Try These Lovely DIY Save the Dates

The most difficult part of this DIY project is making a custom stamp for your event, but even that’s easy—especially with online craft retailers popping up left and right. Once you’ve found one that fits your aesthetic, all you need to do is stamp it on some wooden coasters (easily found at craft stores) and you’re good to go. This idea is extra cute for outdoor weddings.

DIY Wood Slice Save the Date from Pretty Peas Paperie

Talk about creative. This DIY is simple yet oh-so-adorable. Upon opening their save the date, your guests will find a balloon. They won’t know what date they’ll be saving until they inflate it. That turns your wedding into a fun activity right off the bat. Plus, they’ll have a cute balloon hanging around the house to put a smile on their face while reminding them of your upcoming event.

Rustic Luxe Bride's Diary: Save the Date DIY from B. Loved

Thumbs are required for this DIY (and they will get dirty). This tutorial uses detailed photos to guide you through the process of making a thumbprint heart save the date. And they make the process even easier by providing a free save the date printable. 

Thumbprint Heart Save the Date
from Something Turquoise

If you’re having a destination wedding, these are the perfect save the dates to kick off a lively event. They’re made to look like mini luggage tags with personalized information for each wedding guest to make them feel welcome and ready for adventure.

Our Save the Dates from According to Elle

Rather than shelling out the dough to purchase custom-made stationary, make your own! Not only will it save you money, it will give each save the date a personal feel. This calendar save the date is just one example of what you can create on your own.

DIY Save the Dates
from Her Heartland Soul

These save the dates check all the boxes. Personal? Check. Affordable? Check. Adorable? Double check! Find your favorite couple photo and get to stamping. Use your wedding colors to give your event a seamlessly fun vibe.

DIY Rubber Stamp Photo Card Save the Dates
from Oh So Beautiful Paper

Wow your guests with this classy tri-fold save the date design. You’ll need a paper-cutting tool, like a Cricut, to get this exact look. And these bloggers even have a downloadable template to make your job easier. Just download the templates and customize them with your event’s details. Easy as that!

DIY Whimsical Wedding Save the Dates from Idieh Design

Internet and snail mail are two terms that don’t typically go hand-in-hand. Until now. With the rise of social media, the image of the stylish Instagram photo post has become iconic. But if you want that look without resorting to a social media save the date, go for this DIY. Create your own DIY calendar, social-like post out of paper and pop it in the mailbox.

DIY Instagram Photo Save-the-Dates #2 from Something Turquoise

Here’s another DIY that turns your save the date into a fun activity. Simply fill an empty egg shell with confetti (make your own to cut down on costs even more) and your save the date message. To find out your special day, your guests will crack the egg, which will cause a beautiful burst of colorful confetti. You may need to hand-deliver these ones.

Emily's Save the Dates & DIY - A Message in a Confetti Egg from Ducklings In A Row

With these DIY magnet invites, your guests will never forget to save your date. After they slap it on their fridge, they’ll be reminded of the upcoming event every time they go to grab a snack. Practical and good looking? Yes, please.

DIY Magnet Save the Date Invitations from Something Turquoise

It’s practically a right of passage to purchase a stack of scratch-off lottery tickets at the gas station on your 18th birthday. It’s a fun activity that has the potential for a big, big reward — cash money! Did you know you can create your own scratch-off tickets? And the project only requires a few simple supplies.

DIY: Scratcher Save the Date
from All You Need is Love Events

Pull out your paper-cutting tool (or invest in one of the handy devices now). It’s time to make die cut save the dates! Don’t these look impressive?

Die Cut Save the Date With Cricut
from Michelle Edgemont

Mexican decor is known for its bright colors and fun shapes. If that’s the vibe you’re going for at your wedding, these colorful DIY save the dates are perfect. Even at first glance, your guests will be assured that your wedding is a celebration.

DIY Papel Picado Inspired Save the Dates
from Bespoke Bride

Making a mixtape for someone you love is the ultimate romantic gesture. Receiving one feels even better. But since tape players are no longer a thing, mixed CDs are a more relevant way of sharing your favorite tunes. Give your save the dates a nostalgic feel and create custom-made mix CDs for all of your guests. Choose songs that you love currently, or old jams that sparked the flame in your relationship.

Save the Date CD from Evermine

This tutorial breaks down everything for you—supplies, cost, and individual steps. By making these adorable watercolor save the dates herself, this blogger saved over $150. That proves that DIY is the way to go for a budget-friendly wedding!

DIY Save the Dates from Guitar & Lace