Colt collection description
The Colt collection captivates with its serene painterly landscapes, offering a tranquil backdrop that evokes the peace and beauty of nature. This suite was created in collaboration with Nikki Hess of Lavender And Sea (@LavenderAndSea), an artist specializing in watercolor and illustration based in a cozy little beach town in Southern California. She's inspired by nature, all things whimsical and her mischievous little Corgi, Beignet.
Ione collection description
The Ione collection elegantly combines modern minimalism with artistic flair, featuring a stamped foil stippled texture that adds a sophisticated, tactile dimension. Its clean typography and subtle color palette underscore a contemporary yet timeless appeal, perfect for modern weddings that emphasize refined aesthetics and detailed craftsmanship. 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.
Beaux-Arts collection description
The Beaux-Arts collection is a study in understated elegance, featuring a soft watercolor wash background that gently complements the minimalist typography. This invitation is perfect for couples looking for a subtle yet stylish way to announce their special day. This suite was created in collaboration with Emily Sabol Goss (@emilysabolgoss_art), a graphic designer and illustrator specializing in stationary and apparel design. She lives and works in cozy Bradford Woods, Pennsylvania.
Harbor collection description
Harbor offers a fresh and soft watercolor grid framing a clean, minimalist layout. The bold serif typeface adds personality while keeping the focus on your names and key wedding details. It’s perfect for couples seeking a contemporary look with subtle coastal charm. This suite was created in collaboration with Lissa Anglin, a Texas-based designer who creates imaginative designs that make every day more extraordinary. She utilizes hand-lettering and illustration to add interest to her work and prioritizes functionality and fun as she creates.
Harbor collection description
Harbor offers a fresh and soft watercolor grid framing a clean, minimalist layout. The bold serif typeface adds personality while keeping the focus on your names and key wedding details. It’s perfect for couples seeking a contemporary look with subtle coastal charm. This suite was created in collaboration with Lissa Anglin, a Texas-based designer who creates imaginative designs that make every day more extraordinary. She utilizes hand-lettering and illustration to add interest to her work and prioritizes functionality and fun as she creates.
Nutmeg collection description
Nutmeg is a soft and elegant collection, featuring delicate watercolor illustrations of graceful foliage and subtle berry accents that beautifully frame your wedding details. The refined serif and flowing script typography create a harmonious and inviting presentation. We think it's perfect for couples seeking an understated yet organic design with a touch of serene beauty. This work was created in collaboration with Maria Koontz (@maria.koontz), a graphic designer and illustrator based in the scenic woodlands of New Jersey. Her work often includes organic forms and texture, inspired by the surrounding natural beauty and her love for botanicals.
Pesco collection description
Pesco is a delicate and romantic collection, featuring a soft watercolor illustration of a charming floral bouquet that acts as a beautiful focal point. The elegant serif and flowing script typography create a refined and timeless presentation. We think it's perfect for couples seeking a design that embodies subtle elegance and a touch of artistic charm. This suite was created in collaboration with Lori Wemple (@loriwemple). Lori has a deep love for whimsical and quirky design, with a passion for illustration and animation. She is obsessed with the ocean, mermaids, tiki culture, and her sweet kiddos. Her work blends watercolor and digital techniques, often experimenting with bohemian textures, playful minimalism, asymmetry and typography.
Fayvel collection description
Fayvel is a charming and whimsical collection, defined by its playful, hand-drawn scalloped border that creates a unique and artistic frame. The gentle, handwritten-style script and subtle serif typography lend a relaxed and personal feel to the design. We think it's perfect for couples who are drawn to a design that combines sweet simplicity with a delightful, unconventional touch. This suite was created in collaboration with Kimberly Morgan, a pattern artist and Louie Award-winning stationery designer based in the Rocky Mountains. Her work blends the nostalgia of childhood storybooks with the beauty of her natural surroundings, resulting in charming illustrations which invoke a sweet sense of wonder and warmth. When she’s not designing, Kimberly enjoys baking artisan sourdough loaves to share with her neighbors, and reading aloud to her grandchildren.
Annika collection description
Annika is a sophisticated and romantic collection, featuring a soft, painterly floral pattern that creates an elegant, textured backdrop. The clean, framed panel with refined corner details beautifully contains the delicate script and classic serif typography. We think it's perfect for couples who are drawn to a design that combines timeless elegance with a rich, yet gentle, botanical aesthetic. This work was created in collaboration with Erin Wilson (@erinlwilsondesign), a Maryland-based graphic designer with a lifelong love of the arts and a degree in music education. After licensing her stationery designs since 2014, she never tires of seeing her products in the hands of customers celebrating special occasions. Her artwork is defined by delicate florals, timeless illustrations and classic and refined typography.
