14 ways to say save the date

Powder-blue silk and gold Dubai skyline invitation that opens through a wax-sealed envelope, with a cinematic arch reveal and a scratch-to-reveal muhurat.

Saffron and cream invitation whose carved casket lifts open onto the Ram Mandir's sandstone shikharas at golden hour, strung with marigold garlands.

Marigold and saffron invitation that turns open like a folded card onto a mandap at golden hour, strung with garlands and lit by brass lamps.

Maroon Kanjeevaram silk and gold zari invitation whose heavy drapes sweep apart onto a temple courtyard at dawn, lit by rows of brass lamps.

White marble and emerald invitation that unseals onto Al-Masjid an-Nabawi's green dome at dusk, dignified and serene.

White marble and gold invitation that turns open like a folded card onto the grand courtyard arches of Makkah at golden hour.

Gold and white invitation whose lifted casket opens onto the Harmandir Sahib reflected in the Amrit Sarovar at dusk.

Saffron and ivory Sikh invitation with phulkari thread work, opening through carved doors onto the Anand Karaj programme.

Warm ivory and antique gold invitation whose lifted keepsake box opens onto a candlelit Gothic nave, aisle stretching toward a glowing altar.

Ivory and warm stone invitation whose carved oak doors swing inward on a cathedral lit by its rose window and candles.

Deep emerald and antique gold Mughal invitation that unseals onto a marble water garden at dusk, lit by lanterns and floating diyas.

Saffron and temple gold invitation that turns open like a folded card onto a riverside ghat at dusk, with diyas floating on still water.

Peacock teal and gold invitation whose velvet drapes sweep apart onto a palace terrace of lotus pools and lamplight under a full moon.

Ivory and graphite invitation with art-deco fans, parting on drapes — for couples who find gold too much.