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Wedding Save the Dates

What Do Customers Say about Zazzle’s Wedding Save the Dates?

Salvator G., ★★★★★

My wedding Save the Date cards are absolutely gorgeous! I'm so happy with how they came out! The printing was phenomenal! You can see the wording clearly, and the fonts are just amazing! Definitely recommend to anyone who is in need of affordable Save the Dates or invites!

Polly N., ★★★★★

We ordered these Save the Dates for our wedding vow renewal ceremony. They are gorgeous. Printed on substantial paper, and done in beautifully pigmented ink, these are perfect for our event. I love having envelopes included as well. The color of the design on this product is beautiful. We are having a late spring event, and the green we chose is perfect for the season.

Slimane K., ★★★★★

I chose this design with my wife for our wedding; the fonts, the colors, and the sweet lighthearted touches instantly captured our hearts and minds. We both love floral designs, and this card perfectly captures what we want. Absolutely 10/10 for the designer. Perfect print, high-quality colors, and high-quality paper turned out exactly how it looked on the preview.

Why Order Wedding Save The Dates on Zazzle?

We have over 156,000 professional templates, showcasing new specialty features like letterpress and foil, and officially licensed favorites from Disney, Harry Potter, and more. You have an option of 16 sizes, 8 shapes, and 6 paper types across our Save the Date range, and you can even select High-Definition Printing for that extra pop of HD color. We also offer our Worry-Free Design Review and Delivery service, where our specialized team double-checks your design before it prints to make sure everything is in order. Don't forget the free white envelopes with your flat Save the Dates, including free Guest Addressing with the majority of our cards, so they arrive ready to stamp and send. Instant Download is available to have your design delivered to your phone in a flash.

Types of Wedding Save the Dates

  • Holiday Wedding Save the Dates: Designed for couples getting married around Christmas, New Year, or another major holiday, and who want their Save the Date to match the season.
  • Budget Wedding Save the Dates: Ideal for couples having a simple, low-cost wedding, and who want their Save the Date design on a product type that won't break the bank.
  • Destination Wedding Save the Dates: Created with more template space to fit all the extra information you might need to include. A travel window or the name of the closest airport can give everyone time to plan.
  • Photo Card Wedding Save the Dates: Great for couples having a traditional wedding and who want to feature some of their engagement photos on their Save the Dates. If you already have your wedding date and venue booked, an engagement announcement can essentially function as a Save the Date, too.
  • Digital Wedding Save the Dates: Wonderful for modern couples having a casual, eco-conscious, or even last-minute wedding and who want to send details quickly by text, email, or social media.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wedding Save the Dates

What options are available for wedding Save the Date cards?

Across our Save the Date range, you can select from five different card styles: flat, folded, postcard, tri-fold, and all-in-one. Flat cards are the classic choice, printed on both sides and mailed in an envelope. Folded cards open to give you four panels to design, and are also mailed in an envelope. Postcards skip the envelope entirely and mail as they are, due to their qualified USPS postcard size, which makes them very economical to send. Tri-fold cards fold into three panels with printing across all sides at no additional cost, making them a lovely option for plenty of photos. The all-in-one card has plenty of space, comes with a perforated RSVP card so guests can easily drop their replies in the mail, and seals shut with three clear stickers (included), making it an amazing option for a Save the Date, invitation, and RSVP card combo.

What paper does Zazzle use for flat Save the Date cards?

With our flat Save the Date cards, all of our paper types are printed in the USA and are FSC® Certified, which means they were sourced from responsibly managed forests that protect both people and the planet. In terms of card shape, Square, Rounded, Arch, Bracket, Scalloped, and Ticket corner styles are available.

  • Semi-Gloss (16 pt thickness, 400 GSM weight): The smooth gloss texture allows any tiny details to stay precise, making small text and fine lines very clear.
  • Matte (18 pt thickness, 324 GSM weight): Exclusive to Zazzle, this finish is great for softer palettes due to its non-reflective surface, easily takes pen ink, and is resistant to smudging.
  • Double-Thick (35 pt thickness, 650 GSM weight): Our sturdiest paper type is roughly two-thirds the thickness of a dime. Because it's twice as thick as our other paper types, it resists bending or tearing.
  • Linen (16 pt thickness, 352 GSM weight): The woven texture of this finish elevates minimalist designs and is very popular with wedding suites.
  • Pearlescent (16 pt thickness, 350 GSM weight): This soft, light-catching finish adds depth to images and special stationery, making it a great choice for wedding suites.
  • Soft Touch (18 pt thickness, 345 GSM weight): The satin feel of this finish works particularly well with dark, rich colors, as the texture enhances the contrast and depth of a design.

How long does it take to ship and make printed Save the Date cards?

