Seven Save the Date Card Ideas That Couples Need to Know About

Mazel Tov, you’ve set a date for you special occasion, whether it be a wedding, milestone anniversary or birthday, bar/bat mitzvah, or family reunion, just for example. Now is the time to let all your friends and family know about the upcoming event, and a wonderful and exciting way to do it is with save the date cards. With so many options and the ability to simply order cards online, there really is no reason not to go for it and order something to show your guests how much you care about including them!

Save the date cards are advisable to spread the word about the approaching event, and while traditionally used for weddings and fund raising events, why not use them for every important event? In this day and age, who doesn’t love getting snail mail? Wondering what kind of save the date card is right for you? Lets delve into it a bit further, come on, that date is approaching, and I’ve got seven fun ideas to get those creative gears turning!

1. Save The Date Calendars

This is a fun way to let your guests know the date, loud and clear! A card with the wedding/event month and a heart or circle around the wedding date is a fun way to make sure everyone remembers when the special event is happening.

2. Magnet Save The Dates

Worried that the Save The Date card will quickly make it onto and then quickly off the refrigerator?  Make sure that it doesn’t get misplaced by making it into a magnet! Not only does this ensure that it stays put, it is a Save The Date that can be put to use even after the wedding date has come and gone. What a fun souvenir!

3. Save The Date Tickets or Postcards

If traveling is a big part of the relationship—or a destination wedding is in order—a Save The Date in the shape or format of a train or plane ticket, or even postcard from the destination, is a unique way to invite your guests to save a place on their calendar for your special day. And even if your event is happening locally, you can still use the idea, and call it a stay-cation event!

4. Save The Date Scratch It’s

Just like the classic lottery tickets, there is an excitement in getting to scratch off a card and reveal what’s underneath. Having guests scratch to reveal information such as the date of the wedding is a fun way to get them as excited about the approaching date!

5. Save The Date Timelines

This is a great way to tell the story from meeting, to dating, to engagement, and now the wedding date! People love to know how a couple to where they are today, so this personal Save The Date is a great way to do just that!

Additional idea: A more detailed timeline is great to include at the wedding on a poster or drawn out on a chalkboard! One can add a few more “pit stops” like any big accomplishments or funny happenings—and this gives guests something to read or allow them to learn more about the couple during cocktail hour or the reception.

6. Tea Towel Save The Date

For the couple (or guests) who love to cook or bake, tea towels are a useful Save The Date! Plus anytime they prepare a home cooked meal or bake a sweet treat, they’ll be reminded of the special day. Tea towels can also be framed as art, so while you are at it, make it something gorgeous!

7. Save The Date Seed Packets

Many are conscious of the impact they have on the Earth, so including a packet of seeds along with the Save The Date or printing the Save The Dates on compostable paper is a great way to  reminds guests to “plant” the special day in their calendars (and their gardens!)

Okay, I hope these ideas have been helpful, so don’t stress out about your save the date cards, choose a theme, and go for it!