Portrait wedding invitations
Hartwell collection description
Spread the wedding love with our Hartwell Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this sweet, minimalist design features a bold border, whimsical script font, and a teeny monogram with a heart stamp. Perfect for any couple who wants to highlight their wedding details in a simple, clean way. Rooted in the signature warmth and charm of the American South, Draper James always brings the style (no matter your location on the map).
Morningside collection description
Celebrate your big day with our Morningside Bloom wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic floral design is sheer perfection with a neutral palette (so versatile!) and lush illustrated magnolias. Perfect for indoor and outdoor weddings alike. 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 Classic 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.
Larimer collection description
Make a beautiful statement with our Larimer Frame 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.
Rios collection description
Celebrate in style with our Rios Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this bold design features a traditional Mexican sugar skull motif, 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.
Rue collection description
Celebrate in style with our Rue Type 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 Circle 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).
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!
Norcross collection description
Celebrate your big day with the Norcross Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a sleek frame around a botanical accent and timeless typography. Perfect for couples getting married surrounded by nature.
Jolla collection description
Make them smile with the Jolla Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this unique design features your initials in a retro heart, along with bold typography. Perfect for whimsical celebrations of all kinds.
Terian collection description
Brighten their day with the Terian Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a border of eucalyptus leaves around elegant typography. We think this is a beautiful choice for nature lovers.
Terian collection description
Celebrate your love with the Terian Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features delicate branches of seeded eucalyptus around timeless typography. We especially love it for couples getting married in gardens or surrounded by greenery.
Reverie collection description
Add some color with the Reverie Bloom wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features rainbow flowers and a mix of elegant typography. We think this is a beautiful choice for couples getting married in the spring or surrounded by fresh touches.
Henderson collection description
Go for timeless with the Henderson Portrait wedding invitation. This elegant letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a stunning mix of typography and a classic layout. Perfect for any formal occasion, from urban rooftop to big banquet hall.
Blake collection description
Set the stage for a grand celebration with our Blake wedding invitation. This classic, formal letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a solid contrasting border with a clean, minimalist monogram. Perfect for couples who want simple invites with a twist of formal flair.
Kalispell collection description
Add a natural touch with the Kalispell Bloom wedding invitation. This floral letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a delicate oval frame around timeless typography. We think this is a beautiful choice for couples who have fresh blooms at the top of their priority list.
Weyers collection description
Show off your impeccable taste with the Weyers Frame wedding invitation. This versatile letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a sleek border around a mix of timeless typography. We think this one works for any celebration, from intimate restaurant gathering to grand ballroom reception.
Mantova collection description
Celebrate in style with the Mantova Classic 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.
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.
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.
Violin collection description
Celebrate love with our gorgeous Violin Portrait wedding invitation. This classic and timeless letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features dramatic script calligraphy, 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.
Hernando collection description
Make a stunning statement with the Hernando Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features two-toned blooms around modern typography. Perfect for romantic couples looking for something unique.
Baker collection description
Share the love with our Baker Fan wedding invitation, available with stamped foil. Printed on luxe paper, this Art deco-inspired design features a striking golden fan print and vintage font—perfect for lovers of Old Hollywood, formal weddings, and anyone craving a little bit of classic glam.
Marlette collection description
Show your timeless style with the Marlette wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features stunning white flowers and leaves around elegant typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of elegant and fresh. Created in collaboration with Esther Clark (@estherclarkco), a fine artist specializing in oils, watercolors, and line drawings, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Cartago collection description
Showcase your fun personalities with the Cartago Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a frame of hand-painted tropical leaves around a pineapple and a bold mix of typography. We think this is a stunning choice for destination weddings and on-trend couples.
Bartlett collection description
Send artsy vibes with the Bartlett Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features abstract watercolor brushstrokes and a modern mix of typography. We especially love it for creative couples getting married in museums, art galleries, trendy restaurants, and industrial lofts.
Bartlett collection description
Showcase your creativity with the Bartlett Photo wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features abstract watercolor brushstrokes and a modern mix of typography around your custom picture. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for couples looking for cool, bold, and elegant.
Barnell collection description
Choose timeless with the Barnell Portrait Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this classic design features an elegant mix of typography, putting your names front and center. We love its formal flair, lending itself beautifully to any celebration.
Ybel collection description
Wow your guests with the Ybel Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features hand-painted blooms and leaves around a sleek mix of typography. We think it's a stunning choice for nature lovers planning colorful celebrations.
Santorini collection description
Choose timeless with a twist with the Santorini Type Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this modern design features bold calligraphy and delicate typography on a chic solid background. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any wedding, from formal celebrations to intimate gatherings.
Gingerwood collection description
Show your elegant style with the Gingerwood Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a timeless mix of typography, plus your initials inside a wreath of hand-painted leaves and berries. We especially love it for couples planning celebrations full of formal touches.
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.
Everett collection description
Prove that less is more with the Everett Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features modern typography on a solid background, with your names front and center. We think it strikes the perfect balance of bold and timeless.
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.
Corinth collection description
Showcase your chic aesthetic with the Corinth Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features timeless typography and a delicate line on a sleek background. We especially love it for formal celebrations in venues like hotel ballrooms, lofts, and banquet halls.
Ivor collection description
Showcase your minimalist style with the Ivor Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a chic mix of typography and calligraphy, beautifully highlighting your initials. We especially love it for formal and traditional celebrations.
Melvine collection description
Go for cool elegance with the Melvine Photo wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a slot for your custom picture, plus a sleek mix of typography in a cool layout, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of venues, from penthouses and lofts to art galleries and banquet halls.
Bayway collection description
Choose timeless chic with the Bayway Portrait Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this modern design features your initials between dots, plus a unique mix of typography in an elegant layout. We think it’s a stunning choice for any type of venue, from historical mansion to rustic barn.
Summerlin collection description
Showcase your rustic style with the Summerlin Corner Foil wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features an elegant mix of typography, plus pretty leaves, and shiny gold details. We especially love it for couples getting married in outdoor venues, like wineries, vineyards, breweries, and gardens.
Merlo collection description
Choose timeless elegance with the Merlo Portrait Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this classic design features a stunning mix of calligraphy and typography, beautifully highlighting your names. Perfect for a wide variety of venues, from hotel ballrooms to country clubs.
Maywood collection description
Showcase your sleek style with the Maywood Stamp Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this floral design features delicate continuous-line blooms above a timeless mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of elegant and modern.
Beaulieu collection description
Make a chic statement with the Beaulieu Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features an elegant mix of calligraphy and typography, plus sleek lines. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any venue, from hotel ballroom to rustic vineyard.
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.
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.
Altavilla collection description
Showcase your artsy style with the Altavilla Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features abstract watercolor brush strokes, plus an elegant mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it strikes the perfect balance of creative and timeless.
Beale collection description
Showcase your romantic style with the Beale suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-painted watercolor flowers and an elegant mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it’s a stunning choice for nature lovers looking for something timeless.
All about portrait 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