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Cool New Save-The-Date Ideas For The Last Minute Couple (No Shoot Required, People)

By The WMG Bride | 28 Mar, 2016

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So well, you are running against time to meet the deadlines of your life and bam, now there's a wedding. And after days spent trying to figure out outfits, invites and decor dilemmas - there is hardly any time to do elaborate shoots and hire a pre-wedding shoot photographer. And now you are freaking out! Don't fear last-minute-bride, you have help at WMG. We put together amazingly cute Save The Date ideas that involve only stationery - no shoot required. Plus, they are cute and memorable and all things awesome.

Also if you're still in doubt whether to plan a wedding or not, umm we'd just le you know that Covid19 is a part of our lives now. And we have to live with it till we have a vaccine for it. But that doesn't mean we should put our lives on hold. All we need to do it bring in some changes. Switch to small, intimate weddings with 30-50 guests, where safety and precautions are taken care of, and you can definitely get married anytime soon. A lot of our real brides opted for the same, and kudos to them!

1. Same Love. New Date!

Image via hellobeautifulstationery

We know how this Coronavirus outbreak brought so many changes and challenges with planning your wedding. But with it being a part of our lives now, it's time to focus on your love for each other. Decide on a new date now, and plan one with your loved ones. Let everyone know with a new save the date message, like this one!

2. Fingerprint Calligraphy

Image via Pinterest

This one's the easiest and super pretty, at the same time! All you need is an ink pad to create that cutesy heart and handmade paper. Psstt.. to save your hands from getting messy, you can also get a set professionally made. Go ahead, design your own save the date!

3. Raw, Deckle Edges

Image via loupaper_

Deckle edge save the date cards is fresh on the block! I am sure after all the wait post COVID19, you'd definitely need something on these lines. The hand-torn element is so beautifully unique, with no piece looking the same. Heart eyes all round!

4. Watercolor Strokes

Image via gertandco

This by far one of the coolest save the date ideas! We're always in awe of paint strokes. Hence, the save the date has a special place in hear for its sheer creativity and prettiness. Loved the pastel essence?

5. Doodle Save The Date

Image via doodleism_

Digital save the date invitations are a perfect option if you're planning a wedding amidst the coronavirus outbreak. All you need is a good illustrator to help you design one! Since 50-people weddings are permitted, give it a thought!

6. Change Of Plans

Image via katiedreamcatcher

Yes, a lot of couples have changed their wedding dates. And what better than a save the date message to announce the same? Try a digital design to avoid spending more money, if you already lost out on the previous one. Don’t sweat, it’s gonna be great! ?

7. COVID Can't Stop Love

Image via jodihomandesign

We're totally loving the spirit of our real couples! And since there's nothing that can stop them, this save the date template totally exudes their vibe.

8. Minimal Save The Date Invite

Image via polkadotpaper

Minimalism at the wedding is what we foresee post this pandemic! All the feels for this dreamy save the date card. It's crisp, to the point and utterly ethereal.

9. Clear Save The Date Cards

Image via paperplum

Image via blossominvitation

One glance at these save the date invites, and we were spellbound! Be it one with an angled cut or the leaf details, 2020-21 brides should definitely give this one a shot. Acrylic everything!

10. Postcards To Nowhere 

Diksha Mehta Invites★ 5

You love travel? Wont your guests then love to get a postcard from you?

11. Blow Up Balloons

Fiestas Personalised Chocolates★ 5

Print your date and all those cool details so your guests can blow the balloon up to see.

12. Newspaper Daily 

ThumbSpark Creative

Want a save-the-date but with your love story to read? Welcome newspaper!

13. Tag The Guest 

Expressing Ideas★ 4.9

Just a cute tag with dates, maybe you can add a fun message at the back and one can use them as luggage tags too.

14. Cute Keepsake

Laughing Popcorn★ 5

Cute-shaped save-the-dates are really memorable. They will always catch the attention!

15. Jailed For Life

Picture courtesy: ThumbSpark Creative

Pick two old photos of you guys, add a board - jail style and send! Photoshop for the rescue baby!!!

16. Doubling Up as Bookmarks

Jaira Designs

How about we find some use for a save-the-date invite? Make them like bookmarks! 

17. Jigsaw Puzzles #ForTheWin

Picture courtesy: Inspiring Pretty

Cute and fun - make your date into a fun jigsaw puzzle!

18. Coasters As Invites

Picture courtesy: Wedding Paper Divas 

Coasters are always loved - if you print it with a fun message they gain posterity.

19. Childhood Pictures As Invites

Picture Courtesy: Harpers Bazaar

Pick two of your childhood pics and tie them up - fun!

20. Stickers and More

Picture Courtesy: Something Turquoise

Get a sticker of your old pic or just heart-shaped stickers so your guests can mark it on the calendar.

21. Magnets For Love

Picture courtesy: Stickygram

Pic Gravy lets you print Instagram pictures as magnets - ooh, new and cute! And it will stay on their fridge!

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