Portrait save the date cards
Benton collection description
Start your forever with the Benton Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features timeless typography and marble under your custom photo. We think this is a beautiful choice for black tie and formal celebrations.
Woodland collection description
Showcase your rustic style with the Woodland Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features elegant branches and modern typography around your custom photo. We think this is a gorgeous choice for nature lovers looking for timeless elegance.
Waterfront collection description
Announce the big news with the Waterfront Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features modern typography and your three custom pictures on an ombré watercolor background. We love its ethereal look, perfect for couples looking for timeless elegance with an artsy twist.
Catania collection description
Celebrate your joy with the Catania Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features timeless typography and an intricate flower over your custom photo. We think it strikes the perfect balance of elegance and creativity.
Leia collection description
Show your love for nature with the Leia Border save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features elegant leaves and timeless typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for fall weddings or celebrations in the forest.
Montavilla collection description
Show your love for travel with the Montavilla Stamp save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical design features semi-abstract florals and timeless typography around your initials. We especially love it for destination weddings in sunny places.
Sinclair collection description
Celebrate the love with the Sinclair Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features delicate hand-drawn leaves and chic typography. Perfect for nature lovers looking for timeless elegance. Created in collaboration with Esther Clark (@estherclarkco), a fine artist specializing in oils, watercolors, and line drawings, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Kearney collection description
Make a stunning statement with the Kearney Bloom save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features intricate flowers and leaves around a modern mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of traditional and fresh.Created in collaboration with Hollis Callas (@holliscallas), a designer and illustrator living and working in San Francisco, CA.
Havasu collection description
Put that special snapshot front and center with the Havasu Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features a classic mix of typography and calligraphy over your custom photo. We think this is a stunning choice for any kind of wedding, from urban loft to countryside winery.
Vegas collection description
Show your playful side with the Vegas Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this vintage-inspired design features dots and retro typography over your custom photo. We think it’s a stunning choice for couples looking to showcase a special snapshot in a unique way.
Camellia collection description
Showcase your special snapshot in a beautiful way with the Camellia Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features realistic blooms and an elegant mix of typography over your custom photo. We think this is a stunning choice for romantic couples celebrating modern weddings.
Cartago collection description
Show your playful style with the Cartago Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features hand-painted tropical leaves and pineapples around a timeless mix of typography. We think this is a stunning choice for on-trend couples and destination weddings.
Milna collection description
Choose sweet romance with the Milna Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features intricate roses and leaves, plus a classic mix of typography, around your custom picture in a sleek frame. We think this is a beautiful pick for nature lovers looking for something timeless.
Verona collection description
Share the wedding love with our Verona Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features an elegant ampersand, clean lines, and chic typography around your custom photo. We especially love it for formal weddings, fairy tale-inspired celebrations, and couples getting married in historic venues.
Bartlett collection description
Celebrate your artsy style with the Bartlett Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features abstract watercolor brushstrokes and a modern mix of typography. We especially love it for creative couples getting married in art galleries, museums, industrial lofts, and trendy restaurants.
Malta collection description
Make it official with the Malta Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design beautifully frames your wedding details while letting your custom picture shine. We think it’s a stunning choice for romantic couples planning formal celebrations.
Santorini collection description
Share the news in style with the Santorini Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features bold calligraphy and delicate typography around your custom picture. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding, from industrial loft to hotel ballroom.
Bailey collection description
Make a modern statement with the Bailey Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this artsy design features unique brush strokes and a fun mix of typography over your custom photo. We think it’s a beautiful pick for couples planning urban or creative weddings.
Bailey collection description
Showcase your artsy side with the Bailey Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features unique brush strokes and a bold mix of typography. We think it’s a beautiful pick for art lovers planning urban or creative weddings.
Stevens collection description
Share the love with the Stevens Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features sleek typography and chic color blocking under your custom photo. We think it’s a stunning choice for any celebration with formal flair, from outdoor tent parties to grand hotel ballrooms.
Woads collection description
Reflect your romantic style with the Woads Corner save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features chic typography, plus realistic roses and delicate leaves. We think it strikes the perfect balance of timeless and modern.
Quintana collection description
Put your favorite snapshot on display with the Quintana Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features a border of realistic roses and leaves, plus an elegant mix of typography over your custom picture. We think it’s a stunning choice for romantic couples looking for something fresh yet timeless.
Goundry collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Goundry Wreath Letterpress save the date. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this botanical design features leaves and flowers around your initials, plus a timeless mix of typography. We especially love it for romantic, formal, and fairy tale-inspired weddings.
Quintana collection description
Go for romantic style with the Quintana Bloom save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features realistic roses and leaves, plus delicate lines and an elegant mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of weddings, from rustic barns to historical venues.
