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Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 20, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Folded Heart Save-the-Date These cards unfold to reveal a weekend's worth of activities, which makes them ideal for weddings with multiple events. How to Make the Folded Heart Save-the-Dates 01 of 19 Scratch-and-Save Save-the-Dates YunHee Kim You won the lottery when you found each other, so send this cheeky save-the-date card to let guests share in your luck. After scraping off the paint with a penny, they'll hit the jackpot: your wedding date! How to Make the Scratch-and-Save Save-the-Dates 02 of 19 Fabric Save-the-Date Give texture to your save-the-dates by constructing fabric characters to add to your announcement. How to Make the Fabric Save-the-Dates 03 of 19 Mini Postcard Package These charming save-the-dates prove good news can come in small packages, too. How to Make the Mini Postcard Package 04 of 19 Photo Flip-Book Save-the-Date For a twist on plain old save-the-date cards, take shots of someone knotting a cord and holding a sign that says, "We're tying the knot; please save the date," and turn them into flip books. Companies like Flip Clips will make these for you if you don't want to assemble the books yourself. 05 of 19 Creative Calendar Cards Yunhee Kim Whether it's a folded calendar, a mini version, a single page, or a simple sentiment on kraft paper, these ideas are hard to forget. 06 of 19 Folded Envelope Save-the-Date With its graceful calligraphy, this letter captures the romance of a love note from another era, but with a contemporary twist: It folds into its own origami-style envelope. How to Make the Folded Envelope Save-the-Date 07 of 19 Personalized Save-the-Date Johnny Miller Pose for the camera spelling out love with your fingers for a sweet photo to send along with your save-the-date card. How to Make the Personalized Save-the-Date 08 of 19 Card Stock Calendars These calendars make a more substantial reminder than a simple save-the-date card. Have your stationer print the cards, or do it yourself on your computer. How to Make the Card Stock Calendar Save-the-Date 09 of 19 Ribbon Reminder Open this card, and the details (literally) come spilling out. How to Make the Ribbon Reminder Save-the-Date 10 of 19 Note Cube Save-the-Date To create these custom paper blocks printed with your wedding date, download the clip art, then send it for printing. How to Make the Note Cube Save-the-Date 11 of 19 Needle and Thread Map These two America-happy postcards put your big day -- and your personal touch -- on display. How to Make the Needle and Thread Map Save-the-Date 12 of 19 Paper Plane Save-the-Date This paper plane is playful and hip (use our online clip art for the plane and the envelope liner), and the response will be pure childlike glee. How to Make the Paper Plane Save-the-Date 13 of 19 Compass Save-the-Date When guests spin the bottom portion of this interactive compass-inspired card, they'll see all the activities you have planned for the big day. How to Make the Compass Save-the-Date 14 of 19 Encrypted Save-the-Date Save-the-date information is printed in blue on these curious cards, and then a red squiggle design is printed over them to obscure the announcement. When guests use a red lens to decode and read the card, the big-day details become clear. How to Make the Encrypted Save-the-Date 15 of 19 Personal Poster Save-the-Date This poster-like message is off the charts when it comes to cool and doubles as a keepsake for your guests. How to Make the Personal Poster Save-the-Date 16 of 19 Spinner Card Save-the-Date When guests twist the strings on this handmade spinner and pull, it creates an image of a heart that's been pierced by Cupid's arrow. How to Make the Spinner Card Save-the-Date 17 of 19 Quirky Save-the-Date Themes Annie Schlechter Photo booth pictures, magnets, or the dreams of a schoolgirl who practiced writing her married name in her notebook all make great themes. 18 of 19 Bookmark Save-the-Date Annie Schlechter These bookmark reminders were printed on lightweight card stock, five per sheet, and trimmed to 2-by-7-inch strips. Punch holes; add store-bought tassels. Mail in glassine envelopes with card-stock inserts bearing the address. 19 of 19 Save-the-Date Stickers Personalize informative adhesive labels to send guests a reminder that's sure to stick. How to Make the Save-the-Date Stickers Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit