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Editor’s Note:  Today’s post was contributed by the fabulous Rachel from Benign Objects… an absolute expert when it comes to discussing utterly unique stationery concepts.  Enjoy!

Over the past few years, brides and grooms-to-be have become increasingly creative when it comes to crafting a show-stopping Save the Date. After all, Save the Dates are the very first thing your guests will see, so they should really set the tone for your wedding. From whimsical to elegant, there are a bevy of beautiful and unique ways to set your special day apart from the typical photo postcard Save the Date or magnet.

Check out some of the amazingly cool inspirations below.

 

no. 1 Decoder Save the Dates

Photo by Kellan Studios

The bride, Ming, created these Save the Dates herself and bought the decoder glasses online for about .20 a piece. She has her own design company now called Pounding Mill Press. Source: Ruffled Blog

 

no. 2 Pencil Us In Save the Dates

I love these clever Save the Dates from Mèlangerie Inc; they can be found here. All the info is customizable and you can even include a message on the pencil.

 

 no. 3 Confetti Save the Date + no. 4  Tie Save the Date

Left: Photo by nBarret Photography; Right: Photo by Orange2Photo

Left: A Save the Date like this one by Southern Fried Paper practically guarantees a wedding that’s not to be missed! Source: Green Wedding Shoes

Right: This is a wonderful, and very DIY-able approach to a Save the Date. A bunch of vintage ties and an iron-on logo make for a very unique nuptial notice. This creative idea resulted in an unexpected surprise- many of the guests wore the ties to the wedding!

 

no. 5 Handkerchief Save the Date

Something that serves the dual purpose of being informative and a keepsake, such as these custom printed handkerchiefs by Benign Objects, makes for an unforgettable gesture.

 

no. 6 Balloon Save the Date

Balloons are great for setting the tone for a super fun wedding, like these from Martha Stewart.  You can make your own at Balloon Imprinters.

 

no. 7 Plantable Save the Dates

Photo by Pat Furey

Lowcountry Press  created these very eco-friendly Save the Dates. The bride and groom were inspired by the concept of putting down roots with their wedding, so they decided to incorporate handmade ceramic plant markers and letterpress printed text on plantable paper.  Source: Oh So Beautiful Paper

 

no. 8 Calendar Save the Dates

Here’s a festive, State Fair-inspired 12-month calendar Save the Date that will actually look chic on a fridge. It goes beyond a typical magnet Save the Date but is also affordable. Check them out here.

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