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Galata collection description
Set the tone for your wedding day with our Galata Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features leafy eucalyptus next to elegant typography. Suited for outdoor and indoor weddings alike, we love its minimalist vibe.
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Baker collection description
Celebrate your big day with our Baker Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this Art Deco-inspired design features dramatic linework and vintage typography—perfect for lovers of Old Hollywood, formal weddings, and anyone craving a little bit of classic glam.
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Verona collection description
Share the wedding love with our Verona Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features clean lines and elegant typography on a solid background. We think this is a beautiful choice for any couple looking for minimalist, sophisticated vibes.
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Rooftop collection description
Celebrate in style with our Rooftop Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features gorgeous illustrated blooms around a timeless mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for romantic weddings in any venue, from vineyards to hotel ballrooms.
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Stevens collection description
Share the love with the Stevens Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features two contrasting shades and clean lines that make your details pop. We think it’s a stunning choice for any celebration with formal flair, from outdoor tent parties to grand hotel ballrooms.
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Woads collection description
Reflect your romantic style with the Woads Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern floral design features chic typography, plus a realistic rose and delicate leaves in the corner. We think it strikes the perfect balance of timeless and fresh.
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Santorini collection description
Make a modern statement with the Santorini Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features bold calligraphy and delicate typography on a chic solid background. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any wedding, from intimate gatherings to formal celebrations.
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Barnell collection description
Choose timeless style with the Barnell Landscape Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this classic design features an elegant mix of typography and a unique layout, putting your names front and center. We think it lends itself beautifully to any celebration, from formal hotel ballroom to romantic garden.
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Santorini collection description
Make a modern statement with the Santorini Landscape Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this versatile design features bold calligraphy and delicate typography on a chic solid background. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any wedding, from intimate gatherings to formal celebrations.
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Gingerwood collection description
Keep things classic with the Gingerwood Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a timeless mix of typography inside a frame of hand-painted leaves and berries. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any type of celebration, from rustic to formal.
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Hazeldale collection description
Choose understated elegance with the Hazeldale Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features a bold mix of typography on a sleek background, putting your names front and center. We especially love it for celebrations in formal and traditional venues.
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Everett collection description
Keep things sleek with the Everett Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features modern typography on a solid background, with your names front and center. We think it’s a stunning choice for any type of celebration, from industrial to formal.
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Bridgetown collection description
Showcase your chic style with the Bridgetown Corner wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features your initials in a frame, next to a chic mix of typography. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any celebration with formal flair.
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Brockway collection description
Keep things sleek with the Brockway Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a timeless mix of typography, beautifully highlighting your initials. With its minimalist layout, we think it strikes the perfect balance of traditional and modern.
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Corinth collection description
Showcase your chic style with the Corinth Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features timeless typography and delicate lines on a sleek background. We especially love it for celebrations full of formal touches.
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Ahlers collection description
Celebrate the love with the Ahlers Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-drawn, continuous-line flowers, plus elegant typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of modern and timeless.
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Brenton collection description
Romance and whimsy unite in the Brenton Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical design features hand-drawn hummingbirds and leaves around a delicate frame filled with elegant typography. We think it lends itself beautifully to a wide variety of venues, from rustic to formal.
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Amberley collection description
Make a minimalist statement with the Amberley Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a chic mix of typography and a unique layout, beautifully showcasing your names. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of venues, from banquet halls to industrial lofts.
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Millsboro collection description
Go bold with the Millsboro Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features a modern mix of typography on a solid background. We think it strikes the perfect balance of unique and timeless.
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Millsboro collection description
Choose minimalist elegance with the Millsboro Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a bold mix of typography on a solid background, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it’s a stunning pick for a wide variety of celebrations, from industrial to formal.
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Wilmington collection description
Make a timeless statement with the Wilmington Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features a chic mix of typography and calligraphy on a solid background, beautifully highlighting your names and initials. With its unique layout, we think it strikes the perfect balance of traditional and fresh.
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Melvine collection description
Choose modern elegance with the Melvine Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features a sleek mix of typography in a unique layout, beautifully highlighting your names. Perfect for a wide variety of venues, we think it strikes the perfect balance of classic and contemporary.
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Melvine collection description
Share the love with the Melvine Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features an elegant mix of typography in a unique layout, beautifully highlighting your names. Sleek, chic, and minimalist, we think it’s a gorgeous choice for a wide variety of venues.
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Segovia collection description
Share the love with the Segovia Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features realistic roses and watercolor leaves around an elegant mix of typography in a chic rectangle. We think it’s a stunning choice for romantic celebrations full of fresh touches.
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Merlo collection description
Put your names front and center with the Merlo Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a stunning mix of calligraphy and typography for a minimalist, less-is-more aesthetic. Perfect for a wide variety of venues, from urban lofts to restaurants.
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Everett collection description
Prove that less is more with the Everett Type Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this minimalist design features modern typography, with your names front and center. We think it strikes the perfect balance of bold and timeless.
