Before the invitations go out, before the RSVPs come in, there's one card that starts it all: the save the date. At The Wedding Invitations, our save the date collection helps you announce your wedding day early, build excitement, and give guests the heads-up they need to plan travel, book time off, and clear their calendars — especially for destination weddings or peak wedding-season dates.
Classic 4x6 or 5x7 cardstock, available in matte, pearl, or letterpress finishes.
A guest favorite! They stick right on the fridge as a lasting physical reminder.
Animated or static designs sent via email or text, perfect for tight timelines.
Integrate engagement photos directly or choose postcard templates to save postage.
Every save the date can be matched to your invitation suite's color palette, typography, and motif, so your wedding stationery feels like one cohesive story from the very first mailing. Choose from rustic and floral, modern minimalist, luxury foil-stamped, laser-cut and acrylic, or digital-first designs. You can personalize wording, add a QR code linking to your wedding website, and include a short line about your love story or the destination you've chosen.
A save the date announces that a wedding is happening on a specific date; it does not include RSVP details, registry information, or a full itinerary. The formal wedding invitation — sent later, closer to the event — carries all the logistics: ceremony time, venue address, dress code, and RSVP instructions. Sending both, spaced a few months apart, keeps guests informed without overwhelming them with detail too early.
Send save the dates 6 to 8 months before a local wedding, and 9 to 12 months before a destination wedding, so guests have time to plan travel and lodging.
They don't have to, but matching the color palette, typography, and motif across the save the date, invitation, and other stationery creates a more cohesive guest experience.
No. Save the dates are announcement-only. RSVP details, venue address, and timing belong on the formal wedding invitation sent closer to the event.
Digital save the dates work well for casual or eco-conscious weddings and allow instant delivery, but printed cards and magnets tend to have higher guest recall since they are physically displayed at home.
Yes, a QR code linking to your wedding website is a popular addition, giving guests a quick way to find travel details, hotel blocks, and registry information as soon as they receive the card.