Wedding invitations
Invitations so beautiful, it hurts to send them away.
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Waterfront collection description
Reflect your wedding style with our Waterfront wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this calm, cool design features gestural layers of watercolor that mimics ocean waves, perfect for beach weddings, lakefront affairs, and everyone who loves being seaside.
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Cruise collection description
Take a trip to paradise with our Cruise wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this tropical design features vintage palm fronds on a clean white background. Perfect for the couple getting married in a destination wedding—or just have their sights set on somewhere warm and glam.
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Interstellar collection description
Celebrate your wedding with our Interstellar wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this metallic design features a border of starry dots painted with gold foil, and handwritten initials. Perfect for couples getting married in winter months, on New Year's Eve, or just love getting lost in the stars.
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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 accent your wedding details. We think it's perfect for outdoor weddings and indoor weddings alike.
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Interstellar collection description
Celebrate your wedding with our Interstellar 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 painted with gold foil, and a landscape orientation. Perfect for couples who love space, stars, sky, or just have their head in the clouds.
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Abbey collection description
Reflect your wedding style with our Abbey wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this design features clean lines, script font, and plenty of breathing room. Perfect for couples who are all about simple, classic glamour that stands the test of time.
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Violin collection description
Celebrate love with our super-gorgeous Violin wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic, timeless design features dramatic script calligraphy on a clean white background, 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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Stevens collection description
Spread the love with our Stevens Edge wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features two contrasting shades and clean lines that make your details pop! We adore this design for every kind of wedding, from outdoor tent parties to formal hotel ballrooms.
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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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Riverside collection description
Spread the wedding love with our Riverside wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic, timeless design features whimsical handwritten script and a wash of painterly watercolor that frame your wedding details. Perfect for couples who love fine art, unique color palettes, and quaint restaurants.
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Morrison collection description
Give your loved ones a taste of the minimalist life with our Morrison wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design is equal parts modern and timeless, with muted pastels that reflect your refined style. Perfect for weddings in lofts, restaurants, and anywhere with an airy urban edge.
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Arthur collection description
Celebrate your wedding style with our Arthur Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design 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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Starflower collection description
Spread the wedding joy with our Starflower wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this design is bursting with folk florals, in a boho palette of coral and blue. We love this design for a couple getting married on a farm, in a laid-back restaurant, or anywhere with bold and colorful decor.
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Heaven collection description
Celebrate your wedding in style with our Heaven invitation. Printed on super-luxe paper, this sunny, botanical design features gold filigree leaves and a low-key whimsical mix of calligraphed script and bold font. Perfect for weddings in spring, fall, and anywhere in between.
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Woads collection description
Celebrate in style with our Woads wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic floral design features white roses framing your wedding details, all set against a dramatic background. Perfect for the couple getting married in the great outdoors (or in a formal ballroom filled with blooms).
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Cruise collection description
Take a trip to paradise with our Cruise wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this tropical design features vintage banana leaves and a graphic frame. Perfect for the couple getting married in a destination wedding—or just have their sights set on somewhere warm and glam.
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Sparrow collection description
Show everyone your cheery, vintage wedding style with our Sparrow wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this design features blooming floral illustrations in warm tones, with colorful text in whimsical mixed fonts. Perfect for the couple getting married outdoors, at a charming bistro, in a barn, or wherever there are gorgeous flowers.
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Escape collection description
Throw a tropical celebration with our Escape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design uses vintage palm leaves and on-trend pastel peach pink to paint a picture of sunny, botanical bliss. Perfect for the couple getting married in a destination wedding—or just have their sights set on somewhere warm.
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Napa collection description
Celebrate your style with our Napa wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this boho-chic design features lush poppies and roses framing your initials, all on a dramatic dark background. 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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Stevens collection description
Spread the love with our Stevens Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features bold color and clean typeface that make your details pop! We adore this design for every kind of wedding, from outdoor tent parties to formal hotel ballrooms.
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Galata collection description
Celebrate your wedding day with our Galata wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features leafy eucalyptus garlands that frame your initials perfectly. Suited for outdoor weddings and indoor weddings alike.
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Morrison collection description
Celebrate low-key minimalist style with our Morrison wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design is equal parts modern and timeless, with muted pastels that reflect your refined taste. Perfect for weddings in lofts, restaurants, and anywhere with an airy urban edge.
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Lyons collection description
Celebrate in style with our Lyons Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this simple, minimalist design highlights your wedding details perfectly. We love its bold brush font and rich background color, perfect for weddings of all formalities and locales.
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Lyons collection description
Celebrate in style with our Lyons Script wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this simple, minimalist design highlights your wedding details perfectly. We love its bold brush font and rich background color, perfect for weddings of all formalities and locales.
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Chicago Skyline collection description
Share your wedding joy with our Chicago Skyline wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a gorgeous, hand-drawn sketch of the city, set against a solid background. Perfect for any couple getting married in and around Chi-town (or hail from it!).
