Save-the-date Wedding Card

A save the date notice is an item stating the date a wedding or other formal event. It typically states the date when a couple plans to marry, so that recipients will know to keep that date free. Save the dates usually take the form a card, but can also be a refrigerator magnet or similar item. They are generally sent out at least six to twelve months before the wedding date, and are usually followed by a formal wedding invitation.
While save the date started as a wedding-related custom, it is now used by individuals, businesses, and organizations to announce the date any formal event, ranging from wedding anniversaries to grand opening ceremonies for fice buildings.