What To Include On Your Save The Dates
When it comes to wedding stationery, save the dates are your official “heads up” to guests — letting them know a celebration is on the horizon so they can mark their calendars. These announcements should be simple, informative, and to the point. While it can be tempting to pack them with all the details you’ve been dreaming up, save the dates are meant to share just the essentials: your names, the wedding date, and the city and state where the event will take place.
You’ll want to hold off on specifics like the exact venue address, dress code, or full weekend itinerary until you send out your formal wedding invitations (typically 6–8 weeks before the big day). If you're planning a destination wedding, a holiday weekend event, or tying the knot during peak travel seasons, consider sending your save the dates even earlier — ideally 8–12 months in advance — to give your guests plenty of time to request time off and make travel arrangements.
A thoughtful extra touch? If you’ve created a wedding website, include the URL on your save the date so guests can easily find hotel suggestions, travel tips, or a cute story about how you met. Keep your design consistent with your overall wedding vibe, but don’t stress about matching it exactly to your formal invitation suite. This is just the start of your wedding journey — and the perfect opportunity to build excitement for what’s to come!
Key Details to Include in Your
Save the Dates
"Save the Date": Convey the purpose of the invitation and that additional details will follow.
Couple's names
Date
Location
"Formal Invitation to Follow": Indicate that a formal invitation with more details will be sent later.
Website (optional): Include the URL where guests can find more information and updates.
Appropriate addressing: This is a time to indicate if the guest has a plus one or not.
