Save the date cards
Designer save the dates on a DIY budget.
Santorini collection description
Share the news in style with the Santorini Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features bold calligraphy and delicate typography around your custom picture. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding, from industrial loft to hotel ballroom.
Santorini collection description
Celebrate the love with the Santorini Type save the date. Printed on luxe 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.
Sunnyridge collection description
Send joy with the Sunnyridge Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features a hand-painted sunflower, a timeless mix of typography, and slots for two custom pictures. We especially love it for nature lovers getting married in rustic or outdoor venues.
Ridgemoor collection description
Tease your wedding vibe with the Ridgemoor Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this romantic design features intricate leaves and berries, plus elegant typography in an arched frame, under your custom photo. We especially love it for couples getting married in historical, rustic, or boho venues.
Ridgemoor collection description
Make a romantic statement with the Ridgemoor Landscape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features leaves and berries around timeless typography in a sleek frame. We think it’s a stunning choice for couples getting married in rustic or historical venues.
Barnell collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Barnell Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe 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.
Brevard collection description
Put your favorite snapshot on display with the Brevard Landscape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a bold mix of typography over your custom photo. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding, from urban to rustic.
Potter collection description
Make a chic statement with the Potter Frame save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features bold color blocking and clean type, beautifully highlighting all your details. We think it strikes the perfect balance of elegant and unexpected.
Brevard collection description
Showcase your favorite snapshot with the Brevard Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a bold mix of typography over your custom photo. We think it strikes the perfect balance of timeless and unexpected.
Brevard collection description
Make a bold statement with the Brevard Frame save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a sleek mix of typography, a delicate border, and your initials in a circle. We think it lends itself beautifully to any wedding vibe, from cool and urban to grand and formal.
Barnell collection description
Choose elegance with the Barnell Landscape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features a timeless mix of typography, bold numbers, and a sleek frame on and around your custom picture. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any wedding, from formal hotel ballroom to cool urban rooftop.
Goundry collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Goundry Wreath save the date. Printed on luxe 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.
Goundry collection description
Choose timeless with the Goundry Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features your initials in a wreath of leaves and flowers, plus a sleek frame, a chic mix of typography, and a slot for your custom picture. A stunning choice for romantic, formal, boho, and fairy tale-inspired weddings.
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.
Moonlight collection description
Showcase your charming style with the Moonlight Landscape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical design features semi-abstract string lights over your custom photo, plus a banner filled with an elegant mix of typography. We especially love it for couples planning outdoor weddings under the stars.
Summerlin collection description
Show your love for nature with the Summerlin Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features leaves and an elegant mix of typography around your custom picture. We especially love it for couples getting married in outdoor venues, like gardens, backyards, and vineyards.
Summerlin collection description
Share the good news with the Summerlin Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features an elegant mix of typography, framed by pretty leaves in every corner. We think this is a stunning choice for couples getting married in outdoor venues, like vineyards, barns, country clubs, and gardens.
Terian collection description
No green thumbs required for the Terian Landscape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a border of eucalyptus leaves around elegant typography. We especially love it for weddings filled with greenery.
Goundry collection description
Showcase your timeless style with the Goundry Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features your initials in a wreath of leaves and flowers, plus a sleek frame, a chic mix of typography, and slots for two custom pictures. We think this is a stunning choice for romantic, formal, boho, and fairy tale-inspired weddings.
Bartlett collection description
Celebrate your artsy style with the Bartlett Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features abstract watercolor brushstrokes and a modern mix of typography. We especially love it for creative couples getting married in art galleries, museums, industrial lofts, and trendy restaurants.
Bartlett collection description
Go bold and modern with the Bartlett Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features abstract watercolor brushstrokes and a modern mix of typography next to your custom picture. We think it’s a stunning choice for creative couples looking for something unique.
Malta collection description
Make it official with the Malta Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design beautifully frames your wedding details while letting your custom picture shine. We think it’s a stunning choice for romantic couples planning formal celebrations.
