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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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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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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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Arthur collection description
Celebrate your wedding style with our Arthur Type save the date. This classic letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features large, dramatic script typeface to highlight your big day. Perfect for all kinds of weddings, from sleek rooftops to formal ballrooms.
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Cardinell collection description
Celebrate in style with the Cardinell Bloom Letterpress save the date. This botanical letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, 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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Henderson collection description
Choose timeless with the Henderson Type save the date. This minimalist letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features sleek typography and a classic layout. There’s no going wrong with this one—it truly goes with any wedding style.
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Kalispell collection description
Show your romantic side with the Kalispell Frame save the date. This floral letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a unique botanical border around timeless typography. We especially love it for weddings filled with fairy tale touches.
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Stauffer collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Stauffer Classic save the date. This versatile letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Providence collection description
Show your great style with the Providence Type save the date. This nautical letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features elegant typography and a classic anchor. Perfect for weddings by the water.
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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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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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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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Blake collection description
Celebrate in classic style with our Blake Type save the date, available with stamped foil. Printed on luxe paper, this formal design features a solid border surrounding clean type and script accents. Perfect for couples who want simple elegance with a twist of fancy flair.
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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.
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Humboldt collection description
Show your modern style with the Humboldt Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this chalkboard-inspired design features hand-drawn botanical accents and bold typography. Perfect for creative couples celebrating weddings full of DIY flair.
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Montavilla collection description
Showcase your jet-setting style with the Montavilla Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a cute boarding pass adorned with semi-abstract florals, modern typography, and a spot for your custom photo. Perfect for destination weddings or for family members who will have to travel.
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Sinclair collection description
Share the great news with the Sinclair Type save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features delicate hand-drawn leaves and chic typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of elegant and fresh. 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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Glacier collection description
Put that special picture front and center with the Glacier Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features a modern mix of calligraphy and typography over your custom photo. The subtle, delicate snowflakes make it perfect for any winter wedding.
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Kearney collection description
Keep things fresh with the Kearney Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features intricate blooms and modern typography around your custom photo. We think this is a beautiful choice for romantic couples looking for formal meets unique.Created in collaboration with Hollis Callas (@holliscallas), a designer and illustrator living and working in San Francisco, CA.
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Hearts collection description
Go for quirky with the Hearts Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical design features a timeless mix of typography and calligraphy, plus your custom photo, on a playing card. We think it’s a fun choice for board game lovers or couples getting married in Vegas.
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Marietta collection description
Say “I do!” to the Marietta Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features an elegant banner, filled with whimsical greenery and a timeless mix of typography, under your custom photo. We think this is a stunning choice for all nature lovers looking for something eye-catching.
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Cartago collection description
Show your love for nature with the Cartago Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a frame of hand-painted tropical leaves around your custom photo and a modern mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of elegant and on-trend.
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Napa collection description
Showcase your style with our Napa Border save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this boho-chic design features your custom photo in a frame of lush poppies, roses, and greenery, surrounded by an elegant mix of typography. We love it for couples planning celebrations outdoors on a farm, in a garden, or in an indoor venue where fresh blooms shine.
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Arthur collection description
Celebrate your wedding style with our Arthur Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features a large, dramatic script typeface to highlight your big day. Perfect for all kinds of weddings, from sleek rooftops to formal ballrooms.
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Napa collection description
Showcase your style with our Napa Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this boho-chic design features your custom photo in a frame of lush poppies, roses, and greenery, surrounded by an elegant mix of typography. We love it for couples planning celebrations outdoors on a farm, in a garden, or in an indoor venue where fresh blooms shine.
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Splendor collection description
Showcase your favorite snapshot with the Splendor Frame save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features a fun border of lines and dots, plus an elegant mix of typography, over your custom photo. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any wedding, from rustic to industrial and everything in between.
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Milna collection description
Go for a romantic vibe with the Milna Landscape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features intricate roses and leaves, plus a timeless mix of typography. We think this is a stunning choice for couples getting married in backyards, gardens, and historical venues.
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Cardinell collection description
Celebrate your big day with the Cardinell Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-sketched leaves and a rose next to your custom picture. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for romantic weddings.
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Novela collection description
Share the joy with the Novela Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features hand-drawn magnolia flowers and a gorgeous mix of typography around your custom picture in a chic frame. We think it strikes the perfect balance of organic and formal, and works beautifully for romantic weddings of all kinds.
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Moonlight collection description
Showcase your charming style with the Moonlight Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical design features semi-abstract string lights above an elegant mix of typography. We especially love it for couples planning outdoor weddings in venues like barns, gardens, and backyards.
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