Standard save the date cards
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Granger collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Granger Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features stunning hand-painted blooms and leaves around your custom picture and timeless typography in an elegant arch. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from gardens to ballrooms. Created in collaboration with Maggie Enterrios (@littlepatterns), a botanical illustrator known for her detailed, whimsical patterns. Her work can be found on product packaging around the globe.
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Opalite collection description
Opalite is a serene and romantic collection, defined by its delicate watercolor eucalyptus leaves that gracefully cascade from the top and bottom of the design. The airy, botanical frame surrounds a clean layout featuring a blend of timeless serif and elegant script typography. We think it’s perfect for couples who are drawn to a design that embodies organic elegance and natural, understated beauty. 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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Harper collection description
Perfect for an upscale, intimate wedding, the Harper collection invites guests to a celebration of love surrounded by elegance and style by combining an intricate botanical frame around your details. 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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Paltz collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Paltz Foil suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features rounded lines and timeless typography. We especially love it for formal weddings, in venues like hotel ballrooms and industrial lofts. 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.
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Stevens collection description
Spread the love with our Stevens Rise save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features timeless, bold font, and gorgeous gold foil—perfect for letting your wedding details shine (literally)! We adore this design for every kind of wedding, from outdoor tent parties to formal hotel ballrooms.
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Rooftop collection description
Celebrate in style with our Rooftop Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this rustic, natural design features gorgeous illustrated florals set against a rich background. Perfect for letting your wedding details shine. We love this design for outdoor weddings in the garden, on the farm, or anywhere with blooming flowers.
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Camden collection description
Share your wedding style with our Camden save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this design features gold foil font, watercolor pine trees in soothing green, plus ample space to fill with your own unique custom photo. Perfect for couples getting married in the great outdoors (or just adore greenery, nature, and rustic elegance).
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Riverside collection description
Celebrate your wedding details with our Riverside save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this classic, timeless design features whimsical handwritten script and a wash of painterly watercolor that frames your custom photo—plus, shimmery gold foil font. Perfect for couples who love fine art, unique color palettes, and quaint restaurants.
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Galata collection description
Set the tone for your wedding day with our Galata save the date. Available on luxe paper, this botanical design features leafy eucalyptus garlands that frame your wedding details gorgeously. Suited well for outdoor weddings and indoor weddings alike.
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Heaven collection description
Announce your wedding details in a magical way with our Heaven save the date. Printed on super-luxe paper, this sunny, botanical design features gold filigree leaves and a low-key whimsical mix of calligraphed script and bold font. Perfect for weddings in spring, fall, and anywhere in between.
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Heaven collection description
Share your wedding details in a magical way with our Heaven save the date. Printed on super-luxe paper, this sunny, botanical design features gold filigree leaves and a low-key whimsical mix of gold foil script and bold font—plus, ample room to upload your own custom photo. Perfect for weddings in spring, fall, and anywhere in between.
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Violin collection description
Get ready for your nuptials with our Violin save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this classic gold foil design features dramatic script calligraphy over gestural painterly watercolor banner and your own custom photo. 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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Riverside collection description
Start spreading the wedding love with our Riverside save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this classic, timeless design features whimsical handwritten script and a wash of painterly watercolor that frames your custom photo. Perfect for couples who love fine art, unique color palettes, and quaint restaurants.
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Cruise collection description
Share your wedding details with our tropical Cruise save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this design features vintage banana leaves and gold foil font, plus ample space for sharing a custom photo. Perfect for the couple getting married in a destination wedding—or just have their sights set on somewhere warm and glam
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Cricket collection description
Get ready for your big day with our Cricket Landscape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features succulents and lush desert blooms framing your custom photo and wedding details. Perfect for the couple getting married in the great outdoors (or in a restaurant filled with chic cacti).
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Moonlight collection description
Celebrate your big day with our Moonlight Edge save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this deco-inspired design features fairy lights strung above your wedding details and custom photo. Perfect for the couple getting married in a ballroom, outdoors, or anywhere beautiful.
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Tillage collection description
Give everyone a sneak peak of your wedding style with our Tillage save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this boho-chic design features watercolor flowers and gorgeous gold foil framing your own custom photo. We love it for couples who are celebrating on a farm, in a field, or anywhere covered in lots of blooms.
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Interstellar collection description
Announce your wedding day with our Interstellar save the date—we think it's out of this world. Printed on luxe paper, this low-key whimsical design features a border of starry dots and a landscape orientation. Perfect for couples who love space, stars, sky, or just have their head in the clouds.
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Festival collection description
Spread the wedding love with our Festival Print save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this bold, graphic design features a whimsical mix of vintage fonts and borders reminiscient of a band poster. Perfect for a couple who's a little bit country, a little bit rock n' roll, and a whole lot of unique. 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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August collection description
Share your playful wedding style with our August Portrait save the date. This gingham-filled design features a cheery border of checks, all framing your custom photo. We love it for barn weddings and backyard celebrations 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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Tamarine collection description
Share the wedding love with our Tamarine Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this stunning geographic design features your custom photo and intricate tilework inspired by cities across the world. We love it for destination weddings, restaurant parties, and anywhere with bold, bright colors.
