{"id":3194,"date":"2024-08-24T11:22:41","date_gmt":"2024-08-24T16:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10010\/?p=3194"},"modified":"2026-09-14T20:54:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T01:54:40","slug":"sending-save-dates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/sending-save-dates\/","title":{"rendered":"Sending Wedding Save the Dates: Your Questions Answered"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wedding-invitations-on-a-table.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding save the date: wedding invitations on a table\" width=\"850\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wedding-invitations-on-a-table.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wedding-invitations-on-a-table-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wedding-invitations-on-a-table-768x563.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><br \/>\nA wedding save the date needs to do five things: share your names, announce the date, name the city and state, point guests to your wedding website, and promise that a formal invitation will follow. Send it six to eight months before the wedding, and only to guests who will receive an invitation. On a digital save the date from Greenvelope, all five sit on the card itself, with the website link built in and mailing-address collection ready for the invitation that follows. That is the short version; the rest of this guide answers the questions engaged couples ask most, then walks through creating and sending your own.<br \/>\nWhether you&#8217;re mailing traditional save the dates or sending a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/wedding-save-the-dates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">digital wedding save the date<\/a>, the etiquette below applies the same way. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/\"><strong>Greenvelope<\/strong><\/a> is a digital invitation platform that delivers beautiful save the date designs in animated envelopes with an ad-free guest experience: customize every detail, collect mailing addresses, and keep your guest list organized in one place. And if you&#8217;re still deciding where to send from, our comparison of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/resources\/best-digital-save-the-date-platforms\"><strong>best digital save the date platforms<\/strong><\/a> breaks down every option side by side.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Information Should Be Included on a <\/b><b>Wedding Save the Date<\/b><b>?<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18193\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18193\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18193 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Super-Modern-Save-the-Date.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding save the date: Super Modern Save the Date\" width=\"400\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Super-Modern-Save-the-Date.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Super-Modern-Save-the-Date-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18193\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Owl and Toad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding save the date<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the first notification your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loved ones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will receive about your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">big day<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It contains all the key information so that they can pencil in the date on their calendar.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding save the dates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your names<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your wedding date<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The city and state of your wedding location (you can also include your venue if you wish)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A link to your wedding website<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A brief mention that a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/formal-wedding-invitations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>formal invitation<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will follow<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that before you send your save the dates, you should have a few details confirmed. First, you&#8217;ll need to know your wedding date. Next, you should have either the venue name to share or the rough location. You also need to decide who is on your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding guest list<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most save the dates have plenty of room for all the details you need to share based on the template you choose and amount of additional information. Greenvelope allows couples to create stylish <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/wedding-save-the-dates\">digital wedding save the dates<\/a> delivered beautifully in animated envelopes, with a robust details page to add everything else guests need to know.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Wording Should You Use?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your save the date acts as an exciting introduction to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">big day<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and it&#8217;s the perfect opportunity to reflect your style, formality, and personality through the wording you use.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s essential to include the basics like your names and the wedding date, but other than that you can be as traditional or playful as you like with the wording. Our guide on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/resources\/save-the-date-wording\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>save the date wording<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has everything you need to come up with the right way to share your news.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Should Save the Dates Include an <\/b><b>RSVP Card<\/b><b>?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, collecting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RSVPs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not necessary (or common) with a save the date. The purpose is to let guests know an invitation is to follow and allow them to mark their calendars or make travel arrangements as necessary.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this does present an opportunity to plan ahead, especially if you have interest in sending physical, paper invitations in the future (whether it&#8217;s to all or part of your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guest list<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Greenvelope allows you to easily collect your guests&#8217; physical addresses directly from your save the dates using the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.greenvelope.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360022560354-Collect-Mailing-Address-with-Save-the-Date\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mailing Address collection feature<\/a>, so your guest list is already built by the time the invitation goes out, whether that invitation is digital or printed. If part of that later send is printed, the invitation mailing generates its own QR code when you create its shareable link, set to open either the RSVP page or the invitation, so a printed card still collects its replies in the same place; our guide to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/resources\/how-to-add-a-qr-code-to-a-wedding-invitation\">how to add a QR code to a wedding invitation<\/a><\/strong> covers where the code goes and how to keep it scannable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greenvelope also lets you schedule and send save the dates instantly, tracking opens and responses as they come in. And when it&#8217;s time to follow up with your formal invitations, Greenvelope&#8217;s RSVP tracking and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\"><strong>guest messaging<\/strong><\/a> tools make it simple to monitor responses, send reminders, and communicate with your guest list in real time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>When Should You Send <\/b><b>Wedding Save the Dates<\/b><b>?