Save the date cards
Designer save the dates on a DIY budget.
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Belencito collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Belencito suite. Printed on luxe paper, it strikes the perfect balance of romantic and minimalist. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from rustic vineyards to hotel ballrooms.
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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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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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Woads collection description
Get ready to celebrate with our Woads save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this classic floral design features white roses framing your custom photo, all set against a dramatic background. Perfect for the couple getting married in the great outdoors (or in a formal ballroom filled with blooms).
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Starflower collection description
Give your guests a taste of your wedding style with our Starflower save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this design is bursting with folk florals, in a boho palette of coral and blue. We love this design for a couple getting married on a farm, in a laid-back restaurant, or anywhere with bold and colorful decor.
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Wrightsville collection description
Start celebrating early with our Wrightsville save the date. Printed on luxe paper in landscape orientation, this design features watercolor oceanside motifs in soft pastel colors, plus room to upload your own custom photo. Perfect for bohemian, casual couples getting married outdoors, indoors, by the sea or on a city rooftop.
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Morrison collection description
Celebrate your wedding date with our Morrison save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features white font and airy space that reflect your refined taste—plus, your own custom photo as a background. Perfect for weddings in lofts, restaurants, and anywhere with an airy urban edge.
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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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Eastwick collection description
Set the tone for your wedding day with our botanical Eastwick design, a perfect match to an outdoor affair. Made of luxe paper, this design features leafy vines encircling your wedding details, all against a calming green backdrop.
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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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Potter collection description
Celebrate in style with our Potter save the date. Printed on our luxe paper, this personalized design features bold stripes and clean type, plus ample space for a custom photo. Perfect for the couple who's a little bit nautical, a little bit rock n' roll.
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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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Smith and Mills collection description
Spread the wedding love with our Smith and Mills Border save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical design features fun floral illustrations that highlight your wedding details perfectly. We love this for anyone getting married in the open air.
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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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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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Rios collection description
Celebrate in style with our Rios Portrait 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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Mikasa collection description
Reflect your wedding style with the Mikasa Type save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this artistic design features unique flowers in contrasting colors, perfectly suited for couples getting married in a garden, on a farm, or in a venue filled with bright blooms. Created in collaboration with Montreal-based graphic designer Grace Cheong.
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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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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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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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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
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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Violin collection description
Start your forever with the Violin Stroke save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design 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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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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Powell collection description
Share the love with our Powell vow renewal save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design boldly spotlights your celebration 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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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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Crofton collection description
Show your romantic side with the Crofton Bloom save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features pretty tulips and modern typography. We especially love it for springtime weddings filled with colorful flowers.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.
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Ames collection description
Share your wedding style with the Ames Frame save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this intricate design features delicate lanterns and florals, along with a detailed frame around timeless typography. We think it strikes a perfect balance of traditional and whimsical.
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Atchison collection description
Show your love for nature with the Atchison Forest save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features stunning watercolor trees and a pretty mix of typography. Perfect for couples who love the great outdoors.Created in collaboration with Seattle-based watercolor artist Brigida Swanson of Yardia (@yardia).
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Manitou collection description
Make a stunning statement with the Manitou Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a gorgeous hand-drawn tree over your custom photo. We especially love it for boho weddings and celebrations in nature.
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Livonia collection description
Start your forever with the Livonia Stamp save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features stunning eucalyptus branches, painted in dreamy watercolors. We think it strikes the perfect balance of timeless and trendy.
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Braunfels collection description
Share that special snapshot with the Braunfels Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features bold typography on top of your custom photo. We think this is a beautiful choice for a wide range of modern weddings.
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Hernando collection description
Delight them with the Hernando Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this stunning design features an abstract interpretation of the sun over sand dunes. We especially love it for weddings held in warm locations.
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Riverside collection description
Start spreading the wedding love with our Riverside Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this classic, timeless design features whimsical handwritten script and a wash of painterly watercolor that frames your four custom photos. Perfect for couples who love fine art, unique color palettes, and quaint restaurants.
