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Normandy collection description
Choose timeless elegance with the Normandy program. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features your names framed by delicate leaves, above chic typography in a traditional layout. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and modern.
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Twila collection description
Twila is a refined and balanced collection that centers on a graceful monogram and a sophisticated interplay of typography. The combination of clean, bold serif capitals with flowing, traditional script creates a look that is both elevated and deeply romantic. We think it’s perfect for couples seeking a timeless, text-focused design that exudes understated luxury. 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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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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Loren collection description
Loren is a cinematic and romantic design that centers your personal photography within a refined, vintage-inspired double border. The juxtaposition of sweeping calligraphy and structured serif typography creates a look that is both sophisticated and deeply personal. We think it’s perfect for couples who want their favorite engagement moments to take center stage in a timeless, elegant layout. This suite was designed in collaboration with Joanna Griffin (@j.griffindesign), a stationery designer based in middle-of-nowhere Nevada. Using nature and a year in Tokyo as her inspiration, her work is best characterized by natural, hand-drawn elements combined with clean typography and classic layouts.
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Devan collection description
Devan is a bold and expressive collection defined by striking, oversized script typography that dynamically sweeps across the page. The dramatic calligraphy creates an intimate and romantic feel, beautifully balancing a modern layout with classic elegance. We think it’s perfect for contemporary couples looking to make an artistic, sophisticated statement with their wedding stationery. This suite was created in collaboration with Jaye Backus, an artist and graphic designer specializing in invitations, patterns, and watercolor illustrations. She draws inspiration from the plants and flowers that grow in her home state of sunny Florida, where she currently lives.
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Dubuque collection description
Choose elegance with the Dubuque program. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features your names in chic calligraphy, alongside classic typography. We think this is a stunning choice for all couples looking for something formal that stands the test of time.
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Ferrara collection description
The Ferrara collection presents a sophisticated blend of modern design elements with a classic touch, making it perfect for couples seeking a refined aesthetic for their wedding day. This collection is designed to impress with its clean lines and graceful simplicity, making it an ideal choice for a formal yet stylish celebration. 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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Temecula collection description
Temecula is the essence of minimal elegance, with mixed type that gracefully flows to create a sophisticated and understated wedding invitation. This suite was created in collaboration with Steph Tsimonidis-Gougeon, a designer living and working in Montreal, Canada.
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Kosrae collection description
Kosrae makes a bold statement with its striking layout and modern type pairing. Vertical text and staggered alignment add an editorial feel, while elegant script brings softness to the announcement. This design is perfect for couples seeking a contemporary yet refined style. 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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Sylvan collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Sylvan program. Printed on luxe paper, this rustic design features delicate flowers and leaves, plus a modern mix of typography. We especially love it for weddings in venues like vineyards, barns, gardens, and backyards.
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Grazio collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Grazio suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features timeless typography and a romantic vibe. We think it’s a stunning pick for weddings full of formal touches. This suite was designed in collaboration with Meagan Christensen, an artist, illustrator, and designer specializing in stationery and surface design. She delights in identifying typefaces wherever she goes, taking photos of interesting doors, and cultivating her backyard flower garden so she has subjects to paint all summer long.
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Abbey collection description
Reflect your wedding style with our Abbey Letterpress program. This elegant letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, 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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Seren collection description
Seren is a classic and refined collection, defined by a clean, crisp line border and a minimalist layout that maximizes white space. The design features a striking contrast between the tall, elegant serif of the first names and the delicate, expressive script used for the middle and last names. We think it's perfect for couples who are drawn to a design that embodies sophisticated formality and clean, timeless elegance. This suite was designed in collaboration with Sarah Curry (@sarahcurrydesign), a licensing artist and designer specializing in stationery, gift and surface pattern design. Her work is inspired by the colorful California beach town where she lives and works.
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Morrison collection description
Celebrate low-key minimalist style with our Morrison program. 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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Potter collection description
Reflect your wedding style with our Potter program. 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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Arthur collection description
Celebrate your wedding style with our Arthur program. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features large, dramatic script typeface. 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 program. 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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Griffin collection description
Celebrate in style with our Griffin program. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features delicate filigree details 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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Lyons collection description
Celebrate in style with our Lyons program. Printed on luxe paper, this simple, minimalist design highlights your details perfectly. We love the bold, brush font contrasting your custom photo—perfect for weddings of all formalities and locales.
