What information should go on a save-the-date?

Include both names, the wedding date, and the general location — city or venue name is enough at this stage. Formal details like RSVP instructions can wait for the actual invitation.

How far in advance should I send a save-the-date?

Most couples send them four to eight months ahead of the wedding, or up to a year out for destination weddings, so guests have plenty of time to plan travel.

How does the AI save-the-date maker work?

Type your names, date, and location into the message, then describe a style, like "elegant script on cream." The AI generates original artwork around your text and returns a portrait-format card ready to send.

Is it free to make a save-the-date card?

Yes, you can create and share save-the-date cards free on the website and in the iOS app, with higher-resolution downloads available for printing.

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Save the Date Cards That Actually Get Noticed

A save-the-date has one job: get remembered before the formal invitation arrives. Add your date, your names, and the mood you're going for, and the AI builds something guests will actually hold onto.

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A save-the-date usually goes out months before the wedding, competing with everything else in someone's inbox or mailbox. The information matters more than the flourish here — names, date, and general location need to come through clearly — but a distinctive design is what makes people actually notice and remember it instead of scrolling past.

Because this typically comes before the full invitation, the tone can preview your wedding's overall style without needing to nail every detail — a beach scene for a destination wedding, a rustic look for a barn venue, elegant script for something formal. It sets an expectation the real invitation can build on later.

Cards render in portrait format, easy to send digitally to your whole list at once or print for guests who prefer physical mail. Since the goal is simply getting the date to stick, sending it as soon as your date is locked in is more important than making it perfect.

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Theme ideas the AI paints beautifully

Elegant script on cream card stock

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Beach destination sunset scene

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Rustic barn venue at golden hour

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Minimalist calendar-style layout

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Botanical illustration with a date banner

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City skyline engagement-style backdrop

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Tips for the perfect card

Lead with the essentials — both names, the date, and the general location — before any styling
Match the design to your wedding's overall style to set the tone for the real invitation
Digital save-the-dates can go out the moment your date is locked in — no need to wait
Double-check the details before sending; the AI focuses on the art, not proofreading your text

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Save the Date card questions, answered

What information should go on a save-the-date?: Include both names, the wedding date, and the general location — city or venue name is enough at this stage. Formal details like RSVP instructions can wait for the actual invitation.
How far in advance should I send a save-the-date?: Most couples send them four to eight months ahead of the wedding, or up to a year out for destination weddings, so guests have plenty of time to plan travel.
How does the AI save-the-date maker work?: Type your names, date, and location into the message, then describe a style, like "elegant script on cream." The AI generates original artwork around your text and returns a portrait-format card ready to send.
Is it free to make a save-the-date card?: Yes, you can create and share save-the-date cards free on the website and in the iOS app, with higher-resolution downloads available for printing.