Save the Date Wording Examples

What a save the date is for

A save the date is the early heads-up before the formal invitation. For a wedding, it usually goes out 6-12 months before the day; for other events, 2-3 months ahead is common. The goal is simple — give guests enough notice to clear their calendars and book travel.

Save the dates don't ask for an RSVP. That comes later, on the actual invitation. But if you already have your RSVP page set up, you can include the link or a QR code on the save the date so curious guests can find it.

Formal wedding save the date wording

Save the date
for the wedding of
[Name] and [Name]
[Date]
[City, State]
Formal invitation to follow.

Please save the date
to celebrate the marriage of
[Name] and [Name]
on [date] in [city, state].
Details to follow.

Modern wedding save the date wording

[Name] & [Name]
are getting married
[date] · [city]
More to come.

Save the date
[date]
Mark your calendar for [Name] & [Name].
Invitation on its way.

Casual save the date wording

We're getting married! Save [date].
Details coming soon.

Save the date — [Name] & [Name] are tying the knot on [date] in [city].

[Date] is the day! Save it. We can't wait to celebrate with you.

Destination wedding save the date wording

For destination weddings, give guests as much notice and travel info as possible. 8-12 months is the standard.

[Name] & [Name]
are getting married in [destination city]
on [date]
Save the date — formal invitation and travel details to follow.

Save the date for our destination wedding!
[Name] & [Name] · [date] · [destination]
We can't wait to celebrate with you. Travel details coming soon.

Save the date wording with kids in the family

If you have children and want them to be part of the announcement, include them in the wording.

[Name] & [Name] (and [Kid's name])
are getting married!
Save [date] · [city]

Save the date — [Name], [Name], and [Kid's name] would love to see you on [date].

Adding an RSVP link or QR code to your save the date

Most save the dates don't ask for an RSVP, but they're a good place to point guests to your event details if you have them ready. Two options:

• Wedding website link. If you have a wedding website, include a short URL like scanrsvp.com/e/yourevent at the bottom of the save the date.
• QR code. Print a QR code that links to your event page. Guests scan with their phone and see the date, location, and any travel info you've added — without having to type a URL.

Note: ScanRSVP doesn't send save the dates — those go out via your printer, your designer, or whatever digital tool you use. ScanRSVP is the RSVP page that lives on the other end of the QR code or link.