pun. Handmade seed paper is embedded with pretty garden flower seeds, ready for planting.
Photo Credit: Holly Nelson via Recycled Ideas
View-Master
For some retro fun, add your engagement photos to a custom photo reel and viewer.
Photo courtesy of Image 3D (reel photography by JJ Preston Photography)
Legos
Your guests will love this cute and incredibly unique design.
Photo Credit: David Wilkes via typo56/Etsy
Boarding Pass
A personalized boarding pass will set the stage for a fun-in-the-sun destination wedding.
Photo courtesy of Save the Date Originals
Caricatures
Capture the unique personalities of the bride and groom with amusing customized caricatures.
Photo courtesy of Illustrate the Date / Artwork by Devin Hunt
Tree Carvings
Carving your names into a tree imparts a bit of nostalgic romance — but these days, you don't need to actually cut into a tree. Digitally-carved names and date ensure that no trees are harmed!
Photo Credit: April Lahti via Picture It Personal
Puzzle Pieces
You complete each other! Announce your date with handmade wooden puzzle piece magnets.
Photo Credit: Asen Halachev via Wood Wedding Dreams/Etsy
Scratch-Off
Let your guests know that you’re lucky in love with a scratch-off ticket save-the-date.
Photo courtesy of Diva Gone Domestic
Pop-Up Card
A pop-up design is a unique take on the traditional paper stationery.
Photo redit: Don Mamone via Doodle Dog Advertising
Pets
Animal lovers can include their favorite pet in the big event. Getting your cat in that tux? Totally up to you.
Photo Credit: Bruce Spero Photography
Movie Poster
Capture the drama of your love with a movie poster theme. With a little creativity, you can recreate your favorite iconic movie scene.
Photo Credit: Maxine Olhava via TEDesigns / design by Erin Domach
Crossword Puzzle
These completely personalized crossword puzzles challenge your guests: just how much do they know about the future bride and groom?
Photo Credit: Lauren Pinchin via Boutique Rubiazul/Etsy
Laser-Cut Card
Choose a sweet and whimsical design with imported laser-cut stationery.
Photo courtesy of The Hummingbird Card Company
Library Card
Book-loving couples can share their love story with this novel library card save-the-date.
Photo Credit: Matthew DiLuzio via WeDueDates/Etsy
Ticket
Just the ticket for your big event, these magnetic tickets can be adapted to a sports, concert, or Broadway theme.
Photo courtesy of Save the Date Originals
Map
Map your destination wedding with a beautiful hand-painted watercolor design.
Photo Credit: Michelle Mospens of Mospens Studio
Egg
Looking for a totally unique idea? Break the news with this ingenious “break it open” egg, handmade to order by Break the News.
Photo Credit: Everything Erica via Break the News/Etsy
Message in a Bottle
Send out a fanciful message in a bottle — a great choice for your beach or destination wedding.
Photo courtesy of WeddingsAway/Etsy
Koozie
Send your friends and family a save-the-date that they’ll put to good use.
Photo courtesy of SipHipHooray/Etsy
Balloons
Who wouldn’t love finding one of these DIY balloon save-the-dates in their mailbox? Your wedding date and location is revealed after being inflated. Get the instructions here!
Photo courtesy of Something Turquoise
Pencil
Guarantee that your friends and loved ones will pencil you in with this clever DIY printable.
Photo courtesy of Lovely Little Party/Etsy
Postcard
Lovely vintage scenic destination postcards provide a charming view of your wedding location, customized to your city, state, or venue.
Photo courtesy of Lucky Luxe
Airmail
Deliver your message by air with a printable vintage airmail airplane.
Photo courtesy of Hip Hip Hooray
Hankie
Make a beautiful first impression with elegant handkerchief designs, available as save-the-dates and invitations.
Photo courtesy of Lucky Luxe
Ouija Board
The future is yours. DIY your save-the-date with this innovative (and free!) ouija board printable.
Photo courtesy of Offbeat Bride / design by Bijoux and Bits
Cookie
Send a sweet reminder of your wedding date with these beautifully decorated homemade cookies that can be matched to your color scheme.
Photo courtesy of Sugary Charm/Etsy
