The wording on a save the date card doesn’t need to be complicated. But it does need to feel like you. Whether you’re planning a black-tie ceremony, a relaxed backyard celebration, or heading somewhere tropical with 30 of your closest people, the words you choose set the tone before the formal invitation ever arrives.
This page is a shortcut. Find your vibe, copy what works, and tweak from there.
What Must Appear on Every Save the Date
Before the examples: every save the date should include these essentials.
- Both names (in whatever order feels right to you)
- The date (even an approximate one works if you’re early in planning)
- General location (city and country is enough at this stage; you don’t need the venue name yet)
- “Formal invitation to follow” or a variation (this tells guests they don’t need to RSVP yet)
What you don’t need: venue details, dress code, registry info, or RSVP instructions. All of that lives on the formal invitation.
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Formal and Elegant Save the Date Wording
For traditional ceremonies, black-tie events, and couples who love a timeless look.
1.
Sophia and James
request the pleasure of your company
to celebrate their marriage
on [Month Day], 2027
New York City, New York
Formal invitation to follow
2.
Together with their families
Alexandra and William
invite you to save the date
for their wedding celebration
[Month Day] | London, England
Invitation to follow
3.
Please save the date for the wedding of
Claire and Benjamin
[Month Day], 2027
The Cotswolds, England
Formal invitation forthcoming
4.
Natalie and Edward
are to be married on [Month Day], 2027
Charleston, South Carolina
Kindly save the date. Invitation to follow.
5.
Catherine and Michael
joyfully invite you to save the date
for their wedding ceremony and reception
[Month Day], 2027 | Paris, France
Formal invitation to follow
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Casual and Warm Save the Date Wording
For couples who want something friendly, modern, and approachable.
6.
Hey, we’re getting married!
Save the date for
Maya and Tom’s wedding
[Month Day], 2027 | Austin, Texas
Invite coming soon
7.
Mark your calendars.
Zoe and Luke are tying the knot!
[Month Day], 2027
Napa Valley, California
More details to come
8.
We said yes. Now say you’ll be there.
Priya and Jake
[Month Day], 2027 | Chicago, Illinois
Formal invitation coming your way soon
9.
Save the date!
Ruby and Sam are getting married.
[Month Day], 2027 | Nashville, Tennessee
We’d love for you to celebrate with us. Invite to follow.
10.
It’s happening.
Emma and Liam | [Month Day], 2027
Portland, Oregon
Formal invitation coming soon
11.
Grab your calendar and save this date.
Mia and Noah are getting married!
[Month Day], 2027 | Denver, Colorado
Invitation to follow
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Romantic and Heartfelt Save the Date Wording
For couples who want something poetic, sentimental, or beautifully understated.
12.
Two hearts, one beautiful day.
Isabelle and Finn
[Month Day], 2027 | Santorini, Greece
Invitation to follow
13.
From this day forward, forever.
Please save the date for the wedding of
Amara and Sebastian
[Month Day], 2027 | Florence, Italy
Formal invitation to follow
14.
They found their forever in each other.
Now they want to celebrate with you.
Layla and Connor | [Month Day], 2027
Savannah, Georgia | Invitation to follow
15.
Some dates you just never want to forget.
This is one of them.
Hannah and Oliver
[Month Day], 2027 | Edinburgh, Scotland
Invitation forthcoming
16.
The adventure begins.
Grace and Ethan | [Month Day], 2027
Queenstown, New Zealand
We’d love for you to be part of it. Invite to follow.
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Funny and Punny Save the Date Wording
Because not every wedding has to take itself too seriously.
17.
We’re getting hitched, no glitch!
Save the date for
Chloe and Marcus | [Month Day], 2027
Brooklyn, New York | Invite to follow (pinky promise)
18.
Put a ring on the date.
Jade and Tyler are getting married.
[Month Day], 2027 | Miami, Florida
Formal invite on its way
19.
We finally decided to make it official.
