How to make a save the date
A save the date tells guests to keep a day free before the full invitation arrives.
What to include
- Your names
- The date
- The city and state (the venue is optional at this stage)
- "Formal invitation to follow"
- Your wedding website, if you have one
When to send it
Many couples send save the dates 6 to 8 months before the wedding, and earlier for a destination wedding or a holiday weekend, so guests can plan travel.
How to make one
- Pick a photo, if you want one. Engagement photos are a common choice.
- Choose a template in a design app or from a printer, or design your own.
- Put the date in large, clear type.
- Proofread the date and spelling of every name, then order or print.
Make it easy to put in a calendar
Print the date clearly and spell out the month. A clear date means a guest who snaps your card with Snap to Calendar gets an event to review and save in seconds. Next step: the wedding planning timeline.
Guests: snap the save the date into your calendar.
Snap to Calendar turns a photo or screenshot into calendar events you review before saving. Your first 3 successful scans are free. No account, no sign-up.
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