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Eastwick collection description
Announce your wedding day with the Eastwick Trio save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features pretty watercolor leaves and timeless typography around your three custom photos. We especially love it for outdoor celebrations and art lovers.
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Eastwick collection description
Announce your wedding day with the Eastwick Duo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features pretty watercolor leaves and timeless typography next to your two custom photos. We especially love it for outdoor weddings and art lovers.
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Waterfront collection description
Announce the big news with the Waterfront Strip 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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Bethany collection description
Share your wedding joy with the Bethany Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features elegant typography and a sleek diamond over your custom photo. We think it lends itself to any occasion, from formal ballroom wedding to casual backyard ceremony.
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Humboldt collection description
Celebrate the love with the Humboldt Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features chalkboard-inspired botanical accents and bold typography. Perfect for couples looking for something funky and fresh.
Announce your special day with style
Save the date cards should be simple and fun. This is just a quick way to let guests know a wedding is on the horizon and to keep their calendar clear. Personalization is a great way to express yourself without having to say a lot.
Start off by choosing a save the date template design that matches your wedding theme. Whether it’s a vintage postcard with rustic details, a greenery save the date featuring watercolor accents, or a formal save the date design echoing your elegant wedding day, find a save the date for every budget and style.
At Zola, you can customize your wedding save the dates with a favorite photo, font, or template. Personalize your invitation wording, choose from beautiful paper types (like recycled, pearlescent, and linen), add custom foil, and even make it a magnet! Save the date magnets are a popular way to announce your upcoming wedding. No one will forget your wedding date if it’s posted on their fridge!
What people are saying about Zola save the dates
Laura & Kwame
Zola is such a timesaver
We loved that our save the date had matching invitations AND a wedding website. We made one decision and crossed three things off our to-do list, which is always awesome.
Charlotte & Marco
Peace of mind
Because of the uncertainty of the last year, we were worried that our date might change. Including free change the dates with our order made us feel so much better.
Derek & Iain
Everything works together
Zola makes it easy to collect everyone’s addresses, and then fills out all your envelopes for you. Seriously, we were dreading it so much, but we barely had to do a thing.
All about save the date cards, postcards, & magnets
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.
Floral save the datesModern save the datesGreenery save the datesRustic save the datesWatercolor save the datesWhimsical save the datesCultural save the datesDestination save the datesBeach save the datesSummer save the datesWinter save the datesSpring save the datesElegant & Formal save the datesSimple & Minimalist save the datesTypography save the datesClassic & Traditional save the datesMonogram save the datesBoho save the datesMountains save the datesVintage & Retro save the datesMaximalist save the datesNautical save the datesBarn & Country save the datesBorder save the datesGeometric save the datesFall & Autumn save the dates
Colors that match your theme
Whether you're going for classic white or a bright array of hues, Zola has save the dates of every color to match your wedding theme.
Multi save the datesBlue save the datesDusty Blue save the datesRoyal Blue save the datesNavy save the datesBlack save the datesRed save the datesBurgundy save the datesWhite save the datesPurple save the datesLavender save the datesPlum save the datesPink save the datesRose save the datesDusty Rose save the datesCoral save the datesPeach save the datesGreen save the datesEmerald Green save the datesTeal save the datesOrange save the datesYellow save the datesGrey save the datesBrown save the datesOff White save the dates
Save the dates of all shapes & sizes
From traditional square save the dates to fancy arches, Zola has a variety of card shapes to choose from.
Standard save the datesRounded save the datesScalloped save the datesHalf-arch save the datesArch save the datesOval save the datesTicket save the datesDiamond save the dates
Mix and match options
With so many features and finishes available, choosing save the dates can seem daunting. Narrow your search by combining your favorite design options.
Foil save the datesLetterpress save the datesSave the dates magnetsReception-only save the datesPhoto save the datesSave the dates without photosPortrait save the datesLandscape save the dates