Flat Save the Dates are typically produced in 2 business days, regardless of how they've been customized. Once manufacturing is completed, Standard shipping takes 4 to 7 business days, Premium shipping takes 2 to 3 business days, and Express shipping takes 1 business day. If you'd like your order to arrive even sooner, our Zip and Zip PLUS service expedites your order through a priority manufacturing flow and makes sure it ships with the fastest available shipping method. You can confirm all the manufacturing and shipping details on the product page, above the 'Add to Cart' button.

What are some popular styles of Save the Dates?

What should a Save the Date say and what details should I include?

Include information on who's getting married, the wedding date, the city, and the state. For a destination wedding, a country or region helps guests judge how much travel is involved. If your wedding website is live already, a QR code makes it easy for guests to be updated on the details down the line, which saves you from fielding any questions by phone or text. You don't need to formalize your venue, provide any ceremony times, confirm the dress code, or send out your registry with your Save the Date card. You can simply note on the card that a formal invitation will follow closer to the date, with all the details included.

How many Save the Dates should I order?

Once you have your guest list finalized, you can group couples and families under a single household, as you don't need to send multiple cards to everyone living under the same roof. That means you can order one Save the Date per household or address, plus 10 to 15 more for keepsakes, mailing issues, and any last-minute additions. Including those extra cards in your initial order saves you from paying for a small second batch later. Anyone who receives a Save the Date will then expect an invitation, so finalizing your guest list before sending out the cards will help you know how many to order.

When should Save the Dates be sent out?

Local wedding? Send them 6 to 9 months before the big day. Having a destination wedding, multiple-day wedding, or expecting a lot of guests to travel from overseas? Give people extra time and send them 9 to 12 months in advance. This will give your loved ones room to book travel, request time off, and budget. Try not to send your Save the Dates more than a year out, since you don't want the cards to be misplaced. A useful tip is to work backwards from your mail date: allow 2 business days for production, your chosen shipping window, and about a week to address and stamp. If you're having a short engagement and it's less than 4 months before the big day, skip the Save the Dates altogether and just send out all-in-one invitations.

How much postage do Save the Dates need?

Postcards in the standard 4.25" by 6" size currently cost around $0.65 with USPS. Anything larger would be considered a letter and cost around $0.82. Thicker stocks and square cards can add an additional charge. Rates can change, depending on a lot of factors, so we'd recommend weighing one of your finished cards at the post office before buying your stamps in bulk. If yours has a wax seal or delicate finish, ask whether the post office hand cancels letters, so it can skip the sorting machines and protect your mailing accessories.

Should I order printed or digital Save the Dates?

Printed Save the Dates are ideal if you want an intentional and traditional feel to your wedding cards, and they work as lovely keepsakes. Digital Save the Dates work well for last-minute announcements and are typically more budget-friendly. That said, a QR code wedding Save the Date is the best of both worlds, with the option to link directly to your wedding website if you have the option to RSVP there, while still providing the personal touch of a printed card.

What if I want my Save the Date printed on something other than a card?

You can add your Save the Date design to any other product on the Zazzle marketplace with our Transfer Design feature, located above the About this Design section. Magnets are best if you want guests to keep the Save the Date somewhere visible, especially for wedding dates far in the future. Coasters work well for casual weddings or couples who want a Save the Date their guests can practically use. Tags are useful for small weddings and for attaching the Save the Date to an additional card or package.

What wedding stationery does Zazzle offer?

  • Wedding Invitations: The formal follow-up to your Save the Dates, which are usually sent 4 to 6 months later and 6 to 8 weeks before the wedding, with all the finalized details and everything the guests need to know.
  • Wedding RSVP Cards: These are paired with the invitation and are typically mailed back by guests to confirm attendance, any dietary requirements, or other important details requested by the couple.
  • Wedding Enclosure Cards: Cards for additional information that might not fit on the invitation, but that guests need before the wedding, such as accommodation, travel directions, registry details, or a wedding website.
  • Wedding Mailing Accessories: The extra touches that turn your stationery into a polished wedding suite and bring a sense of uniformity, with envelopes, liners, return address labels, and wax seals.

Will the design print like how it's shown on the product preview?

Yes. Your designs are digitally rendered onto your products in real time, meaning that the product preview will show you how your order will look in your hands. That being said, every monitor screen is configured slightly differently for viewing specifications (such as tint, saturation, and brightness), and printed ink reflects light rather than emitting it, so colors can look slightly softer in person. If you'd like to double-check exactly how the color prints, we'd recommend placing an order for a single card first before committing fully to a large order. Please rest assured that the Zazzle Promise pledges that any problems that might have been caused in the production or delivery of your order will be remedied quickly, and with our Worry-Free Design Review and Delivery, we promise 100% satisfaction guaranteed.