Non-photo wedding invitations
Ventana collection description
Ventana Letterpress is an exquisite collection framed by an elaborate, ornate calligraphic border that creates a sense of regal luxury. Tactile letterpress detailing pairs with graceful script accents and refined small-caps typography to evoke feelings of grand romance and classic prestige. We think it's perfect for formal black-tie affairs or couples seeking a timeless, heirloom-quality aesthetic. 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.
Stevens collection description
Spread the love with our Stevens Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features bold color and clean typeface that make your details pop! We adore this design for every kind of wedding, from outdoor tent parties to formal hotel ballrooms.
Cruise collection description
Take a trip to paradise with our Cruise wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this tropical design features vintage banana leaves and a graphic frame. Perfect for the couple getting married in a destination wedding—or just have their sights set on somewhere warm and glam.
Riverside collection description
Spread the wedding love with our Riverside wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic, timeless design features whimsical handwritten script and a wash of painterly watercolor that frame your wedding details. Perfect for couples who love fine art, unique color palettes, and quaint restaurants.
Rooftop collection description
Celebrate in style with our Rooftop Bloom wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this rustic, natural design features gorgeous illustrated florals set against a rich background. Perfect for letting your wedding details shine. We love this design for outdoor weddings in the garden, on the farm, or anywhere with blooming flowers.
Stevens collection description
Spread the love with our Stevens Edge wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features two contrasting shades and clean lines that make your details pop! We adore this design for every kind of wedding, from outdoor tent parties to formal hotel ballrooms.
Violin collection description
Celebrate love with our super-gorgeous Violin wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic, timeless design features dramatic script calligraphy on a clean white background, totally letting your wedding details sing. We love this for weddings of all kinds, from hotel ballroom to simple backyard party—it truly goes with every vibe, color palette, and location.
Interstellar collection description
Celebrate your wedding with our Interstellar wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this metallic design features a border of starry dots painted with gold foil, and handwritten initials. Perfect for couples getting married in winter months, on New Year's Eve, or just love getting lost in the stars.
Potter collection description
Celebrate in style with our Potter invitation. Printed on our luxe paper, this classic design features bold stripes and clean type, framed beautifully to highlight your wedding details. Perfect for the couple who's a little bit nautical, a little bit rock n' roll.
Eastwick collection description
Set the tone for your wedding day with our Eastwick wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features leafy vines in green and gold foil that encircle your wedding details. We think it's perfect for outdoor weddings and indoor weddings alike.
Ivy collection description
Share your wedding joy with our Ivy Portrait invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a lined framed and a floral stamp set against a solid background. Perfect for bohemian, casual couples getting married outdoors, indoors, on a city rooftop.
Waterfront collection description
Get ready to celebrate love with our Waterfront wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this calm, pastel design features gestural layers of watercolor that flow like ocean waves across a landscape orientation, perfect for beach weddings, lakefront affairs, and everyone who loves being near the sea.
Arthur collection description
Celebrate your wedding style with our Arthur Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features large, dramatic script typeface and a gorgeous monogram. Perfect for all kinds of weddings, from sleek rooftops to formal ballrooms.
Bow Bridge collection description
Share your wedding style with our Bow Bridge Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this bold, simple design highlights your wedding details beautifully. We love how the handwritten script font plays against the whimsical floral illustration at the bottom. Rooted in the signature warmth and charm of the American South, Draper James always brings the style (no matter your location on the map).
Lyons collection description
Celebrate in style with our Lyons Script 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.
Tamarine collection description
Share the wedding love with our Tamarine Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this stunning geographic design features intricate tilework inspired by cities across the world. We love it for destination weddings, restaurant parties, and anywhere with bold, bright colors.
Octavia collection description
Make a beautiful statement with our Octavia Script 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!
Gramercy collection description
Celebrate in style with our Gramercy Corner wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this warm floral design features boughs of sunset-hued wildflowers, all contrasting beautifully against a solid background. We really love it for couples getting married in the late summer or fall.
Larimer collection description
Make a beautiful statement with our Larimer Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features on-trend agate graphics and a clean white background, all highlighting your wedding details very chicly. We love it for weddings that fall somewhere between minimalist and glam.
Folly collection description
Share the wedding joy with our Folly Frame 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).