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Rue collection description
Celebrate in style with our Rue program. 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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Hopewell collection description
Share the love with our Hopewell program. 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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Powell collection description
Share the love with our Powell program. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features bold type and a subtle infinity symbol. We think it's perfect for couples who want a timeless visual representation of forever.
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Geneva collection description
Make it a day to remember with the Geneva program. Printed on luxe paper, this chic design features your names in delicate handwriting alongside elegant typography. We love it for all occasions, from casual to black tie.
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Norcross collection description
Share your love with the Norcross program. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features a sleek frame around a hand-drawn botanical accent and timeless typography. Perfect for ceremonies in venues filled with fresh blooms.
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Arthur collection description
Celebrate your wedding style with our Arthur Letterpress program. This classic letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features large, dramatic script typeface. Perfect for all kinds of weddings, from sleek rooftops to formal ballrooms.
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Cardinell collection description
Make it a day they’ll never forget with the Cardinell Letterpress program. This romantic letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features delicate hand-sketched flowers above timeless typography. We think it’s a lovely pick for all nature lovers.
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Henderson collection description
Say “I do!” in style with the Henderson Letterpress program. This elegant letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a beautiful mix of calligraphy and typography on a sleek, solid background. We love how incredibly versatile it is—it goes with every wedding style.
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Malta collection description
Show off your romantic side with the Malta Letterpress program. This traditional letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, highlights your wedding details with the help of a delicate frame and intricate flourishes. We think it’s a stunning choice for couples who love a little magic.
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Weyers collection description
Charm your guests with the Weyers program. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a sleek border around sophisticated typography. We especially love it for formal, black tie weddings.
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Henderson collection description
Say “I do!” in style with the Henderson program. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a beautiful mix of calligraphy and typography on a sleek, solid background. We love how incredibly versatile it is—it goes with every wedding style.
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Crofton collection description
Start your forever with the Crofton program. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features stunning tulips under sleek typography. We think this is a beautiful choice for rustic, boho, and springtime weddings.Created in collaboration with Ohio-based illustrator Susan Hazel Rich of Hazelmade (@hazelmade).
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Violin collection description
Celebrate love with our gorgeous Violin program. This classic and timeless letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features dramatic script calligraphy and timeless typography. 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 style with our Providence program. This nautical letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a playful anchor above timeless typography, perfect for beach weddings, lakefront affairs, and everyone who loves being seaside.
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Blake collection description
Celebrate in classic style with our Blake program, available with stamped foil. Printed on luxe paper, this formal design features a solid border surrounding clean type and script accents. Perfect for couples who want simple enclosure cards with a twist of fancy flair.
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Brantley collection description
Show your timeless style with the Brantley program. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features chic typography on a sleek background. Impossible to go wrong with this one—it goes beautifully with any wedding theme or venue. Created in collaboration with Esther Clark (@estherclarkco), a fine artist specializing in oils, watercolors, and line drawings, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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Colbie collection description
Celebrate the love with the Colbie program. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features a chic mix of calligraphy and typography on a sleek background. We especially love it for formal and fairy tale-inspired weddings.
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Barnell collection description
Add timeless flair with the Barnell program. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features an elegant mix of typography, proving that less is more. We think it lends itself beautifully to any celebration, from fairy tale-inspired weddings to urban rooftop ceremonies.
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Pinellas collection description
Showcase your chic style with the Pinellas program. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a timeless mix of typography inside a sleek frame. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and fresh.
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Barnell collection description
Add timeless flair with the Barnell Letterpress program. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this classic design features an elegant mix of typography, proving that less is more. We think it lends itself beautifully to any celebration, from fairy tale-inspired weddings to urban rooftop ceremonies.
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Alameda collection description
Showcase your minimalist aesthetic with the Alameda program. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features a cool, continuous-line drawing and a modern mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding, from rustic barns to industrial lofts.
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Brockway collection description
Showcase your minimalist style with the Brockway program. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a timeless mix of typography, beautifully showcasing your names and wedding date. We especially love it for celebrations full of formal touches.
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Ivor collection description
Start your forever with the Ivor program. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features a chic mix of typography and calligraphy, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding venue, from traditional church to urban loft.
