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The first thing to note about save-the-dates is that they do not have to be cards! Less formal than wedding invitations, save-the-dates can be magnets, photographs, gift boxes with surprises inside \u2013 anything that communicates your unique style as a couple.<\/p>\n

Whatever your style, your save-the-dates should be fun and memorable. Here are 15 creative save-the-date ideas to get you started:<\/p>\n

Instagram save-the-date idea with calendar.<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0Photo by Mike Carreiro<\/a>,\u00a0Access the tutorial here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Infograph save-the-date idea<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Infographic<\/a><\/p>\n

Order at weddingpaperdivas.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Vintage photo save-the-date idea<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Post<\/a><\/p>\n

Order at Etsy.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lucky lottery save-the-date idea<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Lottery<\/a><\/p>\n

Order at Fresh Paper Studios<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Informative photo save-the-date idea<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Informative<\/a><\/p>\n

Order at peartreegreetings.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Song request save-the-date idea<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Song<\/a><\/p>\n

Order at creativedestiny.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cool coaster save-the-date idea<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Coaster<\/a><\/p>\n

Order at evermine.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Puppy love save-the-date idea<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Puppy<\/a><\/p>\n

Order rustic heart sign at Michele’s Cottage<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Yummy save-the-date idea<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Yummy<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Order at Beau Coup<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Viewmaster save-the-date idea<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Viewmaster<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Order at melangerienyc<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Handkerchief save-the-date ideas<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Handkerchief<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo by weddingchicks.com<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Botanical watercolor save-the-date idea<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Botanical<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo by Alissa Saylor Photography<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Event ticket save-the-date idea<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Ticket<\/a><\/p>\n

Order at Beau Coup<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Destination save-the-date idea<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Destination<\/a><\/p>\n

Found at Destination Wedding Details<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Perfectly in-step save-the-date idea<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Shoes<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo by Lauren Meier<\/a><\/p>\n

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When to send save-the-date cards<\/b><\/p>\n

Ideally, you will want to send your guests save-the-date cards two to four months before your wedding. If you will be inviting international guests, work toward sending your save-the-dates six months in advance. This will allow them to secure airfare at a reduced rate.<\/p>\n

Save-the-dates are the perfect way to add a little fun and personality – especially if you\u2019re having a more formal wedding with traditional invitations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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