(It only took us a few years.)
Ava and Ryan | [Month Day], 2027
San Diego, California | Invitation to follow
20.
She said yes. He’s still in shock.
Nora and Matt | [Month Day], 2027
Boston, Massachusetts
Formal invitation coming soon
21.
Better save this date before someone else does.
Lily and Jack | [Month Day], 2027
New Orleans, Louisiana | Invite incoming
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Destination Wedding Save the Date Wording
When your guests need extra notice, and possibly a passport.
22.
Start packing your bags.
Stella and Kai are getting married in Tuscany.
[Month Day], 2027
Invitation and travel details to follow
23.
Your presence is requested somewhere beautiful.
Jasmine and Rafael
[Month Day], 2027 | Bali, Indonesia
Formal invitation with travel information to follow
24.
Adventure awaits, and so does a wedding.
Save the date for
Tara and Leo | [Month Day], 2027
Amalfi Coast, Italy
Accommodation details and invitation to follow
25.
Sun, sea, and a wedding.
Please save the date for
Nina and Carlos | [Month Day], 2027
Tulum, Mexico
More details coming soon. Start planning your trip!
26.
We’re taking the party somewhere warm.
Eva and Daniel | [Month Day], 2027
Mykonos, Greece
Formal invitation and travel info to follow
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Elopement and Intimate Wedding Save the Date Wording
For micro-weddings, small celebrations, and couples keeping it close.
27.
We’re keeping it small and making it beautiful.
Please save the date.
Sophie and James | [Month Day], 2027
[City, State]
Intimate celebration, invitation to follow
28.
A small wedding. A big love.
Mara and Cole | [Month Day], 2027
[Location]
We’re celebrating with our closest people. Details to follow.
29.
We eloped! And we want to celebrate with you.
Join us for an intimate reception.
Leah and Ben | [Month Day], 2027
[City] | Invitation to follow
30.
Just us, a handful of people we love, and a beautiful day.
Save the date.
Isabel and Hugo | [Month Day], 2027
[Location] | Invitation to follow
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Photo Card Save the Date Wording
When your engagement photo is doing half the talking, the words just need to do the rest.
31.
[Photo]
We’re engaged, and we’re getting married!
Zara and Finn | [Month Day], 2027
[Location] | Formal invitation to follow
32.
[Photo]
Save the date
Anna and Will | [Month Day], 2027
[City, Country] | Invite coming soon
33.
[Engagement photo]
She said yes. He cried a little.
Maya and Jordan | [Month Day], 2027
[Location] | Invitation to follow
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Mix and Match Phrases
Not finding exactly what you need? Build your own from these pieces.
Opening lines:
- Save the date
- Please save the date
- Mark your calendars
- We’re getting married!
- It’s official
- The date is set
- We said yes
- An adventure is beginning
- Two become one
- We finally did it
Middle connectors:
- Together with their families
- With joy in their hearts
- With love and excitement
- Along with their families
- Surrounded by those they love most
- In the company of the people who matter most
Location phrasing:
- [City, Country]
- In the heart of [City]
- Somewhere beautiful in [Region]
- Join us in [Destination]
- Celebrating in [Location]
Closing lines:
- Formal invitation to follow
- Invitation forthcoming
- More details to come
- Save the date, details on their way
- Invite coming soon
- We can’t wait to celebrate with you
- Please hold this date, we’ll be in touch
- Details and RSVP info to follow
- Kindly save the date
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When to Send Your Save the Dates
For most weddings, 6-8 months before the date is the sweet spot. It gives guests enough notice to request time off work, make travel arrangements, and block the date before anything else claims it. For local or low-travel events, you can stretch toward the 6-month end.
For destination weddings or peak-season dates (holiday weekends, summer Saturdays in popular venues), aim for 9-12 months. If you’re asking people to book international flights or commit to a multi-night trip, earlier is always better. The same logic applies to weddings during major holidays, when flights and accommodation fill fast.
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