Wedding invitations
Invitations so beautiful, it hurts to send them away.
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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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Dover collection description
Make it magical with the Dover Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this watercolor design features a hand-painted botanical frame around your initials. We think it strikes the perfect balance of elegance and whimsy. Created in collaboration with California-based calligrapher and watercolor artist Brooke Dieda.
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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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Belvoir collection description
Share your joy with the Belvoir Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features hand-drawn boughs of holly alongside delicate calligraphy. Perfect for all winter celebrations, from big ballroom affairs to intimate restaurant gatherings. Created in collaboration with California-based calligrapher and engraver Nina Sandelin Umont.
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Norcross collection description
Celebrate your big day with the Norcross Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a sleek frame around a botanical accent and timeless typography. Perfect for couples getting married surrounded by nature.
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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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Jolla collection description
Make them smile with the Jolla Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this unique design features your initials in a retro heart, along with bold typography. Perfect for whimsical celebrations of all kinds.
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Norcross collection description
Celebrate your union with the Norcross Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-drawn leaves around a mix of timeless typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of whimsical and elegant.
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Terian collection description
Share the love with the Terian elopement reception invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features delicate branches of seeded eucalyptus around timeless typography. We especially love it for couples celebrating in gardens or surrounded by greenery.
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Terian collection description
Celebrate your love with the Terian Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features delicate branches of seeded eucalyptus around timeless typography. We especially love it for couples getting married in gardens or surrounded by greenery.
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Terian collection description
Brighten their day with the Terian Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a border of eucalyptus leaves around elegant typography. We think this is a beautiful choice for nature lovers.
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Upload your own collection description
Show your unique style with our DIY Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this option is perfect for couples who want to upload a wedding invitation design from their own files. We’ll take care of everything else with industry-standard printing that never sacrifices quality. Like our other designs, there’s ample room on the back for a custom photo, plus your wedding website URL and more. Truth: DIY has never been this easy. Simply make sure your image is high resolution and well centered. For Classic-sized cards, please upload an image that is 5.25in x 7.25in (or 1575px by 2175px)
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Upload your own collection description
Show your unique style with our DIY Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this option is perfect for couples who want to upload a wedding invitation design from their own files. We’ll take care of everything else with industry-standard printing that never sacrifices quality. Like our other designs, there’s ample room on the back for a custom photo, plus your wedding website URL and more. Truth: DIY has never been this easy. Simply make sure your image is high resolution and well centered. For Classic-sized cards, please upload an image that is 5.25in x 7.25in (or 1575px by 2175px)
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Oahu collection description
Make it a day to remember with the Oahu Bloom wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this beachy design features hand-painted seashells, starfish, and flowers around elegant typography. We think it’s a beautiful choice for ocean lovers. Maggie Enterrios (@littlepatterns) is a botanical illustrator known for creating detailed, whimsical patterns. Her work can be found on product packaging around the globe, and this is her first foray into wedding paper. Plus, it’s exclusive to Zola!
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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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Gardner collection description
Share the joy with the Gardner Bloom wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features lovely hand-painted blooms next to a savvy mix of timeless typography. Perfect for couples who have fresh flowers at the top of their priority list. Maggie Enterrios (@littlepatterns) is a botanical illustrator known for creating detailed, whimsical patterns. Her work can be found on product packaging around the globe, and this is her first foray into wedding paper. Plus, it’s exclusive to Zola!
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Poconos collection description
Share your rustic style with the Poconos Bloom wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-painted flowers, leaves, berries, and pine cones, surrounding elegant typography. We think it’s a beautiful choice for couples getting married in nature. Maggie Enterrios (@littlepatterns) is a botanical illustrator known for creating detailed, whimsical patterns. Her work can be found on product packaging around the globe, and this is her first foray into wedding paper. Plus, it’s exclusive to Zola!
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Hopewell collection description
Share the love with our Hopewell Circle wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this wintry design features illustrated boughs and blooms, plus gorgeous handwritten script for an extra pop. We love it for couples getting married in the cooler months (or who just love a subtle bit of holiday cheer).
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Tamarine collection description
Share the wedding love with our Tamarine Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this stunning geographic design features intricate tilework inspired by cities across the world. We love it for destination weddings, restaurant parties, and anywhere with bold, bright colors.
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Potter collection description
Celebrate classic style with our Potter invitation. Printed on our luxe paper, this design features bold color and clean type, with dramatic lines to highlight your wedding details. Perfect for the couple who's getting married somewhere formal, like a hotel, ballroom, or banquet hall—or a couple who just likes formal simplicity.
