Diamond save the date cards
Whitaker collection description
Showcase your rustic style with the Whitaker suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a gorgeous hand-painted landscape, plus a modern mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning pick for art lovers getting married in the countryside. This suite was designed in collaboration with Holly Whitcomb, a graphic designer and artist based in Omaha, Nebraska. Her work is a vibrant blend of abstract botanicals and landscapes, where bold colors and expressive brushwork come alive.
Madrid collection description
Make a modern statement with the Madrid suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features unique shapes and chic typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and creative. 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.
Lilah collection description
Showcase your elegant style with the Lilah suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features intricate florals and timeless typography. We think it’s a stunning pick for weddings full of formal touches. This suite was created in collaboration with Jen Owens (@jen.owens2), a self-taught stationery and surface pattern designer. Her intricate style is a blend of whimsy and vintage-vibe. Her work can be found on stationery, fabric, and wallpaper.
Zaldia collection description
Showcase your wedding style with the Zaldia suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a stunning hand-painted landscape, plus timeless typography. Perfect for art lovers and couples planning rustic celebrations. 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.
Zaldia collection description
Showcase your wedding style with the Zaldia suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a stunning hand-painted landscape, plus timeless typography. Perfect for art lovers and couples planning rustic celebrations. 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.
Serrano collection description
Dive into regality with this formal design featuring floral accents and refined details. The Serrano 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.
Serrano collection description
Dive into regality with this formal design featuring floral accents and refined details. The Serrano 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.
Piccola collection description
Impress your guests at first glance with Piccola, a bold, type-driven style that’s both simple and sophisticated. This suite was designed in collaboration with Yaling Hou Suzuki, a creative who loves to draw, paint, and sew. Inspired by nature and culture, she often uses bright colors and patterns to create cheerful, inviting designs.
Vienna collection description
Ornate garlands, elegant monograms, and stately fonts come together in the regal Vienna suite. This suite was created in collaboration with Corinne Malesic, an illustrator and graphic designer specializing in stationery and surface pattern design. She’s inspired by organic patterns of natural landscapes as well as vibrant colors and textures of bustling cities.
Clairemont collection description
The Clairemont suite’s graceful typography and delicate accent leaves create an alluring sense of romance. This suite was created in collaboration with Stellax Creative (@stellaxcreative), a Maryland-based graphic design studio specializing in invitations, greeting cards, and art. Its owner, Anna, draws inspiration from nature and architecture.
Arlington collection description
Delight your loved ones through this sweet design adorned with distinct floral details. This suite was designed in collaboration with Holly Whitcomb, a graphic designer and artist based in Omaha, Nebraska. Her work is a vibrant blend of abstract botanicals and landscapes, where bold colors and expressive brushwork come alive.
Creston collection description
Showcase your favorite snapshot with the Creston Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features timeless typography over your custom picture, beautifully highlighting your initials. We think it’s a stunning pick for any wedding, from formal to rustic. This suite was created in collaboration with Sandra Picco (@sandrapiccodesign), a licensing artist and graphic designer specializing in invitations, gift, and stationery design. She goes weak in the knees for pretty paper, good typography, and just about anything with a minimalist vibe.
Oakdale collection description
Artful design meets timeless typography in the Oakdale suite resulting in a refreshing rendition of classic style. This suite was created in collaboration with Ashley DeMeyere (@ashleydesignsthings), a graphic designer, calligrapher, and illustrator specializing in stationery design. She’s inspired by bright colors, her home state of California, and her fun-loving family.
Kylan collection description
Romance meets whimsical in Kylan’s floral-inspired design. This suite was created in collaboration with Allison Kincaid of AK Graphics. Allison is a farmwife, mother of two, and an artist and stationery designer from Eastern Washington state.
Kylan collection description
Romance meets whimsical in Kylan’s floral-inspired design. This suite was created in collaboration with Allison Kincaid of AK Graphics. Allison is a farmwife, mother of two, and an artist and stationery designer from Eastern Washington state.
Oakbrook collection description
Oakbrook’s arched frames, accent leaves, and charming fonts create a unique, timeless style. This suite was created in collaboration with Christina Gagliano (@coppercactuscompany), an award-winning invitations designer. Inspired by the world around her, she often blends minimalistic lines with playful fonts.
