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Show your individuality with our DIY Portrait program. Printed on luxe paper, this option is perfect for couples who want to upload a program design from their own files. We’ll take care of everything else with industry-standard printing that never sacrifices quality. 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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Estate collection description
Estate is a fun and charming collection characterized by its flowing script font and heart details. We think it's perfect for couples who are looking for a design that is both elegant and heartfelt. This suite was created in collaboration with Steph Tsimonidis-Gougeon, a designer living and working in Montreal, Canada.
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Thisbe collection description
Thisbee is a sophisticated and modern collection that centers on dramatic, high-contrast typography and elegant calligraphic flourishes. The clean, minimalist layout allows the intertwining serif and script fonts to serve as the primary focal point, evoking a sense of curated luxury and editorial style. We think it’s perfect for contemporary city weddings or couples looking for a bold yet timeless design that prioritizes text over illustration. This suite was created in collaboration with Steph Tsimonidis-Gougeon, a designer living and working in Montreal, Canada.
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Darcy collection description
Darcy Foil is a dramatic and romantic collection, featuring a neutral background contrasted by delicate botanical artwork, elegant typography, and delicate stamped foil details. This suite offers a striking balance of modern minimalism and timeless floral charm. This suite was created in collaboration with Shelby Allison, the artist behind Origami Prints (@origamiprints), which specializes in stationery and event design for special occasions. She is most inspired by travel as well as styles and trends from around the globe.
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Larian collection description
Larian is a delicate and personal collection, featuring graceful hand-drawn botanical illustrations that artfully intertwine with your wedding details. The charming and flowing script typography creates an intimate and organic aesthetic. We think it's perfect for couples seeking a design that feels both relaxed and elegantly unique. This suite was designed in collaboration with JeAnna Casper (@jeannacasperdesign), an illustrator and graphic designer specializing in stationery and surface design. She loves creating pieces that beautifully celebrate life's most wonderful moments. When she isn't drawing or creating, you can probably find her exploring the mountains around her home.
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Dametta collection description
Dametta is a bold and dramatic collection, defined by its exceptionally large and elegant script typography that commands attention. The luxurious sweeping flourishes create an artistic focal point, beautifully contrasted by clean, understated serif details. This minimalist suite embodies a grand and sophisticated aesthetic, perfect for making a truly unforgettable statement.
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Holt collection description
Holt is a bold and modern collection, defined by oversized serif initials that create a striking typographic statement. The deep, debossed impression of the letterpress adds a luxurious, tactile dimension to the design. We think it's perfect for couples seeking a formal and sophisticated invitation that makes a truly unforgettable impression. This suite was created in collaboration with Jessica Miller (@owlandtoad), an artist and stationery designer based in sunny Southern California. She's inspired by nature, fresh color combos, and anything with a lot of texture.
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Isabeau collection description
Isabeau is an elegant and intricate collection, featuring a detailed botanical pattern of swirling vines and delicate butterflies that creates an immersive backdrop. The text is beautifully presented on a sophisticated central panel with unique scalloped corners, providing a clean contrast to the pattern. We think it's perfect for couples who are drawn to a design that combines rich artistry with refined, timeless elegance. This suite was created in collaboration with Maria Hilas Louie (@maria.hilas.louie.design), a graphic designer from the SF Bay Area who loves minimalist stationery design, but strives to be more of a maximalist.
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Fayvel collection description
Fayvel is a charming and whimsical collection, defined by its playful, hand-drawn scalloped border that creates a unique and artistic frame. The gentle, handwritten-style script and subtle serif typography lend a relaxed and personal feel to the design. We think it's perfect for couples who are drawn to a design that combines sweet simplicity with a delightful, unconventional touch. This suite was created in collaboration with Kimberly Morgan, a pattern artist and Louie Award-winning stationery designer based in the Rocky Mountains. Her work blends the nostalgia of childhood storybooks with the beauty of her natural surroundings, resulting in charming illustrations which invoke a sweet sense of wonder and warmth. When she’s not designing, Kimberly enjoys baking artisan sourdough loaves to share with her neighbors, and reading aloud to her grandchildren.
