Marquis collection description
The Marquis collection is perfect for traditional celebrations, as it combines a graceful, sophisticated script with a dark, understated background, conveying the grandeur and importance of the occasion in every curve and swash of the letters. This suite was designed in collaboration with Meagan Christensen, an artist, illustrator, and designer specializing in stationery and surface design. She delights in identifying typefaces wherever she goes, taking photos of interesting doors, and cultivating her backyard flower garden so she has subjects to paint all summer long.
Plumeria collection description
Plumeria features an intricate botanical print with fine detailing, ideal for a sophisticated wedding invitation. 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.
Blume collection description
Blume features a delicate and symmetrical floral frame, combining soft greens and warm pinks to create a welcoming and cheerful aesthetic. 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.
Agave collection description
Our Agave collection encapsulates the charm of nature with a delicate frame of dainty wildflowers, artfully arranged to border the elegant, simple text. Perfect for a celebration surrounded by natural beauty, this design is a lovely nod to floral elegance. This suite was designed in collaboration with Becky Nimoy, an illustrator and stationery designer based in San Pedro, California. She’s inspired by all things vintage and hiking coastal trails in her small port town.
Agave collection description
Our Agave collection encapsulates the charm of nature with a delicate frame of dainty wildflowers, artfully arranged to border the elegant, simple text. Perfect for a celebration surrounded by natural beauty, this design is a lovely nod to floral elegance. This suite was designed in collaboration with Becky Nimoy, an illustrator and stationery designer based in San Pedro, California. She’s inspired by all things vintage and hiking coastal trails in her small port town.
Petra collection description
Our Petra collection perfectly embodies modern style with its mixed typography, topped with your initials in a playful frame. Pati Cascino (@pati_cascino), an artist and graphic designer from São Paulo, Brazil, currently based in Houston, TX. Her inspiration comes from everyday experiences, trips she took, and nature's shapes and colors.
Petra collection description
Our Petra collection perfectly embodies modern style with its mixed typography, topped with your initials in a playful frame. Pati Cascino (@pati_cascino), an artist and graphic designer from São Paulo, Brazil, currently based in Houston, TX. Her inspiration comes from everyday experiences, trips she took, and nature's shapes and colors.
Jardin collection description
The Jardin collection features an elevated color palette paired with vibrant, symmetrically arranged floral accents that create a lush and inviting atmosphere. We think it’s perfect for couples looking for a balance of bold color and classic design. This suite was created in collaboration with Pati Cascino (@pati_cascino), an artist and graphic designer from São Paulo, Brazil, currently based in Houston, TX. Her inspiration comes from everyday experiences, trips she took, and nature's shapes and colors.
Jardin collection description
The Jardin collection features an elevated color palette paired with vibrant, symmetrically arranged floral accents that create a lush and inviting atmosphere. We think it’s perfect for couples looking for a balance of bold color and classic design. This suite was created in collaboration with Pati Cascino (@pati_cascino), an artist and graphic designer from São Paulo, Brazil, currently based in Houston, TX. Her inspiration comes from everyday experiences, trips she took, and nature's shapes and colors.
Horto collection description
The Horto collection captivates with a lush border of watercolor florals. The delicate floral arrangement brings a breath of fresh air to traditional wedding stationery, promising a celebration surrounded by natural beauty. This suite was created in collaboration with Illustrated Weddings (@illustratedweddings), a graphic design and illustration studio specializing in hand-drawn details for one-of-a-kind luxury weddings.
Foxglove collection description
The Foxglove collection pairs a lush floral border with a clean, modern layout for a look that’s both romantic and refined. The soft floral illustrations bring a touch of springtime charm, while the crisp typography keeps it timeless. It’s a perfect choice for garden celebrations and nature-inspired weddings.
How it works
- Customize a digital design
- We'll create a link for easy online access
- Text it to everyone at once through our app, or send to guests individually
Quinn collection description
Quinn is a playful yet elegant collection featuring hand-drawn bow illustrations. The choice of both script and serif fonts adds charm while maintaining a timeless feel. We think it’s perfect for couples who want a whimsical design with a polished finish. This suite was created in collaboration with Susan Zinader (@susanzinader), a designer and illustrator specializing in stationery, branding, and greeting card design. She resides in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband and English cream golden retriever.
Blysse collection description
Blysse is a sweet and romantic design featuring soft painterly florals that frame your wedding details with graceful charm. Its delicate script and serif typography add a timeless feel. We think it’s perfect for couples drawn to elegant garden or springtime celebrations. This suite was created in collaboration with Maria Hilas Louie (@maria.hilas.louie.design), a graphic designer from the SF Bay Area who loves minimalist stationery design, but strives to be more of a maximalist.