Regal collection description
Dainty typography and a sprinkle of flowers are the heroes behind this joyful design. This suite was created in collaboration with Allison Kincaid of AK Graphics. Allison is a farmwife, mother of two, and an artist and stationery designer from Eastern Washington state.
Regal collection description
Dainty typography and a sprinkle of flowers are the heroes behind this joyful design. This suite was created in collaboration with Allison Kincaid of AK Graphics. Allison is a farmwife, mother of two, and an artist and stationery designer from Eastern Washington state.
Grayson collection description
With elegant typography and a muted color palette, this delicate design draws the eye to all the right places. The Grayson suite was created in collaboration with Steph Tsimonidis-Gougeon, a designer living and working in Montreal, Canada.
Blosser collection description
Elevate your wedding with our timeless Blosser suite. Featuring a classic design adorned with a watercolor monogram. This simple yet elegant suite allows ample space for your personal touch, ensuring a refined and personalized touch to your special day. 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.
Blosser collection description
Elevate your wedding with our timeless Blosser suite. Featuring a classic design adorned with a watercolor monogram. This simple yet elegant suite allows ample space for your personal touch, ensuring a refined and personalized touch to your special day. 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.
Hallberg collection description
Introducing our Hallberg suite. Inspired by blue florals and featuring detailed illustrations with vintage charm. A balance of density and white space creates rustic elegance. This suite was designed in collaboration with Becky Nimoy, an illustrator and stationery designer based in San Pedro, California. She’s inspired by all things vintage and hiking coastal trails in her small port town.
Seville collection description
Share the joy with the Seville Multiphoto save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this design features your two custom pictures and an elegant mix of typography, with your names in eye-catching calligraphy. Perfect for any wedding, we think this is a beautiful way to showcase special snapshots.
Dunluce collection description
Explore our Dunluce suite, marrying script and serif fonts. This mix-and-match design adds a romantic touch, offering a perfect blend of elegance and charm. 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.
Buenos collection description
Discover our Buenos suite, where names and dates take center stage. Experiment with diverse layouts and font combinations to create a contemporary look. Add a personal touch by incorporating photos into your invitations. 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
Lyra collection description
The Lyra collection showcases hand-drawn wildflowers, offering a rustic and earthen charm, ideal for weddings that reflect natural beauty. This suite was created in collaboration with Lissa Anglin, a Texas-based designer who creates imaginative designs that make every day more extraordinary. She utilizes hand-lettering and illustration to add interest to her work and prioritizes functionality and fun as she creates.
Brunate collection description
The Brunate collection gracefully combines clean typography and delicate watercolor bows to set a dreamy tone for your special day. This suite was designed in collaboration with Holly Whitcomb, a graphic designer and artist based in Omaha, Nebraska. Her work is a vibrant blend of abstract botanicals and landscapes, where bold colors and expressive brushwork come alive.
Paloverde collection description
The Paloverde collection uses understated elegance and modern type, perfect for contemporary weddings. It uses subtle, abstract depictions of nature throughout. 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.
Molnar collection description
Our Molnar collection uses a serene and modern aesthetic perfect for a contemporary wedding. It features elegant, flowing script against a clean, light background, offering a minimalist yet chic invitation style. Some cards in the collection use playful and modern shapes to add a unique, creative touch. This suite was designed in collaboration with Corie Chrisawn, the artist behind Corie Page Studio (@coriepagestudio), based in North Carolina. With a background in fine art, she combines mediums to create sophisticated, whimsical work that often features painterly florals and textured layers.
Taos collection description
The Taos collection combines modern typography with a clean, minimalist design, ideal for couples who appreciate contemporary aesthetics. 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.
Elio collection description
The Elio collection is inspired by soft hues and decorative tile patterns, offering a serene and elegant backdrop for your special day. This suite was created in collaboration with Stellax Creative (@stellaxcreative), a Maryland-based graphic design studio specializing in invitations, greeting cards, and art. Its owner, Anna, draws inspiration from nature and architecture.
