Wedding invitations
Invitations so beautiful, it hurts to send them away.
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Heaven collection description
Celebrate your wedding in style with our metallic Heaven invitation. Printed on super-luxe paper, this warm, botanical design features gold foil filigree leaves and a whimsical mix of calligraphed script and bold font. Perfect for weddings in spring, fall, and anywhere in between.
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Potter collection description
Celebrate in style with our Potter invitation. Printed on our luxe paper, this classic design features bold stripes and clean type, framed beautifully to highlight your wedding details. Perfect for the couple who's a little bit nautical, a little bit rock n' roll.
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Tillage collection description
Reflect your wedding style with our Tillage wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this boho-chic design features watercolor flowers framing all your wedding details. We love it for couples who are celebrating on a farm, in a field, or anywhere covered in lots of blooms.
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Eastwick collection description
Set the tone for your wedding day with our Eastwick wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features leafy vines in green and gold foil that encircle your wedding details. We think it's perfect for outdoor weddings and indoor weddings alike.
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Waterfront collection description
Get ready to celebrate love with our Waterfront wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this calm, pastel design features gestural layers of watercolor that flow like ocean waves across a landscape orientation, perfect for beach weddings, lakefront affairs, and everyone who loves being near the sea.
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Arthur collection description
Celebrate your wedding style with our Arthur Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features large, dramatic script typeface and a gorgeous monogram. Perfect for all kinds of weddings, from sleek rooftops to formal ballrooms.
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Deepcreek collection description
Celebrate your love with our Deepcreek Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this watercolor design features gorgeous renderings of landscapes in every season: spring, summer, fall, and winter. We think this is a genius choice for couples getting married in the great outdoors (or just really love being one with nature).
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Folly collection description
Share the wedding joy with our Folly Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this watercolor botanical design features lemons. blossoms, and whimiscal font. We think this is a fresh choice for couples who have a playful side (and are getting married under sunny skies).
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Larimer collection description
Make a beautiful statement with our Larimer Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features on-trend agate graphics and a clean white background, all highlighting your wedding details very chicly. We love it for weddings that fall somewhere between minimalist and glam.
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Sona collection description
Share the wedding joy with our Sona Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this bold design features traditional Indian motifs, bright colors, and modern linework—perfect for couples who want to celebrate out loud.
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Sona collection description
Share the wedding joy with our Sona Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this bold design features traditional Indian motifs, bright colors, and modern linework—perfect for couples who want to celebrate out loud.
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Verona collection description
Share the wedding love with our Verona Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this bold and classic design features an elegant ampersand motif and clean lines. Great for literary couples and lovers of typography alike.
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Bonnie collection description
Celebrate your joy with our Bonnie Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this sunny design features a handpainted sunflower illustration and mixed fonts. We love it for couples getting married in the great outdoors (or anywhere with lots of florals).
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Rios collection description
Celebrate in style with our Rios Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this bold design features traditional Mexican sugar skull motifs, plus gorgeous fonts and flourishes in contrasting color. We think it's a perfect pick for couples having weddings on or near Día de los Muertos.
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Powell collection description
Share the love with our Powell Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design boldly spotlights your initials and features the classic infinity symbol, too. We think it's perfect for couples who want a timeless visual representation of forever.
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Mikasa Bloom collection description
Spread the love with the Mikasa Bloom wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features hand-drawn flowers and a mix of modern typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for couples getting married in a rustic venue, or anywhere filled with florals. Created in collaboration with Montreal-based graphic designer Grace Cheong.
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Mantova collection description
Celebrate in style with the Mantova Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a sleek frame surrounded by bold palm leaves. We think it strikes the perfect balance of elegance and whimsy.
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Camarillo collection description
Share your style with the Camarillo Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design tops elegant calligraphy and modern typography with a watercolor crest featuring your initials. A stunning choice for warm-weather celebrations of all kinds. Created in collaboration with California-based illustrator and calligrapher Jenna Rainey (@jennarainey).
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Cardinell collection description
Share your joy with the Cardinell Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features delicate hand-sketched flowers and a mix of modern typography. We especially love it for couples getting married surrounded by natural elements.
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Cardinell collection description
Show your romantic side with the Cardinell Bloom wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features delicate hand-sketched flowers and a mix of modern typography. Perfect for any type of wedding, from rustic garden ceremonies to chic hotel ballroom celebrations.
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Geneva collection description
Show your style with the Geneva Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this sleek design features a stunning mix of typography around your custom photo. We think it’s a beautiful choice for any celebration, from large gatherings to intimate ceremonies.
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Jolla collection description
Share the joy with the Jolla Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this quirky design features your initials in retro hearts. We especially love it for out-of-the-box celebrations.
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Dover collection description
Share the joy with the Dover Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features a stunning hand-painted watercolor frame around your initials. Perfect for lovers of fresh touches celebrating a formal affair. Created in collaboration with California-based calligrapher and watercolor artist Brooke Dieda.
