Invitations so beautiful, it hurts to send them away.
Brixen collection description
The Brixen collection encapsulates elegance with its circular frame and graceful monogram, offering a polished and serene aesthetic for wedding invitations. Its use of simple, flowing script against a clean backdrop makes it perfect for sophisticated ceremonies.
Brixen collection description
The Brixen collection encapsulates elegance with its circular frame and graceful monogram, offering a polished and serene aesthetic for wedding invitations. Its use of simple, flowing script against a clean backdrop makes it perfect for sophisticated ceremonies.
Conques collection description
The Conques collection features graceful calligraphy that flows across the page, paired with a refined serif typeface for a touch of classical elegance. It’s ideal for sophisticated and traditional weddings, reflecting a timeless charm through its subtle and elegant aesthetic. 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.
Sable collection description
The Sable collection features charming, sketch-like depictions of pastoral landscapes, lending itself well to a rustic and earthy feel. This design is perfect for couples who appreciate the elegance of simplicity and a connection to the countryside. This suite was created in collaboration with Shelby Allison, the artist behind Origami Prints (@origamiprints), which specializes in stationery and event design for special occasions. She is most inspired by travel as well as styles and trends from around the globe.
Sable collection description
The Sable collection features charming, sketch-like depictions of pastoral landscapes, lending itself well to a rustic and earthy feel. This design is perfect for couples who appreciate the elegance of simplicity and a connection to the countryside. This suite was created in collaboration with Shelby Allison, the artist behind Origami Prints (@origamiprints), which specializes in stationery and event design for special occasions. She is most inspired by travel as well as styles and trends from around the globe.
Wiosna collection description
The Wiosna collection elegantly combines delicate botanical illustrations with a clean, classic layout. We think it’s perfect for spring weddings, capturing the essence of the season with its intricate floral details and soft, serene aesthetic. 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.
Conques collection description
The Conques collection features graceful calligraphy that flows across the page, paired with a refined serif typeface for a touch of classical elegance. It’s ideal for sophisticated and traditional weddings, reflecting a timeless charm through its subtle and elegant aesthetic. 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.
Wiosna collection description
The Wiosna collection elegantly combines delicate botanical illustrations with a clean, classic layout. We think it’s perfect for spring weddings, capturing the essence of the season with its intricate floral details and soft, serene aesthetic. 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.
Wiosna collection description
The Wiosna collection elegantly combines delicate botanical illustrations with a clean, classic layout. We think it’s perfect for spring weddings, capturing the essence of the season with its intricate floral details and soft, serene aesthetic. 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.
Pourpier collection description
The Pourpier collection features a vibrant wildflower border, evoking a sense of natural beauty and charm. We think it’s perfect for couples looking for a cheerful and colorful way to announce their special day. This suite was created in collaboration with Nikki Hess of Lavender And Sea (@LavenderAndSea), an artist specializing in watercolor and illustration based in a cozy little beach town in Southern California. She's inspired by nature, all things whimsical and her mischievous little Corgi, Beignet.
Pourpier collection description
The Pourpier collection features a vibrant wildflower border, evoking a sense of natural beauty and charm. We think it’s perfect for couples looking for a cheerful and colorful way to announce their special day. This suite was created in collaboration with Nikki Hess of Lavender And Sea (@LavenderAndSea), an artist specializing in watercolor and illustration based in a cozy little beach town in Southern California. She's inspired by nature, all things whimsical and her mischievous little Corgi, Beignet.
Colt collection description
The Colt collection captivates with its serene painterly landscapes, offering a tranquil backdrop that evokes the peace and beauty of nature. This suite was created in collaboration with Nikki Hess of Lavender And Sea (@LavenderAndSea), an artist specializing in watercolor and illustration based in a cozy little beach town in Southern California. She's inspired by nature, all things whimsical and her mischievous little Corgi, Beignet.
Colt collection description
The Colt collection captivates with its serene painterly landscapes, offering a tranquil backdrop that evokes the peace and beauty of nature. This suite was created in collaboration with Nikki Hess of Lavender And Sea (@LavenderAndSea), an artist specializing in watercolor and illustration based in a cozy little beach town in Southern California. She's inspired by nature, all things whimsical and her mischievous little Corgi, Beignet.
Floris collection description
Our Floris collection marries beautiful illustrations with simple, refined typography, set against a clean background. Each unique illustration makes it ideal for a variety of weddings and locations. 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.
Floris collection description
Our Floris collection marries beautiful illustrations with simple, refined typography, set against a clean background. Each unique illustration makes it ideal for a variety of weddings and locations. 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.