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send your save the dates six to eight months before your wedding ceremony. If you&#8217;re having a <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/tips-planning-destination-wedding\">destination wedding<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or if it&#8217;s over a holiday weekend, send them eight to twelve months out to allow plenty of time for your guests to make travel arrangements. For how the save the date fits alongside the invitation send and RSVP deadline, our guide to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/resources\/when-to-send-wedding-invitations-and-save-the-dates\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>when to send wedding invitations and save the dates<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lays out the full wedding stationery calendar, and our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/resources\/when-to-send-invitations-and-save-the-dates-timing-guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>invitation timing guide<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covers every other event type.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Who Should Receive a Save the Date?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should only send out save the dates to the people you plan to invite to your wedding. This is one of those <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding planning<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> etiquette must-haves. If you&#8217;re not sure whether someone&#8217;s on your final <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/resources\/wedding-guest-list-management\">wedding guest list<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">special day<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, don&#8217;t send them a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">save the date card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Should the Save the Dates and <\/b><b>Wedding Invitations<\/b><b> Match?<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18192\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18192\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18192 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rose-Gold-Love-Save-the-Date.jpg\" alt=\"Rose Gold Love Save the Date\" width=\"400\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rose-Gold-Love-Save-the-Date.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rose-Gold-Love-Save-the-Date-258x300.jpg 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18192\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Stacey Meacham Design, LLC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, your save the date doesn&#8217;t have to match your invitation. In fact, save the dates are generally less formal. You could consider a template design that shows off your gorgeous engagement photos, like this stunning <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/save-the-dates\/rose-gold-love\/green\/wedding\">Rose Gold Love Save the Date<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, some couples really enjoy matching <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding stationery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is why many of our wedding templates come in full suites. This means you can have a matching save the date, <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/wedding-invitations\">wedding invitation<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/wedding-thank-you-notes\">wedding thank you note<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, there is no wrong answer when it comes to selecting a template. Any design that truly represents you as a couple is the perfect way to kick off your wedding celebration, and Greenvelope makes it easy to design beautiful save the dates with customizable templates, the ability to add music, photos, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Create and Send Digital <\/b><b>Wedding Save the Date Cards<\/b><b> with Greenvelope<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It couldn&#8217;t be easier to make and send your own save the dates, especially if you choose to use Greenvelope. Greenvelope is a stylish digital invitation platform with transparent pricing that helps couples and hosts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> customize, send, and track with ease<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here&#8217;s how to create your own <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding save the dates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Decide on Your <\/b><b>Wedding Theme<\/b><b> or Style<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step before finding your dream save the dates is to think about what kind of style or design you&#8217;d like to go for. We suggest starting with your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wedding-theme-ideas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>wedding theme<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as having a strong idea of what you want your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">big day<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to look like helps inform every other decision.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To find your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding theme<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, consider the things you love most individually and as a couple. Think about whether you want a big <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/romantic-wedding-invitation-wording\">romantic wedding<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a sophisticated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/gothic-wedding\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>gothic wedding<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or a whimsical <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/fairytale-wedding-theme\">fairytale wedding<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gather inspiration from magazines, Pinterest, and social media until you&#8217;ve settled on a look that the two of you adore. You could also take inspiration from your favorite colors, the destination of your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">big day<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or a shared memory.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Find the Perfect Save the <\/b><b>Date Template<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18191\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18191\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18191 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Floral-Meadow-Save-the-Date.jpg\" alt=\"Floral Meadow Save the Date\" width=\"400\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Floral-Meadow-Save-the-Date.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Floral-Meadow-Save-the-Date-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18191\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Vera Lim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your theme in mind, it&#8217;s easier to go through all our save the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">date templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find your perfect match. Use the color and style filters to find your way to stunning designs, or simply type what you&#8217;re looking for in the search bar.