Wedding Ideas

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He asked, you said YES..now you're blissfully engaged ready to share the news of your impending wedding nuptials! Especially if your wedding date is far off and you'd like to give your guests enough time to plan to make it to your wedding, then sending a personalised wedding Save The Date photo card is the cutest way to go about it! Learn how to Save the Date here: Wedding Stationery Timeline {Wedding Planning Series}

Whether you choose to have your Save The Date pic snapped during your pre-wedding or engagement shoot or you're going the DIY route, then take a look at these perfect photo ideas for your Save The Date announcements. Do it on the cheap with chalk! Scrabble it up or Save The Date using photo prop signs!

Save The Date Photo Props and Sign Ideas

(Above Left) 1. Letter Props Save The Date Photo Idea: Spell out "Our Road Starts Here" on a pathway or road that leads to you. {Available from: | Featured by: Floridian Weddings | Shot by: Aislinn Kate Photography} | (Above Right) 2. Balloon Save The Date Photo Idea: Write your wedding date on giant balloons to create a unique Save the Date image! {Featured by: I Do Inspirations}

(Above) 3. Engagement Date Save The Date Photo Idea: Announce your big day with this cute engagement date Save the Date sign. {Featured by: Simply Peachy | Shot by: Nattnee Photography}

(Above Left) 4. Engagement Ring & Calendar Save The Date Photo Idea: Circle your wedding date on a calendar with your engagement ring! {Shot by: Melisha Blair Photography} | (Above Right) 5. Winter Tree Digital Save The Date Photo Idea: Perfect for a Christmas or winter wedding, this snowy Winter Tree can be personalised with your wedding date and names digitally written in the snow! {Available from: Picture it Personal via Etsy}

(Above) 6. Tying The Knot Save The Date Photo Idea: Love vintage? Let your guests know of your impending tying of the knot by snapping a vintage-inspired Save The Date card that features your wedding date and of course, a knot! {Featured by: The Natural Wedding Company | Shot by: Matt Brown Photography}

(Above Left) 7. Stilletos Save The Date Photo Idea: Bare your wedding date on the soul of your stilettos! {Shot by: Jen Rodriguez Photography} | (Above Right) 8. Coming Soon Movie Theatre Save The Date Photo Idea: Let your wedding date be a forthcoming attraction for your invited wedding guests by using this awesome marquee Save the Date photo idea. {Shot by: Katie Deobald Photography}

(Above Left) 9. Finger Written Save The Date Photo Idea: Using a washable marker, write your wedding date on your fingers and intertwine your hand together. {Shot by: Andrew Clayman Photography} | (Above Right) 10. Cardboard Cut Out Shadow Save The Date Photo Idea: A super cute Save The Date photo idea that uses the shadow of a cardboard cut out and your silhouettes to share your message! {Shot by: Heather C. Johnson Photography}

(Above) 11. DIY Save The Date Window Pane Photo Idea: Grab a glass marker and scribble your wedding date on an old window pane before holding it up and saying cheese! {Featured by: Mrs 2 Be | Shot by: Heather Parker Photography}

(Above Left) 12. Window Pane Save The Date Photo Idea: Share a sweet kiss while holding up a vintage window pane that carries your handwritten Save The Date message. {Featured by: Style Me Pretty | Shot by: Royce Sihlis Photography} | (Above Right) 13. Sports Fan Save The Date Photo Idea: This is a cute Save The Date photo idea for a Fall wedding for a sports fan couple. Get a matching set of sports jumpers personalised with your wedding date printed or stitched on the back. {Featured by: Wedding Bells | Shot by: Charmed Studios Photography}

(Above Left) 14. Tree Carving Save The Date Photo Idea: Engrave your initials and wedding date on a lovely large old tree and snap away! You could even feature in the background while sharing a romantic kiss! {Available from: | Featured by: Brooklyn Bride Online | Shot by: Fig Studio Photography} | (Above Right) 15. Framed Wedding Save The Date Photo Idea: Have a little giggle while holding up a stylish frame that showcases your wedding date that can one day be hung up in your home.{Featured by: Style Me Pretty}

(Above) 16. Rustic Wooden Sign Save The Date Photo Idea: Share news of your engagement by using a rustic recycled wooden plank as your photo prop with your wedding date painted on it. {Available from: The Paper Walrus}

Save The Date Scrabble Photo Ideas

(Above) 17. Scrabble Save The Date Photo Idea: Ideal for those scrabble loving couples. Spell out your wedding date on your scrabble board and you and your intended lay side-by-side. {Featured by: Bridal Guide | Shot by: He & She Photography}

(Above) 18. Engagement Ring Scrabble Save The Date Photo Idea: Use wooden scrabble letters and your engagement ring to help spell out "Save Our Date" in your Save The Datephoto. {Shot by: Jenica Sparks Photography}

(Above) 19. Scrabble Board Save The Date Photo Idea: Here's another wonderful wordy idea for scrabble-loving couples! Spell out your names, wedding date and don't forget to say, " Save The Date" for extra points!{Shot by: Mary Dougherty Photography}

(Above) 20. Scrabble Letter Save The Date Photo Idea: Place your wedding date or spell out Save The Date using scrabble letters in the palm of your hands. {Shot by: Dianne Personett Photography}

Save The Date Chalk Photo Ideas

(Above Left) 21. Framed Chalkboard Row Boat Save The Date Photo Idea: Make your Save the Date part of you picture. This is a really cute idea of holding a framed blackboard of your wedding date while have a romantic sail in a wooden row boat. {Featured by: Cleanup on Aisle Four | Shot by: Sequins and Candy Photography} | (Above Right) 22. Chalk on the Street Save The Date Photo Idea: Why not take off into the air with a hand-in-hand holding onto a handful of chalk-drawn balloons. {Featured by: Upcycled Treasures}

(Above) 23. Rustic Chalkboard Save The Date Photo Idea: Kiss while hiding behind a mini chalkboard photo prop that displays your wedding date to save! {Available from: The Smilin Bride via Etsy | Shot by: Jessica Ashley Photography}

(Above Left) 24. Chalk Fence Save The Date Photo Idea: Graffiti a wooden fence with a chalk inscription of your wedding date! {Featured by: The Perfect Pose} | (Above Right) 25. Road Sign Save The Date Photo Idea: Capture a Save The Date pic that says, "Hey, look here for our wedding date". Make use of painted road signs and sneak your wedding date into the picture. {Shot by: Dan and Ann Photography}

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(Left) 26. Chalkboard Save The Date Photo Idea: Hold up a charming little chalk board with your wedding date scribbled on it. {Shot by: Eternal Light Photography}

(Above) 27. Street Chalk Drawing Save The Date Photo Idea: Draw a quirky, wacky or romantic chalk drawing and jump in to form part of your wedding Save The Date chalk drawing. {Featured by: A Low Country Wedding | Shot by: Connections Photography}

Once you've sent out your perfect Save The Date photo, it's time to throw a little party! Whether you're having a bridal shower, kitchen tea, bridal brunch or couple's shower, take a peek at these 13 Bridal Shower Invite Ideas {Trendy Tuesday} before starting your party planning!

Founding Editor: Storm Buckingham