Purpose of Save The Date Cards for Your Wedding

The purpose of a save the date card is to provide your guests with the date of your wedding so they can reserve the date on their calendars.

Sending your wedding save the date cards is an exciting stage in your wedding planning.  They are the perfect way to notify you guests of your wedding date and location well in advance, ensuring they save the date and make plans to attend your wedding.

Often, couples are so excited by their news that they want to share it with the rest of the world as soon as possible. Save the dates bridge the gap between the day you start planning your wedding and the day you send out your official wedding invitations.

You can’t send out a formal invitation until the venue, caterers and all the other essentials are booked.

Weddings often take months or even years to arrange. From the venue, theme, catering, outfits, flowers, table decorations, to the food to the flowers you carry down the aisle, there are always a million and one things to do before the big day.

Save The Dates also set the tone for your wedding, offering a glimpse of the style, theme, or formality through design and wording.

They are not invitations but a prelude, building anticipation and ensuring your key people can be there.

When to Send Save The Date Cards

Let all of your friends and family know to keep a date clear for your big day by sending a beautiful card. Make sure you mail them at least six months in advance of your wedding.

This is especially important if you plan on tying the knot somewhere far away because it’ll allow guests enough time to book a flight, reserve a hotel or make any other necessary travel arrangements.

Save the date cards are the best way to ensure that no-one will miss your wedding.

By sending these out as soon as the excitement of the engagement has calmed a little, it gives you more time to pick out the perfect invitations without the risk of people booking holidays or anything else that could keep them away from your wedding.

Essential information to include on your Save The Dates

Sending out save the date cards takes the pressure off organising your invitations so you can ensure all ceremony and reception details are confirmed.

You can include as much detail as you wish and you can use your card to announce the colour scheme of your day by the addition of a ribbon. We offer cards for weddings for the whole day and for the evening reception only.

Every card should include:

A call to action ‘Save The Date’

Names of the happy couple

The wedding date

The wedding geographical location

Formal invitation to follow

Daisy Chain Invites have a variety of save the date cards for all budgets.  All our cards are printed on high quality card and include free envelopes to match.

Browse our Save The Date Card wording examples to get you started!

Tips and Advice

Save the date cards are a great way to let your guests know the date and location of your wedding, well in advance of the actual invitations. This gives your guests plenty of time to make travel arrangements and put the date on their calendars.

• Start planning early – it is never too early to start planning your save the date cards. This will give you plenty of time to order and mail them out.
• Set a budget – save the date cards can range in price from a few pence to hundreds of pounds. It is important to set a budget for your cards before you start shopping so that you do not overspend.  Daisy Chain Invites have cards from just 60p each with free envelopes.
• Choose a style that reflects your wedding – the style of your save the date cards should reflect the style of your wedding. If you are having a traditional wedding, you may want to choose elegant cards with classic fonts and designs. If you are having a more casual wedding, you may want to choose fun and whimsical cards with bright colours and patterns.  Most of our cards are part of a larger wedding stationery range.
• Your cards should include all of the important information that your guests need to know, such as the date and location and that further details will follow with a formal invitation.
• Send them out early – cards should be sent out at least 6 months before your wedding. This gives your guests plenty of time to make travel arrangements.
• Don’t forget to follow up – after you send out your save the date cards, be sure to follow up with your guests to make sure they received them and that they are still planning to attend your wedding.

About Our Save The Date Cards

At Daisy Chain Invites, we’ve been passionately crafting personalised save the date cards, wedding invitations and stationery right here in the UK for over 18 years. As a dedicated, family-run business, our team has helped thousands of couples bring their dream wedding visions to life — from elegant pocketfolds and classic day-of stationery to fully bespoke designs tailored to every theme and season. This hands-on experience means we truly understand what makes an invitation special: the perfect balance of timeless style, high-quality materials, and thoughtful personalisation that sets the tone for your big day. We’re proud to print everything in-house with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring every piece reflects the care and expertise that comes from years of specialising in wedding stationery.

Why Choose Us?

With hundreds of 5-star reviews across Trustpilot and glowing testimonials from real UK couples, Daisy Chain Invites has earned a trusted reputation as one of the most reliable suppliers of personalised save the date cards and wedding invitations. Our expertise shines through in every design — we know the latest trends, from minimalist modern looks to romantic countryside vibes, and we guide you every step of the way with free guest name printing, fast UK dispatch, and responsive support from our knowledgeable team. We stand behind our work with clear policies on quality, and satisfaction, because we believe your wedding stationery should be as stress-free and beautiful as the celebration itself. Choose us for invitations created with genuine care, proven reliability, and a commitment to making your day unforgettable.