Fresh And Unique Save The Dates Ideas

By Carolyn Wilson


Once the date of your wedding has been set, what is left is sending invitation to friends. You need to be tactful because friends are not idle waiting for your invitation. They have other events and invitations to honor. You therefore need unique save the dates items that will capture their imagination and keep the dates on their minds. It is also a way of personalizing the invitation such that it has more impact.

Prepare a card that is uniquely shaped. Distinct shapes are memorable and leave a lasting impression in the minds of those receiving the cards. The most common shape is rectangular. This is mundane and can be substituted with diamond, circle, hexagon, etc. This invitation may be enhanced by providing a hanging thread, hook, standing platform, etc. Such unique features make your invitation outstanding among the many received.

Include a caricature on your card. Use a real picture to draw the couple in an inimitable mood. It makes your invitation different and memorable. You may add an ornament like a flower or let the couple engage in a dance. Use the theme of your wedding in the background and include words that are in line with your images. Do not stuff the drawing with a lot of unnecessary images that it appears like a joke.

There is magic in using a vintage photograph. Weddings have been associated with vintage cars and a laughing couple. Have a vintage black and white wedding photo on your card. A classic car with flowers will perfectly present your mood. This is a distinct departure from the use of clip arts and words to pass the message. The picture should be professionally assimilated into the invitation.

Use a detachable sticker on your card. It is common for people in offices to use stickers as reminders. They are pasted on desks, boards, computer screens, etc. When producing your card, provide a sticker that the person can pluck and stick at a conspicuous place to always remember the day. The sticker should include details like date and venue of the big celebrations.

An artistic item will remain memorable. People easily discard cards after the wedding. However, an artistic item will remain on their desk or wall and will always remind them of your big day. It could be a canvas painting, an embossed cup, bracelet, flag, etc. A curved piece of wood would also do the trick. Most guests will keep the art for long and will always remember your special day.

Consider your friends who speak a different language. Consider writing the message in different languages. It accommodates all your friends, especially those from different nationalities, and is also stylish. By accommodating their language, you give the invitation a personalized feel. When the messages are printed on a single card, it saves money.

We are in the technology era. Many of your friends are on social media and are accessible over the phone. You know their accounts and handles better than their physical address. Sending them a recorded audio or video will be easier and still effective. They can replay the invitation over and over while others use it as the ringing tone on their phones. It will enable you to reach more people faster and using little resources.




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