Corao collection description
Discover our Corao suite, where names and dates take center stage. Experiment with diverse layouts and font combinations to create a contemporary look. Add a personal touch by incorporating photos into your invitations. 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.
Corao collection description
Discover our Corao suite, where names and dates take center stage. Experiment with diverse layouts and font combinations to create a contemporary look. Add a personal touch by incorporating photos into your invitations. 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.
Elodie collection description
The Elodie collection is whimsical and sophisticated, featuring an enchanting array of hand-drawn illustrations celebrating the art of fine dining and celebration. This invitation is perfect for couples who appreciate the beauty of a carefully set table and the joy of a meal shared with loved ones. 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.
Elodie collection description
The Elodie collection is whimsical and sophisticated, featuring an enchanting array of hand-drawn illustrations celebrating the art of fine dining and celebration. This invitation is perfect for couples who appreciate the beauty of a carefully set table and the joy of a meal shared with loved ones. 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.
Stamped FoilIone collection description
The Ione Foil collection elegantly combines modern minimalism with artistic flair, featuring a stamped foil stippled texture that adds a sophisticated, tactile dimension. Its clean typography and subtle color palette underscore a contemporary yet timeless appeal, perfect for modern weddings that emphasize refined aesthetics and detailed craftsmanship. This suite was created in collaboration with Allison Kincaid of AK Graphics. Allison is a farmwife, mother of 2, and an artist + stationery designer from Eastern Washington state.
Stamped FoilIone collection description
The Ione Foil collection elegantly combines modern minimalism with artistic flair, featuring a stamped foil stippled texture that adds a sophisticated, tactile dimension. Its clean typography and subtle color palette underscore a contemporary yet timeless appeal, perfect for modern weddings that emphasize refined aesthetics and detailed craftsmanship. This suite was created in collaboration with Allison Kincaid of AK Graphics. Allison is a farmwife, mother of 2, and an artist + stationery designer from Eastern Washington state.
Menton collection description
Our Menton collection uses a modern serif typeface to highlight your wedding details. We think it’s perfect for couples who appreciate modern design sensibilities paired with timeless elegance. 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.
Menton collection description
Our Menton collection uses a modern serif typeface to highlight your wedding details. We think it’s perfect for couples who appreciate modern design sensibilities paired with timeless elegance. 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.
Menton collection description
Our Menton collection uses a modern serif typeface to highlight your wedding details. We think it’s perfect for couples who appreciate modern design sensibilities paired with timeless elegance. 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.
Malcesine collection description
Our Malcesine collection combines classic elegance with rustic illustrations. We think it’s perfect for a close-knit ceremony in the countryside. This design was created in collaboration with Esther Michaletz (@estherclarkco), a fine artist specializing in oils, watercolors, and line drawings, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Malcesine collection description
Our Malcesine collection combines classic elegance with rustic illustrations. We think it’s perfect for a close-knit ceremony in the countryside. This design was created in collaboration with Esther Michaletz (@estherclarkco), a fine artist specializing in oils, watercolors, and line drawings, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Stamped FoilMecca collection description
The Mecca Foil collection elegantly combines traditional charm with a touch of opulence. This collection features a sophisticated, neutral color palette accentuated by a stamped foil border that adds a luxurious feel. This suite was created in collaboration with Allison Kincaid of AK Graphics. Allison is a farmwife, mother of 2, and an artist + stationery designer from Eastern Washington state.
Stamped FoilMecca collection description
The Mecca Foil collection elegantly combines traditional charm with a touch of opulence. This collection features a sophisticated, neutral color palette accentuated by a stamped foil border that adds a luxurious feel. This suite was created in collaboration with Allison Kincaid of AK Graphics. Allison is a farmwife, mother of 2, and an artist + stationery designer from Eastern Washington state.
Stamped FoilMecca collection description
The Mecca Foil collection elegantly combines traditional charm with a touch of opulence. This collection features a sophisticated, neutral color palette accentuated by a stamped foil border that adds a luxurious feel. This suite was created in collaboration with Allison Kincaid of AK Graphics. Allison is a farmwife, mother of 2, and an artist + stationery designer from Eastern Washington state.
Stamped FoilCalla collection description
Our Calla Foil collection is perfect for couples looking to make a memorable first impression with a blend of modern style, timeless beauty, and eye-catching glamour. 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.
Stamped FoilCalla collection description
Our Calla Foil collection is perfect for couples looking to make a memorable first impression with a blend of modern style, timeless beauty, and eye-catching glamour. 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.
