When it comes to wedding planning, Save the Dates are your guests’ first glimpse into your big day! They set the tone, build excitement, and—most importantly—ensure your loved ones mark their calendars well in advance. But with wedding trends evolving, how do you make your Save the Dates stand out while keeping them practical? Here’s everything you need to know for 2025!
1. When to Send Your Save the Dates
- Destination Weddings: 10–12 months in advance
- Local Weddings: 6–8 months in advance
- Holiday or Peak-Season Weddings: Closer to 12 months to ensure availability
2. Trending Styles for 2025
- Minimalist & Timeless: Simple typography and neutral tones
- Film & Vintage-Inspired: Retro fonts and grainy engagement photos
- Bold & Artsy: Watercolor illustrations and vibrant colors
Easy Lover Save the Date with hand drawn elements
3. What to Include on Your Save the Date
✔ Your names
✔ The wedding date
✔ Location (city & state)
✔ Wedding website link
✔ “Formal invitation to follow” note
Only send Save the Dates to guests you’re 100% sure will be invited. If you’re still finalizing your guest list, wait before mailing them out. Match your wedding style (formal, modern, rustic, playful) for a cohesive look. If you had an engagement shoot, this is a great way to use those images! If you haven’t locked down a venue, at least include the city & state (or country for destination weddings). Guests don’t need the exact venue yet—save that for the invitation.
If you have a wedding website, add the URL so guests can find hotel options, travel details, and registry info early.
4. Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Sending them too late (guests need time to plan!)
- Forgetting to proofread (triple-check dates and spelling!)
- Not considering your overall wedding theme
One of our favorite go-to sites for modern wedding Save the Dates is Minted. Their curated collections feature designs from independent artists worldwide, ensuring that your Save the Date feels truly original.
- Endless Customization – Choose from photo and non-photo Save the Dates in postcard, petite, classic, grand, and magnet formats.
- Luxe Printing Options – Elevate your design with foil-pressed, letterpress, or standard printing on premium paper stocks.
- Matching Wedding Websites – Coordinate your Save the Dates with a Minted wedding website (plus, enjoy a $50 credit toward wedding stationery when you use one!).
- Exclusive Artist Designs – Support independent artists and find one-of-a-kind designs you won’t see anywhere else.
- Convenient & Stylish – Order free samples to see the quality before committing, and get help from Minted’s wedding concierge for a seamless experience.
Campania in Italian stripes
Gravity, chic and minimal
Your Save the Dates are the first step in your wedding journey—make them personal, stylish, and informative! Whether you go digital, printed, or hybrid, choose a format that reflects your love story. No matter your style, there’s a perfect Save the Date waiting for you. Start designing yours today and set the tone for an unforgettable celebration!
Delicate Date. So pretty.
