Save the date cards
Designer save the dates on a DIY budget.
Maywood collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Maywood Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features delicate continuous-line blooms around a timeless mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for rustic, formal, and romantic weddings.
Maywood collection description
Showcase your favorite snapshot with the Maywood Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features timeless typography over your custom picture. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any type of wedding, from rustic to formal.
Bridgetown collection description
Go for timeless with a twist with the Bridgetown Frame save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features your custom photo in a sleek oval, plus a chic mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and fresh.
Bridgetown collection description
Mix modern and classic with the Bridgetown Corner save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this formal design features your initials in a frame, plus a chic mix of typography. We especially love it for couples getting married in historical venues and hotel ballrooms.
Bridgetown collection description
Showcase your favorite snapshot with the Bridgetown Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features sleek typography over your custom photo, beautifully highlighting your wedding date. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any celebration, from formal to industrial.
Birkenfeld collection description
Delight your loved ones with the Birkenfeld Bloom save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-drawn flowers and leaves around a modern mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning pick for nature lovers looking for something fresh yet timeless.
Birkenfeld collection description
Make a stunning statement with the Birkenfeld Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-drawn flowers and leaves, plus a modern mix of typography, around your custom picture. We think it strikes the perfect balance of elegant and whimsical.
Everett collection description
Showcase your modern style with the Everett Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this bold design features a slot for your custom picture, plus sleek typography putting your wedding date front and center. We especially love it for urban, minimalist, and creative celebrations.
Everett collection description
Make a minimalist statement with the Everett Type save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features bold typography on a sleek, solid background. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for couples planning weddings where less is more.
Hazeldale collection description
Celebrate the love with the Hazeldale Multiphoto save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features bold typography on a sleek background, putting your names front and center, plus slots for two custom pictures. We think it strikes the perfect balance of fresh and traditional.
Hazeldale collection description
Go for timeless elegance with the Hazeldale Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features bold typography on a sleek background, putting your names front and center. We especially love it for weddings full of formal and traditional touches.
Hazeldale collection description
Choose elegance with the Hazeldale Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features bold typography on a sleek background, putting your names front and center, plus a slot for your custom picture. We think it strikes the perfect balance of traditional and fresh.
Buxton collection description
Celebrate the love with the Buxton Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features watercolor leaves around a timeless mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of weddings, from country clubs to gardens.
Buxton collection description
Decorate your favorite snapshot with the Buxton Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features watercolor leaves and timeless typography over your custom picture. We especially love it for outdoor and indoor weddings where fresh touches shine bright.
Alameda collection description
Showcase a special moment with the Alameda Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features modern typography over your custom picture. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any wedding theme or venue, from hotel ballroom to laid-back backyard.
Alameda collection description
Showcase your romantic style with the Alameda Bloom save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features a cool, continuous-line floral drawing, as well as modern typography. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for couples who prefer a less-is-more aesthetic.
Brookstone collection description
Make a romantic statement with the Brookstone Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features hand-painted roses and leaves, plus a timeless mix of typography, around your custom picture in a sleek frame. We think it strikes the perfect balance of traditional and modern.
Brookstone collection description
Showcase your romantic style with the Brookstone Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features hand-painted roses and leaves, plus a timeless mix of typography in a sleek frame. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any type of wedding, from rustic to formal.
Gingerwood collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Gingerwood Border save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a timeless mix of typography and rows of hand-painted leaves and berries. We especially love it for couples planning outdoor weddings and celebrations full of fresh touches.
Gingerwood collection description
Showcase your classic style with the Gingerwood Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-painted leaves and berries, plus a timeless mix of typography, next to your custom picture. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding venue, from formal hotel ballroom to lush countryside vineyard.
Monahan collection description
Showcase your rustic style with the Monahan Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features a timeless mix of typography, plus hand-painted blooms and greenery, around your custom picture. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for couples planning weddings full of boho vibes.
Monahan collection description
Celebrate the love with the Monahan Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features hand-painted blooms and greenery, alongside a timeless mix of typography. We especially love it for couples planning rustic weddings full of elegant touches.
Chetumal collection description
Make your personal style soar with the Chetumal Wings save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features three hand-drawn butterflies, an intricate frame, and a timeless mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of vintage and modern.
Chetumal collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Chetumal Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a hand-drawn butterfly, a timeless mix of typography, and delicate lines under your custom picture. We especially love it for nature enthusiasts planning outdoor weddings.
Essenza collection description
Send a lovely bouquet with the Essenza Landscape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this romantic design features a delicate, continuous-line floral drawing and a timeless mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding venue, from rustic barn to chic hotel ballroom.
