Invitations so beautiful, it hurts to send them away.
Bartlett collection description
Showcase your creativity with the Bartlett Photo wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features abstract watercolor brushstrokes and a modern mix of typography around your custom picture. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for couples looking for cool, bold, and elegant.
Bartlett collection description
Celebrate your artsy style with the Bartlett Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features abstract watercolor brushstrokes and a modern mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for creative couples getting married in museums, art galleries, trendy restaurants, and industrial lofts.
Bartlett collection description
Send artsy vibes with the Bartlett Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features abstract watercolor brushstrokes and a modern mix of typography. We especially love it for creative couples getting married in museums, art galleries, trendy restaurants, and industrial lofts.
Malta collection description
Celebrate your big day with the Malta Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this fairy tale-inspired design combines romantic script with timeless typography, a chic frame, and delicate flourishes. We especially love it for couples planning celebrations in hotel ballrooms and historic venues.
Barnell collection description
Choose timeless style with the Barnell Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe 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.
Potter collection description
Showcase your fun style with the Potter Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical design features sleek typography beautifully framed by bold stripes to highlight all your details. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for a wide variety of celebrations, from ocean-side venues to chic country clubs.
Brevard collection description
Wow them with the Brevard Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a bold mix of typography and your initials in a circle. Sleek yet unexpected, we think it’s a stunning choice for couples looking to make a minimalist statement.
Pinellas collection description
Showcase your chic style with the Pinellas Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features an elegant mix of typography and calligraphy inside a sleek frame. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and fresh.
Barnell collection description
Choose timeless with the Barnell Portrait Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this classic design features an elegant mix of typography, putting your names front and center. We love its formal flair, lending itself beautifully to any celebration.
Santorini collection description
Choose timeless with a twist with the Santorini Type Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this modern design features bold calligraphy and delicate typography on a chic solid background. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any wedding, from formal celebrations to intimate gatherings.
Alameda collection description
Showcase your unique style with the Alameda Corner wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features a cool, continuous-line drawing and a modern mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of romantic, minimalist, and timeless.
Alameda collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Alameda Bloom wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features a cool, continuous-line drawing above a modern mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of fresh and timeless.
Hazeldale collection description
Go for bold elegance with the Hazeldale Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features a striking mix of typography on a sleek background, putting your names front and center. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide range of celebrations, from modern to traditional.
Everett collection description
Prove that less is more with the Everett Type 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 strikes the perfect balance of bold and timeless.
Ahlers collection description
Showcase your elegant style with the Ahlers Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-drawn, continuous-line flowers, plus timeless typography. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any celebration full of formal touches.
Brockway collection description
Showcase your chic aesthetic with the Brockway Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a timeless mix of typography, beautifully highlighting your names. We especially love it for formal celebrations in venues like hotel ballrooms, lofts, and banquet halls.
Ivor collection description
Showcase your minimalist style with the Ivor Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a chic mix of typography and calligraphy, beautifully highlighting your initials. We especially love it for formal and traditional celebrations.
Bransford collection description
Go for chic style with the Bransford Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features gorgeous eucalyptus leaves, plus a modern mix of typography and calligraphy, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it’s a stunning choice for celebrations where fresh touches shine bright.
Gendron collection description
Choose timeless with the Gendron Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a chic mix of typography on a solid background, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it strikes the perfect balance of modern and classic.
Halbert collection description
Choose modern elegance with the Halbert Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this chic design features bold typography on the right and romantic calligraphy on the left, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and cool.
Melvine collection description
Go for cool elegance with the Melvine Photo wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a slot for your custom picture, plus a sleek mix of typography in a cool layout, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of venues, from penthouses and lofts to art galleries and banquet halls.
Bayway collection description
Choose timeless chic with the Bayway Portrait Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this modern design features your initials between dots, plus a unique mix of typography in an elegant layout. We think it’s a stunning choice for any type of venue, from historical mansion to rustic barn.
Merlo collection description
Put your names front and center with the Merlo Landscape Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton 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.
Merlo collection description
Choose timeless elegance with the Merlo Portrait Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this classic design features a stunning mix of calligraphy and typography, beautifully highlighting your names. Perfect for a wide variety of venues, from hotel ballrooms to country clubs.
