Wedding invitations
Invitations so beautiful, it hurts to send them away.
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Verona collection description
Share the wedding love with our Verona Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this bold and classic design features an elegant ampersand motif and clean lines. Great for literary couples and lovers of typography alike.
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Novela collection description
Share the joy with our Novela Landscape wedding 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 weddings of all kinds.
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Gramercy collection description
Celebrate in style with our Gramercy Corner wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this warm floral design features boughs of sunset-hued wildflowers, all contrasting beautifully against a solid background. We really love it for couples getting married in the late summer or fall.
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Sona collection description
Share the wedding joy with our Sona Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this bold design features traditional Indian motifs, bright colors, and modern linework—perfect for couples who want to celebrate out loud.
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Sona collection description
Share the wedding joy with our Sona Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this bold design features traditional Indian motifs, bright colors, and modern linework—perfect for couples who want to celebrate out loud.
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Larimer collection description
Make a beautiful statement with our Larimer Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features on-trend agate graphics and a clean white background, all highlighting your wedding details very chicly. We love it for weddings that fall somewhere between minimalist and glam.
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Aurora collection description
Celebrate in style with our Aurora Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this watercolor design features cheerful cactus plants and blossoms and whimsical script font. We love it for couples getting married in warm, desert-like weather (or couples who are just really proud indoor cacti parents).
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Aurora collection description
Celebrate in style with our Aurora Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this watercolor design features cheerful cactus plants and blossoms and whimsical script font. We love it for couples getting married in warm, desert-like weather (or couples who are just really proud indoor cacti parents).
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Octavia collection description
Make a beautiful statement with our Octavia Script 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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Octavia collection description
Make a beautiful statement with our Octavia Portrait 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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Octavia collection description
Make a beautiful statement with our Octavia Frame 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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Malta collection description
Celebrate your big day with the Malta Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this fairytale design combines romantic script with modern typography and delicate flourishes. We love it for couples planning weddings with magical touches.
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Malta collection description
Share your classic style with the Malta Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design 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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Arthur collection description
Celebrate your wedding style with our Arthur Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design 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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Powell collection description
Share the love with our Powell Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design boldly spotlights your initials and features the classic infinity symbol, too. We think it's perfect for couples who want a timeless visual representation of forever.
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Powell collection description
Share the love with our Powell Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design boldly spotlights your initials and features looping doodles that subtly feature the infinity symbol. We think it's perfect for couples who want a timeless visual representation of forever.
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Perch collection description
Celebrate your love with our Perch Stamp 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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Gramercy collection description
Celebrate in style with our Gramercy Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this warm floral design features boughs of sunset-hued wildflowers, all contrasting beautifully against a solid background. We really love it for couples getting married in the late summer or fall.
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Rue collection description
Celebrate in style with our Rue Type 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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Larimer collection description
Make a beautiful statement with our Larimer Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features on-trend agate graphics and a clean white background, all highlighting your wedding details very chicly. We love it for weddings that fall somewhere between minimalist and glam.
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Layton collection description
Celebrate your wedding joy with our Layton Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this nature-inspired design features a moutain landscape with evergreen trees and a calm lake, plus bold font and graphic lines. Perfect for couples getting married in the great outdoors (or just share a love of hiking and adventuring together).
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Deepcreek collection description
Celebrate your love with our Deepcreek Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this watercolor design features gorgeous renderings of landscapes in every season: spring, summer, fall, and winter. We think this is a genius choice for couples getting married in the great outdoors (or just really love being one with nature).
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Folly collection description
Share the wedding joy with our Folly Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this watercolor botanical design features lemons. blossoms, and whimiscal font. We think this is a fresh choice for couples who have a playful side (and are getting married under sunny skies).
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Folly collection description
Share the wedding joy with our Folly Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this watercolor botanical design features lemons. blossoms, and whimiscal font. We think this is a fresh choice for couples who have a playful side (and are getting married under sunny skies).
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Camarillo collection description
Share your style with the Camarillo Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design tops elegant calligraphy and modern typography with a watercolor crest featuring your initials. A stunning choice for warm-weather celebrations of all kinds. Created in collaboration with California-based illustrator and calligrapher Jenna Rainey (@jennarainey).
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Geneva collection description
Show your timeless style with the Geneva Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features your names in delicate handwriting alongside modern typography. We think it’s a stunning way to invite guests to a formal celebration.
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Geneva collection description
Show your style with the Geneva Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this sleek design features a stunning mix of typography around your custom photo. We think it’s a beautiful choice for any celebration, from large gatherings to intimate ceremonies.
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Cardinell collection description
Share your joy with the Cardinell Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features delicate hand-sketched flowers and a mix of modern typography. We especially love it for couples getting married surrounded by natural elements.
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Cardinell collection description
Show your romantic side with the Cardinell Bloom wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features delicate hand-sketched flowers and a mix of modern typography. Perfect for any type of wedding, from rustic garden ceremonies to chic hotel ballroom celebrations.
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Augusta collection description
Impress them with the Augusta Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this intricate design features fun graphic details framing vintage block font typography. We especially love it for boho or rustic celebrations.
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Augusta collection description
Share your unique style with the Augusta Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this vintage design features an intricate frame around elegant block font. We think it’s a great choice for rustic weddings and ballroom celebrations alike.
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Mantova collection description
Celebrate in style with the Mantova Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a sleek frame surrounded by bold palm leaves. We think it strikes the perfect balance of elegance and whimsy.
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Mantova collection description
Show your unique style with the Mantova Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features abstract palm leaves surrounding a sleek frame. We love it for all types of weddings, from art deco themes to garden celebrations.
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Rooftop collection description
Celebrate in style with our Rooftop Bloom wedding invitation, available with stamped foil. Printed on luxe paper, this rustic, natural design features gorgeous illustrated florals set against a rich background. Perfect for letting your wedding details shine. We love this design for outdoor weddings in the garden, on the farm, or anywhere with blooming flowers.
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Rooftop collection description
Celebrate in style with our Rooftop Bloom wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this rustic, natural design features gorgeous illustrated florals set against a rich background. Perfect for letting your wedding details shine. We love this design for outdoor weddings in the garden, on the farm, or anywhere with blooming flowers.
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Rooftop collection description
Celebrate in style with our Rooftop Corner wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this rustic, natural design features gorgeous illustrated florals set against a rich background. Perfect for letting your wedding details shine. We love this design for outdoor weddings in the garden, on the farm, or anywhere with blooming flowers.
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