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Free Birthday Save the Date Maker
Planning a milestone birthday? Give guests a heads-up with a free save-the-date card you can design and share in minutes.
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A big birthday — a 30th, 40th, 50th, or a surprise party — is worth a save-the-date, especially when friends are coming in from out of town.
Add a fun photo of the guest of honor, choose a template that matches their personality, and send a card that builds excitement well before the invitation goes out.
When to send
Send birthday save-the-dates 6 to 10 weeks ahead for a local party, or 2 to 3 months ahead for a weekend-away or destination celebration.
What to include
- Whose birthday it is
- The milestone, if you're sharing it ('Turning 50!')
- The party date
- The host city or venue area
- A note like 'Details to follow' — and 'Shhh, it's a surprise!' if it is one
The first step
A save-the-date is step one
The save-the-date holds the day. Next come the invitation and the RSVPs — and that’s exactly what ScanRSVP is built for. When the date gets closer, set up a free RSVP page with a QR code guests scan, an automatic guest list, meal choices, and reminders, all in one place.
Frequently asked questions
Do you send save-the-dates for a birthday party?
For a milestone or destination birthday, yes — it helps guests plan travel. For a casual local party, a save-the-date is a nice but optional touch.
How do you keep a surprise party a surprise?
Send save-the-dates only to guests, add a clear 'It's a surprise — please keep it quiet' line, and avoid tagging the guest of honor anywhere online.
Save-the-dates for other occasions
Make your milestone birthday save-the-date
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