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have digital <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/save-the-date-postcards\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>save the date postcards<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and invites in every style imaginable, whether you love <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boho<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">greenery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watercolors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">minimalist<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">monograms<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, classic frames, or invites filled with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wildflowers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">peonies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eucalyptus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like the delicate blooms in this <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/save-the-dates\/floral-meadow\/pink\/wedding\">Floral Meadow Save the Date<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you&#8217;re a fan of bold <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">typography<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, traditional florals, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">classy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> illustrations, there&#8217;s something for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>What If I Want a Completely Unique Design?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;d like a completely custom save the date, Greenvelope will pair you with a talented member of our design team. Together, you&#8217;ll create the perfect save the date, one that truly reflects you as a couple.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some things to keep in mind when starting that process:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to your wedding colors, it&#8217;s a good idea to brainstorm any floral or graphic elements that you&#8217;ll be incorporating into your overall theme. Similar detailing can be added to your design, which will set the stage for your event.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get a sense of the look and feel you&#8217;re going for, our designers would love to see any images of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding invitations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, stationery, patterns, or materials you love.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want the wording in your invitation to be formal or casual?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a wedding Pinterest board or something similar, please share it with your designer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re creative or have a design already, you can also upload your own custom design and use our system to personalize and send your save the dates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Customize Your <\/b><b>Wedding Save the Date Template<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18190\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18190\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18190 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Finally-Happening-Save-the-Date-1.jpg\" alt=\"Finally Happening Save the Date\" width=\"400\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Finally-Happening-Save-the-Date-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Finally-Happening-Save-the-Date-1-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18190\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Creo Study<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you&#8217;ve found your favorite save the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">date design<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it&#8217;s time for our favorite part, customizing it! Our templates blend <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high-quality<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> designs with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> flexibility to give you a save the date that feels unique to you and your partner.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play around with the layout until it feels right, then decide between different <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fonts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to change the vibe completely. Choose from a pre-selected invite color palette, or work with our design team to introduce your favorite colors instead. For example, this <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/save-the-dates\/finally-happening\/red\/wedding\">Finally Happening Save the Date<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has six color options to choose from, or our design team can offer you total color customization.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, just add your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding day<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> details and any other wording, and you&#8217;re ready to go!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Greenvelope, you can customize your save the date design, add animated envelope elements, and include built-in RSVP tracking so guests can respond directly from the invitation. It&#8217;s a complete suite for managing your wedding communications in one place.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Schedule or Send to Your <\/b><b>Guest List<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final step in the process is to send those <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding save the dates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> out to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loved ones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With Greenvelope, you can choose to either send your invites right away or schedule them for any time in the future, perfect if you like to stay organized with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding planning<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guest list<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, decide whether to send text or email invites (or both, and a shareable link covers anyone you reach another way), and send those save the dates out to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding guests<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in just a few clicks. For the full send workflow, from uploading your list to delivery tracking, our guide on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/resources\/how-to-send-save-the-dates-online\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>how to send save the dates online<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> walks every step, and our guide to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/resources\/best-way-to-send-digital-invitations\">best way to send digital invitations<\/a><\/strong> weighs email, text message, and a shareable link so you know which route each guest should get.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Send Beautiful <\/b><b>Wedding Save the Dates<\/b><b> with Greenvelope<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding save the dates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a signal that there&#8217;s something exciting to look forward to, your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">special day<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Use this guide to help you plan, create, and send stunning save the dates to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding guest list<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re thinking of sending online cards, choose Greenvelope&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/wedding-save-the-dates\"><strong>digital wedding save the dates<\/strong><\/a> for a modern invitation experience. With so many designs to choose from and so many ways to personalize your invites, there&#8217;s no better way to get that bespoke feel, with the paper you save as a quiet bonus. And if you&#8217;d like to see how Greenvelope compares to every other option before you decide, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/resources\/best-digital-save-the-date-platforms\"><strong>save the date platform comparison<\/strong><\/a> covers them all.<\/span><br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/sending-save-dates\/#faq\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What information should be included on a wedding save the date?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"A wedding save the date should include your names, your wedding date, the city and state of the wedding (with the venue optional), a link to your wedding website, and a brief note that a formal invitation will follow. 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