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Amberley collection description
Make a minimalist statement with the Amberley Landscape Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this modern design features a chic mix of typography and a unique layout, beautifully showcasing your names. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of venues, from banquet halls to industrial lofts.
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Amberley collection description
Prove that less is more with the Amberley Portrait Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this timeless design features a chic mix of typography, beautifully showcasing your names. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for a wide variety of venues, from hotel ballrooms to industrial lofts.
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Everett collection description
Keep things sleek with the Everett Landscape Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this minimalist design features modern typography, with your names front and center. We think it’s a stunning choice for any type of celebration, from industrial to formal.
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Summerlin collection description
Make a rustic statement with the Summerlin Classic Foil wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features an elegant mix of typography, plus pretty leaves, and shiny gold details. We think this is a stunning choice for couples getting married in outdoor venues, like vineyards, breweries, and gardens.
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Maywood collection description
Go for timeless with the Maywood Classic Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this floral design features delicate continuous-line blooms and a sleek mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for any type of celebration, from boho to formal.
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Seville collection description
Choose timeless chic with the Seville Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features an elegant mix of typography, with your names in an eye-catching font. Striking the perfect balance of modern and traditional, we think it’s a stunning choice for any venue.
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Carlisle collection description
Make a modern statement with the Carlisle Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this bold design features a chic line, plus an eye-catching mix of typography and calligraphy beautifully highlighting your names. We think it strikes the perfect balance of minimalist and elegant. This suite was created in collaboration with Vanessa Barile, a graphic designer born and raised in Montreal, Canada. She brings new ideas to life by incorporating illustrations, paintings, and new mediums of art in her designs.
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Carlisle collection description
Showcase your modern style with the Carlisle Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this bold design features an eye-catching mix of typography and calligraphy beautifully highlighting your names. We think it strikes the perfect balance of traditional and fresh. This suite was created in collaboration with Vanessa Barile, a graphic designer born and raised in Montreal, Canada. She brings new ideas to life by incorporating illustrations, paintings, and new mediums of art in her designs.
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Ellis collection description
Showcase your elegant style with the Ellis Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features a modern mix of left-aligned typography and calligraphy, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it strikes the perfect balance of traditional and minimalist.
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Ellis collection description
Start your forever with the Ellis Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features a modern mix of typography and calligraphy, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of venues, from country clubs to industrial lofts.
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Altavilla collection description
Make a chic statement with the Altavilla Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features an elegant mix of typography and calligraphy, plus abstract watercolor brush strokes. We think it strikes the perfect balance of timeless and creative.
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Belencito collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Belencito suite. Printed on luxe paper, it strikes the perfect balance of romantic and minimalist. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from rustic vineyards to hotel ballrooms.
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Belencito collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Belencito suite. Printed on luxe paper, it strikes the perfect balance of romantic and minimalist. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from rustic vineyards to hotel ballrooms.
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Estera collection description
Start your forever with the Estera suite. Printed on luxe paper, this formal design features a stunning mix of typography and calligraphy, plus delicate botanical details. We especially love it for romantic celebrations in venues full of history.
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Alyeska collection description
Showcase your modern style with the Alyeska suite. Printed on luxe paper, this unique design features a bold mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and unexpected. This suite was created in collaboration with Jill of Jula Paper Co. (@julapaper), a self-taught designer from Sparta, New Jersey, who has always had a passion for paper.
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Allamia collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Allamia suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-painted watercolor flowers, plus a romantic mix of typography. Perfect for nature lovers and wedding venues full of fresh blooms.
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Linwood collection description
Make a modern statement with the Linwood suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features continuous-line botanical details, delicate lines, and a chic mix of typography. Perfect for nature lovers looking for something fresh.
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Mathias collection description
Celebrate your love with the Mathias suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features an elegant mix of typography and calligraphy, plus a delicate botanical illustration. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding venue, from rustic ranch to hotel ballroom.
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Ginami collection description
Choose timeless elegance with the Ginami suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a romantic mix of typography, striking the perfect balance of formal and fresh. This suite was created in collaboration with graphic designer Anna Gardiner, a native of Southern Utah and a lover of type-setting and pattern design. When she's not designing, she can be found filling her camera roll with color palette inspiration and enjoying the simple zests of life, which include making Spotify playlists, hiking during sunset, binging the latest season of a tv series, and challenging her family members to a competitive card game session.
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Margret collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Margret suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a chic mix of typography, perfect for any wedding full of formal touches. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide range of celebrations no matter the season.
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Sundell collection description
Showcase your elegant style with the Sundell suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a timeless mix of typography and calligraphy perfect for any wedding. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of venues with formal flair, from hotel ballrooms to romantic estates.
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Pasquo collection description
Choose timeless elegance with the Pasquo suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a floral wreath and classic typography, perfect for any wedding venue. We think it’s a stunning pick for celebrations full of formal touches.
All about black wedding invites
Timeless and versatile, black wedding invitations allow for your celebration’s unique flair to shine through. They’re commanding but not overpowering, much like an iconic little black dress or a refined tuxedo.
