Don’t use the same old, “my best friend had it” wedding ideas. Be unique. Start your wedding off with a bang, or a bottle. Instead of sending a typical, boring save the date letter, send the message in a bottle, literally! This idea is perfect for beach, shabby chic, vintage or travel themed weddings! Check out some of the different styles below.

This simple but cute design from Etsy.com is perfect for any vintage or shabby chic wedding. The type-writer-like font evokes a classic feel from when times were slower and simpler, a perfect feel for a wedding!

Here in Florida, we have a lot of beach weddings, so why not have a beach wedding? These bottles from Message in a Bottle look like someone just pulled them out of the ocean with the sand and shell mix on the bottom and vintage-looking paper.

Prefer mountains to the ocean? Message in a bottle works for that style too! Check out this adorable save the date arrangement from Mint Design Ideas! With it’s pine-green and fern theme, this save the date bottle feels like is belongs in a cozy log cabin in the woods.

Having a more festive wedding? No problem, this colorful bottle from Invitation in a Bottle works for any celebration, whether it’s a Mardi Gras, Margaritaville, or just celebration in general, this bottle will work perfectly for your wedding’s save the date invitations!

Do you have your own style ideas? Did you make a save the date bottle for your wedding invitations? Sound off in the comments! We love hearing from our brides!