Save the Dates are becoming increasingly creative and, often, homemade. Here are some of my favorite ideas for Save the Dates:
1. Take a picture (professional or self-shot) and create a postcard using your own computer or a photo upload site (shutterfly, vista prints, snapfish, wedding paper divas, etc.). This allows you to make your postcard or image, exactly the way you want it. Add a calendar, a cute phrase, information, etc.
2. Photo Booth save the dates. This can be done a number of ways. You could actually hold up signs with the pertinent info in a real photo booth, or you could take separate pictures and create your own photo strip using a photo editing program. These can also be made into magnets (you can buy magnetic strips at any craft store.
3. Creative paper. I love colored paper and shaped paper. Even better, is when it is in a translucent envelope. Fill an envelope with papers in your various wedding colors an each with a different piece of information and/or picture. Try scalloped, circled, rectangular, square, and heart shaped papers. This can easily be done by purchasing colored cardtock, printing from your computer and using a paper punch.
4. Ticket stub or vintage fold out. There is a vintage craze occuring right now, which offers so many great Save the Date options. I love the ticket stub idea and even used it for part of my reception program. Check out some of the templates at www.marthastewartweddings.com. Creating paper that folds out creatively is also a fun way to send information.
5. Techological Announcements. Are you a movie buff or a music fan? Create a playlist of your fave songs, burn them on a CD, make a unique Save the Date label and send each guest their own disc! Or, create a video announcement to send via DVD. Check out this website:
6. OK. I love this one, but it is not for everyone. Check out the World's Smallest Postal Service. I found this at www.todaysletters.com : Very unique!
Get creative and show your personality with save the dates!
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