20 Save-the-Date Postcards to Put Your Big Day on Display (In the Best Way)

Let your guests know to mark their calendars with these memorable mailers.

Marquee ampersand in center with graphic lines and modern type on front

Photo: The Knot

Updated Jan 05, 2026

Picking out save-the-dates is often one of the first steps of wedding planning. After the date is set or the venue is reserved, it's time to let friends and family know. Save-the-date postcards are a popular (and often more cost-effective) way to do just that. Not only do they cost less, but postcards also require less postage than a regular letter.

They're also a bit more sustainable (less paper means less waste) and are ready-made to be put in a place of honor on the fridge. And while the formal wedding invitation needs to include more information, the relevant details for a save-the-date can fit easily onto a postcard. Typically, there is also room to jot down a little note or sign it to add even more personalization.

20 Save-the-Date Postcards

Save-the-date postcards from The Knot Invitations are also part of a larger stationery suite, which allows you to carry the theme through the wedding itself and even into the wedding announcements and thank-you cards. Of course, if you just want to choose a pretty template for now and pick a different stationery suite down the line, that's fine too. Ahead, check out 20 save-the-date postcards for your upcoming wedding.

1. The Knot Invitations Leafy Hoops Save-the-Date Postcards

Greenery gold rings with monogram on front and modern minimalist type

Greenery has become a huge trend in wedding decor in recent years for good reason—the lush tones have an all-seasons appeal. Painted leafy branches wrap around circular decorative hoops that intertwine to create your custom monogram. Tweak the color palette to match up with the season you'll be getting married in—gold or burgundy for fall, gray or blue for winter or pink for the spring or summer.

From $1 each | The Knot

2. The Knot Invitations Newspaper Save-the-Date Postcards

Announce your wedding date with these clever newspaper-style save-the-date postcards. All you have to do is choose two of your favorite couples' photos and include any save-the-date details you'd like on the back.

From $0.89 each | The Knot

3. The Knot Invitations Minimal Floral Save-the-Date Postcards

If you're looking for a soft but artistic save-the-date, we recommend this water-color design. It's a great pick for a spring or summer wedding, or for couples who can't get enough of florals.

From $0.89 each | The Knot

4. The Knot Invitations Botanical Lemon Save-the-Date Postcards

Lemon graphics and personalized photo with classic black script

Give your favorite couple's photo a spot to shine alongside sunny watercolor lemons. Customize the font or keep things simple with the suggested format ("Save Our Date" in cursive with your wedding date in serif font). On the back, you can include the location, wedding website and any other important details.

From $1 each | The Knot

5. The Knot Invitations Minimal Brush Save-the-Date Postcards

Personalized photo on front and minimalist white script

Featuring soft brushstrokes and modern fonts, this minimalist postcard paints a stunning picture of your wedding day-to-be. Your photo fills the front of the card, interrupted only slightly by the "Save our date" request in white. Choose a color theme for the subtle brushstrokes on the back. You can pick colors that complement the photo or use the same modern palette throughout your wedding suite.

From $1 each | The Knot

6. The Knot Invitations Rustic Setting Save-the-Date Postcards

Perfect for a rustic or barn wedding, use these postcard save-the-dates to let your guests know they can look forward to an outdoorsy wedding. You have three colors to choose from, including grey, brown, and green.

From $0.89 each | The Knot

7. The Knot Invitations Floral Adornment Save-the-Date Postcards

With elegant handwriting and simply sketched floral illustrations, this save-the-date postcard is a great pick for couples who want a simple but beautiful design. Use these for a spring or summer wedding.

From $0.89 each | The Knot

8. The Knot Invitations Vintage Landscape Save-the-Date Postcards

Mountain and lake gray landscape with wedding date in white type on left, personalized photo on right

This vintage painting of a country landscape is sure to appeal to a couple who loves fantasy or period drama. The moody scene is also wonderful for setting the tone for a destination wedding in the mountains. The date, boldly displayed in block numbers, adds a modern twist to an otherwise traditional-looking postcard.

From $1 each | The Knot

9. The Knot Invitations Classic Botanical Border Save-the-Date Postcards

If you're planning a summer wedding, consider this design. With seven colors to choose from, these floral save-the-date postcards are a cute pick for a more rustic-style wedding.

From $0.89 each | The Knot

10. The Knot Invitations Vintage Mountain Save-the-Date Postcards

If you're planning on having an outdoor wedding in nature, these vintage save-the-date postcards are an excellent pick. You can choose from six colorways, including green, pink, brown, grey, and two shades of blue.

