By eVentGuru Team 
A ‘save the date’ is like the opening chord of your wedding symphony—it sets the tone, gets everyone hyped, and gives your guests a heads-up to clear their calendars. And prepare for your wedding event. It could be a beachside bash, a rustic barn I-do, or a swanky city soiree. No matter the venue and event, the right ‘save the date’ wording can make your announcement feel as special as your love story unfurls in front of the reading eyes of your to-be wedding guests. Since we’ve helped craft these kinds of invitations for weddings, ranging from backyard vow fests to glittery ballroom dancing hall weddings, in our experience, nailing the wording is half the fun. So, we came up with these 15 ‘save the date’ wording ideas that will help you craft a message that’s uniquely you, whether you’re going for a sweet, sassy, or straight-up quirky style of wedding. From formal to laid-back, here’s how to get your guests excited about your big day, straight from our party-planning heart.
15 Save the Date Wording Examples to Inspire Your Invitations
1. Classic Romance Wording
For timeless lovebirds, classic save-the-date wording is like a black-tie invite—elegant and always in style. For this, simple, heartfelt phrases can mark your date forever. When you and your significant other get engaged, her save the date can read: “Sarah & James, June 26, 2026, Charleston, SC. Save the Date for Our Forever Beginning.” Guests love swooning on simplicity and minimalism.
Why it’s amazing: It’s clean, romantic, and fits any wedding event snuggly.
How to nail it: Use formal phrasings like “Kindly Save the Date” with your names, date, and city. Include “Formal Invitation to Follow” for clarity. Try eVentGuru for digital or Minted for luxury cardstock. Add a website link for RSVP responses.
Love Hack: Pair with a classic font, such as serif, and a soft gold or ivory design for a classic look.
2. Playful Pun Wording
If you’re a couple who loves a giggle from a playful ‘save the date’ wording with puns, then this is your opportunity to think “Knot Tying Soon!” or “We’re Hooked!” So, as an example, if you have a fishing-themed wedding, then a save-the-date saying “Reel Love Story, July 2026!” will catch the guests and reel them in with chuckles.
Why it’s amazing: It’s fun and shows off your witty side.
How to nail it: Pick a pun tied to your theme (e.g., “Brewing Love” for a brewery wedding). Keep it short: names, date, location, and “Details to Follow.” Use eVentGuru for quirky e-invites or Etsy for printed cards with doodles.
Love Hack: Add a cheeky hashtag like #KnotJoking for guests to share the vibe.
3. Modern Minimalist Wording
For non-nonsense couples, minimalist ‘save the date’ wording is sleek and stylish. Because? Because well, in a few words, everything is said and done. Clean lines and simple phrases like “Emma & Liam, 8.8.26, Save the Date.” do wonders. How interesting! A city wedding used this vibe, and the stark white card with bold text felt like a fashion mag ad.
Why it’s amazing: It’s modern and lets your love shine without extravaganza.
How to nail it: Use short phrases, just names, dates, and city. Add “More to Come” for RSVPs. Try eVentGuru for digital minimalism or matte cardstock for prints. Include a QR code to your wedding website.
Love Hack: Pair with a monochrome design or a single color for understated cool.
4. Destination Wedding Wording
For jet-setting couples, destination save-the-date wording builds excitement for the trip. “Aloha, Love! Join us in Maui, June 2026” is apt for a Hawaiian wedding. Let’s take an example of a beach wedding for which save-the-date said “Pack Your Flip-Flops, We’re Tying the Knot!” and guests will be booking flights ASAP.
Why it’s amazing: It hypes the adventure of your Hawaii-inspired or far-flung destination wedding.
How to nail it: Include location specifics (e.g., “Maui, HI”) and a heads-up like “Book Travel Soon!” Use eVentGuru for tropical e-invites or textured paper for prints. Add a website link with travel tips.
Love Hack: Mention a group hotel block to help guests plan early.
5. Rustic Charm Wording
For barn or backyard weddings, rustic save-the-date wording feels like a warm hug from a rural couple with a warm heart. “Love Grows Here, Save Our Date, Anna & Ben, 9.12.26” is a heartfelt farm wedding save-the-date. It was peak cozy.