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Baker collection description
Celebrate your big day with our Baker Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this art deco-inspired design features sharp lines, vintage font, and a gorgeous gold border—perfect for lovers of Old Hollywood, formal weddings, and anyone craving a little bit of classic glam.
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Baker collection description
Celebrate your big day with our Baker Corner wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this art deco-inspired design features dramatic gold linework, vintage font, and a strikingly-simple background—perfect for lovers of Old Hollywood, formal weddings, and anyone craving a little bit of classic glam.
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Smith and Mills collection description
Spread the wedding love with our Smith and Mills Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical design features fun floral illustrations that highlight your wedding details perfectly. We love this for anyone getting married in the open air.
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Baker collection description
Share the love with our Baker Fan wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this art deco-inspired design features a striking golden fan print and vintage font—perfect for lovers of Old Hollywood, formal weddings, and anyone craving a little bit of classic glam.
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Morningside collection description
Celebrate your big day with our Morningside Bloom wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic floral design is sheer perfection with a neutral palette (so versatile!) and lush illustrated magnolias. Perfect for indoor and outdoor weddings alike. Rooted in the signature warmth and charm of the American South, Draper James always brings the style (no matter your location on the map).
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Hartwell collection description
Spread the wedding love with our Hartwell Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this sweet, minimalist design features a bold border, whimsical script font, and a teeny monogram with a heart stamp. Perfect for any couple who wants to highlight their wedding details in a simple, clean way. Rooted in the signature warmth and charm of the American South, Draper James always brings the style (no matter your location on the map).
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Bow Bridge collection description
Share your wedding style with our Bow Bridge Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this bold, simple design highlights your wedding details beautifully. We love how the handwritten script font plays against the whimsical floral illustration at the bottom. Rooted in the signature warmth and charm of the American South, Draper James always brings the style (no matter your location on the map).
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August collection description
Share your playful style with our August Frame wedding invitation. This gingham-filled design features a cheery border of checks, all framing your boldly-highlighted wedding details. We love it for barn weddings and backyard celebrations alike. Rooted in the signature warmth and charm of the American South, Draper James always brings the style (no matter your location on the map).
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Festival collection description
Spread the wedding love with our Festival Print wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this bold, graphic design features a whimsical mix of vintage fonts and borders reminiscient of a band poster. Perfect for a couple who's a little bit country, a little bit rock n' roll, and a whole lot of unique. Rooted in the signature warmth and charm of the American South, Draper James always brings the style (no matter your location on the map).
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Indigo collection description
Celebrate your big day with our Indigo Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic floral design features vintage blooms and an on-trend monochromatic color scheme of calming blues. Perfect for weddings indoors, outdoors… anywhere with gorgeous flowers and moody lighting. Could work as your something blue, too. Rooted in the signature warmth and charm of the American South, Draper James always brings the style (no matter your location on the map).
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Griffin collection description
Celebrate in style with our Griffin Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features delicate filigree detail framing your intials, and gorgeous script font—perfect for those craving a bit of drama and a bit of traditionalism all at once. Rooted in the signature warmth and charm of the American South, Draper James always brings the style (no matter your location on the map).
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Hopewell collection description
Share the love with our Hopewell Frame 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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Splendor collection description
Share the joy with our Splendor Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this awe-inspiring design features sprinkles of stars and bold shapes, beautifully accented with a mix of classic and handwritten font. We think it's perfect for astrology lovers and outdoor weddings under the night sky.
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Splendor collection description
Share the joy with our Splendor Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this awe-inspiring design features sprinkles of stars and a bold watercolor moon, beautifully accented with a mix of classic and handwritten font. We think it's perfect for astrology lovers and outdoor weddings under the night sky.
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Powell collection description
Share the love with our Powell Landscape 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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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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Rios collection description
Celebrate in style with our Rios Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this bold design features a traditional Mexican sugar skull motif, 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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Perch collection description
Celebrate your love with our Perch Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical, travel-inspired design features a passport stamp motif, plus bold colors and classic fonts. We think it's a perfect pick for destination weddings, or any couple with a major case of wanderlust.
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Bonnie collection description
Celebrate your joy with our Bonnie Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this sunny design features handpainted sunflower illustrations and mixed fonts, plus a simple border for extra pop. We love it for couples getting married in the great outdoors (or anywhere with lots of florals).
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Bonnie collection description
Celebrate your joy with our Bonnie Bloom wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this sunny design features a handpainted sunflower illustration and whimsically mixed fonts. We love it for couples getting married in the great outdoors (or anywhere with lots of florals).
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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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Rue collection description
Celebrate in style with our Rue Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features tiny botanical illustrations and classic font, all set against a bold background. We think it's a perfect pick for weddings at wineries, vineyards, restaurants, or anywhere deliciously chic!
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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.
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