Wedding invitations
Invitations so beautiful, it hurts to send them away.
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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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Henderson collection description
Go for timeless elegance with the Henderson Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a stunning mix of calligraphy and typography on a sleek, solid background. Perfect for any formal occasion, from urban rooftop to big banquet hall.
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Stauffer collection description
Celebrate your timeless love with the Stauffer Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a gorgeous mix of typography inside a sleek frame. We especially love it for formal celebrations in historic venues or grand ballrooms.
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Stauffer collection description
Add extra elegance with the Stauffer Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this sleek design features a beautiful mix of typography inside a simple frame. We especially love it for couples celebrating large, formal weddings.
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Wilbur collection description
Give in to romance with the Wilbur Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a stunning floral border around a beautiful mix of typography. We especially love it for couples getting married in pretty gardens or incorporating floral crowns into their big day.Created in collaboration with watercolor artist, author, and teacher Sarah Simon (@themintgardener).
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Wilbur collection description
Show your romantic style with the Wilbur Bloom wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features gorgeous hand-painted watercolor blooms around a mix of timeless typography. Perfect for outdoor celebrations.Created in collaboration with watercolor artist, author, and teacher Sarah Simon (@themintgardener).
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Livonia collection description
Show your timeless elegance with the Livonia Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features dreamy, watercolor eucalyptus branches and delicate typography. We especially love it for celebrations filled with greenery.
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Livonia collection description
Make a beautiful statement with the Livonia Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features dreamy, watercolor eucalyptus branches and delicate typography. We think this is a stunning choice for lovers of art and nature.
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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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Ames collection description
Go for a modern take on traditional with the Ames Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features abstract leaves behind an intricate frame. We especially love it for formal celebrations.
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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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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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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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Weyers collection description
Delight them with the Weyers Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this sophisticated design features a mix of elegant typography around your custom photo. We love how versatile it is, adapting to all wedding colors and vibes.
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Weyers collection description
Show off your impeccable taste with the Weyers Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features a sleek border around a mix of timeless typography. We think this one works for any celebration, from intimate restaurant gathering to grand ballroom reception.
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Joliette collection description
Opt for updated tradition with the Joliette wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this hand-painted design features two mythical animals, symbolizing the harmony that is created in a happy relationship. Perfect for classic weddings with a twist. Created in collaboration with Chinese-American surface designer Teresa Chan (@teresa.chan.graphics).
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Kalispell collection description
Add a natural touch with the Kalispell Bloom wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features a delicate oval frame around timeless typography. We think this is a beautiful choice for couples who have fresh blooms at the top of their priority list.
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Kalispell collection description
Show your romantic style with the Kalispell Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a delicate floral frame around timeless typography. Perfect for weddings where fresh touches truly shine.
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Cricket collection description
Celebrate in style with our Cricket Corner wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features succulents and lush desert blooms framing your wedding details, all set against a solid background. Perfect for the couple getting married in the great outdoors (or in a restaurant filled with chic cacti).
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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
Go for timeless with the Henderson Portrait wedding invitation. This elegant letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a stunning mix of typography and a classic layout. Perfect for any formal occasion, from urban rooftop to big banquet hall.
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Malta collection description
Celebrate your big day with the Malta Type wedding invitation. This fairytale letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, combines romantic script with modern typography and delicate flourishes. We love it for couples planning weddings with magical touches.
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Stauffer collection description
Celebrate your timeless love with the Stauffer Type wedding invitation. This elegant letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a gorgeous mix of typography inside a sleek frame. We especially love it for formal celebrations in historic venues or grand ballrooms.
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Kalispell collection description
Show your romantic style with the Kalispell Frame wedding invitation. This botanical letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a delicate floral frame around timeless typography. Perfect for weddings where fresh touches truly shine.
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Arthur collection description
Celebrate your wedding style with our Arthur Landscape wedding invitation. This classic letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features large, dramatic script typeface and a landscape orientation. Perfect for all kinds of weddings, from sleek rooftops to formal ballrooms.
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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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Octavia collection description
Make a beautiful statement with our Octavia elopement reception invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features baroque florals around timeless typography. We love it for couples who lean either boho or formal—this one's super versatile!
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Novela collection description
Share the joy with our Novela vow renewal invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features hand-drawn magnolia flowers and gorgeous script font. We think it strikes the perfect balance of organic and formal, and works beautifully for romantic celebrations.
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Eastwick collection description
Set the tone with our Eastwick elopement reception invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features beautiful leafy vines that accent your celebration details. We think it's perfect for outdoor and indoor events alike.
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Galata collection description
Make a beautiful statement with our Galata vow renewal invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features leafy eucalyptus and timeless typography under your custom photo. We love it for outdoor and indoor celebrations alike.
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Octavia collection description
Share the joy with our Octavia vow renewal invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features baroque florals on a solid background, perfect for highlighting your details. We love it for couples who lean either boho or formal—this one's super versatile!
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Verona collection description
Share all the details with our Verona elopement reception 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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Weyers collection description
Show off your impeccable taste with the Weyers Frame wedding invitation. This versatile letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a sleek border around a mix of timeless typography. We think this one works for any celebration, from intimate restaurant gathering to grand ballroom reception.
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Stauffer collection description
Add extra elegance with the Stauffer Classic wedding invitation. This sleek letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a beautiful mix of typography inside a simple frame. We especially love it for couples celebrating large, formal weddings.
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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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Kalispell collection description
Add a natural touch with the Kalispell Bloom wedding invitation. This floral letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a delicate oval frame around timeless typography. We think this is a beautiful choice for couples who have fresh blooms at the top of their priority list.
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Malta collection description
Share your classic style with the Malta Stamp wedding invitation. This elegant letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, beautifully showcases your initials and big day details with the help of a delicate frame and intricate flourishes. We think it’s perfect for couples looking for a little magic.
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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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Mantova collection description
Celebrate in style with the Mantova Classic 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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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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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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Blake collection description
Set the stage for a grand celebration with our Blake wedding invitation. This classic, formal letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a solid contrasting border with a clean, minimalist monogram. Perfect for couples who want simple invites with a twist of formal flair.
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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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Arthur collection description
Celebrate your wedding style with our Arthur Type wedding invitation. This classic letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features large, dramatic script typeface to highlight all your details. Perfect for all kinds of weddings, from sleek rooftops to formal ballrooms.
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Abbey collection description
Celebrate in style with our Abbey wedding invitation. This classic letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a script monogram, border, and rich colors. Perfect for couples who are all about simple glamour that stands the test of time.
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Reverie collection description
Add some color with the Reverie Bloom wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features rainbow flowers and a mix of elegant typography. We think this is a beautiful choice for couples getting married in the spring or surrounded by fresh 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