Blevio collection description
With a mix of typefaces and hand-drawn borders, the Blevio collection beautifully balances classic and contemporary styles, making it an ideal choice for couples looking for a distinctive yet timeless wedding aesthetic. This suite was created in collaboration with Devika Keskar (@indigopaisleydesigns), an architect-turned-designer who enjoys greeting card and stationery design. She runs her small business, Indigo Paisley Designs, and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family.
Coeur collection description
The Coeur collection encapsulates elegance with its minimalist approach, featuring delicate heart illustrations that add a touch of whimsy. 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.
Biltmore collection description
The Blitmore collection is perfect for a cheerful and stylish wedding, combining classic simplicity with a touch of whimsical charm by pairing its sophisticated mixed type with its fun and wavy frame. This suite was created in collaboration with Jen Movitz (@jenmovitzdesign), a graphic artist based in the Boston area. Her modern, boho style is inspired by her passion for fashion and home decor trends. When she’s not mastering typography, you can find her teaching yoga to children.
Molnar collection description
Our Molnar collection uses a serene and modern aesthetic perfect for a contemporary wedding. It features elegant, flowing script against a clean, light background, offering a minimalist yet chic invitation style. Some cards in the collection use playful and modern shapes to add a unique, creative touch. This suite was designed in collaboration with Corie Chrisawn, the artist behind Corie Page Studio (@coriepagestudio), based in North Carolina. With a background in fine art, she combines mediums to create sophisticated, whimsical work that often features painterly florals and textured layers.
Molnar collection description
Our Molnar collection uses a serene and modern aesthetic perfect for a contemporary wedding. It features elegant, flowing script against a clean, light background, offering a minimalist yet chic invitation style. Some cards in the collection use playful and modern shapes to add a unique, creative touch. This suite was designed in collaboration with Corie Chrisawn, the artist behind Corie Page Studio (@coriepagestudio), based in North Carolina. With a background in fine art, she combines mediums to create sophisticated, whimsical work that often features painterly florals and textured layers.
Paloverde collection description
The Paloverde collection uses understated elegance and modern type, perfect for contemporary weddings. It uses subtle, abstract depictions of nature throughout. 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.
Taos collection description
The Taos collection combines modern typography with a clean, minimalist design, ideal for couples who appreciate contemporary aesthetics. 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.
Chausey collection description
The Chausey collection is the epitome of elegance and simplicity, featuring whimsical ribbons and bows that lend to a dainty charm. 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.
Elio collection description
The Elio collection is inspired by soft hues and decorative tile patterns, offering a serene and elegant backdrop for your special day. This suite was created in collaboration with Stellax Creative (@stellaxcreative), a Maryland-based graphic design studio specializing in invitations, greeting cards, and art. Its owner, Anna, draws inspiration from nature and architecture.
Elio collection description
The Elio collection is inspired by soft hues and decorative tile patterns, offering a serene and elegant backdrop for your special day. This suite was created in collaboration with Stellax Creative (@stellaxcreative), a Maryland-based graphic design studio specializing in invitations, greeting cards, and art. Its owner, Anna, draws inspiration from nature and architecture.
Darlington collection description
The Darlington collection exudes charm with its playful borders and delicate bows. The fluid script and informal arrangement of the borders give it a light, airy feel, making it perfect for a casual yet stylish wedding. 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.
Metropol collection description
The Metropol collection captivates with its striking tile design. The geometric pattern frames the clean, sharp typography, ensuring that every detail stands out beautifully for an unforgettable first impression of your special day. This suite was created in collaboration with Corinne Malesic, an illustrator and graphic designer who specializes in stationery and surface pattern design. She is equally inspired by the organic patterns found in the natural landscape as she is by the vibrant colors and textures of the bustling city around her.
Spencer collection description
The Spencer collection elegantly combines minimal typography with soft neutrals and rounded edges, offering a modern and soothing aesthetic. This suite was created in collaboration with Emily Sabol Goss, a graphic designer and illustrator specializing in stationary and apparel design. She lives and works in cozy Bradford Woods, Pennsylvania.
Palais collection description
The Palais collection exudes vintage elegance with its delicate swirls and floral motifs in a rich, monochrome palette, adding a touch of old-world charm. This invitation is perfect for couples seeking to imbue their special day with a timeless, sophisticated aesthetic. This suite was created in collaboration with Stellax Creative (@stellaxcreative), a Maryland-based graphic design studio specializing in invitations, greeting cards, and art. Its owner, Anna, draws inspiration from nature and architecture.
Atlas collection description
The Atlas collection blends modern aesthetics with a touch of elegance through its unique slanted typography. 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.
Redwood collection description
The Redwood collection blends a minimalist aesthetic with striking black-and-white tile borders for a contemporary feel. The clean, modern typography complements the structured design, emphasizing clarity and sophistication. 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.
Aeolus collection description
The Aeolus collection showcases a charming and playful arrangement with its soft tile patterns and playful borders. Aeolus marries simplicity with a touch of whimsy, featuring delicate geometric shapes that frame the central text elegantly. This suite was created in collaboration with Corinne Malesic, an illustrator and graphic designer who specializes in stationery and surface pattern design. She is equally inspired by the organic patterns found in the natural landscape as she is by the vibrant colors and textures of the bustling city around her.
