Portrait save the date cards
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Solange collection description
Solange is a sophisticated collection that centers on a striking interplay of dramatic serif and fluid script typography. The clean, text-focused layout creates a sense of modern authority while maintaining an air of romantic elegance. We think it’s perfect for couples seeking a bold, minimalist aesthetic for a chic city wedding or a high-fashion celebration. 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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Emelia collection description
Emelia is a charming and whimsical collection featuring a delicate hand-drawn ribbon illustration and playful, handwritten-style typography. The arched "With Love and Joy" header and soft script accents evoke a sense of sweet, heartfelt intimacy and effortless romance. We think it’s perfect for couples planning a relaxed garden wedding or those who want a touch of storybook charm for their celebration. This suite was designed in collaboration with Hailey Maddox of Snow + Ivy (@snowandivy), an illustrator/designer who loves a good design puzzle and is always eager to try something new. Her work explores a variety of styles, typographic treatments, and color palettes.
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Hunter collection description
Hunter is a modern and sophisticated design that centers around your custom photo, topped with dramatic, oversized calligraphy. The fluid, sweeping script creates a sense of effortless romance while the clean, minimalist typography below ensures your wedding details remain the focus. We think it's perfect for couples looking to showcase a favorite engagement portrait through a contemporary and cinematic lens. 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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Marlowe collection description
Marlowe features a refined oval frame and a delicate central botanical illustration that creates a soft, artistic focal point. The clean, modern serif typography and vertical date placement offer a unique balance of contemporary layout and vintage charm. We think it’s perfect for couples seeking a minimalist design with a touch of whimsical, nature-inspired grace. 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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Naida collection description
Naida is a sophisticated and balanced collection featuring a classic, double-line octagonal border that frames your details with architectural precision. The interplay of dramatic serif lettering and airy, flourishing script creates a look that is both authoritative and romantically refined. We think it’s perfect for couples planning a formal city wedding or those wanting a minimalist design with a timeless, high-end feel.
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Reinette collection description
Reinette features a clean, minimalist layout that centers on a large, vertical photo, allowing your favorite moment to take center stage. The design uses a sophisticated mix of modern serif and airy script typography to create a look that feels both contemporary and deeply personal. We think it’s perfect for couples who want a sleek, photo-forward invitation that radiates effortless style and joy. 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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Mireille collection description
Mireille is a charming and romantic collection featuring a whimsical border of watercolor wildflowers and a personalized monogram crest. The graceful script typography pairs beautifully with the delicate hand-painted botanical elements to evoke a serene, nature-inspired feel. We think it’s perfect for garden weddings or couples drawn to an artistic, painterly aesthetic. Anna Porter Studios creates custom watercolor artwork and paper goods for weddings, events, and meaningful occasions. Anna's work combines classic design with organic and whimsical details to create keepsakes that feel deeply personal and one of a kind.
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Corwin collection description
An elegant and artistic choice, Corwin Foil features fluid, continuous stamped foil lines that weave across the layout to frame your details with modern geometric grace. The clean, understated typography brings a sense of refined simplicity and effortless sophistication to your announcement. We think it's perfect for contemporary couples planning a chic, mid-century modern or minimalist urban celebration. This work was created in collaboration with Amanda DeWoody of Poised Avenue (@poisedavenue). With a love for fine-art details and thoughtful typography, she creates stationery defined by modern minimalism and an editorial sensibility, balancing softness and structure in every design.
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Petalo collection description
Petalo is a charming and romantic collection featuring an intricate, hand-illustrated floral border that beautifully frames your wedding details. The airy, fine-lined artwork is paired with a delicate script and a clean serif typeface, evoking a sense of whimsical elegance and effortless grace. We think it's perfect for garden celebrations or couples seeking a timeless look with an artistic, romantic touch. This suite was created in collaboration with Emily Sabol Goss (@emilysabolgoss_art), a graphic designer and illustrator specializing in stationary and apparel design. She lives and works in cozy Bradford Woods, Pennsylvania.
