Wedding save the date

Wedding save the date cards. Send them to your guests up to two years ahead of the big day to make sure they keep the date free in their diary! All of my wedding save the date invites are printed sustainably onto recycled card or plantable seed paper. Handmade in my Cardiff studio.
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Stag Wedding Save the Date Card
Calander style wedding save the date card works perfectly with the stag design on recycled kraft paper
Library card save the date
These bespoke library card style save the dates are bilingual. Welsh on the front, English on the back. They are part of a suite of stationery created for Chris & Emily's Welsh wedding. Read my blog for the whole story.
Autumnal wedding save the date card
Announce your autumn wedding with a rustic, calendar style save the date card. Full of russet browns, and burnt oranges. See the coordinating suite of autumnal wedding invitations and stationery I created for Lisa & Leanne on my blog
Boho floral wedding save the date card
This calendar style wedding save the date card features subtle champagne tones in the boho style floral design. Printed onto recycled card, it's the perfect way to set the date and tone for your eco friendly and sustainable bid day
Save the date: 9 mistakes to avoid
Planning on sending your save the dates soon? Avoid these common mistakes I see couples make all the time. As a professional wedding stationery designer, I can help you avoid these mistakes, and get your save the date cards spot on. Read my blog for my top tips
What goes on save the date cards?
Exactly what details should you include on your wedding save the date cards, and what should you keep for the wedding invitations? My blog answers this question, and has handy tips on what you don't need to include as well.
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Save the date: do you need the wedding venue on there?
How much detail do you need on your wedding save the dates? Venue or location is not an essential part of your save the date. But, if you think it will be helpful to your guests, then you can include it. You can be as specific as you like, and the main purpose of including this is so that your guests can start to make preliminary plans regarding travel and accommodation. Read my blog for more tips on what to put on your save the date cards
When do you send save the date?
When do you send save the date cards for your wedding? 12 to 18 months before the big day is idea. Up to 2 years before is fine too. As soon as you have your wedding date and venue booked you are good to go.
Who gets a save the date card?
Day guests, evening guests, all guests? It's tricky isn't it when you are trying to work out who to send a save the date card to. My advice is usually only to send to those guests who will 100% make the final guest list. If there is any doubt don't send. Read my blog for more tips, and the answer to the big questions, should they go to evening guests?
2025 wedding - FREE printable planner
When do you send your save the date cards for a 2025 wedding? Download my free, printable planner to find out my pro tips on the best times. The ideal, earliest and latest dates to get them sent out to your guests.
Don't make this save the date mistake!
When you send wedding save the date cards to your guests, just include those that you know will be invited to the whole day celebration. If you do want your evening guests to 'save the evening' make sure it is absolutely clear on the save the date or save the evening card that you send them. Check out my blog for 8 other mistakes to avoid with your save the dates and wedding invitations
Greenery cascade save the date card
Announce your wedding plans in style with this save the date card adorned with a pretty cascading greenery design. Printed on recycled card or plantable seed paper, this is an eco friendly option for a save the date card. Visit my website to see the coordinating wedding stationery suite
Wedding save the date tip!
Don't send your wedding save the date cards too early. Anything up to two years before the big day is ideal. More than that and it's a bit too soon. In the UK, I advise aiming for between 12 and 18 months ahead of your wedding. For more wedding stationery mistakes to avoid, read my blog.
When do you send save the date cards?
Save the date! Sending save the date cards between 12 & 18 months in advance is the norm for the UK, but any time up to 2 years ahead is fine too. As soon as you have your date and venue secured, you are good to go. Get that date in your nearest and dearest's calendars, and make sure they don't get double booked.