Aeolus collection description
The Aeolus collection showcases a charming and playful arrangement with its soft tile patterns and playful borders. Aeolus marries simplicity with a touch of whimsy, featuring delicate geometric shapes that frame the central text elegantly. This suite was created in collaboration with Corinne Malesic, an illustrator and graphic designer who specializes in stationery and surface pattern design. She is equally inspired by the organic patterns found in the natural landscape as she is by the vibrant colors and textures of the bustling city around her.
Orion collection description
The Orion collection exemplifies understated elegance through its use of a subtle geometric tile background in soothing neutral tones. Orion is perfect for couples seeking a sophisticated yet modern look for their wedding stationery, blending classic style with contemporary design elements. 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.
Mendoza collection description
Our Mendoza collection exudes a modern yet classic appeal with its bold, clean typography and deep, sophisticated background. Ideal for couples looking for a contemporary design, this invitation pairs minimalistic aesthetic with a powerful visual statement, ensuring the details of their special day are delivered with both style and clarity. 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.
Coastal collection description
The Coastal collection elegantly features a subtle stripe pattern that emulates the rhythmic waves of the ocean, making it an ideal choice for couples looking for a gentle, yet sophisticated wedding invitation. This suite was created in collaboration with Emily Sabol Goss (@emilysabolgoss_art), a graphic designer and illustrator specializing in stationary and apparel design. She lives and works in cozy Bradford Woods, Pennsylvania.
Maldives collection description
The Maldives design captures an elegant and modern aesthetic, featuring bold vertical stripes paired with a striking palm frond motif. This suite was created in collaboration with Stellax Creative (@stellaxcreative), a Maryland-based graphic design studio specializing in invitations, greeting cards, and art. Its owner, Anna, draws inspiration from nature and architecture.
Tiburon collection description
The Tiburon design features an elegant and minimalist aesthetic, centered around a sophisticated floral motif. This suite was created in collaboration with Jen Movitz (@jenmovitzdesign), a graphic artist based in the Boston area. Her modern, boho style is inspired by her passion for fashion and home decor trends. When she’s not mastering typography, you can find her teaching yoga to children.
Tiburon collection description
The Tiburon design features an elegant and minimalist aesthetic, centered around a sophisticated floral motif. This suite was created in collaboration with Jen Movitz (@jenmovitzdesign), a graphic artist based in the Boston area. Her modern, boho style is inspired by her passion for fashion and home decor trends. When she’s not mastering typography, you can find her teaching yoga to children.
Kitts collection description
The Kitts design elegantly frames your special day with a delicate botanical border in soft blue tones. This suite was designed in collaboration with Corie Chrisawn, the artist behind Corie Page Studio (@coriepagestudio), based in North Carolina. With a background in fine art, she combines mediums to create sophisticated, whimsical work that often features painterly florals and textured layers.
Agave collection description
Our Agave collection encapsulates the charm of nature with a delicate frame of dainty wildflowers, artfully arranged to border the elegant, simple text. Perfect for a celebration surrounded by natural beauty, this design is a lovely nod to floral elegance. This suite was designed in collaboration with Becky Nimoy, an illustrator and stationery designer based in San Pedro, California. She’s inspired by all things vintage and hiking coastal trails in her small port town.
Raven collection description
Our Raven collection exemplifies timeless elegance with its black-tie aesthetic, perfect for a formal celebration. We think it’s an impeccable choice for couples hosting a distinguished and elegant event. This suite was designed in collaboration with Corie Chrisawn, the artist behind Corie Page Studio (@coriepagestudio), based in North Carolina. With a background in fine art, she combines mediums to create sophisticated, whimsical work that often features painterly florals and textured layers.
Mycenae collection description
Our Mycenae collection features a sophisticated design highlighted by modern typography and slanted text alignment, adding an artistic touch to the elegant layout. We think it’s perfect for couples looking for a bold yet refined statement for their special day. 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.
Mycenae collection description
Our Mycenae collection features a sophisticated design highlighted by modern typography and slanted text alignment, adding an artistic touch to the elegant layout. We think it’s perfect for couples looking for a bold yet refined statement for their special day. 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.
Petra collection description
Our Petra collection perfectly embodies modern style with its mixed typography, topped with your initials in a playful frame. 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.
Andes collection description
Our Andes collection showcases a timeless elegance with its mixed typography and classic structure. The curved text adds a unique element, complementing the overall minimalist design. This invitation is ideal for couples seeking a refined and distinguished style.
Okavango collection description
Our Okavango collection is a testament to classic elegance and formal design. Featuring a clean, structured layout with a bold monogram centerpiece, this invite combines traditional and contemporary elements seamlessly. 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.
Asher collection description
The Asher design embodies a sophisticated, minimalist elegance. It features a soft, muted background that highlights the beautifully script. This suite was created in collaboration with Mel Di Genova (@_designedbymel), a versatile artist and graphic designer with experience in acrylic and watercolor painting, plus pencil illustration, branding, page layout design, and invitations.
