Save The Date Wording
Here is a brief run down on the information that you need to print or write on to your save the date cards for your wedding or celebration event.
We have basic wording ideas as well as themed and novelty wording ideas.
For more ideas on wording you can take a look through the homemade save the date cards section. There are lots of examples and pictures of wedding cards made by our readers that are there to help and inspire you.
What information should you include on your wedding save the date card
Minimum Information to print on Save the dates
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Identify the bride and groom - if a photograph of the pair is used then printing names is optional
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The date of the event
This would be the absolute minimum information that you should include. The average save the date would also include
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Location - City, town and state Or City and Country if it is a destination wedding.
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A line reading "Formal Invitation to follow"
Additional information to print
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Wedding Accommodation information
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Airline information
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Maps and directions to the church and reception
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Wedding website address
Some Save the Date Wording examples
Basic Wedding Save the Date
Save The Date
Jamie and Sarah are getting married
Date of the wedding
in City/town, Country
Formal invitation to follow
Martha and Stewart are tying the knot
on Wedding Date
please save the date for the celebration
Save the Date
Joann and George are getting hitched
on Date
Wedding location
Formal invitation to follow
Save the Date
for the wedding of
Valerie Timms and John Smith
Date
City/town, County
Save the date
for the marriage of
Jamie Lines & Sarah Scott
Date
Location
formal invitation to follow
Creative ideas for sending save the dates
If you want to be creative you can write your simple wording on to plain white cards and take a picture with them.
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I said yes
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He said yes
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She said yes
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Save the date
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Yes!
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john and rain
a wedding...coming soon -
tying the knot
For extra creativity points you might want to try writing your wording on any of the following items.
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Big lollipops
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Buttons
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On the palm of your hand extended out in front of you
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In the sand at the beach
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On sports balls
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On a banner or sign that you can hold
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Photoshop on to a street sign
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Cartoon or comic book strip
Fun wording ideas for save the date
Did you hear?
Joan and Ray are getting married
Date
Location
Are you going?
He asked her
She said yes
Now theres a wedding
will you be our guest?
Movie wedding theme
The Smith Wedding
Coming soon to a church near you
Destination Beach Wedding
Jack and Jill would like to say...
Pack your bags for our wedding day!
Beach Wedding
Save the date for some sand, surf and love
We're tying the knot,
down at the bay
We'd like you to join us,
for our special day.
Love in the sun, come join the fun
Sports Wedding
Martha and Stewart have hit a home run
Be there to catch the game
DATE of wedding
Read about save the date etiquette.
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