Ybel collection description
Add color to your favorite snapshot with the Ybel Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features hand-painted blooms and modern typography over your custom picture. We especially love it for spring and summer weddings full of fresh touches.
Ybel collection description
Send a colorful bouquet with the Ybel Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features hand-painted blooms and leaves under a sleek mix of typography. We especially love it for weddings in gardens, backyards, or venues filled with fresh touches.
Essenza collection description
Add to your favorite snapshot with the Essenza Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features a delicate, continuous-line floral drawing and a timeless mix of typography over your custom picture. We think it lends itself beautifully to any type of celebration, from barn wedding to grand ballroom affair.
Essenza collection description
Showcase your wedding style with the Essenza Bloom save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this romantic design features minimalist, fine-line floral drawings and a timeless mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for all couples looking for something classic yet fresh.
Bayway collection description
Showcase your favorite snapshot with the Bayway Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features your initials between dots, plus a unique mix of typography and a slot for your custom photo. We think it’s a stunning choice for any type of wedding, from rustic to formal.
Bayway collection description
Keep things sleek with the Bayway Landscape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features your initials between dots, plus a unique mix of typography on a solid background. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for couples looking for chic minimalism.
Santorini collection description
Celebrate the love with the Santorini Type Letterpress save the date. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this modern design features bold calligraphy and delicate typography, making a gorgeous statement. We think it strikes the perfect balance of timeless and eye-catching.
Barnell collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Barnell Portrait Letterpress save the date. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this classic design features a timeless mix of typography, bold numbers, and sleek lines. We think it’s a stunning choice for couples looking for formal flair.
Goundry collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Goundry Wreath Letterpress save the date. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this botanical design features leaves and flowers around your initials, plus a timeless mix of typography. We especially love it for romantic, formal, and fairy tale-inspired weddings.
Quintana collection description
Go for romantic style with the Quintana Bloom save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features realistic roses and leaves, plus delicate lines and an elegant mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of weddings, from rustic barns to historical venues.
Quintana collection description
Put your favorite snapshot on display with the Quintana Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features a border of realistic roses and leaves, plus an elegant mix of typography over your custom picture. We think it’s a stunning choice for romantic couples looking for something fresh yet timeless.
Bonnie collection description
Celebrate your joy with the Bonnie Landscape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical design features a modern mix of typography and hand-painted sunflowers next to your custom picture. We think it’s a stunning choice for nature lovers getting married in venues like gardens, backyards, greenhouses, and barns.
Bailey collection description
Make a fun statement with the Bailey Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this artsy design features unique brush strokes and a modern mix of typography over your custom photo. We especially love it for creative couples looking for something out-of-the-box.
Bailey collection description
Make a modern statement with the Bailey Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this artsy design features unique brush strokes and a fun mix of typography over your custom photo. We think it’s a beautiful pick for couples planning urban or creative weddings.
Bailey collection description
Showcase your artsy side with the Bailey Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features unique brush strokes and a bold mix of typography. We think it’s a beautiful pick for art lovers planning urban or creative weddings.
Kalia collection description
Showcase your mystical wedding vibes with the Kalia Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical design features timeless typography, stars, a chic arch, and a unique color gradient. We think it’s a stunning choice for astrology lovers and couples getting married under the night sky.
Kalia collection description
Send mystical vibes with the Kalia Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical design features timeless typography, a delicate frame, stars, a unique color gradient, and your custom picture in a chic arch. We especially love it for astrology lovers and couples getting married under the night sky.
Stevens collection description
Share the love with the Stevens Border save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features two contrasting shades and clean lines that make your details pop. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding with formal flair, from outdoor venues to hotel ballrooms.
Stevens collection description
Share the love with the Stevens Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features sleek typography and chic color blocking under your custom photo. We think it’s a stunning choice for any celebration with formal flair, from outdoor tent parties to grand hotel ballrooms.
Woads collection description
Reflect your romantic style with the Woads Corner save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features chic typography, plus realistic roses and delicate leaves. We think it strikes the perfect balance of timeless and modern.
Rooftop collection description
Announce the news in style with our Rooftop Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features gorgeous illustrated blooms over your custom picture, plus a timeless mix of typography on a chic banner. We especially love it for weddings full of rustic vibes.
Pinellas collection description
Celebrate in style with the Pinellas Type save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this chic design features a modern mix of typography and calligraphy inside a sleek frame. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any couple looking for timeless elegance with a fresh twist.
Pinellas collection description
Showcase your elegant style with the Pinellas Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features a modern mix of calligraphy and typography over your custom picture. We think it lends itself beautifully to any wedding vibe and venue, from urban rooftop to formal ballroom.
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