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Lynette collection description
Lynette features a whimsical, hand-illustrated floral wreath that creates a soft and organic frame for your wedding details. The delicate botanical artwork is paired with refined serif and script typography, evoking a sense of effortless romance and artistic grace. We think it’s perfect for garden celebrations or couples who love a nature-inspired, illustrative aesthetic. This work was created in collaboration with Erin Wilson (@erinlwilsondesign), a Maryland-based graphic designer with a lifelong love of the arts and a degree in music education. After licensing her stationery designs since 2014, she never tires of seeing her products in the hands of customers celebrating special occasions. Her artwork is defined by delicate florals, timeless illustrations and classic and refined typography.
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Garret collection description
Garret is a bold and cinematic collection that uses a unique film-strip layout to turn your favorite photo into a modern piece of art. The combination of handwritten-style script and structured, industrial-inspired typography creates a look that is both intimate and effortlessly cool. We think it’s perfect for couples seeking a contemporary, urban aesthetic that puts their personal story front and center. This suite was created in collaboration with Audrey Lukban, a Montreal-based designer with dual degrees in Illustration and Graphic Design. She specializes in utilizing both crafts in her work, bringing meticulous and balanced designs. She loves love, and more than anything is honored to craft designs that can be a part of any couples' big day.
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Marlowe collection description
Marlowe features a refined oval frame and a delicate central botanical illustration that creates a soft, artistic focal point. The clean, modern serif typography and vertical date placement offer a unique balance of contemporary layout and vintage charm. We think it’s perfect for couples seeking a minimalist design with a touch of whimsical, nature-inspired grace. This suite was created in collaboration with Laura Mays (@invitedbylamaworks), a biomedical engineer turned graphic designer. She's a sunny midwest girl who specializes in wedding stationery design and who’s drawn to classic and traditional designs with whimsical touches.
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Lille collection description
Lille is a minimalist and elegant design that showcases sweeping, romantic calligraphy alongside clean, modern typography. The airy layout puts a sophisticated focus on your names, evoking a feeling of timeless grace and effortless luxury. We think it’s perfect for couples seeking a classic, text-driven aesthetic with a contemporary edge. This suite was created in collaboration with Emily Sabol Goss (@emilysabolgoss_art), a graphic designer and illustrator specializing in stationary and apparel design. She lives and works in cozy Bradford Woods, Pennsylvania.
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Beatrice collection description
Beatrice is a lush and romantic collection, defined by its abundant botanical wreath illustration that gracefully frames your wedding details. The intricate design of intertwined florals and leaves creates a truly timeless and elegant presentation. We think it's perfect for couples seeking a design that embodies classic romance with exquisite natural detail. This suite was created in collaboration with Simona Camp, a licensing artist and graphic designer specializing in wedding stationery and surface pattern design. She is most inspired by being out in nature, traveling, and visiting used bookstores.
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Eden collection description
Eden is a whimsical and enchanting collection, featuring lush, painterly illustrations of charming mushrooms, ferns, and flora that create an immersive woodland border. The classic serif and elegant script typography beautifully complement this magical and organic design. We think it's perfect for couples seeking a design that evokes a charming fairytale or a serene forest setting. This suite was created in collaboration with Clara McAllister (@claramcallister), a pattern designer and visual artist specializing in gouache and watercolor paintings. She draws inspiration from nature, vintage botanical illustrations, and mystical elements.
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Ciliegio collection description
Ciliegio is a lush and romantic collection, defined by its abundant painterly floral wreath that creates a soft and organic frame around your details. A refined combination of elegant serif and classic script typography is beautifully set within a sophisticated central panel. We think it's perfect for couples seeking a design that combines lush natural beauty with a layered, timeless presentation. This suite was created in collaboration with Lori Wemple (@loriwemple). Lori has a deep love for whimsical and quirky design, with a passion for illustration and animation. She is obsessed with the ocean, mermaids, tiki culture, and her sweet kiddos. Her work blends watercolor and digital techniques, often experimenting with bohemian textures, playful minimalism, asymmetry and typography.
All about half arch wedding programs
FAQs - Half arch programs
Why Have a Program at Your Wedding?
