Save the Date Cards
Save The Date Ideas
Send out special save the dates
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I am delighted with these Save the Date cards! They are very prettily designed and have not been a disappointment. In fact they have actually exceeded my expectations. I was especially pleased to have the option of having them produced with rounded corners, as I do think this style of presentation lends a softer, more feminine look to them. I hope all the recipients were suitably impressed with my choice of card design!
My fiance and I chose this design for our Save the Dates since it matches the invitation design by the same Creator that we decided to use for our wedding. We opted for Instant Download to send digital Save The Dates with a link to collect addresses for mailing physical invitations, but we also chose to order a physical copy of the Save the Date to put in our wedding album. We were very impressed with the paper and print quality which made us feel even more confident about continuing to use Zazzle for our invitations.
The quality of this Save the Date was wonderful. The color was great and everything depicted on the item was as is when I originally submitted for it. My Save the Dates actually came earlier than I anticipated by like a day or two. Very happy and pleased with the product. Thank you so much for the beautiful work.
A Save the Date is the first impression guests get of your event, and on Zazzle, we have over 197,589 designs across weddings, baby showers, graduations, Christmas parties, and more. Designs are fully customizable with your own wording and photos, and with 6 paper types, 6 corner styles, and letterpress or foil finishes to choose from. Worried about committing to a full order before seeing the finished product? There’s no minimum order requirement, so you can order a single sample card first to check the print quality, paper weight, and color accuracy in hand before placing your full order. Our Worry-Free Design and Delivery service adds an extra layer of reassurance, with a professional reviewing your design before it goes to print and a 100% satisfaction guarantee on your order. All of our Save the Date cards come with free blank white envelopes, and any 5 x 7 inch card can be ordered with free Guest Addressing. Need your cards in a hurry? Zip and Zip PLUS get your Save the Dates produced and delivered in as little as 1 to 2 business days. And if print isn’t the right option for your timeline or guest list, any design can be purchased as an Instant Download for sharing, or as a combination of both print and digital versions together.
Send your Save the Dates 6 to 8 months before your wedding date. For destination weddings, peak-season dates, holiday weekends, or weddings with a significant number of international guests, aim for 9 to 12 months out to give everyone enough time to arrange travel and accommodation. For Christmas and holiday Save the Dates, aim to send them in October to early November to give recipients enough time to plan. Graduation Save the Dates are best sent 2 to 3 months before the ceremony, and baby shower Save the Dates should go out 4 to 6 weeks in advance. Whatever the occasion, factor in production and shipping time on top of your target mailing date. Flat Save the Date invitations take 2 business days to produce, and shipping options range from Standard in 4 to 7 business days to Zip PLUS, which delivers in 1 to 2 business days total.
Keep it to the essentials: both of your names, the wedding date, and the city or general location. A line reading "Formal invitation to follow" and your wedding website URL, if you have one, are also worth including. Leave everything else for the formal invitation. The ceremony time, exact venue address, dress code, RSVP requests, registry information, menu details, and shuttle schedules all belong on the actual invitation, not the Save the Date.
Wording should be short, clear, and match the tone of the occasion. Here are some examples across different events:
All paper types are printed in the USA and are FSC(®) Certified, meaning they come from responsibly managed forests. Generally, there are 6 options across the Save the Date range to choose from. Letterpress cards are printed on Signature Cotton and foil cards can be printed on Premium White as well as Premium Soft Touch.
Cards and magnets are the two most popular formats. Cards are versatile across all wedding styles and paper types, while magnets are printed on magnetic stock and stay on guests’ fridges for months, keeping your date visible right up until the day. If you want something that doubles as a practical reminder rather than a piece of paper that gets set aside, a magnet is a strong choice. Postcards are also a good option if you want to keep costs down and skip envelopes entirely, and Instant Downloads are available for couples who want to reach guests instantly or internationally without postage costs. If you’d like to apply your chosen design to something beyond a standard card, the Transfer Design feature on any product page lets you move it across to other products in the Zazzle marketplace, including napkins or coasters for weddings or tags for attaching to a gift or accompanying card.
They don’t have to, but it’s a nice touch that creates continuity across your wedding stationery. If you know your invitation design early, choosing a matching or complementary Save the Date from the same suite ties everything together and sets a consistent tone from the start. For more casual occasions like baby showers or graduation parties, matching is less of a priority, though keeping a consistent color palette or theme gives everything a polished feel.
Yes, and digital Save the Dates are an increasingly popular option for all occasions, particularly for events with guests overseas or where you want to share details quickly. On your chosen product page, if available, select ‘Choose Your Format’ and then ‘Instant Download’ for a digital-only file, or ‘Prints + Instant Download’ to order both a digital and physical together. Your digital file is then emailed to you immediately after purchase and can be shared on WhatsApp, email, or social media straight away. Digital Save the Dates are also editable after purchase for any details that change.
The minimum recommended resolution for a printed photo Save the Date is 200 PPI (pixels per inch), meaning a standard 5 x 7 inch card requires an image of at least 1000 x 1400 pixels. Always use the original file from your photographer or camera roll rather than a screenshot or image downloaded from social media, as these are compressed and will reduce print quality significantly. Upload your image to the Zazzle design tool and zoom in to 100% to check for any pixelation before placing your order. There’s also the option to select HD under Printing Process for the sharpest result.
