Save the Date Wording
Informal Save the Date Wording
Informal save the date wording should prioritise the date, names and location. Add extra information only when guests need early notice to make plans.
A save the date has one main job: get the date into the diary. These informal save the date wording examples show how to announce the date in a relaxed style while keeping the message concise enough for print, email or a digital card.
Where to use this wording
Printed save-the-date, digital card, email or message
Informal Save the Date Wording examples
Formal
Keep 14 June 2027 free — we're getting married!
Modern
We're tying the knot! Save the date and get ready to celebrate.
Warm
Plans are official: Amelia + Oliver / 14.06.27.
Short
Pop us in your calendar — we'd love you at our wedding on 14 June 2027.
Friendly
Clear your diary, find your dancing shoes and save the date!
Alternative
We're getting married! Full details soon, but first: save 14 June 2027.
Frequently asked questions
What information should informal save the date wording include?
Use the save-the-date to announce the date in a relaxed style. Keep the couple’s names, date and location prominent, and add extra detail only when guests need it this early to make plans.
Can an informal save the date be written like a message?
Yes. A conversational line works well as long as the couple’s names and date are immediately obvious. Keep the practical information easier to spot than the joke or personality line.
How much detail should I add to informal save the date?
Keep informal save the date focused on information guests need to reserve time and begin planning. Use printed save-the-date, digital card, email or message for the early notice, then leave final timings, RSVP questions and most logistics for the invitation or website.