Why it’s amazing: It’s heartfelt and fits your earthy, laid-back, and family-oriented wedding.
How to nail it: Use phrases like “Join Our Love Story” with names, dates, and city. Try Minted for kraft paper prints or digital woodgrain designs. Include “Details to Follow” and a website link for RSVPs.
Love Hack: Add a sprig of lavender or a twine tie to paper cards for rustic flair.
6. Whimsical Fairy-Tale Wording
For dreamers, whimsical save-the-date wording is pure magic. Something like “Once Upon a Time, We’ll Wed, Ella & Noah, 10.15.26.” For example, enchanted forest weddings can have a ‘save-the-date’ saying “Our Fairy Tale Begins,” and it will feel like a storybook page.
Why it’s amazing: It’s dreamy and sets a magical tone.
How to nail it: Use playful phrases like “Happily Ever After Starts Here.” Include names, dates, and city, plus “Invitation to Follow.” Try eVentGuru for fairy-tale e-invites or Etsy for illustrated prints.
Love Hack: Pair with a glittery envelope or castle graphics for extra enchantment.
7. Funny and Sassy Wording
For couples with a sense of humor, sassy and funny ‘save the date’ wording brings the laughs. “We’re Doing This! Save Our Date, Mia & Jack, 7.4.26.” is a decent example. Or how about ‘save the date’ which says, “Officially Off the Market!” and guests will love the sense of humor.
Why it’s amazing: It shows your fun side and keeps things light.
How to nail it: Use bold lines like “Get Ready to Party!” with names, dates, and city. Add “Details Coming” and a website link. Try eVentGuru for cheeky e-invites or glossy prints for sass.
Love Hack: Include a funny hashtag like #WeSaidYolo for social media buzz.
8. Vintage Romance Wording
For old-soul couples, vintage ‘save the date’ wording feels like a love letter from another era. “Our Love Story Continues, Grace & Henry, 11.11.26.” is a great example (yeah, it shall continue indeed!) As an example, a 1940s-themed wedding save-the-date reads “Forever Yours,” and it is a pure nostalgia, with black and white tones.
Why it’s amazing: It’s timeless and romantic for classic vibes.
How to nail it: Use ornate fonts and phrases like “Please Save Our Date.” Include names, dates, city, and “Formal Invite to Follow.” Try Minted for sepia-toned prints or digital lace designs at eVentGuru.
Love Hack: Add a wax seal or doily envelope for a vintage charm.
9. Seasonal Theme Wording
For weddings tied to a season, seasonal ‘save the date’ wording adds a seasonal flair. “Fall in Love with Us, Sophie & Ethan, 10.1.26” for the autumn-fall season is a good example of both a pun and season. For a winter wedding save-the-date can say “Snow Much Love,” and it is adorably chilly.
Why it’s amazing: It ties your wedding to the season’s magic.
How to nail it: Use seasonal phrases like “Spring into Our Love.” Include names, dates, city, and “More to Come.” Try eVentGuru for themed e-invites or textured paper for prints.
Love Hack: Match the design to the season—pumpkins for fall, snowflakes for winter.
10. Pop Culture Wording
For couples heavily into pop culture, ‘save the date’ wording is a delight when it evokes iconic pop culture references. “May the Love Be With You, Leia & Han, 8.20.26.” is a great example for reference to the Star Wars franchise. A Harry Potter-themed save the date can say “You’re a Wizard at Love,” and fans? They will love it!
Why it’s amazing: It’s fun and personal for pop culture lovers.
How to nail it: Pick a reference (e.g., “Game of Thrones: Our Watch Begins”). Include names, dates, city, and “Details Later.” Use eVentGuru for themed e-invites or Etsy for prints.
Love Hack: Add a themed hashtag like #HogwartsHappilyEverAfter for socials.
11. Poetic Love Wording
For hopeless romantics, a poetic ‘save the date’ wording is pure heartfelt, and artistic delight to the poetic senses. "Two Souls, One Day, Lily & Max, 9.5.26.”, simple and elegant. You can also quote Shakespeare in your save-the-date and it will feel like a sonnet come to life.
