Elegant save the date cards
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A Guide to Save The Dates
Inspiration
Save the dates add an extra touch of style and coordination to your wedding. Find out why and when you should send your save the dates with this complete guide.
When To Send Save The Dates
Advice
Timing is key! Generally, save the dates should be sent no earlier than 8 months and no later than 4 months out from your wedding. Learn the specifics and more in this article.
What to Do After Sending Save the Dates—Guest Questions, Travel Plans, and More
Advice
Once you send your save the dates, what’s next? Learn everything you need to know in this save the date etiquette guide.
All about elegant save the dates
Sometimes, the most beautiful option is the simplest. If your refined taste is both sophisticated and straightforward, then an elegant wedding invitation will perfectly set the mood for your celebration.
With dozens of luxurious and tasteful card designs, Zola can help you find your perfect shade of elegance. Enjoy beautiful save the dates without all the extra fuss.
Frequently asked questions
How will elegant save the dates fit into my wedding?
When planning a wedding, there’s always a period of design indecision. Between luxe glamor, rustic bohemian barn, fairytale romance, and everything in between, the options can be overwhelming. Choosing traditional elegance can be a wonderful way to cut through the noise and make your celebration shine:
Season – Naturally, there’s elegance in every season. However, winter weddings more easily embody the minimalist, breathtaking feel of true refinement. If planning your wedding during late fall or winter, elegant wedding save the dates will fit the season.
Location – Wedding venues often set the tone. While breweries and beaches are relaxed and joyous locales, true elegance shines through in formal venues. Ballrooms, museums, historic estates, and religious halls best fit this graceful aesthetic.
Style & Theme - Does your dream wedding resemble Cinderella’s ball more than Snow White’s cottage? If your wedding style is streamlined and polished, Zola can help you create formal, elegant wedding invitations to match.
What else should I consider for elegant save the date cards?
Elegance isn’t one-size-fits-all. But with Zola’s custom filters, you can add elegant luxury to your personal style. Mix and match these flourishes to create the perfect card:
Color – Elegance shines in sophisticated or muted tones—think deep greens, romantic blushes, and sleek neutral tones. You can start by browsing all of Zola’s classic and elegant styles, or search for specific color palettes.
Foil – There’s a way to encapsulate both refined simplicity and modern sparkle. Touches of gold, silver, or rose gold foil can elevate invitations from plain to polished.
Custom Photo – Feel free to show off your real-life elegance with a sophisticated couple’s photo to match. To stay in line with your desired aesthetic, you’ll want to use a simple and romantic picture, surrounded by sparse text in a monochromatic palette. A center alignment helps maintain a clean look.
Save the Date in Elegant Style with Zola
With Zola, you can elevate both your wedding invitations and your planning process with a refined simplicity. Create your perfect save the dates with our easy-to-use design filters and customizations, as well as a matching wedding website to share with friends and family.
Still in the early stages of the wedding planning process? Zola has expert advice for all things wedding, from your guest list to wedding registry and venue search. With us, planning your wedding can be as simple and straightforward as your elegant invitation designs.
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.
Floral save the datesModern save the datesGreenery save the datesRustic save the datesWatercolor save the datesWhimsical save the datesCultural save the datesDestination save the datesBeach save the datesSummer save the datesWinter save the datesSpring save the datesElegant & Formal save the datesSimple & Minimalist save the datesTypography save the datesClassic & Traditional save the datesMonogram save the datesBoho save the datesMountains save the datesVintage & Retro save the datesMaximalist save the datesNautical save the datesBarn & Country save the datesBorder save the datesGeometric save the datesFall & Autumn save the dates
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.
Multi save the datesBlue save the datesDusty Blue save the datesRoyal Blue save the datesNavy save the datesBlack save the datesRed save the datesBurgundy save the datesWhite save the datesPurple save the datesLavender save the datesPlum save the datesPink save the datesRose save the datesDusty Rose save the datesCoral save the datesPeach save the datesGreen save the datesEmerald Green save the datesTeal save the datesOrange save the datesYellow save the datesGrey save the datesBrown save the datesOff White save the dates
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.
Standard save the datesRounded save the datesScalloped save the datesHalf-arch save the datesArch save the datesOval save the datesTicket save the datesDiamond save the dates
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.
Foil save the datesLetterpress save the datesSave the dates magnetsReception-only save the datesPhoto save the datesSave the dates without photosPortrait save the datesLandscape save the dates