Unique Save the Date Ideas

Save-the-date products, also known simply as "save the dates," are great for letting people know to keep their calendar open for an important event. Save the dates are sent out months ahead of time, long before the invitations, so that guests can reserve the date. As with invitations, there are lots of different ways a person can let her guests know about her special day.

Magnets

Magnets are great because guests can put them on their fridge and constantly be reminded about the date of your big event.

Postcards

Postcards are inexpensive, easy to make or have printed and can even be passed out, so they're perfect if you have to send out hundreds or thousands of save the dates. The possibilities of how you can design the postcards are endless.

Singing Telegram

A singing telegram is very unique and sure to leave a big impression. Pay to have a singing telegram sent to each of your guests, informing them of the upcoming event and the date to mark on their calendars. This can be recorded and sent as a CD, in a card or even an email, but face-to-face singing is sure to be the most memorable.

Photo Booth Strips

Using photo booth strips is perfect for a wedding. Have the couple sit in a photo booth and take silly pictures while holding a sign that has the date on it--or have them hold two signs, one that reads "save the date" and the other with the actual date on it.

Message in a Bottle

Send a message in a bottle. Have your message with the party information and date printed or written in calligraphy on a scroll. Place the scroll in a bottle of some sort and deliver the message in a bottle to each guest. This is great for tropical adventures or beach getaways.

Luggage Tags

Have fake luggage tags made with the event and date printed on them. Mail these out for a destination wedding or event, as it will remind guests there is travel involved and they need to plan ahead accordingly.

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• Unique Save the Date Ideas