Save the date ideas - Fridge magnet

Now, I know fridge magnets are not hugely original anymore, but I still think they are hard to beat in terms of a cool reminder of your wedding that will be sure to 'stick around'!  They seem to be the only save the dates that have remained in pride of place in my kitchen, which this morning made me think I should have a look for some unusual, funky suppliers. This was when I came across Breadcrumb. Bedcrumb is a great little company, founded in late 2007 by designer/illustrator Heidi Cannon, born out of a love of colour, illustration and retro glamour. All of the unique prints and designs are taken from Heidi’s original scribblings and every product is made with love and attention to detail in the UK.  The 'Save the Date' magnets that Breadcrumb supply are unique and beautifully designed but what I like the most is that they arrive attached to a lovely card, ready to be sent to each of your guests.

Priced at £2.50 each they are not a cheap solution, but considering all the artwork and printing is sorted for you I think they are actually pretty good value.  They do also offer a discount for larger orders, so make sure you ask.

Breadcrumb also design a great range of other unique wedding bits and pieces, including wedding invitations, RSVP cards, favours, place cards, wish tree tags, thank you cards, wedding signs... you name it. So even if save the date fridge magnets are not taking your fancy be sure to have a peek at their website.

Love Letters

I have been inspired by a wedding that my sister, Fleur, went to last weekend where the bride used scrabble pieces to spell out the guest's place names.  It is such a quirky idea, and a great ice breaker at the tables when the guests start swapping letters to spell obscenities! Or perhaps that was just their table?! I have tracked them down online and found them available from Etsy where there are even edible scrabble letters available!

I have seen this theme carried on throughout the entire wedding, even to the extent of having the wedding cakes styled with scrabble pieces. Interesting, but I think that is a little too far. Unless as a couple you were united over an Olympic game of scrabble I favour taking the theme down the line of 'letters and print', combining a variation of lettering to create a unique and stylish twist.  Here are just a few examples that I have found, but there is so much out there once you start to explore.

Drink Champagne print, available from the contemporary home.

Happily ever after wooden sign, available from the wedding of my dreams.

Letter blocks for favour tags or placement cards, available from the wedding of my dreams.

Vintage style number blocks, available from not on the high street.
Rustic Love is all you need sign, available from the contemporary home 


Antique style letter blocks 'Mr & Mrs', available from Home home home.