Why it’s amazing: It’s lyrical and deeply romantic.
How to nail it: Use poetic lines like “Our Hearts Entwine.” Include names, dates, city, and “Invite to Follow.” Try Minted for elegant prints or digital calligraphy.
Love Hack: Pair with a floral or watercolor design for poetic vibes.
12. Beachy Vibe Wording
For beach and sea lovers, beachy save-the-date wording is a dream come true. Think of a “Tide Down with Us, Ava & Owen, 6.12.26.” save the date. How cute. A beach wedding save the date can also say “Seas the Day,” and it was pure summer love with puns (once again!).
Why it’s amazing: It captures the breezy vibe of a beach wedding.
How to nail it: Use phrases like “Wave Hello to Our Big Day.” Include names, dates, city, and travel tips. Try eVentGuru for ocean e-invites or textured prints.
Love Hack: Add a seashell or starfish graphic for a coastal charm.
13. Adventure-Themed Wording
For thrill-seekers, an adventurous-sounding save-the-date wording is epic. For example, “Our Greatest Adventure, Zoe & Finn, 7.15.26.” is a good start to the adventure of a lifetime. How about a hiking wedding save-the-date saying “Love on the Trail,”? It will get everyone hyped.
Why it’s amazing: It’s bold and fits adventurous couples.
How to nail it: Use phrases like “Journey with Us.” Include names, dates, city, and “Details Soon.” Try eVentGuru for rugged e-invites or kraft paper prints.
Love Hack: Add a map graphic or compass design for wanderlust vibes.
14. Holiday-Themed Wording
For festive couples, holiday ‘save the date’ wording adds some cheer to the invitation. “Jingle All the Way to Our Wedding, Mia & Luke, 12.24.26.” is a great example of a Christmas holiday wedding. A Christmas wedding save-the-date can also say “Merry & Married,” and it is festive AF.
Why it’s amazing: It ties your wedding to holiday magic.
How to nail it: Use holiday phrases like “Deck the Halls with Love.” Include names, dates, city, and “Invite Coming.” Try eVentGuru for festive e-invites or glossy prints.
Love Hack: Pair with holiday colors or a snowflake design for extra festive cheers.
15. Quirky Personalized Wording
For one-of-a-kind couples, quirky ‘save the date’ wording is all about you. “Tacos, Tequila, and Forever, Emma & Ryan, 8.1.26.” is all about preferences and style. Pizza lovers aren’t left in the lurch, with save-the-date saying “Pizza in Our Hearts.”
Why it’s amazing: It’s personal and talks about your unique love story.
How to nail it: Use inside jokes or shared passions. Include names, dates, city, and “More to Come.” Try Etsy for custom prints or for digital designs, come and visit us at eVentGuru.
Love Hack: Add a photo of you two (eating tacos!) for a personal touch.
Planning Your Save the Date
To make your save-the-date wording ideas more attractive, you should match the tone to your wedding vibe—romantic, quirky, or chic. Send the invites 6-8 months out for local weddings, 8-12 for destination. Use digital invites (eVentGuru) to save money or you can opt for printed cards. Don’t forget to include a website link for travel, registry, or RSVP deets. Keep guest lists at 50-150 for intimacy, or go big for a blowout party.
Design tips: Match fonts and colors to your theme (e.g., beachy blues, rustic browns). Add engagement photos to make it more emotionally appealing.
Budget hacks: Use free design tools like eVentGuru for e-Invitation features, buy bulk cardstock, or go digital to skip postage costs.
Timing: Send early to give guests planning time, especially for destination weddings.
Wrapping It Up
Save-the-date wording ideas are your chance to shout your love from the rooftops (or at least your inbox, hehe). From classic romance to quirky puns, these 15 ideas will make your announcement as unique as your love story. Whether it’s a beach bash or a winter wonderland wedding, your save-the-date wording will get guests counting down the days. So, grab your pen, channel your inner poet, and craft a save-the-date that’s as epic as your big day! And don’t forget to give us a call or shout at eVentGuru! Happy Wedding!