Sparrow collection description
Show everyone your lovely vintage style with our Sparrow Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features intricate flower illustrations, plus a unique mix of typography, next to your custom picture. Perfect for couples getting married outdoors, at a charming bistro, in a barn, or in any venue filled with fresh blooms.
Sparrow collection description
Show everyone your lovely vintage style with our Sparrow Landscape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features intricate flower illustrations, plus a unique mix of typography. Perfect for couples getting married outdoors, at a charming bistro, in a barn, or in any venue filled with fresh blooms.
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.
Lyons collection description
Celebrate in style with the Lyons Script save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this simple yet striking design beautifully highlights your wedding details thanks to a modern mix of typography. We love the bold, brush font—perfect for celebrations filled with artsy touches.
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.
Rue collection description
Showcase a special moment with the Rue Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features a delicate botanical illustration, plus a classic mix of typography, over your custom picture. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of weddings, from urban to rustic and everything in between.
Rue collection description
Celebrate in style with the Rue Landscape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features botanical illustrations and a classic mix of typography. We especially love it for couples getting married in outdoor venues like wineries, vineyards, barns, farms, and backyards.
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.
Milna collection description
Choose sweet romance with the Milna Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features intricate roses and leaves, plus a classic mix of typography, around your custom picture in a sleek frame. We think this is a beautiful pick for nature lovers looking for something timeless.
Verona collection description
Share the wedding love with our Verona Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features an elegant ampersand, clean lines, and chic typography around your custom photo. We especially love it for formal weddings, fairy tale-inspired celebrations, and couples getting married in historic venues.
Gramercy collection description
Showcase your rustic style with the Gramercy Corner save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features watercolor flowers and foliage wrapped around a box filled with a classic mix of typography. We especially love it for fall weddings and garden celebrations.
Gramercy collection description
Showcase your rustic style with the Gramercy Wreath save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features delicate watercolor flowers and foliage around your initials, plus a classic mix of typography on a two-toned background. Perfect for formal or laid-back celebrations, we think it’s a stunning choice for fall weddings of all kinds.
Saranac collection description
Showcase your wedding theme with the Saranac Landscape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features watercolor greenery, string lights, and a modern mix of typography. We especially love it for outdoor celebrations under the stars in venues like lush backyards, barns, urban rooftops, and country clubs.
Saranac collection description
Showcase your wedding theme with the Saranac Frame save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features watercolor greenery, string lights, and a modern mix of typography around your custom photo in a Polaroid-style frame. We especially love it for outdoor celebrations under the stars in venues like urban rooftops, lush backyards, barns, and country clubs.
Baker collection description
Share the love with our Baker Fan save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this Art Deco-inspired design features a striking golden motif and vintage font—perfect for lovers of Old Hollywood, formal weddings, and anyone craving a little bit of classic glam.
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.
Kalispell collection description
Showcase your romantic style with the Kalispell Landscape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a timeless mix of typography next to your custom photo in a floral frame. We think this is a stunning choice for couples planning boho, fairy tale, and formal weddings.
Camden collection description
Choose a breath of fresh air with our Camden Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this design features watercolor pine trees and sleek typography around your two custom photos. Perfect for nature lovers and couples celebrating outdoor weddings.
Arthur collection description
Celebrate your wedding style with our Arthur Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features a large, dramatic script typeface and ample room for your custom photo. Perfect for all kinds of weddings, from sleek rooftops to formal ballrooms.
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.
Cricket collection description
Celebrate in style with our Cricket Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features succulents, flowers, and leaves in stunning watercolor, plus an elegant mix of typography around your custom photo. Perfect for the couple getting married in the great outdoors or in an indoor venue filled with fresh touches.
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.
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.
Octavia collection description
Make a beautiful statement with our Octavia Frame save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features baroque florals and a timeless mix of typography around your custom photo. We love it for couples who lean either boho or formal—this one's super versatile!
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.
Cartago collection description
Show your playful style with the Cartago Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features hand-painted tropical leaves and pineapples around a timeless mix of typography. We think this is a stunning choice for on-trend couples and destination weddings.
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