Octavia collection description
Make a beautiful statement with our Octavia Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features baroque florals and solid background, perfect for highlighting your wedding details. We love it for couples who lean either boho or formal—this one's super versatile!
Folly collection description
Share the wedding joy with our Folly Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this watercolor botanical design features lemons. blossoms, and whimiscal font. We think this is a fresh choice for couples who have a playful side (and are getting married under sunny skies).
Rue collection description
Celebrate in style with our Rue Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features tiny botanical illustrations and classic font, all set against a bold background. We think it's a perfect pick for weddings at wineries, vineyards, restaurants, or anywhere deliciously chic!
Hopewell collection description
Share the love with our Hopewell Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this wintry design features illustrated boughs and blooms, plus gorgeous handwritten script for an extra pop. We love it for couples getting married in the cooler months (or who just love a subtle bit of holiday cheer).
Powell collection description
Share the love with our Powell Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design boldly spotlights your initials and features the classic infinity symbol, too. We think it's perfect for couples who want a timeless visual representation of forever.
Geneva collection description
Show your timeless style with the Geneva Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features your names in delicate handwriting alongside modern typography. We think it’s a stunning way to invite guests to a formal celebration.
Ames collection description
Go for a modern take on traditional with the Ames Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features abstract leaves behind an intricate frame. We especially love it for formal celebrations.
Benton collection description
Show your timeless style with the Benton Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features sophisticated typography on a marble background. Perfect for celebrations in historical venues and stunning ballrooms.
Benton collection description
Show your flawless taste with the Benton Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this chic design features timeless marble behind elegant typography. We especially love it for traditional celebrations with a modern edge.
Livonia collection description
Make a beautiful statement with the Livonia Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features dreamy, watercolor eucalyptus branches and delicate typography. We think this is a stunning choice for lovers of art and nature.
Livonia collection description
Show your timeless elegance with the Livonia Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features dreamy, watercolor eucalyptus branches and delicate typography. We especially love it for celebrations filled with greenery.
Unconditional collection description
Show your timeless style with the Unconditional Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features delicate flowers and a stunning mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of elegance and minimalism.
Woodland collection description
Go for rustic elegance with the Woodland Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features tasteful typography and a delicate botanical detail. We love this for all nature lovers, whether planning casual or formal weddings.
Sharpe collection description
Make a chic statement with the Sharpe Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features timeless typography and simple dots on a sleek background. We think it lends itself beautifully to any formal celebration.
Geneva collection description
Show your style with the Geneva Photo wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this chic design features a stunning mix of typography around your two custom pictures. We think it’s a beautiful choice for any celebration, from large gatherings to intimate ceremonies.
Novela collection description
Share the joy with the Novela Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features hand-drawn magnolia flowers and gorgeous script font. We think it strikes the perfect balance of organic and formal, and works beautifully for romantic weddings of all kinds.
Lyons collection description
Celebrate in style with our Lyons Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this simple, minimalist design highlights your wedding details perfectly. We love its bold brush font and rich background color, perfect for weddings of all formalities and locales.
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.
Sunnyridge collection description
Make them smile with the Sunnyridge Bloom wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features hand-painted sunflowers, a unique background, and a timeless mix of typography. We especially love it for rustic and boho weddings filled with fresh blooms and DIY touches.
Riverside collection description
Share the love with the Riverside Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this artsy design features bold brush strokes and a modern mix of typography, beautifully highlighting your details. Perfect for art lovers looking for something fun, fresh, and elegant.
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.
Bridgetown collection description
Choose timeless with the Bridgetown Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features your initials in a frame, above a chic mix of typography. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for couples looking for formal style with modern flair.
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.
Segovia collection description
Wow your guests with the Segovia Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features an elegant mix of typography framed by banners of realistic roses and watercolor leaves. A stunning pick for summer celebrations, we think it strikes the perfect balance of chic and whimsical.
Cadiz collection description
Go for modern elegance with the Cadiz Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this chic design features sleek typography topped with your initials in a unique oval frame. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of venues, from glamorous ballrooms to lush vineyards.
