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Camarine collection description
Camarine is a charming and romantic collection featuring a delicate, hand-drawn illustration of two lovebirds holding a ribbon monogram. The sweet artwork is paired with elegant serif and graceful script typography to create a sense of timeless warmth and gentle whimsy. We think it's perfect for intimate, storybook celebrations or couples looking to add a touch of playful romance to their wedding style. 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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Diamant collection description
Diamant is a sophisticated and modern collection that features a striking geometric diamond pattern framing a clean, structured layout. The pairing of a sleek, contemporary typeface with timeless serif details evokes a sense of refined elegance and understated luxury. We think it's perfect for couples seeking a bold, architectural aesthetic with a chic, mid-century or Art Deco flair. 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.
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Melissa collection description
Melissa is a vibrant and romantic collection featuring a lush border of citrus fruits and blossoms that beautifully frames your wedding details. The elegant script lettering and classic serif fonts pair with a uniquely shaped central frame to evoke a sense of sun-drenched, Mediterranean charm. We think it's perfect for summer celebrations, destination weddings, or couples seeking a lively yet sophisticated botanical look. 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.
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Morrison collection description
Share your wedding joy with our Morrison save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design is equal parts modern and timeless, with gold foil font and airy space that reflect your refined taste—plus, your own custom photo featured front and center. Perfect for weddings in lofts, restaurants, and anywhere with an airy urban edge.
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Sparrow collection description
Show everyone your cheery, vintage wedding style with our Sparrow save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this design features blooming floral illustrations in warm tones, with colorful text in whimsical mixed fonts. Perfect for the couple getting married outdoors, at a charming bistro, in a barn, or wherever there are gorgeous flowers.
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Ivy collection description
Share your wedding joy with our Ivy Wreath save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a floral wreath and tiny whimsical birds set against a solid background in landscape. Perfect for bohemian, casual couples getting married outdoors, indoors, or on a rooftop.
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Woads collection description
Announce your wedding with our Woads save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this design features your custom photo front and center, with simple white font overlay. Perfect for any couple with classic, timeless style.
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Morningside collection description
Celebrate your big day with our Morningside Corner save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this classic floral design is sheer perfection: neutral palette (so versatile!), lush magnolias, and room for your custom photo. Perfect for indoor and outdoor weddings alike. 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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Escape collection description
Set the scene for a tropical celebration with our Escape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design uses vintage palm leaves and on-trend pastel peach pink to paint a picture of sunny, botanical bliss—plus, room for your own custom photo. Perfect for the couple getting married in a destination wedding, or just have their sights set on somewhere warm.
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Escape collection description
Celebrate in tropical style with our Escape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design uses vintage palm leaves, gold foil, and on-trend pastel peach pink to paint a picture of sunny, botanical bliss—plus, room for your own custom photo. Perfect for the couple getting married in a destination wedding, or just have their sights set on somewhere warm.
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Griffin collection description
Celebrate in style with our Griffin Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features delicate filigree detail and room for your custom photo—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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Hartwell collection description
Spread the wedding love with our Hartwell Monogram save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this sweet, minimalist design features your custom photo, whimsical script font, and a teeny monogram with a heart stamp. Perfect for any couple who wants to highlight their wedding details in a simple, clean way. 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 Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this simple, minimalist design highlights your wedding details perfectly. We love the bold, brush font contrasting your custom photo—perfect for weddings of all formalities and locales.
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Aurora collection description
Celebrate in style with our Aurora Portrait save the date. 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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Larimer collection description
Make a beautiful statement with our Larimer Border save the date. 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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Larimer collection description
Make a beautiful statement with our Larimer Border save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features on-trend agate graphics and a clean white background, all highlighting your wedding details and custom photo, too. We love it for weddings that fall somewhere between minimalist and glam.
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Gramercy collection description
Celebrate in style with our Gramercy Landscape save the date. 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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Bonnie collection description
Celebrate your joy with our Bonnie Script save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features dramatic handwritten font and ample room for your custom photo—perfect for letting your wedding details shine. We love it for couples getting married outdoors, indoors, or anywhere in between.
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Perch collection description
Celebrate your love with our Perch Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical, travel-inspired design features a passport stamp motif and room for your custom photo, 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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Rue collection description
Celebrate in style with our Rue Stamp save the date. 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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Mikasa collection description
Share your joy with the Mikasa Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical design features hand-drawn flowers in bright colors and leaves plenty of space for your custom photo. We think this is a perfect pick for couples getting married outside, or anywhere with gorgeous blooms. Created in collaboration with Montreal-based graphic designer Grace Cheong.
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Mantova collection description
Share your happiness with the Mantova Frame save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features beautiful flowers around modern typography. We think it’s a perfect pick for couples getting married outside or surrounded by fresh blossoms.
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Geneva collection description
Share the happy news with the Geneva Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a mix of timeless typography around your custom photo. We especially love it for sophisticated, romantic weddings.
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Poconos collection description
They’ll jump for joy when they receive the Poconos Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features hand-painted blooms, a gorgeous mix of timeless typography, and ample room for your custom photo. Perfect for the artistically inclined nature lovers. Maggie Enterrios (@littlepatterns) is a botanical illustrator known for creating detailed, whimsical patterns. Her work can be found on product packaging around the globe, and this is her first foray into wedding paper. Plus, it’s exclusive to Zola!
