Free Save the Date Templates
Create stunning wedding announcements and event invitations with our collection of professionally designed, customizable templates. Choose from elegant designs perfect for weddings, engagement parties, baby showers, birthdays, and special celebrations that will make your guests mark their calendars.
Make Stunning Save the Date Cards in Minutes
Transform your wedding planning with Kapwing's collection of beautiful, free save the date templates that you can customize in just minutes. These professionally designed templates offer endless possibilities to match your unique style and wedding theme, whether you prefer elegant florals, modern minimalism, or playful vintage vibes. With our intuitive drag-and-drop editor, you can easily add your photos, change colors, update fonts, and personalize text to create save the dates that perfectly capture your love story. Best of all, you don't need any design experience or expensive software – simply choose a template, make it your own, and download your finished design to share with family and friends, ensuring your special day is marked on everyone's calendar with a memorable first impression.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of a save the date invitation and when should I send one?
A save the date invitation is sent before your formal wedding invitation to give guests advance notice of your wedding date and location. You should typically send save the dates 6-8 months before your wedding, or even earlier for destination weddings. This gives your loved ones time to request time off work, make travel arrangements, and avoid scheduling conflicts. Save the dates are especially important for weddings during busy seasons like summer or around holidays when guests may have multiple events to attend.
Can I use save the date templates for events other than weddings?
Absolutely. While save the dates are most commonly associated with weddings, they work well for any significant event where you want to ensure good attendance. You can use save the date templates for milestone birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, graduation parties, family reunions, baby showers, or corporate events. Any occasion that requires guests to plan ahead and potentially travel would benefit from a save the date announcement sent well in advance of the formal invitation.
What essential information should I include on my save the date invitation?
Your save the date should include the key details guests need to mark their calendars: the date of your event, the city and state (you don't need the full venue address yet), the names of the hosts or couple, and a note that a formal invitation will follow. For destination events, include the general location or venue name. You might also want to mention if it's a weekend-long celebration or if guests should expect multiple events. Keep the design clean and readable, saving more detailed information like specific timing, dress code, and RSVP instructions for your formal invitation.