Granger collection description
Send a colorful bouquet with the Granger wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features stunning hand-painted blooms and leaves around a timeless mix of typography in an elegant arch. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for a wide variety of venues, from rustic backyards to romantic ballrooms. Created in collaboration with Maggie Enterrios (@littlepatterns), a botanical illustrator known for her detailed, whimsical patterns. Her work can be found on product packaging around the globe.
Alvito collection description
Choose elegance with the Alvito Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features bold typography, plus on-trend curves and sleek lines. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for a wide variety of venues, from formal ballrooms to urban lofts.
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.
Oakhurst collection description
Make a dreamy statement with the Oakhurst Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design presents a watercolor landscape featuring trees, mountains, and wide open spaces. We especially love it for couples planning celebrations in the countryside.
Hippley collection description
Choose modern elegance with the Hippley Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features a stunning mix of left-aligned typography and calligraphy, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it strikes the perfect balance of contemporary and timeless.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mondelli collection description
Showcase your modern style with the Mondelli suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features romantic calligraphy, striking the perfect balance of formal and fresh. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from urban lofts to countryside ranches. This suite was created 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.
Somerset collection description
Choose elegance with the Somerset suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a hand-painted botanical detail, plus a classic mix of typography for a fresh and formal feel. 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.
Luana collection description
Choose artsy elegance with the Luana suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-drawn botanical details, plus a timeless mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and fresh. This suite was created in collaboration with Camac Studio Inc. (@camacstudio), a Montreal-based graphic design studio specializing in strategic branding.
Philippa collection description
Start your forever with the Philippa suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features bold typography and romantic calligraphy for a formal yet modern feel. 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.
Philippa collection description
Start your forever with the Philippa suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features bold typography and romantic calligraphy for a formal yet modern feel. 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.
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.
Aldeney collection description
Showcase your lovely style with the Aldeney suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-painted watercolor florals, plus a chic mix of typography and calligraphy, perfect for nature lovers looking for timeless elegance. This suite was created in collaboration with Camac Studio Inc. (@camacstudio), a Montreal-based graphic design studio specializing in strategic branding.
When you plan your wedding, you might not think right away about how much these cards will affect your day, but they often set the first tone for your whole event. Frequently, your family and friends get an idea of your style and mood the moment that invitation and its envelope show up, starting their experience with that one simple card. If you want a classic look, the standard Milford design—a top option—gives you clean lines, strong text, and good paper that provides instant feeling even before anyone arrives. Put simply? Expectations start as is, the second someone holds your invite.
The number of styles, as is, is bigger than most expect, and finding one that matches your idea matters.
Classic invitations usually have formal text and well-drawn lines, often on thick paper, with a sense of tradition at the center. The widely chosen Seraphine design fits this look and keeps things classic and timeless.
Although many may expect otherwise, only about 12% go with a single photo, and fewer than 1% add more. That means almost everyone skips photos on the invite itself. But if you want to share an image from your engagement, a single clean photo is usually the way to go.
If you feel drawn to a modern approach—maybe you like open space or straight lines—the Caleania invite could stand out for you with its use of simple text and lots of empty space. Minimalism is not just a trend, as it often creates a calm, clear feeling throughout your event.
When you look at most invitation sets, you usually find several parts in one envelope, each with its own use:
Timing always matters. How do you know the best time to mail your cards?
Portrait style is the main choice—over 70% go that way—while only a few pick landscape. Simple shapes and plain frames show up far more often (about 5%) than things like wreaths, arches, or shiny bits, which now appear in just 1% of cases. Styles using foil or letterpress are seen much less than before. If you want more examples, Laurelwood and Goundry are other top picks, showing both clean and decorated looks.
Tradition puts the bride’s family as the host, but now you can just list both families, yourselves, or use a phrase like “together with their families,” making it feel more open and modern.
Here’s a simple rule: you should never put gift or shopping list information on the main invitation. If you want people to know about your registry, send them to your wedding website or a different card included in the envelope.
These cards, as is, are more than just paper. They start your story, bring everyone to your day, create a feeling, and give guests what they need to know. In the end, a good invitation says what your event will be before anything begins.
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.
Foil invitationsLetterpress invitationsReception-only invitationsPhoto invitationsInvitations without photosPortrait invitationsLandscape invitations