Asher collection description
The Asher design embodies a sophisticated, minimalist elegance. It features a soft, muted background that highlights the beautifully script. This suite was created in collaboration with Mel Di Genova (@_designedbymel), a versatile artist and graphic designer with experience in acrylic and watercolor painting, plus pencil illustration, branding, page layout design, and invitations.
Sintra collection description
The Sintra design exudes a serene elegance with its clean, balanced layout. This suite was created in collaboration with Jen Movitz (@jenmovitzdesign), a graphic artist based in the Boston area. Her modern, boho style is inspired by her passion for fashion and home decor trends. When she’s not mastering typography, you can find her teaching yoga to children.
Tarbert collection description
The Tarbert design showcases minimalist elegance with a focus on typography. 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.
Tarbert collection description
The Tarbert design showcases minimalist elegance with a focus on typography. 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.
Violetta collection description
The Violetta collection is a refined and modern wedding invitation featuring elegant typography that blends classic and contemporary styles. 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.
Mauritius collection description
The Mauritius collection captures the essence of a seaside romance with its beachy vibes and subtle elegance. Set against a backdrop of soft, sandy stripes, this collection features a delicate palm tree motif within a sleek circular frame. We think it’s perfect for couples looking to blend classic sophistication with a touch of coastal charm. This suite was created in collaboration with Karen Martinez from Fioribelle (@fioribelle), a Latina designer whose love for all things wedding, party, and paper shines through in her wedding paper designs.
Cortona collection description
The Cortona collection is the epitome of modern elegance, perfectly suited for couples seeking a contemporary yet timeless aesthetic. 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.
Heliconia collection description
The Heliconia collection beautifully captures the essence of natural elegance with its intricate greenery illustrations that form a lush wreath around your details. This design is ideal for couples who appreciate the beauty of nature and want to incorporate that into their wedding stationery. Joanna Griffin is a stationery designer based in middle-of-nowhere Nevada. Using nature and a year in Tokyo as her inspiration, her work is best characterized by natural, hand-drawn elements combined with clean typography and classic layouts.
Pienza collection description
The Pienza collection captures the essence of whimsical charm through its hand-drawn illustrations. Delicate floral motifs and intricate leaf patterns are symmetrically arranged to create a vintage lace effect, offering a look that is both timeless and enchanting. 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.
Curacao collection description
The Curacao collection is an epitome of sophisticated simplicity. This design features a delicate pattern of leaf motifs, radiating a sense of calm and elegance. The subtle color palette and the organic elements combine to evoke a serene, naturalistic vibe, perfect for a wedding inspired by the beauty of nature or a minimalist aesthetic. This suite was created in collaboration with April Foster, a graphic and brand designer specializing in invitations and digital design. With a less-is-more approach, her aesthetic is clean and elegant, with a focus on beautiful type and subtle details.
Palenque collection description
The Palenque collection is ideal for couples looking for a personal touch that connects emotionally with their guests, wrapped in a stylish and modern presentation. 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.
Delphi collection description
The Delphi collection is a beautifully crafted piece that combines classic elegance with a touch of old-world charm. The arched shape of the text window adds a distinct, architectural element, reminiscent of traditional European design, making it an ideal choice for couples looking for an invitation that embodies sophistication and timeless beauty. This suite was designed in collaboration with Maria Denisco of Blush and Blue Designs (@blushandbluedesigns), a Clearwater, Florida-based artist, calligrapher, and graphic designer. She specializes in fine art watercolor stationery, one-of-a-kind acrylic paintings, and pet portraits.
Delphi collection description
The Delphi collection is a beautifully crafted piece that combines classic elegance with a touch of old-world charm. The arched shape of the text window adds a distinct, architectural element, reminiscent of traditional European design, making it an ideal choice for couples looking for an invitation that embodies sophistication and timeless beauty. This suite was designed in collaboration with Maria Denisco of Blush and Blue Designs (@blushandbluedesigns), a Clearwater, Florida-based artist, calligrapher, and graphic designer. She specializes in fine art watercolor stationery, one-of-a-kind acrylic paintings, and pet portraits.
Povera collection description
The Povera collection showcases an exquisite use of painterly textures, blending soft watercolor washes in earthy tones to create a serene and inviting atmosphere. We think it’s perfect for weddings with a soft, natural theme, promising a celebration of love that feels both intimate and beautifully crafted. This suite was designed in collaboration with Christy Hy Lee (@christyhylee), a surface designer and illustrator. Her work showcases a modern, clean, and sophisticated style inspired by the beauty of nature.
Keanu collection description
The Keanu collection offers a modern and minimalist aesthetic that captivates with its elegant simplicity. Centered around a clean and bold typeface, we think it’s perfect for couples who appreciate modern design that is both understated and striking. This work was created in collaboration with Andrea Cavaleri (@drecavaleri), a Montreal based graphic designer with a background in fine arts. Her longtime love for drawing and painting is often seen in her designs that are best described as classic minimalism with a touch of playful flare.
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