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Digital save the dates

The save the date they open the second it arrives.

A text lands with their name in it. One tap and an envelope addressed to them flips over, the wax seal lifts and your save the date slides out, with your date ready to drop into their calendar.

Start designing — free, no signupBrowse 40 designs
  • Free to design
  • $19 one-time to send
  • No app for guests
Celeste digital save the date in Gilded
Celeste, as your guests see it
How it works

Three steps, one guest list

You design the card and add your guests. Text My Wedding sends every guest their own link and keeps track of who replied.

  1. 01

    Design it free

    Pick a design, add your names, date and city, and choose the palette, envelope liner, wax seal and stamp. No account needed.

  2. 02

    Add your guests

    Upload a spreadsheet, paste a list or import from The Knot, Zola or Joy. Group households so they share one envelope.

  3. 03

    Text everyone

    Each guest gets a text with their own link and an envelope addressed to them. They can add your date to Google, Apple or Outlook in one tap.

A save the date text message, made properly

An online save the date only works if people see it. Ours arrive as a text message, so they land where guests actually look, and each one opens into an animated save the date with an envelope addressed to that guest. There are 40 electronic save the date designs to choose from, from minimalist type and hand-circled calendars to starry skies, Lisbon tiles and a front-page newspaper.

Because every guest has their own link, you know the news reached the right person, and the same guest list carries straight through to the invitation, the RSVPs and the wedding-week updates. No coins, no per-card fees and nothing for guests to download.

The collection

Every digital save the date design

40 designs, each available in several palettes. Every one is free to personalize.

40 designs.

Onyx digital save the date in Noir

Onyx

Black tie · Classic

Halo digital save the date in Eucalyptus

Halo

Botanical · Modern

Text vs. email

Why a text beats an emailed save the date

Services like Paperless Post, Evite and Greenvelope send save the dates by email. Ours go by text, to the number you already have.

FeatureText My WeddingTypical email e-vite
How it arrivesText My WeddingA text message, which guests tend to open soon after it landsEmail e-viteAn email, which can sit unread or land in a promotions tab
What you need from guestsText My WeddingA phone numberEmail e-viteAn email address for every guest
What guests needText My WeddingNothing to download and no account; it opens in their phone's browserEmail e-viteUsually nothing to install, but they need to find the email
PersonalizationText My WeddingA personal link and an envelope addressed to each guest or householdEmail e-viteVaries by service
PricingText My WeddingDesigning is free. One-time plans from $19, no subscription, no coins and no per-card feesEmail e-viteOften priced per card, per guest or by guest-count tier
What comes nextText My WeddingThe invitation, RSVP reminders and wedding-day updates go to the same list, in the same threadEmail e-viteEach mailing is a separate email

E-vite services differ and change their pricing; check each provider for current details. Comparing a specific service? See Text My Wedding vs. Paperless Post or all comparisons.

Collections

Browse save the dates by style, color and season

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By season

Questions

Digital save the dates: common questions

How much do digital save the dates cost?

Designing is free, and you don't need an account to start. Texting yourself a test is free too. To send to your guest list, you pick a one-time plan, starting at $19, sized by how many texts you plan to send. There is no subscription, no coins and no charge per card or per guest.

Do my guests need an app or an account?

No. Guests receive an ordinary text message. Tapping the link opens the card in their phone's web browser, on iPhone or Android, with nothing to download and nothing to sign in to.

Can guests add the date to their calendar?

Yes. Once a guest opens their save the date, they can add your wedding to Google Calendar or to Apple and Outlook calendars in one tap. Save the dates don't usually ask for an RSVP; that comes with the invitation, which you can send to the same list later.

How does each guest get an envelope with their name on it?

Every guest gets their own link. The envelope is addressed to the name on your guest list, or to the household name if you've grouped guests together, so a couple shares one envelope addressed to both of them.

What if a guest doesn't have a smartphone?

The text itself says who is getting married and what the link is for, so a basic phone still gets the news. The animated card needs a web browser, though. For the handful of guests without one, a phone call or a printed card is the kindest option.

Can I print these save the dates?

These cards are designed for phones and are sent by text, so there is no print file to download. If you also want paper save the dates, our free save-the-date templates are set up for printing.

Can I edit the card after I send it?

Yes. Every guest's link shows the current version of your card, so fixing a typo or changing the time updates it for everyone who opens it. For a change guests need to notice, send a short follow-up text to the same list.

What does the link preview look like in the text?

The preview shows a sealed envelope with your first names and “Save the date”, so the card itself stays a surprise until the guest opens it.

Can I send to guests with international phone numbers?

Text My Wedding sends to US and Canadian phone numbers. Guests with those numbers still receive texts while traveling abroad, as long as their carrier supports international service. Numbers from other countries are not supported yet.

When should I send digital save the dates?

Six to eight months before the wedding is typical, and eight to twelve months for a destination wedding or a holiday weekend, when guests need to book travel and time off.

Can I send a save the date and an invitation in the same design?

Yes. Every design comes as both a save the date and an invitation, so you can send matching cards months apart to the same guest list.

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Get your date on their calendars.

Design your save the date free, with no signup. Add your guests and send it when you're ready, from a one-time plan.

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