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In the last few years, the process of announcing wedding dates has transformed into a game of one-upmanship on Facebook, with each couple eager to gain the most feedback from friends and relatives. While a social media announcement is essential in this day and age, there’s still something special about receiving tangible wedding announcements. Consider spreading the great news with one of these new ways to say save the date!

1. Movie Poster

Instead of standard black and white engagement photos, show your silly side by creating a parody of the poster for one of your favorite romantic comedies. Mr. And Mrs. Smith and How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days are both perfect for this approach.

2. Candy Wrappers

Who doesn’t like a sweet treat? Add a special touch to your save the date by ordering mints or some other type of candy, with all the essential information included on the wrapper.

3. Infographic

From informational articles to workplace flow charts, the infographic is the ultimate in effective communication. Offer up a modern touch to your save the date by sharing all the details in a straightforward, but unique infographic.

4. Old School Family Portrait

If you or your fiance already has kids consider including them in the save the date. A goofy 80s family portrait — complete with big hair and mullets — should provide plenty of laughs for the lucky recipients.

5. Puppy Love

If your family already includes a dog, feature your pooch in the engagement picture, as well as a cheesy pun such as: “It will be a pawsitively amazing experience!”

6. Calendar Magnet

If there will be several events taking place in the lead-up to the big ceremony, consider sending a calendar magnet marked with all the important occasions. Feel free to spice up the calendar with a unique background picture.

7. Beachy Magnets

Magnets in general make excellent save the dates. If you’re planning on throwing a getaway wedding, consider sending beach-themed magnets to get your invited guests excited for the big trip.

8. Wedding CD

If you’ve already chosen the songs for your ceremony and reception, why not share them on an exclusive save the date CD? Feel free to share all the specifics related to the wedding on the front of said CD. If nothing else, this will provide a little entertainment for those forced to drive across the country for your big day.

Your save the date will communicate the essentials about your upcoming nuptials while also setting the tone for your ceremony. Think outside the box and send reminders that guests will remember in years to come.

Everything you need to know about save the date events can be found right here on the PaperDirect blog. In addition to providing useful information about DIY (do-it-yourself) weddings and wedding etiquette, PaperDirect is also your one-stop online shopping source for DIY wedding necessities like wedding invitations, wedding reception cards, response cards, wedding thank you cards, and save the date magnets and save the date postcards.

Postcards vs. Magnets–You Decide

You might know all the ins and outs of sending wedding invitations, but save-the-date etiquette is sometimes not so clear cut. Save-the-date postcards or magnets are typically sent to your wedding guests six to eight months before the date of your ceremony so that they can mark it on their calendars.

It’s okay to send your guests a wedding save-the-date by email, but don’t forget that this wedding card is really the first introduction your guests will have to your wedding, so a lot of couples thinking up unique ways to incorporate their wedding theme into their save the date reminder.

If you are looking for a more traditional reminder, PaperDirect has save the date postcards and save the date magnets; it’s really just a matter of personal preference which you choose. Look at our selection of both and see which one best fits your personality and style of wedding.

You don’t need to include as much information on your save-the-date wedding cards as you do on the actual wedding invitation, so be sure to read some tips for save-the-date wording tips before getting started on your wording. One thing to keep in mind about these wedding reminders is that they can be more casual than your formal invitations. Here are some more PaperDirect blogs about save the date wedding magnets and postcards:

• Save the Date Postcards for Weddings and Other Occasions
• Creative Save the Date Ideas–Wedding Magnets!
• Save the Date Wedding Tips