In the world of wedding stationery, Save the Dates serve a really useful purpose. They mean you don’t have to worry about sending invitations too early (a tough call when, for example, you may not yet have nailed down your style or budget) but equally, they mean your guests have plenty of notice to make sure they can attend your wedding. So kind of a win-win. Of course, lots of brides and grooms these days send their STDs (worst wedding acronym ever) via email, which is a great budget and environment saver. But maybe you’d like to send something tangible, to get your guests excited for the celebration to come. Here’s the good news – while of course getting custom wedding Save the Dates created by your stationery designer is awesome, there are also loads of gorgeous (and free!) printable Save the Dates available online, whatever your wedding style. So today I’m rounding up 15 of my favourite free save the dates. Just click the links to make it happen and take your favourite design off to your fave on demand print service (and if you’d like to know more about wedding stationery timelines, see our feature).

Instagram Save the Date Invitation
Source: Something Turquoise | Design & Photography: Jen Causey

Modern photo calendar save the dates
Source: Wedding Chicks | Image: Radion Photography

French-style bookmark save the dates
Source: Ruffled | Design: Rabbit Hole Design/Wedding Friends

Pencil Us In Save the Date Invitations
Source: Something Turquoise | Design & Photography: Jen Causey

Pretty in Pink Free Printable Save the Date
Source: Wedding Chicks | Design: The First Snow | Image: The First Snow

Free Printable & Editable Papel Picado Save the Date
Source: Bespoke Bride

Pastel flower save the dates
Source & design: Elli

Graphic grey & yellow save the dates
Source: bloved | Design: Itty Bitty & Bijou | Photography: Catharine Noble Photography

Geometric Heart Save the Date
Source: Bespoke Bride

Watercolour Save the Date Postcards
Source: Something Turquoise | Design & Photography: Jen Causey

Postcard save the dates
Source: Swooned | Susan Brand Design

Dance card save the dates
Source: Martha Stewart Weddings | Photography: Christina Holmes

Save-the-Date with Watercolor Calligraphy
Source: Swooned | Design: Susan Brand Design

Photo postcard save the dates
Source: Wedding Chicks | Image: Paul Von Reiter

Calendar Style Photo Save the Dates
Source: Something Turquoise | Design & Photography: Jen Causey

Affordable Save the Date Templates

Still haven’t found what you’re looking for? Well, good news, because I’ve also picked 15 more printable Save the Dates from Etsy – they’re not free, but they are still super affordable!

*Links in bold denote affiliate links. The cost to you remains the same, but SBB may receive a commission for any sales made.

Photo Save the Date Postcard by Margaux Paperie

Save the Date Printable by Minty Paperie Shop (left) | Sunny Botanical Wedding Save the Date Template by Sundae Printables (right)

Save the Date Template by By Blush Press (left) | Wedding Date Save the Date by Eden Wedding Studio (right)

Tropical Save The Date Template by The Sunshine Garden (left) | Marble Rose Gold Save the Date Template by INKK Wedding (right)

Greenery Save the Date Photo Editable Template by Sunrise Wisdom Print (left) | Rustic Save the Date Template by Minty Paperie Shop (right)

Travel Save The Date Printable Postcard by Violin Events (left) | Let the Adventure Begin Save the Date Printable by Something Blue NY (right)

Photo Save The Date Template by Blanche Paperie (left) | Calendar Save the Date Postcard by Aceti Design Co (right)

Printable Modern Celestial Vellum Wedding Save the Date by Blissful Stationery (left) | Modern Calendar Save the Date Template by Peachy May Studio (right)