Portrait save the date cards
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Madrid collection description
Make a modern statement with the Madrid suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features unique shapes and chic typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and creative. 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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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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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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Vienna collection description
Ornate garlands, elegant monograms, and stately fonts come together in the regal Vienna suite. This suite was created in collaboration with Corinne Malesic, an illustrator and graphic designer specializing in stationery and surface pattern design. She’s inspired by organic patterns of natural landscapes as well as vibrant colors and textures of bustling cities.
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Avinyo collection description
The Avinyo suite is dripping in contemporary elegance thanks to its crisp design coupled with a slender, swirling typography combination. This suite was created in collaboration with Jen Movitz (@jenmovitzdesign), a graphic artist based in the Boston area. Her modern, boho style is inspired by her passion for fashion and home decor trends. When she’s not mastering typography, you can find her teaching yoga to children.
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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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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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Rhys collection description
Adorned with olive branches and elegant typography, the Rhys suite delivers your message with poise. 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Birchwood collection description
Our Birchwood collection features delicate illustrations crafted into a wreath, encircling a bespoke monogram for a refined and personalized touch to your wedding stationery. 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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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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Sinfonia collection description
Our Sinfonia collection combines hand-drawn wildflowers with modern typography, perfect for couples seeking a sophisticated yet simple aesthetic that highlights their refined style. 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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Sivas collection description
Sivas epitomizes classic elegance with its mixed type and subtle monogram detail, creating a refined and timeless look for your wedding celebration. This suite was created in collaboration with Jen Movitz (@jenmovitzdesign), a graphic artist based in the Boston area. Her modern, boho style is inspired by her passion for fashion and home decor trends. When she’s not mastering typography, you can find her teaching yoga to children.
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Alba collection description
The Alba collection combines flowing frames, artistic bows, and mixed typography for an elegant and timeless appeal. This collection 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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Valentina collection description
Let the Valentina collection enchant with its delicate watercolor florals and soft hues. 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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Lund collection description
The Lund collection features a blend of mixed typography and elegantly illustrated strokes. The design combines modern style with artistic elements to create a fresh, inviting look for your special occasion. 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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Blevio collection description
With a mix of typefaces and hand-drawn borders, the Blevio collection beautifully balances classic and contemporary styles, making it an ideal choice for couples looking for a distinctive yet timeless wedding aesthetic. 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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Biltmore collection description
The Blitmore collection is perfect for a cheerful and stylish wedding, combining classic simplicity with a touch of whimsical charm by pairing its sophisticated mixed type with its fun and wavy frame. This suite was created in collaboration with Jen Movitz (@jenmovitzdesign), a graphic artist based in the Boston area. Her modern, boho style is inspired by her passion for fashion and home decor trends. When she’s not mastering typography, you can find her teaching yoga to children.
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Chausey collection description
The Chausey collection is the epitome of elegance and simplicity, featuring whimsical ribbons and bows that lend to a dainty charm. This suite was created in collaboration with Vanessa Barile, a graphic designer born and raised in Montreal, Canada. She brings new ideas to life by incorporating illustrations, paintings, and new mediums of art in her designs.
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Chausey collection description
The Chausey collection is the epitome of elegance and simplicity, featuring whimsical ribbons and bows that lend to a dainty charm. This suite was created in collaboration with Vanessa Barile, a graphic designer born and raised in Montreal, Canada. She brings new ideas to life by incorporating illustrations, paintings, and new mediums of art in her designs.
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Elio collection description
The Elio collection is inspired by soft hues and decorative tile patterns, offering a serene and elegant backdrop for your special day. 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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Villagio collection description
The Villagio collection is beautifully adorned with hand-drawn florals, offering a touch of vintage flair. The delicate flowers encircle your initials, creating an elegant and romantic design. This suite was created in collaboration with Alex Schroeder. Alex (@alexmicahart) specializes in hand-painted watercolor designs featuring floral patterns and whimsical illustrations. Her designs are inspired by the natural beauty of the world around us, and are perfect for custom invitations, menus, save the dates, and other unique wedding elements.
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Darlington collection description
The Darlington collection exudes charm with its playful borders and delicate bows. The fluid script and informal arrangement of the borders give it a light, airy feel, making it perfect for a casual yet stylish wedding. 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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Zucchero collection description
The Zucchero collection blends modern typography with lush greenery accents to create a fresh and contemporary look. 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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Spencer collection description
The Spencer collection elegantly combines minimal typography with soft neutrals and rounded edges, offering a modern and soothing aesthetic. This suite was created in collaboration with Emily Sabol Goss, a graphic designer and illustrator specializing in stationary and apparel design. She lives and works in cozy Bradford Woods, Pennsylvania.
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Anafi collection description
The Anafi collection combines mixed typography with a captivating soft tile background that exudes a serene and inviting atmosphere. 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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Anafi collection description
The Anafi collection combines mixed typography with a captivating soft tile background that exudes a serene and inviting atmosphere. 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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Altair collection description
The Altair collection exemplifies a sophisticated and contemporary design, characterized by its refined and modern typography. This work was created in collaboration with Andrea Cavaleri (@drecavaleri), a Montreal based graphic designer with a background in fine arts. Her longtime love for drawing and painting is often seen in her designs that are best described as classic minimalism with a touch of playful flare.
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Shahira collection description
The Shahira collection combines elegance with a contemporary twist, with thoughtful typography that enhances the visual hierarchy of the event details while maintaining a clean and uncluttered look. We think it’s perfect for couples seeking a balance of sophisticated and modern aesthetics. 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.
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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