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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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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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Blake collection description
Celebrate in classic style with our Blake wedding invitation. Available on our luxe paper, this formal design features a solid contrasting border with clean type and script accents. Perfect for couples who want simple invites with a twist of fancy flair.
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Abbey collection description
Celebrate in style with our Abbey wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a script monogram, border, and rich colors. Perfect for couples who are all about simple, classic glamour that stands the test of time.
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Providence collection description
Reflect your wedding style with our Providence Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this nautical design features a playful anchor stamp, perfect for beach weddings, lakefront affairs, and everyone who loves being seaside.
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Violin collection description
Reflect your wedding style with our super-gorgeous Violin wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic, timeless design features dramatic script calligraphy and a wash of painterly pastel watercolor, totally letting your wedding details sing. We love this for weddings of all kinds, from hotel ballroom to simple backyard party—it truly goes with every vibe, color palette, and location.
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Providence collection description
Reflect your wedding style with our Providence Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this nautical design features a playful anchor stamp, perfect for beach weddings, lakefront affairs, and everyone who loves being seaside.
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Abbey collection description
Celebrate in style with our Abbey wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a landscape orientation, script typeface, and bold numbers that highlight the date of your big day. Perfect for couples who are all about simple, classic glamour that stands the test of time.
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Cricket collection description
Celebrate in style with our Cricket Wreath wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design is set in landscape, and features succulents and lush desert blooms framing your wedding details. Perfect for the couple getting married in the great outdoors (or in a restaurant filled with chic cacti).
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Ivy collection description
Share your wedding joy with our Manhattan Skyline invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a gorgeous, hand-drawn sketch of the Big Apple, set against a solid background. Perfect for any couple getting married in NYC (or hail from it!).
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Clemson collection description
Reflect your wedding style with our cheery Clemson wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this monochrome botanical design features watercolor leaves, perfect for rustic weddings and outdoor weddings in spring, fall, and anywhere in between.
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Interstellar collection description
Celebrate your wedding with our Interstellar Edge wedding invitation—we think it's out of this world. Printed on luxe paper, this low-key whimsical design features a border of starry dots, and a landscape orientation. Perfect for couples who love space, stars, sky, or just have their head in the clouds.
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Ivy collection description
Share your wedding joy with our Ivy Portrait invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a lined framed and a floral stamp set against a solid background. Perfect for bohemian, casual couples getting married outdoors, indoors, on a city rooftop.
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Potter collection description
Reflect your wedding 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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Manhattan Skyline collection description
Share your wedding joy with our Manhattan Skyline invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a gorgeous, hand-drawn sketch of the Big Apple, set against a solid background. Perfect for any couple getting married in NYC (or hail from it!).
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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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Woads collection description
Reflect your wedding style with our Woads wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic floral design is set in landscape orientation, and features white roses framing your wedding details. Perfect for the couple getting married in the great outdoors (or in a formal, chic ballroom filled with blooms).
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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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Wrightsville collection description
Share your wedding joy with our Wrightsville wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper in landscape orientation, this design features watercolor oceanside motifs in soft pastel colors. Perfect for bohemian, casual couples getting married outdoors, indoors, by the sea or on a city rooftop.
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Napa collection description
Celebrate your style with our Napa wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this boho-chic design features arches of lush mauve, purple, and blush 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 beautiful leafy vines that encircle your wedding details. We think it's perfect for outdoor weddings and indoor weddings alike.
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Blake collection description
Set the stage for a grand celebration with our Blake wedding invitation. Available on our luxe paper, this classic, formal design 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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Galata collection description
Set the tone for your wedding day with our Galata wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features leafy eucalyptus garlands that frame your wedding details perfectly. Suited for outdoor weddings and indoor weddings alike.
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Camden collection description
Take a breath of fresh air with our Camden wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this design features watercolor pine trees, soothing green, and a playful mix of typewriter-style and classic fonts all in landscape orientation. Perfect for couples getting married in the great outdoors (or just adore greenery, nature, and rustic elegance).
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Clemson collection description
Reflect your wedding style with our cheery Clemson wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this monochrome botanical design features watercolor leaves, perfect for rustic weddings and outdoor weddings in spring, fall, and anywhere in between.
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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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Wrightsville collection description
Share your wedding joy with our Wrightsville wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper in landscape orientation, this design features watercolor oceanside motifs and seashells in soft pastel colors. Perfect for bohemian, casual couples getting married outdoors, indoors, by the sea or on a city rooftop.
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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.
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