Darlington collection description
The Darlington collection exudes charm with its playful borders and delicate bows. The fluid script and informal arrangement of the borders give it a light, airy feel, making it perfect for a casual yet stylish wedding. Pati Cascino (@pati_cascino), an artist and graphic designer from São Paulo, Brazil, currently based in Houston, TX. Her inspiration comes from everyday experiences, trips she took, and nature's shapes and colors.
Fountaine collection description
The Fountaine collection showcases modern text elements in a sleek and contemporary layout, emphasizing clarity and sophistication. The invitation uses bold, stark typography against a solid background to make a dramatic impression. This suite was created in collaboration with Mel Di Genova (@_designedbymel), a versatile artist and graphic designer with experience in acrylic and watercolor painting, plus pencil illustration, branding, page layout design, and invitations.
Zucchero collection description
The Zucchero collection blends modern typography with lush greenery accents to create a fresh and contemporary look. 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.
Redwood collection description
The Redwood collection blends a minimalist aesthetic with striking black-and-white tile borders for a contemporary feel. The clean, modern typography complements the structured design, emphasizing clarity and sophistication. This suite was created in collaboration with Sandra Picco (@sandrapiccodesign), a licensing artist and graphic designer specializing in invitations, gift, and stationery design. She goes weak in the knees for pretty paper, good typography, and just about anything with a minimalist vibe.
Jackson collection description
Our Jackson collection features a unique monogram intertwined with delicate greenery, combining traditional style with a hint of natural elements. The clean, crisp typography is perfectly aligned to reflect a formal tone, ideal for couples looking to make a dignified and lasting impression. This suite was created in collaboration with Allison Kincaid of AK Graphics. Allison is a farmwife, mother of 2, and an artist + stationery designer from Eastern Washington state.
Monaco collection description
The Monaco collection exemplifies sophistication with its beautifully illustrated bouquets and a harmonious blend of mixed typefaces. This suite was created in collaboration with Nikki Hess of Lavender And Sea (@LavenderAndSea), an artist specializing in watercolor and illustration based in a cozy little beach town in Southern California. She's inspired by nature, all things whimsical and her mischievous little Corgi, Beignet.
Oluveri collection description
The Oluveri collection captures the essence of timeless elegance with its striking use of geometric tiles, rendered in hues that suggest a touch of Mediterranean charm. Perfect for couples who appreciate a blend of traditional and contemporary styles, the Oluveri suite is an excellent choice for those seeking to make a sophisticated statement on their special day. This suite was designed in collaboration with Becky Nimoy, an illustrator and stationery designer based in San Pedro, California. She’s inspired by all things vintage and hiking coastal trails in her small port town.
Olmo collection description
The Olmo collection elegantly combines classic design elements with a modern touch, featuring a striking monogram at the top flanked by delicate floral details. This suite was created in collaboration with Allison Kincaid of AK Graphics. Allison is a farmwife, mother of 2, and an artist + stationery designer from Eastern Washington state.
Olmo collection description
The Olmo collection elegantly combines classic design elements with a modern touch, featuring a striking monogram at the top flanked by delicate floral details. This suite was created in collaboration with Allison Kincaid of AK Graphics. Allison is a farmwife, mother of 2, and an artist + stationery designer from Eastern Washington state.
Lugano collection description
The Lugano collection is a masterpiece of elegance. Enveloped in lush greenery, this collection is ideal for couples that want a style that is both earthen and dignified. 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.
Coastal collection description
The Coastal collection elegantly features a subtle stripe pattern that emulates the rhythmic waves of the ocean, making it an ideal choice for couples looking for a gentle, yet sophisticated wedding invitation. 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.
Coastal collection description
The Coastal collection elegantly features a subtle stripe pattern that emulates the rhythmic waves of the ocean, making it an ideal choice for couples looking for a gentle, yet sophisticated wedding invitation. 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.
Tropea collection description
Tropea evokes the zest of summer with its lively depiction of fruit nestled among lush greenery, making it a perfect choice for couples who wish to infuse their wedding invitations with the essence of a tropical paradise. This suite was created in collaboration with Nikki Hess of Lavender And Sea (@LavenderAndSea), an artist specializing in watercolor and illustration based in a cozy little beach town in Southern California. She's inspired by nature, all things whimsical and her mischievous little Corgi, Beignet.