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Reverie collection description
Share a little joy with the Reverie Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this colorful design features rainbow hues and sophisticated typography. Perfect for couples with sunny personalities looking for something unique.
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Cardinell collection description
Share your joy with the Cardinell Stamp wedding invitation. This floral letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features delicate hand-sketched flowers and a mix of modern typography. We especially love it for couples getting married surrounded by natural elements.
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Henderson collection description
Show your timeless style with the Henderson Type wedding invitation. This minimalist letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a stunning mix of calligraphy and typography. We love its elegance and simplicity, perfect for any wedding.
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Ivy collection description
Share your wedding joy with our Ivy Wreath invitation. This floral letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a stunning wreath and tiny, whimsical birds. Perfect for bohemian, casual couples getting married outdoors, indoors, or on a rooftop.
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Ivy collection description
Share your wedding joy with our Ivy Portrait wedding invitation. This whimsical letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a chic frame and a floral stamp. Perfect for bohemian, casual couples getting married outdoors, indoors, on a city rooftop.
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Mantova collection description
Celebrate in style with the Mantova Frame wedding invitation. This botanical letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a sleek frame surrounded by bold palm leaves. We think it strikes the perfect balance of elegance and whimsy.
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Weyers collection description
Show your sophisticated style with the Weyers Border wedding invitation. This chic letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features sleek lines beside a mix of timeless typography. Perfect for all kinds of weddings, from historic venues to cool art galleries.
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Verona collection description
Share the wedding love with our Verona Portrait wedding invitation. This bold and classic letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features an elegant ampersand motif and clean lines. Great for literary couples and lovers of typography alike.
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Weyers collection description
Show your sophisticated style with the Weyers Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this chic design features sleek lines beside a mix of timeless typography. Perfect for all kinds of weddings, from historic venues to cool art galleries.
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Verona collection description
Share the wedding love with our Verona Landscape wedding invitation. This bold and classic letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features an elegant ampersand motif and clean lines. Great for literary couples and lovers of typography alike.
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Henderson collection description
Show your timeless style with the Henderson Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features a stunning mix of calligraphy and typography on a sleek, solid background. We love its elegance and simplicity, perfect for any wedding.
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Castellina collection description
Delight your guests with the Castellina wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features hand-painted pansies, alongside a modern mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of elegant and whimsical.
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Destin collection description
Show your timeless style with the Destin wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features stunning hand-painted blooms and a mix of timeless typography. Perfect for lovers of wildflowers or couples getting married in nature. Created in collaboration with Montreal-based botanical painter and illustrator Joannie Houle (@joanniehoule_art).
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Manitou collection description
Celebrate your love with the Manitou Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a stunning, hand-drawn tree above timeless typography. Perfect for couples who truly have grown together over the years.
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Manitou collection description
Show your love for nature with the Manitou Bloom wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features sweet, hand-drawn botanical details under timeless typography. Perfect for couples getting married outdoors or surrounded by fresh touches.
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Ames collection description
Go for intricate elegance with the Ames Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this romantic design features delicate flowers and a stunning frame around timeless typography. Perfect for traditional celebrations with a twist.
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Cabrillo collection description
Showcase your unique style with the Cabrillo Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical design features tile-inspired birds and delicate details around a timeless mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of traditional and modern.
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Braunfels collection description
Go for unique with the Braunfels Stroke wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features bold brushstrokes and modern typography. We especially love it for celebrations in art galleries and industrial lofts.
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Providence collection description
Reflect your wedding style with our Providence Portrait wedding invitation. This nautical letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a playful anchor, perfect for beach weddings, lakefront affairs, and everyone who loves being seaside.
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Hernando collection description
Share the joy with the Hernando Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features two-toned flowers around modern typography. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for romantic weddings with an edge.
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Sona collection description
Share the wedding joy with our Sona Stamp wedding invitation, available with stamped foil. Printed on luxe paper, this bold design features traditional Indian motifs, bright colors, and modern linework—perfect for couples who want to celebrate out loud.
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Montavilla collection description
Showcase your personal style with the Montavilla Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical design features semi-abstract flowers and modern typography. We think this is a stunning choice for romantic celebrations full of boho vibes.
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Marley collection description
Celebrate your love with the Marley Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features bold calligraphy, timeless typography, and a delicate heart. We think it strikes the perfect balance of freshness and elegance.
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Marley collection description
Show your playful side with the Marley Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features bold calligraphy, timeless typography, and a delicate heart. We love it for creative couples looking for something fresh, yet elegant.
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Sinclair collection description
Show your elegant style with the Sinclair wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features classic typography on a sleek background. We think this is a beautiful choice for all celebrations, from formal hotel ballroom receptions to intimate backyard ceremonies. Created in collaboration with Esther Clark (@estherclarkco), a fine artist specializing in oils, watercolors, and line drawings, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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!
Steven & Alex
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