Your save the date is one of the first glimpses guests get of your wedding. Whether you’re planning a formal black-tie celebration, a beach wedding, a laid-back backyard gathering, or a destination weekend, the wording on your save the date helps set the tone long before the invitations arrive.
Most save the date cards include just a few key details:
- Your names
- Wedding date
- City and state
- Wedding website (optional)
- “Formal invitation to follow”
From simple and elegant wording to funny, modern, and destination-inspired examples, here are save the date wording ideas for every type of wedding.
Simple Save the Date Wording Examples
Example 1
Save the Date
Emma Collins & Noah Parker
September 12, 2026
Napa Valley, California
Formal Invitation to Follow
Example 2
Mark Your Calendars
Ava & James
06.20.26
Charleston, South Carolina
Example 3
We’re Getting Married
Olivia Bennett and Ethan Reed
October 3, 2026
Chicago, Illinois
Formal Save the Date Wording Examples
Example 1
Together with their families
Charlotte Grace Miller
and
William Thomas Bennett
Request that you save the date
For their wedding celebration
June 5, 2026
New York, New York
Formal invitation to follow
Example 2
Please Save the Date
For the wedding of
Sophia Carter
and
Benjamin Hayes
September 18, 2026
Boston, Massachusetts
Example 3
Save the Date
Madeline Claire Foster
and
Alexander James Monroe
Are getting married
April 24, 2026
San Francisco, California
Modern Save the Date Wording Examples
Example 1
We said yes to forever.
Mia & Jordan
08.14.26
Austin, Texas
Example 2
Save Our Date
Harper + Luca
Palm Springs, California
May 1, 2026
Example 3
The countdown starts now.
Ella and Mason
September 2026
Seattle, Washington
Funny Save the Date Wording Examples
Example 1
Eat, drink, and save the date.
Natalie & Chris
July 11, 2026
Denver, Colorado
Example 2
Officially upgrading from dating to married.
Save the Date for
Rachel and Tyler
November 7, 2026
Nashville, Tennessee
Example 3
Plot twist: we’re getting married.
Samantha & Jake
06.26.26
Miami, Florida
Destination Wedding Save the Date Wording Examples
Example 1
Pack your bags and save the date.
Isabella & Leo
Are getting married in Cancun, Mexico
February 20, 2026
Example 2
A wedding weekend in paradise.
Save the Date for
Avery and Daniel
Maui, Hawaii
September 2026
Example 3
Join us for a seaside celebration.
Olivia & Carter
Amalfi Coast, Italy
June 12, 2026
Religious Save the Date Wording Examples
Example 1
With joy and gratitude,
Hannah Williams
and
Michael Rivera
Request that you save the date
For their wedding celebration
May 15, 2026
Dallas, Texas
Example 2
“Love never fails.”
1 Corinthians 13:8
Save the Date
Grace and Andrew
October 10, 2026
Atlanta, Georgia
Example 3
By the grace of God
Emily and Joseph
Will be united in marriage
September 4, 2026
Formal invitation to follow
Short Save the Date Wording Examples
Example 1
Save the Date
06.18.26
Claire & Ethan
Example 2
We’re getting married.
Sophia & Liam
August 2026
Example 3
The wedding countdown begins.
Emma + Jack
Scottsdale, Arizona
Save the Date Wording with a Wedding Website
Example 1
Save the Date
Madison & Ryan
September 25, 2026
Newport, Rhode Island
Visit: www.madisonandryan.com
Example 2
We can’t wait to celebrate with you.
Save the Date for
Chloe and Benjamin
March 6, 2026
Charleston, South Carolina
Wedding details at www.chloeandben.com
Save the Date Wording FAQs
What do you write on a save the date?
Most save the dates include:
- The couple’s names
- Wedding date
- Location
- Wedding website
- “Formal invitation to follow”
You do not need to include the full venue address, registry details, or RSVP card with your save the date.
Does a save the date need a wedding website?
No, but many couples include one so guests can easily access travel details, hotel information, registry links, and updates before invitations are mailed.
Should save the dates be formal or casual?
Your save the date wording should reflect your wedding style. Formal weddings often use traditional wording and full names, while casual weddings may use shorter or more playful phrasing.
Can you send save the dates by text or email?
Yes. Some couples choose to send digital save the dates by text or email, especially for smaller weddings, shorter engagements, or destination celebrations. Printed save the dates are still the more traditional option and are often preferred for formal weddings, photo designs, and keepsake-style announcements guests can display at home.
Create Personalized Save the Dates
Once you’ve chosen your wording, your save the dates start coming together as more than just an announcement. The wording, photos, colors, and layout all help set the tone for your wedding and give guests a first look at the celebration ahead.
Shutterfly makes it easy to personalize every part of your save the date design, including the wording itself. You can customize templates with your own names, wedding details, engagement photos, fonts, and colors to create something that feels true to your style and relationship. Whether you’re starting with one of the wording examples above or writing your own message from scratch, your save the dates should feel personal to your wedding from the very first card.
Additional Resources:
