Gendron collection description
Go for modern minimalism with the Gendron Landscape 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’s a stunning pick for a wide variety of venues, from formal ballrooms to urban lofts.
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.
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.
Roberts collection description
Make a timeless statement with the Roberts Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features an elegant mix of typography and calligraphy, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it’s a gorgeous pick for any celebration full of formal touches.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Essenza collection description
Showcase your romantic style with the Essenza Portrait Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this elegant design features a minimalist, fine-line floral drawing and a timeless mix of typography. We especially love it for couples planning celebrations full of fresh touches.
Essenza collection description
Send a lovely bouquet with the Essenza Bloom Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this modern design features a minimalist, fine-line floral drawing and a timeless mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for couples planning celebrations full of fresh touches.
Beaulieu collection description
Showcase your chic aesthetic with the Beaulieu Landscape 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 rustic vineyard to hotel ballroom.
Sheffield collection description
Go for chic minimalism with the Sheffield Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features an elegant mix of calligraphy and typography in a unique layout, all between gold lines. We think this is a gorgeous pick for any venue, from historical mansion to urban restaurant.
Alvito collection description
Choose chic with the Alvito Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features bold typography, plus on-trend curves and plenty of negative space. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of venues, from industrial lofts to art galleries.
Cerrito collection description
Showcase your minimalist aesthetic with the Cerrito Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this bold design features a daring mix of typography, beautifully highlighting your names. We especially love it for couples planning modern celebrations. Created in collaboration with Sandra Picco (@sandrapiccodesign), a licensing artist and graphic designer specializing in invitations, gift, and stationery design. She goes weak in the knees for pretty paper, good typography, and just about anything with a minimalist vibe.
Evora collection description
Showcase your elegant style with the Evora Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features intricate calligraphy, a chic mix of typography, and delicate lines for a fresh yet formal look. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for a wide variety of venues, from banquet hall to urban loft.
Nahomi collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Nahomi Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features bold calligraphy and sleek typography in a forever-chic layout. We think it strikes the perfect balance of timeless and contemporary.
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.
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.
Avila collection description
Showcase your unique style with the Avila Wreath wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a modern mix of calligraphy and typography framed by whimsical leaves. We think it strikes the perfect balance of artsy and elegant.
Valier collection description
Share a special snapshot with the Valier Photo wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a unique mix of typography, delicate lines, and a spot for your custom picture. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of venues, from art galleries to banquet halls. This suite was created in collaboration with Camac Studio Inc. (@camacstudio), a Montreal-based graphic design studio specializing in strategic branding.
Valier collection description
Showcase your minimalist aesthetic with the Valier Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a bold mix of typography and delicate lines, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it’s a stunning pick for a wide variety of venues, from urban loft to hotel ballroom. This suite was created in collaboration with Camac Studio Inc. (@camacstudio), a Montreal-based graphic design studio specializing in strategic branding.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Delana collection description
Say “I do” to modern elegance with the Delana suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features delicate botanical details and a chic mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it’s a stunning pick for nature lovers looking for something timeless.
Delana collection description
Say “I do” to modern elegance with the Delana suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features delicate botanical details and a chic mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it’s a stunning pick for nature lovers looking for something timeless.
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.
Keole collection description
Showcase your elegant style with the Keole suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a romantic mix of typography, plus a delicate botanical illustration. This suite was created in collaboration with Jaye Backus, an artist and graphic designer specializing in invitations, patterns and watercolor illustrations. She draws inspiration from the plants and flowers that grow in her home state of sunny Florida, where she currently lives.
Keole collection description
Showcase your elegant style with the Keole suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a romantic mix of typography, plus a delicate botanical illustration. This suite was created in collaboration with Jaye Backus, an artist and graphic designer specializing in invitations, patterns and watercolor illustrations. She draws inspiration from the plants and flowers that grow in her home state of sunny Florida, where she currently lives.
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.
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.
Hannegan collection description
Choose versatile elegance with the Hannegan suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features timeless typography perfect for any wedding venue, from industrial loft to hotel ballroom. This suite was created in collaboration with Jessica Miller (@owlandtoad), an artist and stationery designer based in sunny Southern California. She's inspired by nature, fresh color combos, and anything with a lot of texture.
Girard collection description
Choose modern whimsy with the Girard suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a wavy border and elegant typography. A stunning choice for a wide variety of weddings, we think it strikes the perfect balance of chic and unique.
Suzi collection description
Showcase your personal style with the Suzi suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a modern mix of typography and unique lines. We think it strikes the perfect balance of cool and elegant. This suite was created in collaboration with Maria Hilas Louie (@maria.hilas.louie.design), a graphic designer from the SF Bay Area who loves minimalist stationery design, but strives to be more of a maximalist.
Suzi collection description
Showcase your personal style with the Suzi suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a modern mix of typography and unique lines. We think it strikes the perfect balance of cool and elegant. This suite was created in collaboration with Maria Hilas Louie (@maria.hilas.louie.design), a graphic designer from the SF Bay Area who loves minimalist stationery design, but strives to be more of a maximalist.
Sidney collection description
Make a modern statement with the Sidney suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a bold mix of typography, for a minimalist yet striking result. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from industrial lofts to hotel ballrooms. This suite was created in collaboration with Allison Kincaid of AK Graphics. Allison is a farmwife, mother of 2, and an artist + stationery designer from Eastern Washington state.
Langdon collection description
Choose modern elegance with the Langdon suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features semi-abstract mountains and chic typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for outdoor lovers and couples getting married in scenic locations. This suite was created in collaboration with Sandra Picco (@sandrapiccodesign), a licensing artist and graphic designer specializing in invitations, gift, and stationery design. She goes weak in the knees for pretty paper, good typography, and just about anything with a minimalist vibe.
Bahia collection description
Showcase your fun style with the Bahia suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a palm tree and bold typography, perfect for destination weddings and celebrations by the ocean. We think it’s the epitome of kitsch elegance. This suite was designed in collaboration with Madeline La Rosa (@madelinelarosadesigns), a Brooklyn-based artist and graphic designer specializing in invitations and custom artwork.
Colfax collection description
Choose timeless elegance with the Colfax suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features chic typography and clean lines, perfect for any wedding venue, from formal hotel ballroom to cool industrial loft. This suite was designed in collaboration with Meagan Christensen, an artist, illustrator, and designer specializing in stationery and surface design. She delights in identifying typefaces wherever she goes, taking photos of interesting doors, and cultivating her backyard flower garden so she has subjects to paint all summer long.
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.
Hasbrouk collection description
Make a modern statement with the Hasbrouk suite. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features bold typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding venue, from industrial loft to countryside winery. This suite was designed in collaboration with Hailey Maddox of Snow + Ivy (@snowandivy), an illustrator/designer who loves a good design puzzle and is always eager to try something new. Her work explores a variety of styles, typographic treatments, and color palettes.
Hasbrouk collection description
Make a modern statement with the Hasbrouk suite. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features bold typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding venue, from industrial loft to countryside winery. This suite was designed in collaboration with Hailey Maddox of Snow + Ivy (@snowandivy), an illustrator/designer who loves a good design puzzle and is always eager to try something new. Her work explores a variety of styles, typographic treatments, and color palettes.
Coleridge collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Coleridge suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features abstract watercolor brushstrokes, a modern arch, and timeless typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of artsy and formal. 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.
Bahama collection description
Showcase your fun style with the Bahama suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features bold typography for a cool, minimalist vibe. We think it’s a stunning pick for creative couples looking for something unique. 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.
Groveland collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Groveland suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features elegant typography and delicate greenery. We think it strikes the perfect balance of modern and timeless. This suite was designed in collaboration with Yaling Hou Suzuki, a creative and artistic individual who loves to draw, paint, and sew. Her work is often inspired by nature and culture, and she uses bright colors and patterns to create cheerful and inviting designs.
It’s important to note that “modern” can mean many things; it is whatever modern style means to you. In general though, modern unique wedding invitations push the boundaries of tradition or do away with them entirely. They often feature either sleek minimalistic fonts or loose modern calligraphy, cool geometric designs or fluid abstract ones, and often incorporate metallic hues or shades from a bold color palette. If you’re having a modern wedding, don’t be afraid to select an invitation that is a bit outside the box. Consider geometric patterns as seen on the Davies invitation, and bold typography as seen on the Carlisle invitation.
When you start to plan the event, choosing modern wedding invitations is sometimes the first real step that lets you and your guests see the day ahead—introducing the celebration you have in mind and making that all-important first impression. Not just a piece of paper. More the “cover” for your story.
Usually, when we talk about modern wedding invitations, you’ll find they focus on clean lines, open layouts, and straightforward choices, which often highlight type and space rather than decoration or extras. Designs like “Milford,” for instance, use carefully picked type and strong, direct structure that stands out without extra clutter. If you’re searching for visual impact, options like “Carlisle” give you lines and balance, while “Wyncote” may catch your eye with type that’s bold, simple, and easy to read.
Does your invitation stand out as yours alone? Often, couples want a unique look, so personalization goes a long way. Most people today choose a vertical layout, and you’ll notice this adds just the right formality and space (a full 73% select this approach). Still, adding photos isn’t common—only 10% choose to include even one, while just 1% use more than one, showing a strong preference for type and layout as is.
There’s also a trend away from the classic mixes such as ivory and gold. Couples frequently opt for unusual color choices. For example, “Latona” allows color blocking, while “Santiago” brings in a new and striking take.
Materials Matter.
For your specific need, the way an invitation feels can set the tone immediately. It’s common for couples to pick paper with some texture, offering depth without calling too much attention. Design extras like frames, arches, or wreaths are now rare (picked by only 4%, 2%, and 1%, respectively), and nearly nobody selects foil or letterpress (with both at 0%), keeping things clear and on the details that are present.
Often, the answer is yes. Couples today blend digital convenience and the tradition of paper. QR codes, when used with care, link guests to your website or a details page but won’t take away from the look. Digital responses also appear often—they can save on paper and make managing responses faster and easier.
Timing for Success.
If you want to avoid stress, plan to order invitations 4 to 6 months ahead of your date. The process—design approval (1–2 weeks), printing and quality checks (2–3 weeks), addressing and assembly (1 week), and giving guests enough time to reply (2–3 weeks)—often adds up quickly. When you plan for a late summer or early fall event, it’s even more important to stay ahead due to how busy these seasons get.
Visual Consistency Across All Parts.
When you look at top modern invitation suites (think Milford, Carlisle, Wyncote, Santiago, and Latona), they all use a main idea or type that’s visible on every card, reply, and menu. Your best results come when you pick two or three colors that match your event style. Keeping type, layout, and key details the same across all the items brings everything together, as is.
They’re the true introduction—showing your real style and setting the mood for the day ahead. When done well, modern wedding invitations don’t just provide information to your guests. They invite people to take part in your story and the celebration you hope to share.
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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