Opalite collection description
Opalite is a serene and romantic collection, defined by its delicate watercolor eucalyptus leaves that gracefully cascade from the top and bottom of the design. The airy, botanical frame surrounds a clean layout featuring a blend of timeless serif and elegant script typography. We think it’s perfect for couples who are drawn to a design that embodies organic elegance and natural, understated beauty. This suite was created in collaboration with Jaye Backus, an artist and graphic designer specializing in invitations, patterns, and watercolor illustrations. She draws inspiration from the plants and flowers that grow in her home state of sunny Florida, where she currently lives.
Arden collection description
Arden is a serene and graceful collection featuring a lush watercolor wreath of slender leaves and delicate buds that frame your wedding details. The pairing of a soft script and classic serif typography creates a refined, hand-painted feel that evokes a sense of natural tranquility. This suite is perfectly suited for garden celebrations or couples seeking an elegant design with an organic, romantic touch. 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.
Arden collection description
Arden is a serene and graceful collection featuring a lush watercolor wreath of slender leaves and delicate buds that frame your wedding details. The pairing of a soft script and classic serif typography creates a refined, hand-painted feel that evokes a sense of natural tranquility. This suite is perfectly suited for garden celebrations or couples seeking an elegant design with an organic, romantic touch. 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.
Mireille collection description
Mireille is a charming and romantic collection featuring a whimsical border of watercolor wildflowers and a personalized monogram crest. The graceful script typography pairs beautifully with the delicate hand-painted botanical elements to evoke a serene, nature-inspired feel. We think it’s perfect for garden weddings or couples drawn to an artistic, painterly aesthetic. Anna Porter Studios creates custom watercolor artwork and paper goods for weddings, events, and meaningful occasions. Anna's work combines classic design with organic and whimsical details to create keepsakes that feel deeply personal and one of a kind.
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FAQs - Watercolor digital save the dates
Are Digital Save the Dates Best for Modern Weddings?
When you start to plan such a big event, how you reach out to your group sets the tone, and it’s easy to see that using “digital save the dates” (those fast, electronic messages you send by email, text, or a direct message) is now very popular, especially with people who want both style and convenience. Should you go online for these first invitations—and could this approach make your process easier in every way?
What Makes Digital Save the Dates a Smart Move?
Often, digital options give you the full event detail in seconds, and, unlike the paper route, you can see who receives your message right away. These options also connect smoothly with other new tools—sometimes with things like countdowns or direct links—which traditional cards just can’t do. Is fast delivery, or eco-friendly practice, a bigger part of your plan?
Do Digital Save the Dates Save You Money?
For any couple, price is a primary factor. If you use the common paper method, you’ll usually pay between $150 and $500 when you add up design, printing, and delivery. Digital versions from big sources like Zola are fully free, which means you can keep those funds for your meal, your place, or even your outfit. Who wouldn’t want to cut extra cost?
What’s the Most Popular Style Right Now?
Trends keep moving each year, but in 2023, layouts built around a single, portrait photo are clear winners, with designs like “Milford”, “Seraphine”, “Grayson”, “Carlisle”, and “Violin” coming up again and again. Most couples choose a style that puts their shared image front and center, not only for the look, but also because it feels very personal. Are you looking to set your own unique tone, or do you want the style as is?
Can Digital Save the Dates Simplify Wedding Planning?
Absolutely. When you use a digital save the date, you aren’t just telling people when you’ll celebrate—you’re also kicking off communication that often keeps everyone in the loop. These invitations easily link to your website, where guests get the newest detail on travel or where to stay, and they connect with reply forms that cover your group in real time. If anything must change, you can reach your people right away—no late updates or lost mail.
Are Digital Save the Dates Better for the Environment?
If reducing waste and keeping things green matters to you, then digital is a natural pick since you skip nearly all the paper, remove delivery trips, and avoid leftover materials—which is a big plus when you want your event to reflect your values and not create extra waste.
Which Features Do Couples Like Most in Digital Announcements?
Looking at today’s top options, single-photo, portrait layouts are the favorite, and clean, simple forms are chosen far more often than versions with lots of extra detail or frames. Just simple, just direct: your important news, as is.
Why Put Off Going Digital?
If you value a modern touch, real savings, and a planning process that truly works, it’s hard to find a better way than digital save the dates. If these goals fit your plan—and you want the group to start engaged from day one—why not go with the method that does it all?
Digital save the dates for every style
From bohemian and botanical to minimalist and modern, there are gorgeous digital save the dates of all styles on Zola.
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Colors that match your theme
Whether you're going for classic white or a bright array of hues, Zola has digital save the dates of every color to match your wedding theme.
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