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Keep it short and sweet with a simple save the date. The designs are Bliss & Bone are timeless and elegant, but they're anything but basic. Choose from simple save the date ideas that have a big impact. Many of our designs come with wow-worthy elements like shadows and three-dimensional objects, and you can also find coordinating wedding websites and invitation designs to make everything as cohesive as possible.
A simple save the date is one of the most timeless choices you can make. No fuss, no excess — just your names, your date, and a design confident enough to let those details speak for themselves. Whether your wedding aesthetic is modern, classic, or still taking shape, simple save the dates work for everyone.
Browse our full collection of simple save the date designs — digital and printed — designed by our in-house team and fully customizable to match your colors, venue, and vision.
A simple save the date strips the design back to what matters most: typography, layout, and white space. No busy florals, no photo collages — just clean, considered design that puts your essential details front and center.
The font does a lot of the work here. A well-chosen serif or sans-serif can set the entire tone of your wedding before guests know a single other detail. The Ashton Save the Date is a perfect example — names in an elegant serif, date and location in a lighter weight below, surrounded by nothing but breathing room. Effortless and understated.
Simple save the dates are also a smart choice early in the planning process. You don't need a fully locked-in aesthetic to send them — they're intentionally open-ended, and they give you freedom to develop the rest of your wedding design as you go.
Text-only simple save the dates: When the words are the design, every typographic choice matters. The Ashton Save the Date keeps it exactly this clean — names, date, city, and an "Invitation to Follow" set in quiet, confident type against a white card. Nothing extra, nothing missing.
Date-forward simple save the dates: For couples who want the date itself to be the hero, designs that lead with large numeral typography make a strong visual statement while still reading as simple and restrained. The Vincent Save the Date does this beautifully — the date stacked in oversized figures down the center of a soft, washed card, with names and city set small beneath. Graphic without being loud.
Monogram simple save the dates: A small monogram in the corner adds a personal touch without overcomplicating the design. The Mason Save the Date uses a refined interlocking monogram at the top of an otherwise spare card — just enough detail to feel considered, not decorated.
Tonal and embossed simple save the dates: Some of the most striking simple designs work entirely in tone-on-tone — no contrast, no color, just texture and form. The Mila Save the Date features a large embossed monogram that reads almost like a watermark against the card, with names and details set quietly above. It's a design that rewards close attention.
Bold typographic simple save the dates: Simple doesn't have to mean quiet. The Santana Save the Date uses an all-caps serif layout with names and date arranged across the card in a grid — warm, textured paper, confident letterforms, and nothing else. Bold and completely simple at the same time.
Letterpress simple save the dates: If you're doing printed, letterpress is worth considering. The impression process adds a tactile depth that makes even the plainest layout feel luxurious. Our letterpress save the dates are a natural fit for couples who want simplicity with a premium finish.
Minimalist simple save the dates: If your aesthetic leans even more stripped back — barely-there palettes, maximum restraint — our minimalist save the date collection sits at that end of the spectrum.
Simple wording matches the design — essential details only, nothing extraneous. These are the basics:
Your names: First names are usually enough. If there's any chance guests could confuse you with another engaged couple, add last names.
The date: Numerals (10.15.2027) feel contemporary and clean. Spelled out (October Fifteenth, Two Thousand Twenty-Seven) adds formality. Either works — just be consistent with the rest of your suite.
Location: City and state is standard. For destination weddings, include the country.
Your wedding website: Direct guests to the hub for everything that follows.
A closing line: "Invitation to follow" or "Formal invitation to follow" — pick one and keep it brief.
Simple Save the Date Example #1:
Madeline & Ashton
October 15, 2027
Aspen, Colorado
madelineandashton.com
Invitation to follow
Simple Save the Date Example #2:
SAVE THE DATE
07 · 19 · 2027
Gabriella & Vincent
New York, New York
Simple Save the Date Example #3:
M & O
June 17, 2027
Malibu, California
Formal invitation to follow
Digital simple save the dates start at $1.20 each for 1–9 recipients, or $0.90 each for 10 or more. Printed options start at $235 for 25 A6 one-ply cards. Letterpress starts at $445 for 25; metallic foil from $572.50. Real-time pricing updates in the builder as you customize.
Digital simple save the dates:
Printed simple save the dates:
Simple aesthetics translate exceptionally well to print. A clean card on quality paper feels intentional in a way that heavily designed stationery sometimes doesn't.
Send six to nine months before your wedding date. For destination weddings, aim for ten to twelve months — guests need time to arrange travel. Digital save the dates can be designed and sent the same day if you're working on a tighter timeline.
Yes — simple and formal pair naturally. A clean card in a classic font on quality paper reads as sophisticated, not casual. The simplicity signals that you don't need decoration to make a statement.
It should feel cohesive, not necessarily identical. Every Bliss & Bone save the date is part of a coordinated suite, so if you find a design you love, the matching invitation is already there.
No — and simple save the dates are ideal for this reason. They're intentionally open-ended and don't lock you into a specific color story or theme before you're ready.
Digital is faster and more affordable; printed is the classic choice and doubles as a keepsake. Many couples do both — digital save the dates followed by printed invitations.
Yes — order a printed sample pack to see paper types and finishes before you commit.
Every simple save the date at Bliss & Bone is part of a coordinated collection that includes matching wedding invitations, rehearsal dinner invitations, and wedding website templates. Start with your save the date and carry the design through every piece of your celebration.