Standard save the date cards
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Brooklea collection description
Start your happily ever after with the Brooklea suite. Printed on luxe paper, this formal design features a stunning mix of typography and calligraphy, plus delicate botanical details. We especially love it for romantic celebrations inspired by classic fairy tales.
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Brooklea collection description
Start your happily ever after with the Brooklea suite. Printed on luxe paper, this formal design features a stunning mix of typography and calligraphy, plus delicate botanical details. We especially love it for romantic celebrations inspired by classic fairy tales.
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Linwood collection description
Make a modern statement with the Linwood suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features continuous-line botanical details, delicate lines, and a chic mix of typography. Perfect for nature lovers looking for something fresh.
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Allamia collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Allamia suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-painted watercolor flowers, plus a romantic mix of typography. Perfect for nature lovers and wedding venues full of fresh blooms.
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Estera collection description
Start your forever with the Estera suite. Printed on luxe paper, this formal design features a stunning mix of typography and calligraphy, plus delicate botanical details. We especially love it for romantic celebrations in venues full of history.
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Somerset collection description
Choose elegance with the Somerset suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a hand-painted botanical detail, plus a classic mix of typography for a fresh and formal feel. 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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Philippa collection description
Showcase your favorite snapshot with the Philippa suite. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features an elegant mix of typography over your custom picture. We think it strikes the perfect balance of modern and formal. 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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Philippa collection description
Celebrate your love with the Philippa suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features sleek typography, romantic calligraphy, and delicate lines. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of venues, from lofts to banquet halls. 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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Delana collection description
Say “I do” to modern elegance with the Delana suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features delicate botanical details and a chic mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it’s a stunning pick for nature lovers looking for something timeless.
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Delana collection description
Say “I do” to modern elegance with the Delana suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features delicate botanical details and a chic mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it’s a stunning pick for nature lovers looking for something timeless.
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Delana collection description
Say “I do” to modern elegance with the Delana suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features delicate botanical details and a chic mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it’s a stunning pick for nature lovers looking for something timeless.
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Bellevue collection description
Showcase your love for nature with the Bellevue suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features delicate botanical details, plus an elegant mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding, no matter the season. This design was created in collaboration with ANH Design House, a graphic design company specializing in designing beautiful paper goods such as invitations, social stationery, and event design. They pride themselves on creating modern and simple yet elegant designs.
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Bellevue collection description
Showcase your love for nature with the Bellevue suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features delicate botanical details, plus an elegant mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding, no matter the season. This design was created in collaboration with ANH Design House, a graphic design company specializing in designing beautiful paper goods such as invitations, social stationery, and event design. They pride themselves on creating modern and simple yet elegant designs.
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Matienzo collection description
Add to your romantic vibe with the Matienzo suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features delicate botanical details and an elegant mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide range of wedding venues, from historical estates to urban lofts. This suite was designed in collaboration with 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.
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Aldeney collection description
Showcase your lovely style with the Aldeney suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-painted watercolor florals, plus a chic mix of typography and calligraphy, perfect for nature lovers looking for timeless elegance. This suite was created in collaboration with Camac Studio Inc. (@camacstudio), a Montreal-based graphic design studio specializing in strategic branding.
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Iniguez collection description
Showcase your love for nature with the Iniguez suite. Printed on luxe paper, this suite features intricate hand-drawn flowers, plus an elegant mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding venue filled with fresh blooms. This design was 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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Sundell collection description
Showcase your elegant style with the Sundell suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a timeless mix of typography and calligraphy perfect for any wedding. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of venues with formal flair, from hotel ballrooms to romantic estates.
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Caleania collection description
Choose modern elegance with the Caleania suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a gorgeous mix of typography, beautifully highlighting your wedding date. We think it’s a stunning choice for any venue. 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.
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Suraya collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Suraya suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a whimsical floral border, plus elegant typography. We especially love it for colorful weddings full of fresh blooms. This suite was created in collaboration with Devika Keskar (@indigopaisleydesigns), an architect-turned-designer who enjoys greeting card and stationery design. She runs her small business, Indigo Paisley Designs, and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family.
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Suraya collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Suraya suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a whimsical floral border, plus elegant typography. We especially love it for colorful weddings full of fresh blooms. This suite was created in collaboration with Devika Keskar (@indigopaisleydesigns), an architect-turned-designer who enjoys greeting card and stationery design. She runs her small business, Indigo Paisley Designs, and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family.
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Tramonti collection description
Brighten your guests’ day with the Tramonti suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a stunning sunny illustration, plus a modern mix of typography. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for destination weddings and summer celebrations.
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Flora collection description
Make a romantic statement with the Flora suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a delicate botanical illustration and elegant typography, perfect for a wide variety of wedding venues. This suite was created in collaboration with Clara Bauman, a letterpress printer and designer, who specializes in custom invitations and stationery. Clara is the founder of Crown Peak Press (@crownpeakpress), based in Brooklyn, NY.
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Hannegan collection description
Choose versatile elegance with the Hannegan suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features timeless typography perfect for any wedding venue, from industrial loft to hotel ballroom. 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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Keely collection description
Showcase your elegant style with the Keely suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-painted watercolor leaves and timeless typography. We think it’s a stunning pick for any wedding venue, from rustic barn to urban rooftop.
