Standard save the date cards
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Wildrose collection description
Make a stunning statement with the Wildrose suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features bold flowers and modern typography. We think it’s a gorgeous pick for a wide variety of wedding venues, from gardens to hotel ballrooms. 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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Wildrose collection description
Make a stunning statement with the Wildrose suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features bold flowers and modern typography. We think it’s a gorgeous pick for a wide variety of wedding venues, from gardens to hotel ballrooms. 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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Knowlton collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Knowlton suite. Printed on luxe paper, a touch of glamour paired with a classic couples’ monogram. 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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Grazio collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Grazio suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features timeless typography and a romantic vibe. We think it’s a stunning pick for weddings full of formal touches. 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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Latona collection description
Choose timeless elegance with the Latona Letterpress suite. This design features a chic mix of typography and calligraphy for a fresh yet classic feel. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding venue, from urban hotel to countryside ranch.
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Nahomi collection description
Showcase your minimalist style with the Nahomi Type Letterpress save the date. This modern design features bold calligraphy and sleek typography for an elegant yet unique result. We think it’s a stunning pick for couples who prefer a less-is-more aesthetic.
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Seville collection description
Choose timeless chic with the Seville Portrait Letterpress save the date. This minimalist design features an elegant mix of typography, topped with eye-catching calligraphy. We think it strikes the perfect balance of modern and traditional.
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Caleania collection description
Showcase your elegant style with the Caleania Letterpress suite. This design features intricate floral details and a timeless mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and fun. 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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Prins collection description
The Prins suite exudes rustic elegance with its simple typography, understated floral accents, and balanced layout. This suite was created in collaboration with Elly Brady (@ellybrady_creative), a designer based out of Indianapolis. She finds her inspiration in everything from nature to urban landscapes. When she's not working on a new project, she's most likely taking her dog for a long walk.
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Marmillo collection description
Evoke romance with the whimsical Marmillo suite featuring delicate, floral accents, mixed typography, and elegant spacing. This suite was created in collaboration with Simona Camp, a licensing artist and graphic designer specializing in wedding stationery and surface pattern design. She’s most inspired by nature, traveling, and visiting used bookstores.
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Pasqual collection description
Bask in botanical beauty and refined typography with the Pasqual suite. 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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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.
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Brunswick collection description
Make a bold statement with Brunswick’s modern, minimalist design. 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.
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Hodgson collection description
Graceful and elegant, this design uses swirling typography and a simple layout to make a strong impression.
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Belanger collection description
Impress your guests with Belanger’s modern, edgy style and eye-catching, textured background. This suite was created in collaboration with Elly Brady (@ellybrady_creative), a designer based out of Indianapolis. She finds her inspiration in everything from nature to urban landscapes. When she's not working on a new project, she's most likely taking her dog for a long walk.
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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.
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Phippsburg collection description
Phippsburg’s crisp, simple typography and delicate florals complement any message. This suite was created in collaboration with April Foster, a graphic and brand designer specializing in invitations and digital design. With a less-is-more approach, her aesthetic is clean and elegant, with a focus on beautiful type and subtle details.
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Phippsburg collection description
Phippsburg’s crisp, simple typography and delicate florals complement any message. This suite was created in collaboration with April Foster, a graphic and brand designer specializing in invitations and digital design. With a less-is-more approach, her aesthetic is clean and elegant, with a focus on beautiful type and subtle details.
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Varnell collection description
Varnell employs striking florals and refined typography to create the perfect mix of modern romance. This suite was created in collaboration with April Foster, a graphic and brand designer specializing in invitations and digital design. With a less-is-more approach, her aesthetic is clean and elegant, with a focus on beautiful type and subtle details.
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Windansea collection description
With florals that pop and elegant typography, Windansea’s design is graceful yet striking. This suite was designed in collaboration with Maria Denisco of Blush and Blue Designs (@blushandbluedesigns), a Clearwater, Florida-based artist, calligrapher, and graphic designer. She specializes in fine art watercolor stationery, one-of-a-kind acrylic paintings, and pet portraits.
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Milan collection description
Bold and beautiful. Milan’s minimal design and oversized, stacked text makes a huge impact. 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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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.
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Windansea collection description
With florals that pop and elegant typography, Windansea’s design is graceful yet striking. This suite was designed in collaboration with Maria Denisco of Blush and Blue Designs (@blushandbluedesigns), a Clearwater, Florida-based artist, calligrapher, and graphic designer. She specializes in fine art watercolor stationery, one-of-a-kind acrylic paintings, and pet portraits.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Regal collection description
A joyful design with the classic, timeless aesthetic of vintage letterpress. 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.
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Regal collection description
A joyful design with the classic, timeless aesthetic of vintage letterpress. 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.
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Corao collection description
Discover our Corao 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 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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Corao collection description
Discover our Corao 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 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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Willowbrook collection description
Introducing our Willowbrook 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 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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Willowbrook collection description
Introducing our Willowbrook 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 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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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.
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Duluth collection description
Explore our Duluth 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 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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Seibel collection description
Discover our Seibel 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
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Basel collection description
Presenting our Basel suite. Featuring minimalist botanical illustraions. Designed to make your event truly special. 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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Callahan collection description
Presenting our Callahan suite. Featuring minimalist botanical illustrations. Designed to make your event truly special. 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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Jerome collection description
Explore our Jerome 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 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.
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Galleria collection description
Choose the distinctive Galleria design that features playful hand-drawn borders and a charming bow, balanced with modern type and hand lettering. 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.
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Estella collection description
Step into the romantic era with Estella, where floral elegance meets classic charm. Intricate florals frame your wedding details and classic typography adds a touch of sophistication. This suite was created in collaboration with Simona Camp, a licensing artist and graphic designer specializing in wedding stationery and surface pattern design. She is most inspired by being out in nature, traveling, and visiting used bookstores.
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Olney collection description
The Olney design epitomizes elegance with a monogram centerpiece and flowing script, creating a sophisticated and timeless invitation for your big day. 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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Durham collection description
Durham showcases hand-drawn wildflowers framing details, coupled with clean, modern text for a contemporary feel. 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.
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Oia collection description
The Oia collection brings a personalized touch with its hand-drawn floral border and text, bringing a note of fun to your celebration. 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.
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Pontus collection description
Our Pontus collection features elegant hand-drawn borders and florals, creating a sophisticated and artistic backdrop for your wedding invitation. This suite was designed in collaboration with Maria Denisco of Blush and Blue Designs (@blushandbluedesigns), a Clearwater, Florida-based artist, calligrapher, and graphic designer. She specializes in fine art watercolor stationery, one-of-a-kind acrylic paintings, and pet portraits.
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Pontus collection description
Our Pontus collection features elegant hand-drawn borders and florals, creating a sophisticated and artistic backdrop for your wedding invitation. This suite was designed in collaboration with Maria Denisco of Blush and Blue Designs (@blushandbluedesigns), a Clearwater, Florida-based artist, calligrapher, and graphic designer. She specializes in fine art watercolor stationery, one-of-a-kind acrylic paintings, and pet portraits.
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Temecula collection description
Temecula is the essence of minimal elegance, with mixed type that gracefully flows to create a sophisticated and understated wedding invitation. This suite was created in collaboration with Steph Tsimonidis-Gougeon, a designer living and working in Montreal, Canada.
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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