Save the date cards
Designer save the dates on a DIY budget.
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.
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.
Hodgson collection description
Graceful and elegant, this design uses swirling typography and a simple layout to make a strong impression.
Hodgson collection description
Graceful and elegant, this design uses swirling typography and a simple layout to make a strong impression.
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.
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.
Hattaway collection description
Exude modern romance in the Hattaway suite featuring lavish, floral frames and elegant typography. This suite was created in collaboration with Clara McAllister (@claramcallister), a pattern designer and visual artist specializing in gouache and watercolor paintings. She draws inspiration from nature, vintage botanical illustrations, and mystical elements.
Hattaway collection description
Exude modern romance in the Hattaway suite featuring lavish, floral frames and elegant typography. This suite was created in collaboration with Clara McAllister (@claramcallister), a pattern designer and visual artist specializing in gouache and watercolor paintings. She draws inspiration from nature, vintage botanical illustrations, and mystical elements.
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.
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.
Taylan collection description
Timeless style meets whimsical florals in the romantic, joyful Taylan suite. 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.
Taylan collection description
Timeless style meets whimsical florals in the romantic, joyful Taylan suite. 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.
Bennett collection description
The Bennett suite’s romantic florals and timeless typography make for a dreamy design. 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.
Bennett collection description
The Bennett suite’s romantic florals and timeless typography make for a dreamy design. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Carulas collection description
Opt for originality with the playful fonts, lines, and layouts of the Carulas suite. 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.
Carulas collection description
Opt for originality with the playful fonts, lines, and layouts of the Carulas suite. 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.
Cappell collection description
The Cappell suite has a modern minimalist vibe with an added touch of character thanks to earthy tones and charming accent leaves. This suite was created in collaboration with Mel Di Genova (@_designedbymel), a versatile artist and graphic designer with experience in acrylic and watercolor painting, pencil illustration, branding, page design, and invitations.
Cappell collection description
The Cappell suite has a modern minimalist vibe with an added touch of character thanks to earthy tones and charming accent leaves. This suite was created in collaboration with Mel Di Genova (@_designedbymel), a versatile artist and graphic designer with experience in acrylic and watercolor painting, pencil illustration, branding, page design, and invitations.
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.
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.
Piccola collection description
Impress your guests at first glance with Piccola, a bold, type-driven style that’s both simple and sophisticated. This suite was designed in collaboration with Yaling Hou Suzuki, a creative who loves to draw, paint, and sew. Inspired by nature and culture, she often uses bright colors and patterns to create cheerful, inviting designs.
Piccola collection description
Impress your guests at first glance with Piccola, a bold, type-driven style that’s both simple and sophisticated. This suite was designed in collaboration with Yaling Hou Suzuki, a creative who loves to draw, paint, and sew. Inspired by nature and culture, she often uses bright colors and patterns to create cheerful, inviting designs.
Blonshine collection description
Your names and message are front and center with this crisp, minimalist design featuring mixed typography and ultramodern accents.
Blonshine collection description
Your names and message are front and center with this crisp, minimalist design featuring mixed typography and ultramodern accents.
Lombardy collection description
Transport recipients to a whimsical garden with the Lombardy suite featuring delicate floral details, swirling typography, and soft hues. This suite was designed in collaboration with Yaling Hou Suzuki, a creative who loves to draw, paint, and sew. Inspired by nature and culture, she often uses bright colors and patterns to create cheerful, inviting designs.
Lombardy collection description
Transport recipients to a whimsical garden with the Lombardy suite featuring delicate floral details, swirling typography, and soft hues. This suite was designed in collaboration with Yaling Hou Suzuki, a creative who loves to draw, paint, and sew. Inspired by nature and culture, she often uses bright colors and patterns to create cheerful, inviting designs.
Laurelwood collection description
The Laurelwood suite evokes springtime splendor through sweeping floral frames, elegant typography, and a joyful color palette. 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’s most inspired by travel as well as styles and trends from around the globe.
Laurelwood collection description
The Laurelwood suite evokes springtime splendor through sweeping floral frames, elegant typography, and a joyful color palette. 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’s most inspired by travel as well as styles and trends from around the globe.
Laurelwood collection description
The Laurelwood suite evokes springtime splendor through sweeping floral frames, elegant typography, and a joyful color palette. 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’s most inspired by travel as well as styles and trends from around the globe.
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.
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.
Vinehall collection description
The Vinehall suite is dressed to impress with details like an elegant monogram, delicately sketched leaves, and traditional typography. This suite was designed in collaboration with Yaling Hou Suzuki, a creative who loves to draw, paint, and sew. Inspired by nature and culture, she often uses bright colors and patterns to create cheerful, inviting designs.
Vinehall collection description
The Vinehall suite is dressed to impress with details like an elegant monogram, delicately sketched leaves, and traditional typography. This suite was designed in collaboration with Yaling Hou Suzuki, a creative who loves to draw, paint, and sew. Inspired by nature and culture, she often uses bright colors and patterns to create cheerful, inviting designs.
Bolduc collection description
Make a bold statement with the ultramodern Bolduc suite featuring strong typography and playful dimensions. 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.
Bolduc collection description
Make a bold statement with the ultramodern Bolduc suite featuring strong typography and playful dimensions. 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.
Serrano collection description
Dive into regality with this formal design featuring floral accents and refined details. The Serrano 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.
Serrano collection description
Dive into regality with this formal design featuring floral accents and refined details. The Serrano 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.
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.
Sidney collection description
Make a modern statement with the Sidney Letterpress suite. This design features a bold mix of typography, for a minimalist yet striking result. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from industrial lofts to hotel ballrooms. 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.
Burke collection description
Choose minimalist elegance with the Burke Classic Letterpress save the date. This versatile design features a chic mix of typography and calligraphy, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for couples who prefer a less-is-more aesthetic. 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.
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.
Shinya collection description
Set the tone for love and harmony with the Shinya suite. A blend of coral hues, cherry blossom accents, and modern typography result in a soft, sophisticated style. This suite was designed in collaboration with Yaling Hou Suzuki, a creative and artistic individual who loves to draw, paint, and sew. Her work is often inspired by nature and culture, and she uses bright colors and patterns to create cheerful and inviting designs.
Shinya collection description
Set the tone for love and harmony with the Shinya suite. A blend of coral hues, cherry blossom accents, and modern typography result in a soft, sophisticated style. This suite was designed in collaboration with Yaling Hou Suzuki, a creative and artistic individual who loves to draw, paint, and sew. Her work is often inspired by nature and culture, and she uses bright colors and patterns to create cheerful and inviting designs.
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.
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