You can dress up your black wedding invitations with elegant gold foil, or give them a twist with surprising pops of color—the choice is yours.
Frequently asked questions
Is “Black” the New Standard for Wedding Invitations?
When you set out to plan a one-time celebration, you often try to make every single part stand out as personal, significant, and—ideally—different from anything your friends have seen. But why do we see black wedding invitations (as is) become a common choice for couples who want to signal a sense of style right from the start? Often, it’s because “black” presents a background that lets all your chosen details appear more clear and strong, while giving the event a tone you direct right from the envelope.
Why Are More Couples Choosing Black Invitations Now?
For anyone wondering if “black” is just about being new, or if there’s real reason for the trend, consider this: couples often find that using a “black” invitation lets you show more of who you are. Not everyone wants something standard or too quiet—sometimes you want to set the scene with bigger contrast, sharper lines, and names that stand out. For some, this kind of choice even makes your event feel more formal. But usually, it’s just about being in control and showing things the way you want.
Are You Limited to Only One Look When Using Black Invitations?
If you ask yourself whether a black invitation puts limits on style or layout, the clear answer is no. Black, as a base for your invite, actually leaves the field wide open for many different directions.
- Pairing black with white or metallic letters makes names and times easy to see and gives things a bold look, as seen in many top designs.
- Minimal lines and crisp space (think the “Blake” style) often give the whole card a modern or simple feeling.
- Using a frame—something that’s in about 9% of top designs—can help the main information feel more organized, without too much noise.
According to less personal but useful data (like that from Zola), couples usually pick a main vertical layout. About 72% go for portrait, focusing on the main details. If you want to send a photo, you can, but only a small number—below 10%—include even one picture.
Is Black Right for Only Formal Events, or Not?
With a black invitation, you quickly set “formal” as is, especially if you plan a serious event and want everyone to show up ready. The weight and clear color do most of the talking, so guests know what’s expected.
What About Winter or Off-Season Weddings?
In months when days run short, black invitations seem natural. The deep background lets any lighter part show up in full contrast, and can match well with the feeling of a cold night or a cozy winter event.
Can You Still Customize Black Invitations?
If you worry dark cards force you to settle for less, you should know that you usually have control over the look. Most providers—including Zola—let you add small, soft features (such as a simple wreath or an arch) if you want, and frames remain a popular way to keep things neat. Most couples, though, keep things easy and photo-free, letting the words and lines create the mood.
What Are the Top Black Invitation Styles Right Now?
For those who want proof before picking a type, checking out the current leaders can help a lot. The five most selected styles—Seraphine, Goundry, Blake, Wyncote, and Milford—each show what’s possible. You see that some (like Blake) use modern, simple lines, while others (such as Wyncote) show off with higher contrast and classic writing. Whether you want something clean, a bit more classic, or somewhere in the middle, you get the choice.
Does a Black Invitation Make Sense for You?
If you want to lead with both style and clarity, and if showing a strong, lasting message truly matters, black wedding invitations let you shape the look and feel from the moment your guest opens the envelope. You get options, freedom, and a strong first impression—all as is. In the end, that’s what a lot of couples want most.
Invitations for every style
From bohemian and botanical to minimalist and modern, there are gorgeous invitations of all styles on Zola.
Floral invitationsModern invitationsGreenery invitationsRustic invitationsWatercolor invitationsWhimsical invitationsCultural invitationsDestination invitationsBeach invitationsSummer invitationsWinter invitationsSpring invitationsElegant & Formal invitationsSimple & Minimalist invitationsTypography invitationsClassic & Traditional invitationsMonogram invitationsBoho invitationsMountains invitationsVintage & Retro invitationsMaximalist invitationsNautical invitationsBarn & Country invitationsBorder invitationsGeometric invitationsFall & Autumn invitations
Colors that match your theme
Whether you're going for classic white or a bright array of hues, Zola has invitations of every color to match your wedding theme.
Multi invitationsBlue invitationsDusty Blue invitationsRoyal Blue invitationsNavy invitationsBlack invitationsRed invitationsBurgundy invitationsWhite invitationsPurple invitationsLavender invitationsPlum invitationsPink invitationsRose invitationsDusty Rose invitationsCoral invitationsPeach invitationsGreen invitationsEmerald Green invitationsTeal invitationsOrange invitationsYellow invitationsGrey invitationsBrown invitationsOff White invitations
Invitations of all shapes & sizes
From traditional square invitations to fancy arches, Zola has a variety of card shapes to choose from.
Standard invitationsRounded invitationsScalloped invitationsHalf-arch invitationsArch invitationsOval invitationsTicket invitationsDiamond invitations
Mix and match options
With so many features and finishes available, choosing invitations can seem daunting. Narrow your search by combining your favorite design options.
Foil invitationsLetterpress invitationsReception-only invitationsPhoto invitationsInvitations without photosPortrait invitationsLandscape invitations