Sona collection description
Share the wedding joy with our Sona Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this bold design features traditional Indian motifs, bright colors, and modern linework—perfect for couples who want to celebrate out loud.
Sona collection description
Share the wedding joy with our Sona Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this bold design features traditional Indian motifs, bright colors, and modern linework—perfect for couples who want to celebrate out loud.
Verona collection description
Share the wedding love with our Verona Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this bold and classic design features an elegant ampersand motif and clean lines. Great for literary couples and lovers of typography alike.
Bonnie collection description
Celebrate your joy with our Bonnie Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this sunny design features a handpainted sunflower illustration and mixed fonts. We love it for couples getting married in the great outdoors (or anywhere with lots of florals).
Rios collection description
Celebrate in style with our Rios Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this bold design features traditional Mexican sugar skull motifs, plus gorgeous fonts and flourishes in contrasting color. We think it's a perfect pick for couples having weddings on or near Día de los Muertos.
Perch collection description
Celebrate your love with our Perch Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical, travel-inspired design features a passport stamp motif, plus bold colors and classic fonts. We think it's a perfect pick for destination weddings, or any couple with a major case of wanderlust.
Powell collection description
Share the love with our Powell Stamp 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.
Mikasa Bloom collection description
Spread the love with the Mikasa Bloom wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features hand-drawn flowers and a mix of modern typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for couples getting married in a rustic venue, or anywhere filled with florals. Created in collaboration with Montreal-based graphic designer Grace Cheong.
Mantova collection description
Celebrate in style with the Mantova Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a sleek frame surrounded by bold palm leaves. We think it strikes the perfect balance of elegance and whimsy.
Camarillo collection description
Share your style with the Camarillo Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design tops elegant calligraphy and modern typography with a watercolor crest featuring your initials. A stunning choice for warm-weather celebrations of all kinds. Created in collaboration with California-based illustrator and calligrapher Jenna Rainey (@jennarainey).
Norcross collection description
Celebrate your union with the Norcross Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-drawn leaves around a mix of timeless typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of whimsical and elegant.
Dover collection description
Share the joy with the Dover Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features a stunning hand-painted watercolor frame around your initials. Perfect for lovers of fresh touches celebrating a formal affair. Created in collaboration with California-based calligrapher and watercolor artist Brooke Dieda.
Joliette collection description
Opt for updated tradition with the Joliette wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this hand-painted design features two mythical animals, symbolizing the harmony that is created in a happy relationship. Perfect for classic weddings with a twist. Created in collaboration with Chinese-American surface designer Teresa Chan (@teresa.chan.graphics).
Reverie collection description
Share a little joy with the Reverie Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this colorful design features rainbow hues and sophisticated typography. Perfect for couples with sunny personalities looking for something unique.
Abbey collection description
Celebrate in style with our Abbey wedding invitation. This classic letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a script monogram, border, and rich colors. Perfect for couples who are all about simple glamour that stands the test of time.
Ivy collection description
Share your wedding joy with our Ivy Wreath invitation. This floral letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a stunning wreath and tiny, whimsical birds. Perfect for bohemian, casual couples getting married outdoors, indoors, or on a rooftop.
Ivy collection description
Share your wedding joy with our Ivy Portrait wedding invitation. This whimsical letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a chic frame and a floral stamp. Perfect for bohemian, casual couples getting married outdoors, indoors, on a city rooftop.
Cardinell collection description
Share your joy with the Cardinell Stamp wedding invitation. This floral letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features delicate hand-sketched flowers and a mix of modern typography. We especially love it for couples getting married surrounded by natural elements.
Henderson collection description
Show your timeless style with the Henderson Type wedding invitation. This minimalist letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a stunning mix of calligraphy and typography. We love its elegance and simplicity, perfect for any wedding.
Stauffer collection description
Celebrate your timeless love with the Stauffer Type wedding invitation. This elegant letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a gorgeous mix of typography inside a sleek frame. We especially love it for formal celebrations in historic venues or grand ballrooms.
Mantova collection description
Celebrate in style with the Mantova Frame wedding invitation. This botanical letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a sleek frame surrounded by bold palm leaves. We think it strikes the perfect balance of elegance and whimsy.
Weyers collection description
Show your sophisticated style with the Weyers Border wedding invitation. This chic letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features sleek lines beside a mix of timeless typography. Perfect for all kinds of weddings, from historic venues to cool art galleries.
