Designer invites on a DIY budget
- Free samples, envelopes & addressing
- Hundreds of customizable designs, or upload your own
- Mix, match, and make a paper suite all your own
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Quintana collection description
Showcase your romantic style with the Quintana Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features realistic roses and leaves, plus delicate lines and an elegant mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of celebrations, from fairy tale-inspired to rustic.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hazeldale collection description
Go for bold elegance with the Hazeldale Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features a striking mix of typography on a sleek background, putting your names front and center. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide range of celebrations, from modern to traditional.
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Brockway collection description
Showcase your chic aesthetic with the Brockway Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a timeless mix of typography, beautifully highlighting your names. We especially love it for formal celebrations in venues like hotel ballrooms, lofts, and banquet halls.
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Ahlers collection description
Showcase your elegant style with the Ahlers Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-drawn, continuous-line flowers, plus timeless typography. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any celebration full of formal touches.
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Sylvan collection description
Make a rustic statement with the Sylvan Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features delicate flowers and leaves under a modern mix of typography. We especially love it for celebrations in venues like backyards, barns, gardens, and vineyards.
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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.
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Sylvan collection description
Celebrate the love with the Sylvan Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this rustic design features delicate flowers and leaves next to a modern mix of typography. We especially love it for celebrations in venues like barns, backyards, gardens, and vineyards.
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Bransford collection description
Go for chic style with the Bransford Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features gorgeous eucalyptus leaves, plus a modern mix of typography and calligraphy, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it’s a stunning choice for celebrations where fresh touches shine bright.
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Gendron collection description
Choose timeless with the Gendron Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a chic mix of typography on a solid background, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it strikes the perfect balance of modern and classic.
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Staton collection description
Showcase your creative side with the Staton Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features abstract brush strokes and shapes, plus a modern mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of unique and timeless.
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Halbert collection description
Choose modern elegance with the Halbert Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this chic design features bold typography on the right and romantic calligraphy on the left, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and cool.
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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.
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Segovia collection description
Wow your guests with the Segovia Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features an elegant mix of typography framed by banners of realistic roses and watercolor leaves. A stunning pick for summer celebrations, we think it strikes the perfect balance of chic and whimsical.
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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.
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Granger collection description
Send a colorful bouquet with the Granger wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features stunning hand-painted blooms and leaves around a timeless mix of typography in an elegant arch. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for a wide variety of venues, from rustic backyards to romantic ballrooms. Created in collaboration with Maggie Enterrios (@littlepatterns), a botanical illustrator known for her detailed, whimsical patterns. Her work can be found on product packaging around the globe.
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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.
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Merlo collection description
Put your names front and center with the Merlo Landscape Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this modern design features a stunning mix of calligraphy and typography for a minimalist, less-is-more aesthetic. Perfect for a wide variety of venues, from urban lofts to restaurants.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Evora collection description
Choose timeless elegance with the Evora Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this formal design features intricate calligraphy, a chic mix of typography, and delicate lines for a traditional yet modern feel. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for a wide variety of venues, from hotel ballroom to cozy winery.
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Kently collection description
Celebrate your love with the Kently Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this traditional design features a botanical wreath around a chic mix of typography, beautifully highlighting your names. Perfect for couples looking for timeless elegance.
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Springboro collection description
Make them smile with the Springboro Landscape 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 spring and summer celebrations
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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.
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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.
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Hippley collection description
Choose modern elegance with the Hippley Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features a stunning mix of left-aligned typography and calligraphy, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it strikes the perfect balance of contemporary and timeless.
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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.
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Pemberton collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Pemberton suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-painted watercolor flowers and an elegant mix of typography and calligraphy. We especially love it for spring and summer weddings where fresh touches shine.
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Earlewood collection description
Showcase your love for nature with the Earlewood suite. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features delicate botanical details and a classic mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and modern. This suite was created in collaboration with Camac Studio Inc. (@camacstudio), a Montreal-based graphic design studio specializing in strategic branding.
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Abelli collection description
Make a romantic statement with the Abelli suite. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features delicate botanical details and a classic mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding full of formal touches.
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Alyeska collection description
Showcase your modern style with the Alyeska suite. Printed on luxe paper, this unique design features a bold mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and unexpected. This suite was created in collaboration with Jill of Jula Paper Co. (@julapaper), a self-taught designer from Sparta, New Jersey, who has always had a passion for paper.
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Brooklea collection description
Start your happily ever after with the Brooklea suite. Printed on luxe paper, this formal design features a stunning mix of typography and calligraphy, plus delicate botanical details. We especially love it for romantic celebrations inspired by classic fairy tales.
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Brooklea collection description
Start your happily ever after with the Brooklea suite. Printed on luxe paper, this formal design features a stunning mix of typography and calligraphy, plus delicate botanical details. We especially love it for romantic celebrations inspired by classic fairy tales.
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Linwood collection description
Make a modern statement with the Linwood suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features continuous-line botanical details, delicate lines, and a chic mix of typography. Perfect for nature lovers looking for something fresh.
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Estera collection description
Start your forever with the Estera suite. Printed on luxe paper, this formal design features a stunning mix of typography and calligraphy, plus delicate botanical details. We especially love it for romantic celebrations in venues full of history.
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Mathias collection description
Celebrate your love with the Mathias suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features an elegant mix of typography and calligraphy, plus a delicate botanical illustration. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding venue, from rustic ranch to hotel ballroom.
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Mondelli collection description
Showcase your modern style with the Mondelli suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features romantic calligraphy, striking the perfect balance of formal and fresh. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from urban lofts to countryside ranches. This suite was created 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.
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Mondelli collection description
Showcase your modern style with the Mondelli suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features romantic calligraphy, striking the perfect balance of formal and fresh. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from urban lofts to countryside ranches. This suite was created 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.
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Bridlewood collection description
Make an artsy statement with the Bridlewood suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-painted watercolor trees, plus an elegant mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for nature lovers and weddings in picturesque venues.
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Somerset collection description
Choose elegance with the Somerset suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a hand-painted botanical detail, plus a classic mix of typography for a fresh and formal feel. 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.
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Philippa collection description
Start your forever with the Philippa suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features bold typography and romantic calligraphy for a formal yet modern feel. 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.
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Philippa collection description
Start your forever with the Philippa suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features bold typography and romantic calligraphy for a formal yet modern feel. 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.
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
Amanda & Rachel
Free samples!
We got five free samples of our favorite invitation designs to test out before we made a decision. Shipping was free, too!
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The most helpful site ever
We had no clue what we had to put on our invitations, and Zola answered even our craziest questions.
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