Copy-and-paste wording for every style of wedding, from black tie to backyard, with the details guests actually need.

A save the date only has one job: get your wedding date onto your guests' calendars early. But a few well-chosen words also set the tone, telling guests whether to expect a black-tie evening or a barbecue with a dance floor.

Below are 40 save the date wording examples in four styles. Swap in your own names, date and city, and tap any example to copy it.

What to include on a save the date

Keep it short. Every save the date needs:

Both of your names. First names are fine; full names feel more formal.
The wedding date. Spell it out for formal weddings ("the twelfth of June") or use numbers for casual ones ("6.12.27").
The city and state. The venue is optional at this stage.
"Invitation to follow" or "Formal invitation to follow," so guests know more details are coming.
Your wedding website, if you have one, for travel and hotel details.

Leave out the ceremony time, registry links and RSVP requests. Those belong on the invitation.

Examples 1–10

Formal and classic save the date wording

1 Please save the date for the wedding of Emily Rose Carter and James Michael Reed. June 12, 2027. Charleston, South Carolina. Formal invitation to follow.
2 Save the date. Olivia Bennett and Daniel Brooks are getting married on the ninth of October, two thousand twenty-seven, in Napa, California. Invitation to follow.
3 Together with their families, Hannah and Ethan request that you save the date. September 18, 2027. Boston, Massachusetts.
4 Kindly reserve the evening of Saturday, the sixteenth of October, for the marriage of Grace Miller and Ryan Thompson. Savannah, Georgia. Invitation to follow.
5 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hayes invite you to save the date for the marriage of their daughter, Abigail, to Matthew Collins. May 29, 2027. Nashville, Tennessee.
6 Save the date for the wedding of Chloe Anderson and Benjamin Ward. 06.05.2027. The Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan.
7 With joy in their hearts, Sophia and Noah ask you to save the date. April 24, 2027. Santa Barbara, California. Formal invitation to follow.
8 Please reserve the date. Madison Clark and Tyler Evans. October twenty-third, two thousand twenty-seven. Asheville, North Carolina.
9 Save the date. The wedding celebration of Lauren and Christopher. Saturday, September 25, 2027. Chicago, Illinois. Details to follow.
10 We are delighted to share that Ava Parker and Jack Sullivan will marry on June 19, 2027, in Newport, Rhode Island. Please save the date.

Examples 11–20

Casual and warm save the date wording

11 We're getting married! Save the date for Megan and Luke. 10.09.27. Austin, Texas.
12 Mark your calendars: Jess and Andrew are tying the knot on July 17, 2027, in Denver, Colorado. Invite to follow.
13 Save the date! We can't wait to celebrate with you. Sarah and Kevin. 9.18.27. Portland, Maine.
14 Two hearts, one date. Ashley and Brandon. June 5, 2027. Lake Tahoe, California.
15 Our forever starts on April 24, 2027, and we want you there. Katie and Josh. Scottsdale, Arizona.
16 Hold the date! Lily and Sam are getting married in Seattle on September 4, 2027. More details soon.
17 We found our person and we're throwing a party. Save the date: Rachel and Tom, October 16, 2027, Kansas City, Missouri.
18 The countdown is on! Brooke and Adam say "I do" on June 12, 2027, in Traverse City, Michigan.
19 Save the date for a weekend of love, good food and dancing. Natalie and Eric. May 29, 2027. Charlottesville, Virginia.
20 Please join us as we start our next chapter. Save the date: Amanda and Sean, 10.23.27, Sonoma, California.

Examples 21–30

Funny save the date wording

21 Finally! After eight years and one very patient dog, Kelsey and Mike are getting married. October 9, 2027. Boulder, Colorado.
22 Save the date, because we already spent our savings on the venue. Taylor and Chris. June 19, 2027. Miami, Florida.
23 Mark your calendar, set a reminder, tie a string around your finger. Erin and Nick are getting married on 9.25.27 in Milwaukee.
24 Stop asking. Here it is. Sam and Jordan, July 17, 2027, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
25 We're getting married, and you're invited to watch us cry, eat cake and dance badly. Save the date: May 29, 2027, Raleigh, North Carolina.
26 Lock it in. Clear your calendar. Book the sitter. Hailey and Drew are getting hitched on October 23, 2027.
27 He asked. She said yes. Now it's your turn: save the date for Paige and Connor, June 5, 2027, Louisville, Kentucky.
28 Free food, an open dance floor and two people who love each other a lot. Save the date: 9.18.27, Richmond, Virginia.
29 Good news: we're getting married. Better news: there will be tacos. Molly and Jake, October 16, 2027, San Antonio, Texas.
30 Plot twist: we're making it official. Save the date for Becca and Will. April 24, 2027. Charleston, South Carolina.

Examples 31–40

Destination, weekend and special-situation wording

31 Pack your bags! Save the date for the wedding of Emma and Ryan in Tulum, Mexico. March 27, 2027. Travel details at our website.
32 Save the date for a destination wedding. Claire and Michael. June 12, 2027. Kauai, Hawaii. Book early, flights fill fast!
33 Join us for a long weekend of celebrating. Jenna and Matt. Friday, September 3, to Sunday, September 5, 2027. Big Sky, Montana.
34 Save the date for an intimate celebration. Allison and Ben, with their closest family and friends. October 10, 2027. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
35 Please save the date for an adults-only evening celebrating Morgan and Luke. September 25, 2027. New Orleans, Louisiana.
36 Our families are growing! Save the date for the wedding of Lindsay and Mark, together with Ava and Mason. June 19, 2027. Columbus, Ohio.
37 We're having a winter wedding. Save the date for Holly and Grant. December 4, 2027. Park City, Utah. Bring your warmest dancing shoes.
38 We said "I do" at city hall, and now we're throwing the party. Celebrate with Kim and Jason on May 29, 2027, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
39 Save the date for a New Year's Eve wedding. Dana and Steve. December 31, 2027. New York City. Ring in the new year with us.
40 Change of plans! Our new wedding date is October 9, 2027. Same couple, same love, same city: Rachel and David, Atlanta, Georgia.

How to write your own save the date wording

Read your favorite example out loud, then change one or two words so it sounds like the two of you. A few tips:

Match the tone of the wedding. Formal wording for a black-tie ballroom, playful wording for a backyard party.
Keep it under 30 words. Guests should be able to read it in a few seconds.
Use your wedding website for the rest. Hotel blocks, travel tips and the schedule all fit better online.
Proofread the date and city twice. Then ask someone else to check it once more.

When to send save the dates

For a local wedding, send save the dates four to six months before the date. For a destination wedding or a holiday weekend, send them eight to twelve months ahead so guests can book travel and time off. Send one per household, only to guests you are sure to invite, and only after your venue is booked.

Make your save the date in minutes

Once you've chosen your wording, add it to a card with our free save the date maker. Pick one of 12 templates, add your photo, choose from 14 wedding fonts, and download your card as an image or share it straight from your phone. There's no sign-up and no watermark.

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Save the Date Wording: 40 Examples (Formal, Casual & Funny)