Verona collection description
Share the wedding love with our Verona Portrait wedding invitation. This bold and classic letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features an elegant ampersand motif and clean lines. Great for literary couples and lovers of typography alike.
Henderson collection description
Show your timeless style with the Henderson Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features a stunning mix of calligraphy and typography on a sleek, solid background. We love its elegance and simplicity, perfect for any wedding.
Verona collection description
Share the wedding love with our Verona Landscape wedding invitation. This bold and classic letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features an elegant ampersand motif and clean lines. Great for literary couples and lovers of typography alike.
Weyers collection description
Show your sophisticated style with the Weyers Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this chic design features sleek lines beside a mix of timeless typography. Perfect for all kinds of weddings, from historic venues to cool art galleries.
Octavia collection description
Make a beautiful statement with our Octavia elopement reception invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features baroque florals around timeless typography. We love it for couples who lean either boho or formal—this one's super versatile!
Manitou collection description
Celebrate your love with the Manitou Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a stunning, hand-drawn tree above timeless typography. Perfect for couples who truly have grown together over the years.
All about non-photo wedding invites
Frequently asked questions
Why Are Wedding Invitations So Important?
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.
Which Styles of Wedding Invitation Can You Choose?
The number of styles, as is, is bigger than most expect, and finding one that matches your idea matters.
Should You Select a Classic Invitation?
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.
Do Most Couples Use Photos on Invitations?
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.
What If You Want a More Modern or Minimal Invite?
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.
What Does a Full Wedding Invitation Set Include?
When you look at most invitation sets, you usually find several parts in one envelope, each with its own use:
- The main card—with your names and key details, plus extra space for a clean look
- An RSVP card, usually with a ready envelope so your guests can reply
- A details card, to share information about places to stay and/or how to get to the event
- A party card, if you plan to have your dinner or party somewhere else
- Directions, which matter if your event is hard to find
- Sometimes a card with your website, so guests can find more details if needed
When Should You Mail the Invitations?
Timing always matters. How do you know the best time to mail your cards?
- Save-the-date cards: 6–8 months before the big day
- Invitations: 6–8 weeks out from your date
- Ask for replies 3–4 weeks before the event
- With a far-off or travel-heavy event, you’ll want to send each of these types at least 2–4 weeks earlier
What Trends Do Most Couples Follow in Invitation Design?
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.
What’s the Right Way to Follow Invitation Etiquette?
Do You List Hosts by Name, or Keep It General?
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.
Where Should Gift or Registry Information Go?
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.
Why Do Wedding Invitations Really Matter?
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.
Invitations for every style
From bohemian and botanical to minimalist and modern, there are gorgeous invitations of all styles on Zola.
Floral invitationsModern invitationsGreenery invitationsRustic invitationsWatercolor invitationsWhimsical invitationsCultural invitationsDestination invitationsBeach invitationsSummer invitationsWinter invitationsSpring invitationsElegant & Formal invitationsSimple & Minimalist invitationsTypography invitationsClassic & Traditional invitationsMonogram invitationsBoho invitationsMountains invitationsVintage & Retro invitationsMaximalist invitationsNautical invitationsBarn & Country invitationsBorder invitationsGeometric invitationsFall & Autumn invitations
Colors that match your theme
Whether you're going for classic white or a bright array of hues, Zola has invitations of every color to match your wedding theme.
Multi invitationsBlue invitationsDusty Blue invitationsRoyal Blue invitationsNavy invitationsBlack invitationsRed invitationsBurgundy invitationsWhite invitationsPurple invitationsLavender invitationsPlum invitationsPink invitationsRose invitationsDusty Rose invitationsCoral invitationsPeach invitationsGreen invitationsEmerald Green invitationsTeal invitationsOrange invitationsYellow invitationsGrey invitationsBrown invitationsOff White invitations
Invitations of all shapes & sizes
From traditional square invitations to fancy arches, Zola has a variety of card shapes to choose from.
Standard invitationsRounded invitationsScalloped invitationsHalf-arch invitationsArch invitationsOval invitationsTicket invitationsDiamond invitations
Mix and match options
With so many features and finishes available, choosing invitations can seem daunting. Narrow your search by combining your favorite design options.
Foil invitationsLetterpress invitationsReception-only invitationsPhoto invitationsInvitations without photosPortrait invitationsLandscape invitations