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Uzes collection description
Uzes is a striking and minimalist collection that lets beautiful typography take center stage. The bold, elongated serif font pairs effortlessly with fluid script accents, evoking a sense of modern romance and confident sophistication. We think it’s perfect for contemporary celebrations or couples who appreciate a clean, text-focused aesthetic with a touch of editorial flair. 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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Brume collection description
Brume is a vibrant and charming collection that features an intricate, hand-drawn botanical border woven with delicate vines, blossoms, and fresh citrus fruits. The pairing of a whimsical script with an airy, spaced serif typography creates a joyful and relaxed feel that beautifully frames your wedding details. We think it’s perfect for cheerful outdoor celebrations, destination weddings, or couples seeking a touch of Mediterranean-inspired 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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Stelo collection description
Stelo is an airy and romantic collection featuring an intricate, stamp-style floral and tropical foliage border that frames a clean, spacious layout. The combination of delicate, flowing script for your names and structured serif typography evokes a sense of breezy elegance and refined charm. We think it’s perfect for destination weddings, tropical celebrations, or couples looking to bring a lush, botanical feel to their big day. 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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Gratia collection description
Gratia is a romantic and graceful collection featuring lush, painterly floral illustrations that framing a clean, modern curved layout. The elegant contrast between the prominent script typography and the soft, nature-inspired borders evokes a sense of timeless charm and organic beauty. We think it's perfect for garden celebrations or couples drawn to an elevated, botanical aesthetic. This design was created in collaboration with Esther Michaletz (@estcetera_), a fine artist specializing in oils, watercolors, and line drawings, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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Terra collection description
Terra is a warm and whimsical collection featuring a charming, stylized floral wreath that playfully frames your celebration details. The combination of graceful script and structured lettering evokes a sense of joyful romance and artistic character. We think it’s perfect for cozy outdoor gatherings, rustic celebrations, or couples looking for a sweet, nature-inspired design with a hint of vintage flair. This work was created in collaboration with Maria Koontz (@maria.koontz), a graphic designer and illustrator based in the scenic woodlands of New Jersey. Her work often includes organic forms and texture, inspired by the surrounding natural beauty and her love for botanicals.
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Terra collection description
Terra is a warm and whimsical collection featuring a charming, stylized floral wreath that playfully frames your celebration details. The combination of graceful script and structured lettering evokes a sense of joyful romance and artistic character. We think it’s perfect for cozy outdoor gatherings, rustic celebrations, or couples looking for a sweet, nature-inspired design with a hint of vintage flair. This work was created in collaboration with Maria Koontz (@maria.koontz), a graphic designer and illustrator based in the scenic woodlands of New Jersey. Her work often includes organic forms and texture, inspired by the surrounding natural beauty and her love for botanicals.
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Plateau collection description
Plateau is a charming and classic collection that pairs a timeless striped background with a delicate dotted, vintage-inspired frame. The airy serif typography and elegant script lettering bring a sense of breezy sophistication and nostalgic warmth to your wedding details. We think it's perfect for preppy estate celebrations, coastal weddings, or any couple desiring a polished yet playful aesthetic. This suite was created in collaboration with Mel Di Genova (@_designedbymel), a versatile artist and graphic designer with experience in acrylic and watercolor painting, plus pencil illustration, branding, page layout design, and invitations.
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Eterno collection description
Eterno is an enchanting collection featuring lush, detailed botanical illustrations of climbing vines, delicate blooms, and playful garden creatures like butterflies and bees. The flowing script lettering and traditional serif typography evoke a feeling of romantic storytelling and natural wonder. We think it’s perfect for outdoor, estate, or garden weddings for couples who love vibrant, nature-inspired artistry. This suite was created in collaboration with Nikki Hess of Lavender And Sea (@LavenderAndSea), an artist specializing in watercolor and illustration based in a cozy little beach town in Southern California. She's inspired by nature, all things whimsical and her mischievous little Corgi, Beignet.
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Eterno collection description
Eterno is an enchanting collection featuring lush, detailed botanical illustrations of climbing vines, delicate blooms, and playful garden creatures like butterflies and bees. The flowing script lettering and traditional serif typography evoke a feeling of romantic storytelling and natural wonder. We think it’s perfect for outdoor, estate, or garden weddings for couples who love vibrant, nature-inspired artistry. This suite was created in collaboration with Nikki Hess of Lavender And Sea (@LavenderAndSea), an artist specializing in watercolor and illustration based in a cozy little beach town in Southern California. She's inspired by nature, all things whimsical and her mischievous little Corgi, Beignet.
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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