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- Hundreds of customizable designs, or upload your own
- Mix, match, and make a paper suite all your own
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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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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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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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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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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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Catania collection description
Wow your loved ones with the Catania Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features intricate blooms and leaves around modern typography. We think this is a gorgeous choice for couples getting married in pretty gardens, lush backyards, or surrounded by natural elements.
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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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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.
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Oxley collection description
Say “I do!” to the Oxley Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features timeless typography and hand-painted watercolor leaves between your initials. Perfect for any type of wedding, from historical venues to cool vineyards.
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Oxley collection description
Celebrate the love with the Oxley Lush wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features an intricate watercolor border around timeless typography. Perfect for art lovers looking for something elegant and fresh.
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Griffith collection description
Put your love for all things rustic on display with the Griffith Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this charming design features a sleek border around an intricate barn illustration and timeless typography. We especially love it for couples getting married in the countryside.
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Colbie collection description
Start your forever with the Colbie Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a chic mix of typography and calligraphy on a sleek background. Perfect for couples getting married in formal venues, like hotel ballrooms and historic buildings.
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Kenton collection description
Celebrate your love in whimsical rustic style with the Kenton Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this romantic design features a floral lace pattern, a vase of painterly blooms, and a stunning mix of timeless typography. We especially love it for celebrations in gardens, barns, or on farms.
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Vegas collection description
Showcase a special snapshot with the Vegas Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this retro-inspired design features palm trees, vintage-style typography, and a slot for your custom photo. We think this is a super fun choice for creative couples getting married somewhere warm.
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Marietta collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Marietta Bloom wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a stunning frame of flowers and leaves around a timeless mix of typography. We think this is a beautiful pick for all romantic weddings, from formal to rustic.
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Cartago collection description
Go for playful style with the Cartago Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a border of hand-painted tropical leaves around a pineapple and a bold mix of typography. We especially love it for destination weddings and on-trend couples.
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Octavia collection description
Make a beautiful statement with our Octavia Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features baroque florals and solid background, perfect for highlighting your wedding details. We love it for couples who lean either boho or formal—this one's super versatile!
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Baker collection description
Celebrate your big day with our Baker Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this Art Deco-inspired design features dramatic linework and vintage typography—perfect for lovers of Old Hollywood, formal weddings, and anyone craving a little bit of classic glam.
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Gramercy collection description
Showcase your rustic style with the Gramercy Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a two-toned background, plus watercolor flowers and foliage next to a classic mix of typography. We especially love it for couples getting married in the fall.
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Milna collection description
Set the tone for the most romantic day ever with the Milna Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features intricate roses and leaves next to a timeless mix of typography. Perfect for nature lovers getting married in gardens, backyards, and historical venues.
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Verona collection description
Share the wedding love with our Verona Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features clean lines and elegant typography on a solid background. We think this is a beautiful choice for any couple looking for minimalist, sophisticated vibes.
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Milna collection description
Showcase your romantic style with the Milna Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features intricate roses and leaves around a timeless mix of typography. Perfect for nature lovers who have fresh flowers at the top of their must-have list.
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Weyers collection description
Delight them with the Weyers Photo wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features sleek frames and an elegant mix of typography around your two custom pictures. Perfect for lovers of clean lines looking to showcase special snapshots.
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Sparrow collection description
Show everyone your lovely vintage style with our Sparrow Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features intricate flower illustrations, plus a unique mix of typography. Perfect for couples getting married outdoors, at a charming bistro, in a barn, or in any venue filled with fresh blooms.
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Cardinell collection description
Show your romantic side with the Cardinell Landscape 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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Potter collection description
Go for timeless style with the Potter Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this chic design features bold color blocking and clean type, beautifully highlighting all your details. We especially love it for couples getting married in formal venues like hotels, ballrooms, or banquet halls.
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Kalia collection description
Showcase your mystical theme with the Kalia Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical design features timeless typography, chic arches, stars, and a unique color gradient. We especially love it for couples planning celebrations full of magical touches.
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Kalia collection description
Wow them with the Kalia Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this mystical design features timeless typography, chic arches, stars, and a unique color gradient. We think it’s a stunning choice for astrology lovers planning out-of-the-box celebrations.
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Rooftop collection description
Celebrate in style with our Rooftop Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features gorgeous illustrated blooms around a timeless mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for romantic weddings in any venue, from vineyards to hotel ballrooms.
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Woads collection description
Reflect your romantic style with the Woads Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern floral design features chic typography, plus a realistic rose and delicate leaves in the corner. We think it strikes the perfect balance of timeless and fresh.
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Santorini collection description
Make a modern statement with the Santorini Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features bold calligraphy and delicate typography on a chic solid background. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any wedding, from intimate gatherings to formal celebrations.
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Bailey collection description
Make an artsy statement with the Bailey Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features unique brush strokes and a bold mix of typography. We especially love it for couples getting married in venues full of creative vibes, like galleries, lofts, urban rooftops, and museums.
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Quintana collection description
Go for soft elegance with the Quintana Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features realistic roses and leaves, plus a delicate frame and a timeless mix of typography. We especially love it for romantic, boho, and rustic celebrations.
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Goundry collection description
Showcase your classic style with the Goundry Wreath Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this timeless design features leaves and flowers around your initials, plus a timeless mix of typography. Perfect for romantic couples planning formal, boho, or fairy tale-inspired celebrations.
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Santorini collection description
Make a modern statement with the Santorini Landscape Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this versatile design features bold calligraphy and delicate typography on a chic solid background. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any wedding, from intimate gatherings to formal celebrations.
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Goundry collection description
Choose timeless chic with the Goundry Landscape Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this classic design features a wreath of leaves and flowers around your initials, plus a timeless mix of typography. We especially love it for romantic couples planning formal and fairy tale-inspired celebrations.
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Barnell collection description
Choose timeless style with the Barnell Landscape Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this classic design features an elegant mix of typography and a unique layout, putting your names front and center. We think it lends itself beautifully to any celebration, from formal hotel ballroom to romantic garden.
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Bayway collection description
Choose timeless elegance with the Bayway Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features your initials between dots, plus a unique mix of typography on a solid background. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any type of venue, from lush vineyard to urban rooftop.
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Ybel collection description
Showcase your colorful style with the Ybel Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features hand-painted blooms and leaves above a sleek mix of typography. We especially love it for couples planning spring and summer celebrations.
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Gingerwood collection description
Keep things classic with the Gingerwood Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a timeless mix of typography inside a frame of hand-painted leaves and berries. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any type of celebration, from rustic to formal.
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Everett collection description
Keep things sleek with the Everett Landscape 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’s a stunning choice for any type of celebration, from industrial to formal.
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Hazeldale collection description
Choose understated elegance with the Hazeldale Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features a bold mix of typography on a sleek background, putting your names front and center. We especially love it for celebrations in formal and traditional venues.
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Bridgetown collection description
Showcase your chic style with the Bridgetown Corner wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features your initials in a frame, next to a chic mix of typography. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any celebration with formal flair.
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Ahlers collection description
Celebrate the love with the Ahlers Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-drawn, continuous-line flowers, plus elegant typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of modern and timeless.
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Brockway collection description
Keep things sleek with the Brockway Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a timeless mix of typography, beautifully highlighting your initials. With its minimalist layout, we think it strikes the perfect balance of traditional and modern.
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Corinth collection description
Showcase your chic style with the Corinth Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features timeless typography and delicate lines on a sleek background. We especially love it for celebrations full of formal touches.
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