Santorini collection description
Celebrate the love with the Santorini Type Letterpress save the date. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this modern design features bold calligraphy and delicate typography, making a gorgeous statement. We think it strikes the perfect balance of timeless and eye-catching.
Barnell collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Barnell Portrait Letterpress save the date. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this classic design features a timeless mix of typography, bold numbers, and sleek lines. We think it’s a stunning choice for couples looking for formal flair.
Hazeldale collection description
Go for timeless elegance with the Hazeldale Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features bold typography on a sleek background, putting your names front and center. We especially love it for weddings full of formal and traditional touches.
Hazeldale collection description
Choose elegance with the Hazeldale Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features bold typography on a sleek background, putting your names front and center, plus a slot for your custom picture. We think it strikes the perfect balance of traditional and fresh.
Bridgetown collection description
Mix modern and classic with the Bridgetown Corner save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this formal design features your initials in a frame, plus a chic mix of typography. We especially love it for couples getting married in historical venues and hotel ballrooms.
Brockway collection description
Showcase your favorite snapshots in style with the Brockway Multiphoto save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a mix of timeless typography and romantic calligraphy, plus slots for two custom pictures. We especially love it for weddings full of formal touches.
Sylvan collection description
Showcase your rustic style with the Sylvan Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features delicate flowers and leaves, plus a modern mix of typography. We especially love it for weddings in venues like backyards, barns, gardens, and vineyards.
Dorado collection description
Choose elegance with the Dorado Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this chic design features a modern mix of typography in a delicate frame of gold foil, right under your custom picture. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding, from formal ballroom to intimate restaurant.
Dorado collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Dorado Arch save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this chic design features a modern mix of typography in a delicate frame of gold foil, beautifully highlighting your wedding info. We think it strikes the perfect balance of timeless and fresh.
Oaklyn collection description
Put your favorite snapshot front and center with the Oaklyn Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-painted watercolor flowers and leaves, plus a timeless mix of typography, around your custom picture. We especially love it for weddings where fresh touches shine bright.
Amberley collection description
Wow your guests with the Amberley Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this chic design features a bold mix of typography over your custom picture. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for a wide variety of weddings, from formal to glam.
Staton collection description
Showcase your artsy style with the Staton Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features abstract brush strokes and shapes, plus a modern mix of typography. We especially love it for creative couples looking for something unique.
Staton collection description
Make an artsy statement with the Staton Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features abstract brush strokes and a modern mix of typography around your custom picture. We think it strikes the perfect balance of creative and elegant.
Gendron collection description
Share the love with the Gendron Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features an elegant mix of typography on a solid background, plus a slot for your custom picture. We think it’s a gorgeous way to showcase engagement shots.
Millsboro collection description
Go for minimalist elegance with the Millsboro Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a bold mix of typography on a solid background, beautifully highlighting your wedding date. We especially love it for couples who prefer a less-is-more aesthetic.
Halbert collection description
Showcase your elegant style with the Halbert Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features a modern mix of typography and calligraphy, beautifully highlighting your names. We especially love it for weddings full of formal touches.
Amberley collection description
Make a bold statement with the Amberley Portrait Letterpress save the date. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this minimalist design features a chic mix of typography, resulting in impactful style. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for couples with a less-is-more aesthetic.
Everett collection description
Make a minimalist statement with the Everett Type Letterpress save the date. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this modern design features bold typography for impactful style. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for couples planning weddings where less is more.
Essenza collection description
Showcase your wedding style with the Essenza Bloom Letterpress save the date. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this romantic design features minimalist, fine-line floral drawings and a timeless mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for all couples looking for something classic and fresh.
Sheffield collection description
Chic and romantic, the Sheffield Photo save the date hits all the right notes. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features an elegant mix of calligraphy and typography, plus gold lines, over your custom picture. We think this is a stunning pick for any wedding venue, from hotel ballroom to industrial loft.
Talana collection description
Make a modern statement with the Talana Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features continuous-line monstera leaves, plus an elegant mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it's a stunning pick for summer celebrations and destination weddings. 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.
Alvito collection description
Make a modern statement with the Alvito Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features a sleek mix of typography around your picture in an on-trend arch. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from art galleries to industrial lofts.
Henrietta collection description
Showcase your minimalist style with the Henrietta Type save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a fresh mix of typography and delicate lines. We think it strikes the perfect balance of cool and elegant. 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.
Jaramillo collection description
Wow your guests with the Jaramillo Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features an elegant mix of typography, beautifully highlighting your names. Modern yet timeless, we think it’s a gorgeous pick for any wedding venue, from country club to urban loft.
All about portrait 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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