Your wedding save-the-date wording doesn't have to be anything exceptionally formal. Something like "Save the Date: [bride's and groom's names] are tying the knot on [your wedding date] in [the city where you'll marry]" is sufficient. This way, guests know what to expect, and they'll get in touch with you if they have questions. Some people include a short poem or a favorite lovey-dovey quote if there's room. This is the time to be less formal, so feel free to get creative. Just make sure that everyone who gets this card will definitely be on your final wedding guest list: Once you tell someone to save your wedding date, there's no turning back. Be sure to include "Formal invitation to follow" at the bottom of your wedding save-the-date card and guests will know there's more to come. Here are a few examples of how people announce their wedding:
- Formal Notice
Jack and Jill
are getting married on
July 5, 2005
San Francisco, California
Formal invitation to follow
- Fun & Flirty
He proposed ... she said 'Yes'!
Jack + Jill
will tie the knot
July 5, 2005
Chicago, Illinois
Formal invitation to follow
- Totally Carefree
We're taking the plunge!
Hope you'll be there to celebrate our flight.
Jack & Jill
say "I Do"
July 5, 2005
Nantucket Island
Formal invitation to follow
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