Maywood collection description
Showcase your sleek style with the Maywood Stamp Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this floral design features delicate continuous-line blooms above a timeless mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of elegant and modern.
Beaulieu collection description
Make a chic statement with the Beaulieu Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features an elegant mix of calligraphy and typography, plus sleek lines. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any venue, from hotel ballroom to rustic vineyard.
Evora collection description
Choose timeless elegance with the Evora Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this formal design features intricate calligraphy, a chic mix of typography, and delicate lines for a traditional yet modern feel. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for a wide variety of venues, from hotel ballroom to cozy winery.
Kently collection description
Celebrate your love with the Kently Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this traditional design features a botanical wreath around a chic mix of typography, beautifully highlighting your names. Perfect for couples looking for timeless elegance.
Springboro collection description
Make them smile with the Springboro Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a stunning frame of hand-painted watercolor blooms around an elegant mix of typography and calligraphy. We especially love it for spring and summer celebrations
Springboro collection description
Celebrate the love with the Springboro Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a stunning frame of hand-painted watercolor blooms around an elegant mix of typography and calligraphy. We especially love it for venues full of fresh flowers.
Beale collection description
Showcase your romantic style with the Beale suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-painted watercolor flowers and an elegant mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it’s a stunning choice for nature lovers looking for something timeless.
Pemberton collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Pemberton suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-painted watercolor flowers and an elegant mix of typography and calligraphy. We especially love it for spring and summer weddings where fresh touches shine.
Abelli collection description
Make a romantic statement with the Abelli suite. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features delicate botanical details and a classic mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding full of formal touches.
Earlewood collection description
Showcase your love for nature with the Earlewood suite. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features delicate botanical details and a classic mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and modern. This suite was created in collaboration with Camac Studio Inc. (@camacstudio), a Montreal-based graphic design studio specializing in strategic branding.
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.
Brooklea collection description
Start your happily ever after with the Brooklea 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 inspired by classic fairy tales.
Brooklea collection description
Start your happily ever after with the Brooklea 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 inspired by classic fairy tales.
Matienzo collection description
Add to your romantic vibe with the Matienzo suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features delicate botanical details and an elegant mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide range of wedding venues, from historical estates to urban lofts. This suite was designed in collaboration with Pati Cascino (@pati_cascino), an artist and graphic designer from São Paulo, Brazil, currently based in Houston, TX. Her inspiration comes from everyday experiences, trips she took, and nature's shapes and colors.
Paloma collection description
Choose modern elegance with the Paloma suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a timeless mix of typography and calligraphy, perfect for any wedding venue and vibe. This suite was created in collaboration with Susan Zinader (@susanzinader), a designer and illustrator specializing in stationery, branding, and greeting card design. She resides in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband and English cream golden retriever.
Vallejo collection description
Showcase your artsy style with the Vallejo suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features semi-abstract lines and shapes, plus a modern mix of typography. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for creative couples and countryside weddings. This suite was created in collaboration with Ashley DeMeyere (@ashleydesignsthings), a graphic designer, calligrapher, and illustrator specializing in stationery design. She is inspired by bright colors, her home state of California, and her fun-loving family.
Elting collection description
Showcase your elegant style with the Elting suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a unique watercolor background, plus timeless typography. Perfect for a wide array of wedding venues, from historical estate to urban loft, we think it’s vintage chic at its best.
Elting collection description
Showcase your elegant style with the Elting suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a unique watercolor background, plus timeless typography. Perfect for a wide array of wedding venues, from historical estate to urban loft, we think it’s vintage chic at its best.
Brighton collection description
Showcase your romantic style with the Brighton suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features sweet florals and timeless typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from lush gardens to historical estates. This suite was created in collaboration with Simona Camp, a licensing artist and graphic designer specializing in wedding stationery and surface pattern design. She is most inspired by being out in nature, traveling, and visiting used bookstores.
Loreto collection description
Make an artsy statement with the Loreto suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a stunning watercolor background, plus a classic mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of timeless and fresh. This suite was created in collaboration with Laura Mays (@invitedbylamaworks), a biomedical engineer turned graphic designer. She's a sunny midwest girl who specializes in wedding stationery design and who’s drawn to classic and traditional designs with whimsical touches.
