
Who knew a piece of paper could be so powerful? These invites will make you laugh, cry, cry from laughing, laugh from crying, and some might make you lift an eyebrow. No matter your reaction, there will certainly be one, and that’s what these creative save the date ideas and unusual wedding invitations are going for.
The best part about creative and unusual stationery is that the much-pored-over save the date wording and invitation language is taken care of for you. The clever puns will write themselves with these witty wedding welcomes. Amongst this fabulous group of invites, you’ll find unique wedding invitation wording that will blow all the rest out of the water. It’s not just the wording, though, that will drop your jaw; it’s also the strikingly clever concepts, photographs, and edits that will have you begging your partner to make something similar for your big day.
Creative Save the Date Ideas
“Wood” You Come to Our Wedding?
The puns have started and they’re not about to stop. Magnets are great constant reminders not to schedule anything during the dates noted.
Please Inflate
Invite your guests to “Pop On In” for a fabulous celebration.
Vintage Victory
If you’re going vintage, these save the dates are brilliantly on point — plus they’re super simple.
Decoder
Put a little bit of mystery into your festivities by turning your save the dates into a reveal.
Coming Soon!
Put your wedding on the silver screen with this creative movie poster announcement. Psst —Your last name doesn’t have to be Smith!
Save the Date!
I think this one is just hilarious. Do it.
Viewmaster
These are a bit steep, but if you have the dough, they’re mighty fun.
DIY (really!) Legos
For the kid in all of us.
Error: Too Clever. Cannot Compute.
For some contemporary creativity, involve technology without involving technology. P.S. You could totally make these yourself.
Time Travel With Us
Old-timey save the dates can set the tone for your entire theme. Groovy.
Seemingly Simple
…but wait! Is that a velociraptor? Yup.
Unique Wedding Invitations
Scratch Off Invites
They win no matter what!
Pocketfold Invitations
It’s like Russian nesting dolls but with a party at the end.
Puzzle ’em
Let your guests work for their invitation to the party of the year.
Film Strip Invites
For the couple who wants their invites to be “reel” special.
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Which unusual invitation is your favorite?
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These are some great creative ideas! I am designing save-the-dates for a friend, and it’s great to get a little extra inspiration.
The red balloon invitation is a unique idea but I inflating the balloon by blowing it is not a welcome idea for me. Some guy in the part should do it. But it’s a very unique thing. Thanks for this.