Wedding invitations
Invitations so beautiful, it hurts to send them away.
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Brunswick collection description
Make a bold statement with Brunswick’s modern, minimalist design. 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.
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Hodgson collection description
Graceful and elegant, this design uses swirling typography and a simple layout to make a strong impression.
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Hodgson collection description
Graceful and elegant, this design uses swirling typography and a simple layout to make a strong impression.
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Clairemont collection description
The Clairemont suite’s graceful typography and delicate accent leaves create an alluring sense of romance. 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.
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Clairemont collection description
The Clairemont suite’s graceful typography and delicate accent leaves create an alluring sense of romance. 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.
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Hattaway collection description
Exude modern romance in the Hattaway suite featuring lavish, floral frames and elegant typography. This suite was created in collaboration with Clara McAllister (@claramcallister), a pattern designer and visual artist specializing in gouache and watercolor paintings. She draws inspiration from nature, vintage botanical illustrations, and mystical elements.
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Hattaway collection description
Exude modern romance in the Hattaway suite featuring lavish, floral frames and elegant typography. This suite was created in collaboration with Clara McAllister (@claramcallister), a pattern designer and visual artist specializing in gouache and watercolor paintings. She draws inspiration from nature, vintage botanical illustrations, and mystical elements.
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Taylan collection description
Timeless style meets whimsical florals in the romantic, joyful Taylan suite. This design was created in collaboration with Esther Clark (@estherclarkco), a fine artist specializing in oils, watercolors, and line drawings, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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Taylan collection description
Timeless style meets whimsical florals in the romantic, joyful Taylan suite. This design was created in collaboration with Esther Clark (@estherclarkco), a fine artist specializing in oils, watercolors, and line drawings, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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Pasqual collection description
Bask in botanical beauty and refined typography with the Pasqual suite. 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.
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Pasqual collection description
Bask in botanical beauty and refined typography with the Pasqual suite. 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.
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Avinyo collection description
The Avinyo suite is dripping in contemporary elegance thanks to its crisp design coupled with a slender, swirling typography combination. 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.
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Avinyo collection description
The Avinyo suite is dripping in contemporary elegance thanks to its crisp design coupled with a slender, swirling typography combination. 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.
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Bennett collection description
The Bennett suite’s romantic florals and timeless typography make for a dreamy design. This suite was created in collaboration with Simona Camp, a licensing artist and graphic designer specializing in wedding stationery and surface pattern design. She’s most inspired by nature, traveling, and visiting used bookstores.
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Bennett collection description
The Bennett suite’s romantic florals and timeless typography make for a dreamy design. This suite was created in collaboration with Simona Camp, a licensing artist and graphic designer specializing in wedding stationery and surface pattern design. She’s most inspired by nature, traveling, and visiting used bookstores.
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Carulas collection description
Opt for originality with the playful fonts, lines, and layouts of the Carulas suite. 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.
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Carulas collection description
Opt for originality with the playful fonts, lines, and layouts of the Carulas suite. 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.
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Vienna collection description
Ornate garlands, elegant monograms, and stately fonts come together in the regal Vienna suite. This suite was created in collaboration with Corinne Malesic, an illustrator and graphic designer specializing in stationery and surface pattern design. She’s inspired by organic patterns of natural landscapes as well as vibrant colors and textures of bustling cities.
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Vienna collection description
Ornate garlands, elegant monograms, and stately fonts come together in the regal Vienna suite. This suite was created in collaboration with Corinne Malesic, an illustrator and graphic designer specializing in stationery and surface pattern design. She’s inspired by organic patterns of natural landscapes as well as vibrant colors and textures of bustling cities.
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Cappell collection description
The Cappell suite has a modern minimalist vibe with an added touch of character thanks to earthy tones and charming accent leaves. This suite was created in collaboration with Mel Di Genova (@_designedbymel), a versatile artist and graphic designer with experience in acrylic and watercolor painting, pencil illustration, branding, page design, and invitations.
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Cappell collection description
The Cappell suite has a modern minimalist vibe with an added touch of character thanks to earthy tones and charming accent leaves. This suite was created in collaboration with Mel Di Genova (@_designedbymel), a versatile artist and graphic designer with experience in acrylic and watercolor painting, pencil illustration, branding, page design, and invitations.
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Marmillo collection description
Evoke romance with the whimsical Marmillo suite featuring delicate, floral accents, mixed typography, and elegant spacing. This suite was created in collaboration with Simona Camp, a licensing artist and graphic designer specializing in wedding stationery and surface pattern design. She’s most inspired by nature, traveling, and visiting used bookstores.
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Marmillo collection description
Evoke romance with the whimsical Marmillo suite featuring delicate, floral accents, mixed typography, and elegant spacing. This suite was created in collaboration with Simona Camp, a licensing artist and graphic designer specializing in wedding stationery and surface pattern design. She’s most inspired by nature, traveling, and visiting used bookstores.
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Piccola collection description
Impress your guests at first glance with Piccola, a bold, type-driven style that’s both simple and sophisticated. This suite was designed in collaboration with Yaling Hou Suzuki, a creative who loves to draw, paint, and sew. Inspired by nature and culture, she often uses bright colors and patterns to create cheerful, inviting designs.
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Piccola collection description
Impress your guests at first glance with Piccola, a bold, type-driven style that’s both simple and sophisticated. This suite was designed in collaboration with Yaling Hou Suzuki, a creative who loves to draw, paint, and sew. Inspired by nature and culture, she often uses bright colors and patterns to create cheerful, inviting designs.