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Lyons collection description
Celebrate in style with our Lyons Landscape 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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Layton collection description
Celebrate your wedding joy with our Layton Landscape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this nature-inspired design features a moutain landscape with evergreen trees and a calm lake, plus bold font and graphic lines. Perfect for couples getting married in the great outdoors (or just share a love of hiking and adventuring together).
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Gramercy collection description
Celebrate in style with our Gramercy Bloom save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this warm floral design features boughs of sunset-hued wildflowers, all contrasting beautifully against your custom photo. We really love it for couples getting married in the late summer or fall.
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Folly collection description
Share the wedding joy with our Folly Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this watercolor botanical design features lemons. blossoms, and whimiscal font, all highlighting your custom photo beautifully. We think this is a fresh choice for couples who have a playful side (and are getting married under sunny skies).
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Rios collection description
Celebrate in style with our Rios landscape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this bold design features gorgeous fonts and flourishing floral graphics in contrasting color. We think it's a perfect pick for couples having weddings on or near Día de los Muertos.
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Powell collection description
Share the love with our Powell Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design boldly spotlights your custom photo, and features your initials and a subtle infinity symbol. We think it's perfect for couples who want a timeless visual representation of forever.
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Powell collection description
Share the love with our Powell Sketch save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design boldly spotlights your wedding details with looping doodles that subtly feature the infinity symbol. We think it's perfect for couples who want a timeless visual representation of forever.
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Camarillo collection description
Send sunshine their way with the Camarillo Stamp save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features flowers, palm trees, and a pineapple, all delicately illustrated in dreamy watercolors. We think it’s a beautiful choice for summer celebrations or destination weddings. Created in collaboration with California-based illustrator and calligrapher Jenna Rainey (@jennarainey).
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Oahu collection description
Celebrate your love with the Oahu Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this tropical design features gorgeous hand-painted natural accents, including a flower, starfish, and seashell, next to your custom photo. Perfect for beach ceremonies or destination weddings. 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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Oahu collection description
Go tropical with the Oahu Bloom save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features stunning hand-painted flowers, leaves, seashells, and starfish. We think it’s a perfect option for weddings held by the ocean. 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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Cardinell collection description
Celebrate in style with the Cardinell Bloom save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features lovely hand-sketched flowers and elegant typography. We think it’s a beautiful pick for romantic celebrations and outdoor weddings.
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Geneva collection description
Share your happiness with the Geneva Type save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features your names in delicate calligraphy alongside timeless typography. We think it’s a beautiful way to add a little magic to elegant weddings.
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Cardinell collection description
Celebrate your big day with the Cardinell Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-sketched leaves next to your custom photo. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for nature-loving couples.
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Norcross collection description
Showcase your style with the Norcross Border save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-drawn leaves around a mix of timeless typography. We think it’s a beautiful choice for boho or rustic weddings.
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Jolla collection description
Make it official with the Jolla Landscape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical design features a quirky heart and bold typography. Perfect for any celebration, from grand ballroom affair to intimate backyard wedding.
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Jolla collection description
Share your wedding joy with the Jolla Heart save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this retro design features fun typography around your heart-shaped custom photo. We think it’s a perfect pick for couples looking for something unique.
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Reverie collection description
Share the fantastic news with the Reverie Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this colorful design features rainbow blooms and elegant typography on top of your custom photo. Perfect for weddings involving nature in a big way.
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Joliette collection description
Make it official with the Joliette Type save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features soft blooms behind classic typography. Perfect for couples who wish to meld tradition and modernity. Created in collaboration with Chinese-American surface designer Teresa Chan (@teresa.chan.graphics).
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Stauffer collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Stauffer Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features a mix of timeless typography inside a sleek frame. Perfect for formal weddings of all kinds, no matter the color scheme.
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Arthur collection description
Celebrate your wedding style with our Arthur Type save the date. This classic letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features large, dramatic script typeface to highlight your big day. Perfect for all kinds of weddings, from sleek rooftops to formal ballrooms.
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Abbey collection description
Get ready to celebrate in style with our Abbey Frame save the date. This classic letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a dramatic script font and rich colors. Perfect for couples who are all about simple, personal glamour that stands the test of time.
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Henderson collection description
Choose timeless with the Henderson Type save the date. This minimalist letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features sleek typography and a classic layout. There’s no going wrong with this one—it truly goes with any wedding style.
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Cardinell collection description
Celebrate in style with the Cardinell Bloom Letterpress save the date. This botanical letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features lovely hand-sketched flowers and elegant typography. We think it’s a beautiful pick for romantic celebrations and outdoor weddings.
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Deepcreek collection description
Celebrate your love with our Deepcreek elopement reception save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this simple design features your custom photo and timeless fonts. We think this is a stunning choice for any kind of celebration, no matter the venue.
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Geneva collection description
Share the happy news with the Geneva vow renewal 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 celebrations.
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Crofton collection description
Share that special snapshot with the Crofton Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features elegant typography over your custom photo. We think it’s a stunning choice for any type of wedding, from traditional to rustic.Created in collaboration with Ohio-based illustrator Susan Hazel Rich of Hazelmade (@hazelmade).
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Ames collection description
Get ready for the best day ever with the Ames Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features delicate flowers and modern typography around your custom photo. We especially love it for weddings filled with bright blooms.
All about standard 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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