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Keely collection description
Choose timeless versatility with the Keely suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features an elegant mix of typography over your custom picture. We think it’s a stunning pick for any wedding venue, from rustic barn to urban rooftop.
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Alires collection description
Showcase a special snapshot with the Alires suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features timeless typography over your custom picture. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any wedding venue or vibe. 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.
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Morelos collection description
Showcase your modern style with the Morelos suite. Printed on luxe paper, this suite features palm leaves and sleek typography. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for destination weddings and celebrations held during the warmer months. This design was created in collaboration with Jen Simpson Design, a bespoke invitation and stationery company based in San Clemente, California, made up of Jen and Luke Simpson; a husband and wife team who have been in the industry for over 10 years.
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Kenela collection description
Showcase your artsy style with the Kenela suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features soft watercolor botanicals and an elegant mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of chic and unique. This suite was created in collaboration with Ashley DeMeyere (@ashleydesignsthings), a graphic designer, calligrapher, and illustrator specializing in stationery design. She is inspired by bright colors, her home state of California, and her fun-loving family.
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Leora collection description
Delight your guests with the Leora suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-painted flowers and elegant typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding full of fresh blooms. 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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Leora collection description
Delight your guests with the Leora suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-painted flowers and elegant typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding full of fresh blooms. 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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Girard collection description
Choose modern whimsy with the Girard suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a wavy border and elegant typography. A stunning choice for a wide variety of weddings, we think it strikes the perfect balance of chic and unique.
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Merriott collection description
Make a timeless statement with the Merriott suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-drawn botanicals and elegant type. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding venue, from hotel ballroom to rustic vineyard.
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Suzi collection description
Showcase your personal style with the Suzi suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a modern mix of typography and unique lines. We think it strikes the perfect balance of cool and elegant. 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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Suzi collection description
Showcase your personal style with the Suzi suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a modern mix of typography and unique lines. We think it strikes the perfect balance of cool and elegant. 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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Stefana collection description
Make a gorgeous statement with the Stefana suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features leaves and subtle lines, plus timeless type. We think it’s a stunning choice for weddings filled with fresh touches. 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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Camberley collection description
Choose elegance with the Camberley suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features whimsical botanical details and timeless typography. We especially love it for formal celebrations and romantic weddings full of fairy tale-inspired touches.
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Stefana collection description
Make a gorgeous statement with the Stefana suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features leaves and subtle lines, plus timeless type. We think it’s a stunning choice for weddings filled with fresh touches. 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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Gaspard collection description
Delight your guests with the Gaspard suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-drawn botanicals and a timeless mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it’s a stunning pick for all romantic weddings filled with fresh blooms. This suite was created in collaboration with Ashley DeMeyere (@ashleydesignsthings), a graphic designer, calligrapher, and illustrator specializing in stationery design. She is inspired by bright colors, her home state of California, and her fun-loving family.
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Bahia collection description
Make a fun statement with the Bahia suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features shapes, colors, and bold typography, perfect for couples looking for something unique. This suite was designed in collaboration with Madeline La Rosa (@madelinelarosadesigns), a Brooklyn-based artist and graphic designer specializing in invitations and custom artwork.
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Mapleton collection description
Showcase your favorite snapshot with the Mapleton suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features elegant type over your custom picture. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding, from formal to rustic.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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Mirasol collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Mirasol suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-painted flowers, plus elegant typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide range of wedding venues, from rustic gardens to urban rooftops. This suite was designed in collaboration with Madeline La Rosa (@madelinelarosadesigns), a Brooklyn-based artist and graphic designer specializing in invitations and custom artwork.
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Vallejo collection description
Showcase your artsy style with the Vallejo suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features semi-abstract lines and shapes, plus a modern mix of typography. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for creative couples and countryside weddings. This suite was created in collaboration with Ashley DeMeyere (@ashleydesignsthings), a graphic designer, calligrapher, and illustrator specializing in stationery design. She is inspired by bright colors, her home state of California, and her fun-loving family.
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Loreto collection description
Make an artsy statement with the Loreto suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a stunning watercolor background, plus a classic mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of timeless and fresh. 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.
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Hasbrouk collection description
Make a modern statement with the Hasbrouk suite. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features bold typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding venue, from industrial loft to countryside winery. This suite was designed in collaboration with Hailey Maddox of Snow + Ivy (@snowandivy), an illustrator/designer who loves a good design puzzle and is always eager to try something new. Her work explores a variety of styles, typographic treatments, and color palettes.
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Avondale collection description
Make a fun statement with the Avondale suite. Printed on luxe paper, this suite features whimsical cacti and modern typography, striking the perfect balance of unique and elegant. We especially love it for outdoor weddings in warm places.
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Majestic collection description
Make a modern statement with the Majestic suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features timeless typography in a stylish frame. Striking the perfect balance of cool and formal, we think it’s a stunning pick for a wide variety of wedding venues, from industrial lofts to historical estates.
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Camrose collection description
Make a romantic statement with the Camrose suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features delicate hand-painted florals and timeless typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide range of weddings, from rustic to formal. 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.
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Brooklyn collection description
Make a modern statement with the Brooklyn suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features bold typography for a minimalist feel that’s cool and elegant. 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.
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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