Cosette collection description
Cosette is a charming and whimsical collection, defined by its playful, hand-drawn ribbon-like border that elegantly frames your celebration details. The inviting and flowing script typography creates a personal and intimate aesthetic, reminiscent of heartfelt handwriting. This suite offers a delightful and unique design, perfect for couples seeking an unconventional and personal touch for their wedding. 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.
Jemima collection description
Jemima is a charming and sweet collection, defined by its playful, hand-drawn oval border made of delicate dashed lines and a tiny heart accent. The whimsical design features a flowing script typography that lends a personal and lighthearted feel to the invitation. We think it's perfect for couples who are drawn to a design that embodies casual elegance with a touch of simple, heartfelt charm. This suite was 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.
Amore collection description
Amore is a bold and whimsical collection, defined by its vibrant, hand-painted scalloped border and playful, sketch-like illustrations of food, drinks, and hearts. The lively design features a casual, handwritten-style script that captures a celebratory, lighthearted spirit. We think it's perfect for couples who are drawn to a design that celebrates love and feasting with unique, artistic charm and fun. 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.
Willa collection description
Willa is a whimsical and charming collection featuring a playful hand-drawn border filled with sweet wedding motifs like champagne toasts, rings, and floral accents. The delicate script monogram and classic typography create a joyful, lighthearted feel that celebrates the unique story of your big day. We think it’s perfect for couples looking for a personalized, artistic touch with a hint of vintage-inspired romance. This suite was created in collaboration with Corinne Malesic, an illustrator and graphic designer who specializes in stationery and surface pattern design. She is equally inspired by the organic patterns found in the natural landscape as she is by the vibrant colors and textures of the bustling city around her.
Katinka collection description
Katinka is a charming and artistic collection featuring a hand-drawn botanical frame and a personalized monogram crest. The playful mix of whimsical script and classic serif typography evokes a sense of lighthearted romance and effortless grace. We think it’s perfect for couples seeking a relaxed yet elegant design for a garden wedding or an intimate celebration. This suite was designed in collaboration with Sarah Curry (@sarahcurrydesign), a licensing artist and designer specializing in stationery, gift and surface pattern design. Her work is inspired by the colorful California beach town where she lives and works.
Katinka collection description
Katinka is a charming and artistic collection featuring a hand-drawn botanical frame and a personalized monogram crest. The playful mix of whimsical script and classic serif typography evokes a sense of lighthearted romance and effortless grace. We think it’s perfect for couples seeking a relaxed yet elegant design for a garden wedding or an intimate celebration. This suite was designed in collaboration with Sarah Curry (@sarahcurrydesign), a licensing artist and designer specializing in stationery, gift and surface pattern design. Her work is inspired by the colorful California beach town where she lives and works.
Marguerite collection description
Marguerite is a charming and whimsical collection featuring a hand-drawn floral wreath that playfully encircles your wedding details. The combination of casual, handwritten-style typography and soft botanical illustrations creates a sense of joyful, understated elegance. We think it’s perfect for relaxed garden ceremonies or couples seeking a design with an artistic, heartfelt touch. 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.
Emelia collection description
Emelia is a charming and whimsical collection featuring a delicate hand-drawn ribbon illustration and playful, handwritten-style typography. The arched "With Love and Joy" header and soft script accents evoke a sense of sweet, heartfelt intimacy and effortless romance. We think it’s perfect for couples planning a relaxed garden wedding or those who want a touch of storybook charm for their celebration. This suite was designed in collaboration with Hailey Maddox of Snow + Ivy (@snowandivy), an illustrator/designer who loves a good design puzzle and is always eager to try something new. Her work explores a variety of styles, typographic treatments, and color palettes.
Cara collection description
Cara features a whimsical, scalloped double-border that frames a playful yet elegant hand-drawn ring monogram. The delicate script typography and airy layout evoke a sense of lighthearted romance and classic charm. We think it’s perfect for couples planning a sweet, intimate ceremony or those looking for a design with a touch of vintage personality. 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.
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.
Imogen collection description
Imogen is a playful and charming collection featuring a whimsical looped border set against a soft, classic striped backdrop. Delicate cursive script paired with clean capital lettering brings a sense of joyful romance and casual elegance to your details. We think it’s perfect for couples planning a playful, vintage-inspired celebration or a cozy, intimate gathering with a touch of character. 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.
Imogen collection description
Imogen is a playful and charming collection featuring a whimsical looped border set against a soft, classic striped backdrop. Delicate cursive script paired with clean capital lettering brings a sense of joyful romance and casual elegance to your details. We think it’s perfect for couples planning a playful, vintage-inspired celebration or a cozy, intimate gathering with a touch of character. 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.
How it works
- Customize a digital design
- We'll create a link for easy online access
- Text it to everyone at once through our app, or send to guests individually
All about Whimsical digital save the dates
FAQs - Whimsical 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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