Brighton collection description
Showcase your romantic style with the Brighton suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features sweet florals and timeless typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from lush gardens to historical estates. This suite was created in collaboration with Simona Camp, a licensing artist and graphic designer specializing in wedding stationery and surface pattern design. She is most inspired by being out in nature, traveling, and visiting used bookstores.
Zortas collection description
Choose artsy elegance with the Zortas suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features ethereal watercolors, plus romantic typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of celebrations, from beach weddings to formal nuptials. This suite was created in collaboration with Steph Tsimonidis-Gougeon, a designer living and working in Montreal, Canada.
Majestic collection description
Make a modern statement with the Majestic suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features timeless typography in a stylish frame. Striking the perfect balance of cool and formal, we think it’s a stunning pick for a wide variety of wedding venues, from industrial lofts to historical estates.
Majestic collection description
Make a modern statement with the Majestic suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features timeless typography in a stylish frame. Striking the perfect balance of cool and formal, we think it’s a stunning pick for a wide variety of wedding venues, from industrial lofts to historical estates.
Your wedding invitations should be an expression of your personal wedding style or theme. Many couples choose to make their wedding invitation design an artistic focal point of their big day, as the invitation is one of the pillars of your wedding journey.
Creating DIY wedding invites as unique as you two is fun and easy at Zola. You can choose from eight different paper options (like recycled, pearlescent, and linen), countless font styles, luxurious foil accents, and tons of beautiful backgrounds and styles. We are always updating our site and adding new beautiful, affordable wedding invitation templates to help you find your perfect design and make your decision process a breeze.
Amanda & Rachel
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We got five free samples of our favorite invitation designs to test out before we made a decision. Shipping was free, too!
Steven & Alex
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We had no clue what we had to put on our invitations, and Zola answered even our craziest questions.
When you consider the options for your marriage celebration, why should your “dusty blue wedding invitation” often be the first detail to choose? Frequently, it’s because this particular blue carries a soft, gray feel—a result that brings both calm and approachable style. Often, these invitations seem classic for one reason above all: the mix of muted blue and gray just works, setting a calm mood and giving your guests the sense that they’re welcome.
If you’re wondering why so many people go with “dusty blue,” the primary answer is the unusual combination of elegance and adaptability. This color goes well with flowers in spring or works with simple silver, deeper blue, or green if your event is outside or during winter. Couples commonly describe their choice as “timeless” and “adaptable,” and, in fact, this soft blue suits many themes, places, and even the usual looks worn at these events.
Looking for a good design to use as your base? For your specific need, there’s the “Laurelwood” invitation, which offers leaves and branch lines around your message, or “Seraphine,” which uses clear and simple letters—making the color itself the main feature. Other well-liked styles include “Bellisi” (which adds a watercolor effect), “Goundry” (using clear frame edges), and “Venado” (for a more mixed modern-traditional look). Not all couples pick the same thing—though 74% like a portrait (vertical) format for easier reading.
When you want your invitation to show something personal, what should you do? You might pick linen paper to give it extra texture and weight, or choose natural paper if you want a more classic feel, or use a framed layout (which 9% of couples select for its clean look). Most people leave off using a photo—only 5% use one photo, while even fewer (just 1%) include a second or more. Even small changes in the paper or layout, as is common for events held at historic places or outside, add personality that doesn’t crowd out the main information.
For your own celebration, which colors are best to pair with this blue? The answer is—almost any. Usually, silver will bring in greater style during winter, while navy makes things feel a bit more official, especially at night or indoors. If you want to keep things soft, blush fits well for spring or in a garden, and green (such as sage) works for those who value a natural or flower-based theme. Each mix gives you room to shape the style as you like.
How soon do you need to act? You should usually order these about five months before your event if possible—doing so allows time for checking proofs and making any needed changes, and it gives you the chance to request samples so you can see how the color fits your own space. For sending them out, most people give their guests at least eight to ten weeks, and/or longer if travel is needed.
Choosing “dusty blue” is not just about picking a good color, but making sure your guests feel included from the start. Done well, your invitation shapes the entire mood of your event, hinting at both the celebration and the care you’ve given every aspect.
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
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
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
With so many features and finishes available, choosing invitations can seem daunting. Narrow your search by combining your favorite design options.
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