Digital save the date wording for email and text
Save the date wording for an email, a text message or a digital card, in warm, formal and light-hearted tones, with a picker that fills in your details.
A digital save the date needs your names, the date, the city, a link to your wedding website and the words "invitation to follow", in a subject line or first line guests cannot miss. Keep it short; the details come with the invitation. Choose how you will send it below for wording you can copy.
Save the date wording for email or text
Choose how you will send it and the tone, add your details, and copy the message.
What should a digital save the date say?
- The news and the names. "We are getting married!" or "Please save the date for the wedding of".
- The date and the city. The venue is optional at this stage.
- "Invitation to follow", so guests do not reply too early.
- A link to your website for travel and places to stay.
Save the date
Priya and Dev
are getting married
June 12, 2027
Austin, Texas
Invitation to follow
priyaanddev.com
Email, text or digital card?
| Way | Good for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Most guests; easy to search later | Spam filters: send from a personal address, not a no-reply one | |
| Text message | Close friends and family | Keep it under a few lines |
| Digital card | A designed look that matches your invitation | Make sure the date is in the text too, not only in the picture |
What makes a good subject line?
Put the date in it: "Save the date: Priya and Dev, June 12, 2027". Guests search their inbox for it months later.
When should you send it?
Six to eight months before the wedding, or eight to twelve months for a destination wedding. See save the date website for the full timeline and when to send wedding invitations for the invitation that follows.
Questions
How do you send a save the date by email?
Write a short email with your names, the date, the city, "invitation to follow" and a link to your website. Put the date in the subject line.
Is a digital save the date acceptable?
Yes. It is common and practical, especially for guests who travel.
Should the save the date include the venue?
Only if it is booked. The date and city are enough at this stage.
Do I need to ask for a reply?
No. A save the date is a heads-up. Ask for replies with the invitation.