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Jolla collection description
Share the wonderful news with the Jolla Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this quirky design features retro typography around your custom photo. Perfect for creative couples looking for something different.
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Reverie collection description
Celebrate your love with the Reverie Bloom save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features multicolored buds and elegant typography. We especially love it for spring celebrations and ceremonies held in nature.
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Belvoir collection description
Celebrate your style with the Belvoir Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this wintry design features a hand-drawn bough of holly, modern typography, and ample room for your custom photo. We think it’s a perfect choice for winter weddings. Created in collaboration with California-based calligrapher and engraver Nina Sandelin Umont.
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Joliette collection description
Go for timeless elegance with the Joliette Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features stunning hand-painted blooms, alongside two mythical animals, all around your custom photo. We think this strikes the perfect balance between old and new. Created in collaboration with Chinese-American surface designer Teresa Chan (@teresa.chan.graphics).
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Blake collection description
Spread the word with our Blake Frame save the date. This classic letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a solid contrasting border with a clean, minimalist monogram of your initials. Perfect for couples who love timeless touches.
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Malta collection description
Share your joy with the Malta Type save the date. This chic letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, combines a sleek frame with delicate flourishes and classic typography. Perfect for the romantic couple aiming for total magic on their big day.
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Mantova collection description
Share your happiness with the Mantova Frame save the date. This botanical letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features beautiful flowers around modern typography. We think it’s a perfect pick for couples getting married outside or surrounded by fresh blossoms.
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Ivy collection description
Share your wedding joy with our Ivy Wreath save the date. This letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a floral wreath and tiny whimsical birds. Perfect for bohemian, casual couples getting married outdoors, indoors, or on a rooftop.
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Verona collection description
Share the wedding love with our Verona Type save the date. This bold and classic letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features elegant typography and a sleek frame. We think it's great for formal occasions of all kinds.
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Weyers collection description
Share your delight with the Weyers Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a mix of timeless typography above your custom photo. We think it truly lends itself to any wedding, from art gallery ceremony to garden celebration.
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Galata collection description
Make a beautiful statement with our Galata elopement reception save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features leafy eucalyptus around your custom photo. We love it for outdoor and indoor celebrations alike.
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Henderson collection description
Choose timeless with the Henderson Type save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features sleek typography on a solid background. There’s no going wrong with this one—it truly goes with any wedding style.
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Griffin collection description
Celebrate your love with the Griffin Type save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design prominently displays your initials and features delicate filigree detail. Perfect for those craving timeless elegance and sophistication.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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Destin collection description
Share your fresh style with the Destin Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features stunning hand-painted blooms around your custom photo. Perfect for couples getting married in lush gardens and pretty backyards. Created in collaboration with Montreal-based botanical painter and illustrator Joannie Houle (@joanniehoule_art).
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Castellina collection description
Show your romantic side with the Castellina Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features hand-painted flowers and a mix of whimsical typography next to your custom photo. We think this is a beautiful choice for nature lovers getting married in gardens and backyards.
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Wilbur collection description
Show your romantic side with the Wilbur Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features whimsical hand-painted blooms over your custom photo. Perfect for couples getting married in lush gardens or planning a fairy tale-inspired wedding.Created in collaboration with watercolor artist, author, and teacher Sarah Simon (@themintgardener).
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Wilbur collection description
Make a pretty statement with the Wilbur Bloom save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features gorgeous hand-painted flowers, along with a mix of timeless typography. We think it’s perfect for romantic weddings of all kinds, from boho to fairy tale-inspired.Created in collaboration with watercolor artist, author, and teacher Sarah Simon (@themintgardener).
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Wilbur collection description
Go for artsy chic with the Wilbur Stamp save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features a stunning hand-painted floral crest, along with timeless typography. We especially love it for formal and boho weddings.Created in collaboration with watercolor artist, author, and teacher Sarah Simon (@themintgardener).
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Violin collection description
Start your forever with the Violin Stroke save the date. This elegant letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features fine calligraphy and a mix of timeless typography. We love it for romantic weddings in venues filled with old-time charm.
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Braunfels collection description
Show your creative side with the Braunfels Stroke save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features abstract brushstrokes and bold typography. Perfect for artistic couples getting married in unconventional venues.
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Waterfront collection description
Announce the big news with the Waterfront Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features modern typography and your three custom pictures on an ombré watercolor background. We love its ethereal look, perfect for couples looking for timeless elegance with an artsy twist.
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Woodland collection description
Showcase your rustic style with the Woodland Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features elegant branches and modern typography around your custom photo. We think this is a gorgeous choice for nature lovers looking for timeless elegance.
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Verona collection description
Share the wedding love with our Verona Type save the date, available with stamped foil. Printed on luxe paper, this sleek and classic design features an elegant frame and timeless typography. We think it's perfect for formal weddings in hotel ballrooms and historical venues.
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Verona collection description
Share the wedding love with our Verona Landscape save the date, available with stamped foil. Printed on luxe paper, this sleek and classic design features an elegant frame and timeless typography over your custom photo. We think it's perfect for formal weddings in hotel ballrooms and historical venues.
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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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