Save the Date Examples and Etiquette

Modern life keeps us all terribly busy, (whether we like to keep busy or not!) which is why sending save the dates are a great way to pre-warn guests that they need to keep your wedding date free within plenty of time. Here we will be sharing the key information that should be included on your digital save the date and the details that can be left out, as well as save the date examples and etiquette.

First things first, you must remember even in your early wedding planning bubble that your save the date does not need to include all the bells and whistles of a formal invitation. In fact its sole purpose is to just tell guests who is getting married and when. Simple!

Save the date examples

Here’s what you should include: both yours and your partner’s names, the date of your wedding day (or weekend), the city or area location (which doesn’t need to be exact) and your wedding website link. Honestly, this is all that needs to be included. If you have chosen to go down the traditional route of sending paper invitations instead of including the link to your wedding website you could include a QR code, or you can simply state that a formal invitation will follow at a later date.

Here are some save the date examples…

1. Save the Date For the wedding of Amelia & Sean (insert wedding date) Melbourne, Australia Formal invitation to follow

2. Jennifer and Adam are getting married (insert wedding date) London, UK

3. Pencil us in! Ashley & James are getting married and would love you to be a part of it (insert date) Invitation to follow

Save the date etiquette

Here at Say I do, we advise our wedding planning couples to send out their save the dates approximately 6 months before the wedding if they are on a 12-month wedding schedule. This gives guests plenty of time to book time off work, arrange childcare and/or book travel and accommodation if necessary, allowing everyone to feel as prepared as possible ahead of the big day. Sending this initial save the date to everyone who is invited ensures all your loved ones can make plans as early as possible, in order to be with you on your special day.

If you are a couple interested in keeping things simple and more eco-friendly, we would always recommend sending your save the dates digitally. Going online with your save the date and wedding invitations, via a personalised wedding website, can ultimately save money and trees which is a great result for everyone! Honestly, it couldn’t be easier. Say I do’s wedding website set up process is super simple, creating you a BEAUTIFUL wedding planning hub in just a few easy steps. You can make it totally bespoke, track RSVPs, gain access to your own personalised wedding planning checklist and keep in touch with your guests via email, all in one place.

However you choose to send your save the date, remember it is your special day so you can keep them as simple, (or not!) as you please. The biggest advantage though is keeping everyone aware of the date of your wedding in plenty of time so that as many of your nearest and dearest can make your wedding, making the celebrations truly unforgettable.