Instead of sending traditional save-the-date cards, make it easy for guests to "pencil in" your wedding date with customized writing tools perfect for the job.

We chose colorful six-sided pencils and had information printed on every other pane by an online pencil store. Secure a bundle with a rubber band, and mail.

For convenient packaging, wrap pencils in tissue paper and place in an 1 1/2-by-9-inch cardboard mailing tube (available at shipping-supply stores).