From $0.89 each | The Knot

11. The Knot Invitations Wild Vines Save-the-Date Postcards

Greenery in corners with bronze minimalist type and monogram on back

A modern, floral save-the-date postcard will wow your guests with painted vines and lush greenery. Add to that the sans serif font paired with cursive and italic type—in rose gold, no less—and it's not likely to be a date they'll forget. A clean layout, with your couple monogram and wedding website on the back, leaves room for you to include a personalized note.

From $1 each | The Knot

12. The Knot Invitations Modern Writing Save-the-Date Postcards

Whether you include a shot from your proposal or your favorite engagement party pic, the focus of this wedding save-the-date postcard is the two of you.

From $0.89 each | The Knot

13. The Knot Invitations Sparkling Wisteria Save-the-Date Postcards

If you're having a spring wedding, this colorful floral save-the-date is a super cute option. There are seven different colors to choose from.

From $0.89 each | The Knot

14. The Knot Invitations At Last Save-the-Date Postcards

Personalized photo with 'at last' in white calligraphy on front

The Etta James song "At Last" has resonated with couples for years, whether because of a long courtship or engagement or even just a long road to finding each other. This simple save-the-date lets couples share the joy of that feeling with their guests from the start. The front has a slightly glossy finish, with a matte back where you can include relevant information and the wedding website.

From $1 each | The Knot

15. The Knot Invitations Classic Crest Save-the-Date Postcards

Personalized photo background with event details and elegant pennant monogram

A custom crest may sound like the stuff of royalty, but this save-the-date lets you feel like a king or queen for the whole wedding planning process. Because so many key details are shared on the front of this postcard, the back simply lists your wedding website with space to fill in your recipient's address. For the formal invitation, you can keep your crest atop for a minimalist, classic invitation.

From $1 each | The Knot

16. The Knot Invitations Double Happiness Save-the-Date Postcards

This wedding save-the-date postcard features three photos of your choosing—we recommend using three of your favorite engagement pics.

From $0.89 each | The Knot

17. The Knot Invitations Adventure Icon Save-the-Date Postcards

With a simple design and modern typography, this adventure-forward save-the-date postcard is a great way to let your guests know when to expect your upcoming nuptials.

From $0.89 each | The Knot

18. The Knot Invitations Fall Wreath Save-the-Date Postcards

With an ornate wreath, this design is a gorgeous choice when it comes to save-the-date postcards—especially if your wedding vision is classic, elegant and autumnal. There are seven colors to choose from.

From $0.89 each | The Knot

19. The Knot Invitations Formal Deco Save-the-Date Postcard

Art deco design with black background and wedding date in gold on left, black and white personalized photo on right

This Art Deco-inspired save-the-date postcard is just the thing to set an elegant and striking tone for your forthcoming wedding. Ideal for weddings in more modern settings like a swanky hotel bar or refurbished warehouse, it's also a good option when you don't have a lot of information to share yet. Six numbers, a gold geometric flourish and a sweet engagement photo are all you need for the front. As for the back, include your names and wedding website. Your guests can wait for the rest of the details when the formal invitation arrives.

From $1 each | The Knot

20. The Knot Invitations Industrial Marquee Save-the-Date Postcards

Not all save-the-dates need a picture of the engaged couple to be memorable. This postcard sports a large marquee ampersand adorned with industrial lights ready to illuminate your love. The rest of the wedding stationery in this collection takes similar cues from the laid-back, vintage vibes, incorporating modern sans serif type, structural lines and continuation of the ampersand.

From $1 each | The Knot

Where to Buy Save-the-Date Postcards

Wondering where you can buy save-the-date postcards? Here are a few of our recommendations for great places to find them (classic printed ones, not just DIY digital save-the-dates).

The Knot Invitations: A go-to for couples planning weddings, The Knot lets you design custom save-the-date postcards with plenty of save-the-date templates to match your theme and style. Their platform also integrates with your wedding website and RSVP/guest list tools, making planning smoother overall.

Minted: Minted has beautiful, artist-designed save-the-date postcards that feel high end, plus you can customize fonts, photos, colors and finishes. Designs range from elegant and minimalist to whimsical and bold, and many include luxe paper options plus free address printing on some orders.

Truly Engaging: Truly Engaging offers hundreds of award-winning postcard designs in tons of styles (including classic, modern, destination, etc.) with preview tools so you can see how your custom text and photos look before you order.

Basic Invite: Basic Invite is an online editor with postcard save-the-date templates as low as around $0.60 per card and options for custom colors, wording and envelopes.

Vistaprint: Vistaprint is an excellent budget-friendly choice with a wide range of save-the-date postcard templates, plus regular discounts on stationery and printing. It's a great pick for couples who want solid quality, without designer prices.