Stamped FoilRothenburg collection description
The Rothenburg Foil collection embodies sophistication with its clean, classic lines and the striking detail of a stamped foil border. We think it’s perfect for couples who admire a blend of traditional elegance with a hint of contemporary flair.
Stamped FoilRothenburg collection description
The Rothenburg Foil collection embodies sophistication with its clean, classic lines and the striking detail of a stamped foil border. We think it’s perfect for couples who admire a blend of traditional elegance with a hint of contemporary flair.
Stamped FoilVisby collection description
The Visby Foil collection elegantly combines classic style with modern elements, featuring a striking stamped foil detail that enhances its sophisticated appeal. This collection is perfect for couples looking for a blend of tradition and contemporary aesthetics. 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.
Stamped FoilVisby collection description
The Visby Foil collection elegantly combines classic style with modern elements, featuring a striking stamped foil detail that enhances its sophisticated appeal. This collection is perfect for couples looking for a blend of tradition and contemporary aesthetics. 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.
Stamped FoilAzurite collection description
The Azurite Foil collection captivates with its luxurious and elevated appeal, highlighted by its delicate stamped foil border. This collection combines elegance and grace, ideal for couples desiring a sophisticated touch to their special day. This suite was created in collaboration with Steph Tsimonidis-Gougeon, a designer living and working in Montreal, Canada.
Ferrara collection description
The Ferrara collection presents a sophisticated blend of modern design elements with a classic touch, making it perfect for couples seeking a refined aesthetic for their wedding day. This collection is designed to impress with its clean lines and graceful simplicity, making it an ideal choice for a formal yet stylish celebration. 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.
Ferrara collection description
The Ferrara collection presents a sophisticated blend of modern design elements with a classic touch, making it perfect for couples seeking a refined aesthetic for their wedding day. This collection is designed to impress with its clean lines and graceful simplicity, making it an ideal choice for a formal yet stylish celebration. 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.
Ferrara collection description
The Ferrara collection presents a sophisticated blend of modern design elements with a classic touch, making it perfect for couples seeking a refined aesthetic for their wedding day. This collection is designed to impress with its clean lines and graceful simplicity, making it an ideal choice for a formal yet stylish celebration. 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.
Ferrara collection description
The Ferrara collection presents a sophisticated blend of modern design elements with a classic touch, making it perfect for couples seeking a refined aesthetic for their wedding day. This collection is designed to impress with its clean lines and graceful simplicity, making it an ideal choice for a formal yet stylish celebration. 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.
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.
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.
Rustic Church collection description
The Rustic Church collection is perfect for couples who appreciate the allure of old-world architecture and want their wedding to reflect a classic yet understated elegance. The detailed church sketch is complemented by simple, refined typography, set against a clean background that emphasizes the artwork. 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.
Rustic Church collection description
The Rustic Church collection is perfect for couples who appreciate the allure of old-world architecture and want their wedding to reflect a classic yet understated elegance. The detailed church sketch is complemented by simple, refined typography, set against a clean background that emphasizes the artwork. 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.
Siena collection description
The Siena collection features an exquisite frame of delicately illustrated florals, creating a romantic and enchanting aesthetic. The intricate floral patterns gracefully encircle the elegant typography, making it perfect for a memorable and stylish celebration. 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.
Siena collection description
The Siena collection features an exquisite frame of delicately illustrated florals, creating a romantic and enchanting aesthetic. The intricate floral patterns gracefully encircle the elegant typography, making it perfect for a memorable and stylish celebration. 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.
Siena collection description
The Siena collection features an exquisite frame of delicately illustrated florals, creating a romantic and enchanting aesthetic. The intricate floral patterns gracefully encircle the elegant typography, making it perfect for a memorable and stylish celebration. 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.
Grove collection description
The Grove collection features a serene watercolor landscape of dense, misty groves set against a backdrop of distant mountains. Its earthen hues and gentle washes of color provide a fresh and airy feel, perfect for a ceremony held in a woodland chapel or outdoor forest setting. 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.
Your wedding invitations should be an expression of your personal wedding style or theme. Many couples choose to make their wedding invitation design an artistic focal point of their big day, as the invitation is one of the pillars of your wedding journey.
Creating DIY wedding invites as unique as you two is fun and easy at Zola. You can choose from eight different paper options (like recycled, pearlescent, and linen), countless font styles, luxurious foil accents, and tons of beautiful backgrounds and styles. We are always updating our site and adding new beautiful, affordable wedding invitation templates to help you find your perfect design and make your decision process a breeze.
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We had no clue what we had to put on our invitations, and Zola answered even our craziest questions.
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