How to Create a Digital Save the Date Website in Canva (in 6 Easy Steps)
Paper save the dates are lovely, but they cost a fortune to print and post, and the moment someone moves house, they're out of date. A digital save the date website solves all of that. It's one link you can drop into a WhatsApp group, an email or a text, it looks beautiful on every phone, and you can update it whenever plans change.
You can build the whole thing in Canva, with no design or coding skills. Here's exactly how I did it.
What you'll need
A free Canva account (a Canva Pro account unlocks extra elements and templates, but it isn't essential)
Your names, wedding date and location
2 to 3 favourite photos of the two of you
About 30 to 45 minutes
Step 1: Go to Canva
Head to canva.com on your laptop, or open the Canva app on your phone. Because most guests will view your save the date on their phones, I find it easiest to build and check it on mobile as I go.
Step 2: Select a website template
On the Canva home screen, search for "Websites" and then browse for a save the date or wedding template. Pick one that matches the mood of your day.
A soft, earthy palette with a scenic background, like the Lake Como design above, feels romantic and timeless, while bold colours feel fun and modern.
Top tip: choose a template with a mobile-first layout, so each section fills the screen as guests scroll.
Step 3: Decide on the number of sections
A save the date needs 4 to 5 sections, each with one job:
Your names and the headline. Your names, the words "Save the Date", the date and the location. This is the first thing guests see, so keep it clean and elegant.
The date, shown visually. A calendar graphic with your date circled makes it feel like a keepsake. Add a short, sweet message beside it if you like.
Your photos. Two or three photos of the two of you give the page personality. Polaroid-style frames with a handwritten caption such as "my love" are a lovely touch.
Collect addresses. A "Formal invitation to follow" line with a button guests tap to share their postal address means your invitation reaches the right people later.
A warm closing message. End with a short, friendly line like "We hope you can join us!" over a pretty background. Know your travel plans already? A "Travel and stay" section with a "Details so far" note also works well here.
Each section does have its job, so guests never have to hunt for details.
Step 4: Personalise it
Now for the fun part. Tap any text box to replace the placeholder wording with your own names, date and location.
Text. Stick to two fonts at most, one elegant script for your names and one clean serif for everything else. Keep the wording short, because small screens don't have much space.
Photos. Open Uploads or Camera Roll in the bottom toolbar, add your photos, and drop them into the frames. Black and white photos look timeless and keep the colours calm.
Calendar. Update the month and circle your date so it's obvious at a glance.
Colours. Use the Brand tab to save your wedding colours so every section matches.
Step 5: Test the mobile view
Don't skip this one. Most of your guests will open the link from a text or a group chat on their phones, so check it on a phone before you share it with anyone.
Tap the eye icon at the top of the editor to open the preview
Tap the three dots in the top right of the preview to see your options: Publish, Resize in mobile and Show navigation. Resizing in mobile ensures that your website stays the same when it’s viewed on a mobile, or tablet. Do not click on show navigation.
Scroll through every section and make sure no text is cut off or overlapping
Tap every button and link to make sure it works
Step 6: Share it as a website
When you're happy, tap the Share icon in the top right corner of Canva and choose Website. You'll see your web address (something like yourname.my.canva.site/savethedate).
Tap Edit URL to personalise it, then hit Publish.
Tap Share to copy the link and send it to your guests by text, email or WhatsApp.
Prefer a shorter, fancier address? There's a Get a custom domain option too. If you ever need to change a detail, edit the design and publish again, and the same link updates automatically.
Final thoughts
A digital save the date is cheaper and far more flexible than a printed card, and it gives your guests a first taste of your wedding style. Once you've built one, you can reuse the same design for your invitation, your schedule and your RSVP page. You can even sell it!
Don't fancy building it from scratch? Grab my ready-made save the date website template instead. Just swap in your names, date and photos and you're done in minutes
Olive and Cream Premium Save the Date Template
Have you made a digital save the date? Tell me in the comments what you included!
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