When you first plan your wedding, you may ask yourself if you really need a “program” for the ceremony, and if so, what part it actually plays in your day. While some events go ahead without one, this simple piece of paper—or digital option—often acts as both a useful guide and a lasting keepsake for your friend and family.
What Does a Wedding Program Actually Do?
You often hear the phrase “wedding program,” but what does that really mean for you and your group? Usually, a program covers the details of your ceremony’s order, gives names for your party, provides short notes on any key traditions or moves from your background, and/or highlights specific moments or people. The main point is to help all guests—especially those not yet familiar with your traditions—feel welcome and included, so they can follow along as the day goes on.
How Can You Pick the Best Style for You?
When you consider all the choices, you might wonder how to pick a program style as is, or if you should look for something more current. Right now, designs featuring names such as “Maywood,” “Galata,” or “Octavia” are popular, along with classic or elegant options like “Kianna” and “Farnham.” These choices cover a wide range of looks and can fit a ceremony that feels modern, classic, or personal. You just need to pick what feels right for your day.
Is Special Printing a Good Use of Your Budget?
If you want your program to look unique, it’s worth asking whether special printing is necessary. Right now, about half of couples pick letterpress (which creates a clear, textured look), while just as many go with foil for extra shine and formality. Some people also choose to add frames or images (such as wreaths and arches), though these are less common. You might try these features if you hope to give your program a different look, but simple design often works well.
What Details Make Your Program More Meaningful?
Often, what matters most is whether your program actually shows who you and your partner are as a couple. For most people, the easy way to do this is to add details such as the order of events, the names or roles of the party, notes about a custom or special move, a message for someone not there, or simply a short “thank you” to the guest. Thankfully, it’s easy to add these points, whether you use a print-at-home model or check a digital draft.
When Should You Order Your Wedding Program?
When you get close to the ceremony, you’ll want to know when to finish and order your program. Usually, you wait until about two to three months before the event, right after you finish all plans for your ceremony and party. This way, you leave room for needed changes, printing, and a short delay if something changes last minute (such as who is reading or playing music). Your program is often among the last details you’ll fix.
How Many Should You Provide?
Do you need one program for every guest, or is there a better way? For your group, it’s typical to get one per couple or family, plus a cushion of about 15% more to cover unexpected guests. To use a standard example, if your list has 150 people, about 80 to 90 programs should be enough—this cuts down on waste but still helps everyone follow along.
Is Using a Digital Program the Right Move?
With many couples now focused on ease, more people ask if a digital option makes sense. When you set up a QR code at the entrance, or add the program to your website, guests have quick access while you keep paper use low. Digital programs offer updates in real time and let you add music or images, which is useful for large or outdoor ceremonies.
Simple, direct design for your program helps guide all guests through the day and makes sure things feel organized as well. Whether you choose a classic or modern option, use paper or digital, your program can tell the story of your wedding and help everyone take part in the event.
Programs for every style
From bohemian and botanical to minimalist and modern, there are gorgeous programs of all styles on Zola.
Floral programsModern programsGreenery programsRustic programsWatercolor programsWhimsical programsCultural programsDestination programsBeach programsSummer programsWinter programsSpring programsElegant & Formal programsSimple & Minimalist programsTypography programsClassic & Traditional programsMonogram programsBoho programsMountains programsVintage & Retro programsMaximalist programsNautical programsBarn & Country programsBorder programsGeometric programsFall & Autumn programs
Colors that match your theme
Whether you're going for classic white or a bright array of hues, Zola has programs of every color to match your wedding theme.
Multi programsBlue programsDusty Blue programsRoyal Blue programsNavy programsBlack programsRed programsBurgundy programsWhite programsPurple programsLavender programsPlum programsPink programsRose programsDusty Rose programsCoral programsPeach programsGreen programsEmerald Green programsTeal programsOrange programsYellow programsGrey programsBrown programsOff White programs
Programs of all shapes & sizes
From traditional square programs to fancy arches, Zola has a variety of card shapes to choose from.
Standard programsRounded programsScalloped programsHalf-arch programsArch programsOval programsTicket programsDiamond programs
Mix and match options
With so many features and finishes available, choosing programs can seem daunting. Narrow your search by combining your favorite design options.