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Millsboro collection description
Choose elegant minimalism with the Millsboro program. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a bold mix of typography on a solid background, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it’s a stunning pick for a wide variety of wedding vibes, from industrial to formal.
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Halbert collection description
Choose timeless elegance with the Halbert program. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features romantic calligraphy above sleek typography, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it lends itself to any wedding venue, from whimsical winery to formal ballroom.
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Melvine collection description
Showcase your minimalist style with the Melvine program. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a sleek mix of typography on a solid background, beautifully highlighting your food options. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from chic hotels to industrial lofts.
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Merlo collection description
Say “I do!” to the Merlo program. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a stunning mix of calligraphy and typography, putting your names front and center. We love its minimalist, less-is-more aesthetic, perfect for a wide variety of wedding venues.
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Maywood collection description
Add timeless romance with the Maywood Letterpress program. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this floral design features delicate continuous-line blooms and a sleek mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for any type of wedding venue, from countryside vineyard to urban rooftop.
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Merrion collection description
Go for classic style with the Merrion program. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features botanical details framing your initials, plus elegant typography in a chic layout. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any wedding venue, from rustic vineyard to urban hotel.
All about simple wedding programs
FAQs - Simple programs
Why Does a Simple Wedding Program Matter?
When you think about planning every detail of your ceremony, why should your program make the list? A “simple wedding program” often acts as the basic guide for your guests, leading them step by step through each part of your day and helping anyone who isn’t sure what to expect. Frequently, guests keep these as meaningful pieces from your day, and when you match your program with the rest of your paper items, you can create a celebration that feels well-connected as is.
What Makes the Best Simple Programs Work So Well?
Usually, the programs that last and look good are those that use clean words, open space, or just a few shapes, all aiming to keep your guests’ eyes focused. Letterpress printing is often picked for its unique feel (it leaves a pressed-in mark on the sheet), which stands out the second you hand it out. When you use top-quality cotton or linen paper, your program feels as great as it looks. Just a touch of color—sometimes only at the border—can tie everything together without making your program look busy.
Which Styles Are Most Common, and Why Do Couples Choose Them?
For your specific need, you may notice that people usually pick from a few main styles or patterns that balance easy style with a touch of beauty:
- Brantley – Uses basic information with light shapes; you get a clear, easy-to-read effect.
- Maywood – Features borders around words, leaving lots of space so nothing seems crowded.
- Barnell – Adds soft, gentle details, but always on quality material—still never too much going on.
- Stevens – Classic letters, simple layout, and focus on what matters.
- Vitoria – Combines a fresh look and traditional shapes.
Interestingly, about 68% go for letterpress because of how it looks and feels, while around 33% prefer the foil option, which can add light or match the venue’s setup.
What Details Should You Put in a Simple Ceremony Program?
What must you include in your program? At minimum, you’ll want these items:
- The full order of events (offering timing hints where needed)
- Names and brief details about your party (adds personal value)
- A short thank you list for those who stand out or help
- Songs or music, with the artist or writer’s name
- If you add culture or belief aspects some don’t know, insert a line with a quick note so guests follow along
How Can Your Program Stand Out Without Losing Its Simple Style?
Often, small steps or matching details can make your program shine, even when you keep things simple. Use the same letters that you have for your invitations—this links all paper items together. You might add a little color on the sides or choose thicker paper, which can quietly make your piece feel even more complete. If you change some words or add a message unique to you and your partner, your program stands out as is—yet it still belongs in the “simple” group.
When Should You Order, and How Many Will Be Enough?
When’s the right time to get your order set? Once you confirm your main plans, it’s best to order your programs two to three months before the big day. That gap gives you time to check, adjust, and get your order shipped with no last-minute stress. For numbers, plan for about 75–80% of your total count, since people or families will often share, and you’ll want a few extra copies for yourself or to share with others.
Which Print Methods Work Best for a Simple Program?
If you want to boost your program’s feel, focus on the top ways for sight and touch. Letterpress gives texture and makes your program stand out, while foil makes the words shine with the light. Both show that “simple” doesn’t need to mean plain or flat.
Let your program use clear words, simple care, and a real link with your audience. Isn’t that the best way to start your day?
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.