Andros collection description
The Andros design blends romantic imagery with classic typography to create a heartfelt announcement for their special day. This suite was created in collaboration with Steph Tsimonidis-Gougeon, a designer living and working in Montreal, Canada.
Kitts collection description
The Kitts design elegantly frames your special day with a delicate botanical border in soft blue tones. This suite was designed in collaboration with Corie Chrisawn, the artist behind Corie Page Studio (@coriepagestudio), based in North Carolina. With a background in fine art, she combines mediums to create sophisticated, whimsical work that often features painterly florals and textured layers.
Okavango collection description
Our Okavango collection is a testament to classic elegance and formal design. Featuring a clean, structured layout with a bold monogram centerpiece, this invite combines traditional and contemporary elements seamlessly. 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.
St Lucia collection description
Our St Lucia collection captivates with its subtle elegance, featuring a speckled texture background that evokes the serene feeling of a sandy beach. This design is highlighted by a sophisticated monogram framed in an oval, lending a personal touch that is both modern and timeless. 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.
All about diamond save the dates
Frequently asked questions
Why Start with “Save the Date” Cards?
When you first begin to plan your big day, what makes so many people send “save the date” cards before anything else? Often, this simple card is the first sign your friends will get about your event, since it both gives necessary information and shows a bit of what you have planned for the full party. It’s also a practical move: you want people to write your date on their calendar early, since many may have to organize travel or get time off. “Save the date” cards help make sure your family and friends are aware of your choice and don’t make other plans for that week.
How Far in Advance Should You Send Save the Dates?
When you ask about timing, it’s usually a good idea to send this card before the main invitation. For most weddings, you’ll want to mail “save the date” cards about six to eight months early, which allows people enough time to make plans. If the plan takes place somewhere far or if travel is needed, give your friends even more notice—eight to twelve months is best—so it’s not a mad rush for flights or places to stay. Thankfully, online shops are able to print quickly (often between five and ten business days), so even if your plans fall a bit late, you’ll still get the cards out on time.
Which Facts Must Be Included?
What’s important for people to know when you send these cards? At the very least, you should write both your names, the date (not just hour or year but also the day), and the city or general area. The actual place or street can be shared later in the main invitation. Be sure to add the phrase “formal invitation to follow” so your friends know more information will come. Many will also add their website address at this stage, since a site can give direct access to travel facts, hotel details, and a gift list.
What Makes a Save the Date Card Popular or Special?
Trying to pick a design but not sure what’s in style? In the last year, straight portrait cards, clear and simple looks, and some with a bit of balance or unique flair have all been well-liked. Frames and classic features still appeal to those who want a more traditional feel. Nearly half of people choose to show an engagement photo, while some include more than one picture, which can add even more of a personal mark.
How Can You Make Your Cards Feel More Like You?
Do you want your card to stand out? Many choose photo cards, so their best moment is on display, while others use original marks such as a monogram or a symbol with real meaning for both partners. Sometimes, a digital card works best for quick news, and/or you may want a magnetic card so the date can stay in sight on someone’s fridge for months.
What’s the Best Way to Order Online?
For those looking to save time with less stress, a few main websites offer strong options. The best online stores usually give things like free guest address printing (saving you time), printed samples for comparison, and the plus of uploading your own look. Often, you can get a matching digital and paper version, making your style the same on every platform.
How Do Save the Dates Help Support Your Website?
By adding your website link, you give friends a simple way to see more details right away. Most wedding sites include travel help, maps, where to stay, and an early look at your gift list. If you put this step at the heart of your plan, not only do you make your event’s identity stronger, but you also give your friends what they need to set up their own plans—even before they get the full invite.
Save the dates for every style
From bohemian and botanical to minimalist and modern, there are gorgeous save the dates of all styles on Zola.
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Colors that match your theme
Whether you're going for classic white or a bright array of hues, Zola has save the dates of every color to match your wedding theme.
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Save the dates of all shapes & sizes
From traditional square save the dates to fancy arches, Zola has a variety of card shapes to choose from.
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Mix and match options
With so many features and finishes available, choosing save the dates can seem daunting. Narrow your search by combining your favorite design options.
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