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Blonshine collection description
Your names and message are front and center with this crisp, minimalist design featuring mixed typography and ultramodern accents.
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Blonshine collection description
Your names and message are front and center with this crisp, minimalist design featuring mixed typography and ultramodern accents.
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Prins collection description
The Prins suite exudes rustic elegance with its simple typography, understated floral accents, and balanced layout. This suite was created in collaboration with Elly Brady (@ellybrady_creative), a designer based out of Indianapolis. She finds her inspiration in everything from nature to urban landscapes. When she's not working on a new project, she's most likely taking her dog for a long walk.
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Prins collection description
The Prins suite exudes rustic elegance with its simple typography, understated floral accents, and balanced layout. This suite was created in collaboration with Elly Brady (@ellybrady_creative), a designer based out of Indianapolis. She finds her inspiration in everything from nature to urban landscapes. When she's not working on a new project, she's most likely taking her dog for a long walk.
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Laurelwood collection description
The Laurelwood suite evokes springtime splendor through sweeping floral frames, elegant typography, and a joyful color palette. 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’s most inspired by travel as well as styles and trends from around the globe.
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Laurelwood collection description
The Laurelwood suite evokes springtime splendor through sweeping floral frames, elegant typography, and a joyful color palette. 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’s most inspired by travel as well as styles and trends from around the globe.
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Vinehall collection description
The Vinehall suite is dressed to impress with details like an elegant monogram, delicately sketched leaves, and traditional typography. This suite was designed in collaboration with Yaling Hou Suzuki, a creative who loves to draw, paint, and sew. Inspired by nature and culture, she often uses bright colors and patterns to create cheerful, inviting designs.
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Vinehall collection description
The Vinehall suite is dressed to impress with details like an elegant monogram, delicately sketched leaves, and traditional typography. This suite was designed in collaboration with Yaling Hou Suzuki, a creative who loves to draw, paint, and sew. Inspired by nature and culture, she often uses bright colors and patterns to create cheerful, inviting designs.
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Lombardy collection description
Transport recipients to a whimsical garden with the Lombardy suite featuring delicate floral details, swirling typography, and soft hues. This suite was designed in collaboration with Yaling Hou Suzuki, a creative who loves to draw, paint, and sew. Inspired by nature and culture, she often uses bright colors and patterns to create cheerful, inviting designs.
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Lombardy collection description
Transport recipients to a whimsical garden with the Lombardy suite featuring delicate floral details, swirling typography, and soft hues. This suite was designed in collaboration with Yaling Hou Suzuki, a creative who loves to draw, paint, and sew. Inspired by nature and culture, she often uses bright colors and patterns to create cheerful, inviting designs.
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Sidney collection description
Make a modern statement with the Sidney Letterpress suite. This design features a bold mix of typography, for a minimalist yet striking result. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from industrial lofts to hotel ballrooms. 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.
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Sidney collection description
Make a modern statement with the Sidney Letterpress suite. This design features a bold mix of typography, for a minimalist yet striking result. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from industrial lofts to hotel ballrooms. 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.
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Burke collection description
Showcase your elegant style with the Burke Landscape Letterpress wedding invitation.This sleek design features a chic mix of typography and calligraphy, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it strikes the perfect balance of timeless and modern. 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.
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Burke collection description
Showcase your elegant style with the Burke Classic Letterpress wedding invitation. This sleek design features a chic mix of typography and calligraphy, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it strikes the perfect balance of timeless and modern. 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.
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Bolduc collection description
Make a bold statement with the ultramodern Bolduc suite featuring strong typography and playful dimensions. 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.
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Caleania collection description
Showcase your elegant style with the Caleania Letterpress suite. This design features intricate floral details and a timeless mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and fun. This suite was created in collaboration with Jen Owens (@jen.owens2), a self-taught stationery and surface pattern designer. Her intricate style is a blend of whimsy and vintage-vibe. Her work can be found on stationery, fabric, and wallpaper.
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Bolduc collection description
Make a bold statement with the ultramodern Bolduc suite featuring strong typography and playful dimensions. 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.
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Serrano collection description
Dive into regality with this formal design featuring floral accents and refined details. The Serrano 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.
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Serrano collection description
Dive into regality with this formal design featuring floral accents and refined details. The Serrano 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.
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Caleania collection description
Showcase your elegant style with the Caleania Letterpress suite. This design features intricate floral details and a timeless mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and fun. This suite was created in collaboration with Jen Owens (@jen.owens2), a self-taught stationery and surface pattern designer. Her intricate style is a blend of whimsy and vintage-vibe. Her work can be found on stationery, fabric, and wallpaper.
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Caleania collection description
Showcase your elegant style with the Caleania Letterpress suite. This design features intricate floral details and a timeless mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and fun. This suite was created in collaboration with Jen Owens (@jen.owens2), a self-taught stationery and surface pattern designer. Her intricate style is a blend of whimsy and vintage-vibe. Her work can be found on stationery, fabric, and wallpaper.
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Nahomi collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Nahomi Classic Letterpress wedding invitation. This modern design features bold calligraphy and sleek typography in a forever-chic layout. We think it strikes the perfect balance of timeless and contemporary.
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Nahomi collection description
Choose modern elegance with the Nahomi Type Letterpress wedding invitation. This minimalist design features bold calligraphy and sleek typography in an eye-catching layout. We think it strikes the perfect balance of timeless and contemporary.
All about wedding invites
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.
What people are saying about Zola invitations
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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