Custom animated save-the-dates

Your love story. Animated.

Every couple has one story they tell badly at parties. The night she almost stayed home. The seat the alphabet assigned him. We turn yours into a little animated film, and send it to everyone you love before the invitations even go out.

Made from your own photos. Ready in about ten days.
Your storyThe one your guests will replay

The difference

Nobody has ever
rewatched a postcard.

By June, every card on the fridge looks like the last one. Same eucalyptus. Same gold frame. Same swirly font. Yours will be the one they call you about.

Every other save-the-date
Save the Date for the wedding of Sarah & Michael 06 · 14 · 2026 Springfield Formal invitation to follow
They've seen this one. Fridge by Tuesday. Recycling by June.
Yours
Charlie & Rosie 0:59
Watched twice. Shown to her mother. Played again at the reception.

How it works

Three steps to a film that's unmistakably yours


Step 01
💌

Share your story

Answer a few warm questions and send your favorite photos. The messier and more real the story, the better it animates.

Step 02
🎬

We animate it

We build a custom cinematic short around your actual love story: your look, your moment, your names. Not a template.

Step 03

Wow your guests

Send it by text, email, or social, then watch the replies roll in. It's the save-the-date people actually reply to.

The transformation

One photo in.
A whole love story out.

You send us one photo and the true story behind it. This is what your guests get back.


Why couples love it

More than a date on a card


💞

Unmistakably yours

Built around the true, specific way you met. Never a fill-in-the-blank template.

🎥

Looks like a real movie

Warm, cinematic 3D animation with the glow of a beloved animated film.

📲

Made to be watched

Sent by text, opened on a phone, played again for whoever walks into the room.

🕊️

A keepsake forever

Play it at the wedding, the anniversary, the someday. It never yellows in a drawer.

Pricing

Pick the length of your love story

Everything is priced honestly. Every extra below can also be bought on its own.


The Short & Sweet

Just the film, beautifully done.

$347 / one film
  • 25 to 30 second animated film
  • Narrated and scored
  • Built from your real story and photos
  • 1 round of revisions
  • Your choice of vertical or widescreen
Start your story

The Premiere

For big weddings and long guest lists.

$747 / one film
80 to 90 second multi-scene film$547
AI photo shoot, 25 portraits$345
Your love story as a song$195
The Social Cut$95
Printable QR card$75
Both vertical and widescreen$125
3 revisions and priority delivery$160
Total value$1,542

You pay $747, you keep $795

Start your story
The Venue Reel

The moment the room goes quiet

Three to five minutes of the two of you, animated at full length, playing on every screen at your reception. Your grandmother will cry. Your friends will film it on their phones. Somebody will ask who made it before the song is over. Add it to any package.

+$1,295
Ask about it

Add anything on its own

Your love story as a song $195 AI photo shoot, 10 portraits $195 AI photo shoot, 25 portraits $345 The Social Cut $95 Second format, vertical or widescreen $125 Printable QR card $75 Anniversary re-cut $125 Extra revision round $65 Priority delivery $95 The Venue Reel, 3 to 5 minutes $1,295

Your love story as a song: we write and record an original song about how you met, then animate the film to it. The Social Cut: the same film with the date and location removed, so you can post it publicly without sharing your wedding details.

Not sure which fits? Tell us your story and we'll recommend one. Custom quotes always welcome.

Good to know

Questions couples ask


Most films are ready in about 10 days from the moment we have your story and photos. Need it sooner? The Premiere package includes priority delivery.

Yes. We build each character from your real engagement photos, so the animated you actually resembles you, same hair, same warmth, same little details.

Just the true story of how you met (even the awkward version, especially that one), a few favorite photos, and your names, date, and city. That's it.

Between 30 and 90 seconds depending on your package. Short enough to keep, long enough to make everyone feel something.

You choose the shape: vertical for texting and Instagram, or widescreen for email and your wedding website. Want both? Add the second format for $125. We can also send a printable card with a QR code that opens your film.

Every package includes revision rounds so it lands exactly right. See pricing above, and custom quotes are always welcome.

Start your story

Let's animate the two of you

Three quick questions. No pressure, no obligation. Just the start of something lovely.


First, the stars of the film 💛

Who are we telling this story about?

Please add a name.
Please add a name.

The details 📅

So we know where and how to reach you.

A valid email helps us reach you.
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Now the good part ✨

How did you two meet? The messy, true version is perfect.

A sentence or two is all we need to begin.
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Your story's on its way

We'll be in touch within 24 hours to start bringing the two of you to life.

Not a form person? Email hello@savethedate.video or DM us on Instagram.

Start your story 💛