A Guide to Capturing Engagement Photos for the Popular "Save the Date" Tradition Abroad! ♡

2016.01.27 published

"Save the Date" is Commonplace in Western Countries!

In Western countries, it is standard to send a "Save the Date" notice before sending out invitations to inform guests of the wedding date. It seems that the number of people sending them is gradually increasing even in Japan♡

Sending a "Save the Date" is All Good Things♡

Invitations are typically sent 2-3 months in advance, but "Save the Date" notices are sent 6 months to a year before, which significantly increases the number of guests who will attend, compared to those who don’t send one. According to a survey by Zexy, the second thing guests were happiest about was being invited earlier than the official invitation＊

Popular are "Save the Dates" Featuring Engagement Photos♩

Among them, using engagement photos for "Save the Date" is extremely popular in the West♡ While invitations are usually formal, many people spend more time creating "Save the Date" notices as they can be made in any style they like!

You can send them only to people you really want to come, and nowadays, many people send them not just in paper format but also via social media or email, providing great freedom in their design♡ That’s why there are so many unique and wonderful "Save the Date" ideas! Here are some of those ideas♡

"Save the Date" Idea 1: Using Shadows for Engagement Photos♡

By casting the date in shadows, even couples who feel shy about showing their faces can create a stylish and loving "Save the Date" notice♩

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Pictures of kisses can also work if captured in shadow♡ The refreshing ambiance is wonderful♩

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"Save the Date" Idea 2: Using Dogs in Engagement Photos♡

Let your beloved pet reveal the date for you♩ The blurriness adds a subtle but lovely touch♡

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The little dog peeking out from between the couple is just too cute♡ Guests will feel so soothed and happy seeing this＊

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Such comforting photos♡ It conveys an understated charm and happiness♡

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"Save the Date" Idea 3: Using Garlands in Engagement Photos♡

Hanging up a date garland gives it a magazine-like touch♩ Blurring the focus is quite trendy♩

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Hanging it from a bench creates a very romantic photo♡ A photo from behind can give it a grown-up chicness♩

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Holding the garland together is very cute♡ You can easily create a casual yet stylish "Save the Date" like this♡

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"Save the Date" Idea 4: Sports-Themed Engagement Photos♡

For sports-loving couples, photos with their favorite sport as the theme are recommended♡ Matching uniforms are so adorable♡

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They even create uniforms with the date on them! What a fun idea♩ Receiving one of these will definitely make guests excited for the wedding♩

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They'll be thrilled to receive such a refreshing "Save the Date"♩

"Save the Date" Idea 5: Using Nature for Engagement Photos♡

Capture the beauty of nature in stylish photos♡ Illuminating the letters with sunset light creates lovely colored text♩

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Writing letters in the sand feels very youthful♡ Engagement photos with the sea in the background are so dreamy♩

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Write letters in fall leaves! The way you take the photo can create a very atmospheric image＊

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"Save the Date" Idea 6: Using Shoe Soles for Engagement Photos♡

Write the date on the soles of your shoes♡ It creates such a close-knit photo♩

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A photo taken in a flower field is like something out of a fairy tale♡ It's so romantic, it feels like a splendid story is about to begin♩

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Writing only on the bride’s shoe being held by the prince is also very charming♡ The photo is so atmospheric, you might wonder if it’s okay to look at it＊

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"Save the Date" Idea 7: Using Paint for Engagement Photos♡

Painting in various places quickly yields unique and beautiful photos♩ Use different colors of chalk to brighten it up♡

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Creating a big heart on a wall is something everyone wants to try at least once! It creates such a cute photo that brings warm feelings♩

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I also long for a monochrome and very chic "Save the Date"♡ It feels like a scene from a stylish movie♡

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Painting on signs is also a surprise! Guests will definitely be impressed by such stylishness reminiscent of a CD jacket♩

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"Save the Date" Idea 8: Using Balloons for Engagement Photos♡

Photos featuring balloons are sure to be cute♩ You can do simple and cute with just one balloon♩

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Writing numbers on three balloons is also stylish♡ Focusing on balloons instead of people creates a different atmosphere in the photo♩

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Let's Set Trends and Surprise Our Guests with Joy♡

It’s such a waste that these wonderful "Save the Date" notices using engagement photos aren’t trending in Japan! Let’s take the lead in setting trends and surprise our guests with them♩

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