Simple wedding invitations
Imarige collection description
Imarige is a refined and minimal collection featuring a beautifully integrated monogram and fluid, expressive script typography. The clean, centered layout relies on elegant spacing to evoke a sense of quiet luxury and effortless sophistication. We think it's perfect for couples seeking a classic, understated look that lets their names and initials take center stage.
Imarige collection description
Imarige is a refined and minimal collection featuring a beautifully integrated monogram and fluid, expressive script typography. The clean, centered layout relies on elegant spacing to evoke a sense of quiet luxury and effortless sophistication. We think it's perfect for couples seeking a classic, understated look that lets their names and initials take center stage.
Riverside collection description
Spread the wedding love with our Riverside wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic, timeless design features whimsical handwritten script and a wash of painterly watercolor that frame your wedding details. Perfect for couples who love fine art, unique color palettes, and quaint restaurants.
Stevens collection description
Spread the love with our Stevens Edge wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features two contrasting shades and clean lines that make your details pop! We adore this design for every kind of wedding, from outdoor tent parties to formal hotel ballrooms.
Interstellar collection description
Celebrate your wedding with our Interstellar wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this metallic design features a border of starry dots painted with gold foil, and handwritten initials. Perfect for couples getting married in winter months, on New Year's Eve, or just love getting lost in the stars.
Violin collection description
Celebrate love with our super-gorgeous Violin wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic, timeless design features dramatic script calligraphy on a clean white background, totally letting your wedding details sing. We love this for weddings of all kinds, from hotel ballroom to simple backyard party—it truly goes with every vibe, color palette, and location.
Eastwick collection description
Set the tone for your wedding day with our Eastwick wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features beautiful leafy vines that accent your wedding details. We think it's perfect for outdoor weddings and indoor weddings alike.
Potter collection description
Celebrate in style with our Potter invitation. Printed on our luxe paper, this classic design features bold stripes and clean type, framed beautifully to highlight your wedding details. Perfect for the couple who's a little bit nautical, a little bit rock n' roll.
Eastwick collection description
Set the tone for your wedding day with our Eastwick wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features leafy vines in green and gold foil that encircle your wedding details. We think it's perfect for outdoor weddings and indoor weddings alike.
Waterfront collection description
Get ready to celebrate love with our Waterfront wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this calm, pastel design features gestural layers of watercolor that flow like ocean waves across a landscape orientation, perfect for beach weddings, lakefront affairs, and everyone who loves being near the sea.
Arthur collection description
Celebrate your wedding style with our Arthur Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features large, dramatic script typeface and a gorgeous monogram. Perfect for all kinds of weddings, from sleek rooftops to formal ballrooms.
Bow Bridge collection description
Share your wedding style with our Bow Bridge Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this bold, simple design highlights your wedding details beautifully. We love how the handwritten script font plays against the whimsical floral illustration at the bottom. Rooted in the signature warmth and charm of the American South, Draper James always brings the style (no matter your location on the map).
Verona collection description
Share the wedding love with our Verona Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this bold and classic design features an elegant ampersand motif and clean lines. Great for literary couples and lovers of typography alike.
Powell collection description
Share the love with our Powell Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design boldly spotlights your initials and features the classic infinity symbol, too. We think it's perfect for couples who want a timeless visual representation of forever.
Cardinell collection description
Share your joy with the Cardinell Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features delicate hand-sketched flowers and a mix of modern typography. We especially love it for couples getting married surrounded by natural elements.
Geneva collection description
Show your style with the Geneva Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this sleek design features a stunning mix of typography around your custom photo. We think it’s a beautiful choice for any celebration, from large gatherings to intimate ceremonies.
Henderson collection description
Show your timeless style with the Henderson Type wedding invitation. This minimalist letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a stunning mix of calligraphy and typography. We love its elegance and simplicity, perfect for any wedding.
Cardinell collection description
Share your joy with the Cardinell Stamp wedding invitation. This floral letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features delicate hand-sketched flowers and a mix of modern typography. We especially love it for couples getting married surrounded by natural elements.
Weyers collection description
Show your sophisticated style with the Weyers Border wedding invitation. This chic letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features sleek lines beside a mix of timeless typography. Perfect for all kinds of weddings, from historic venues to cool art galleries.
Verona collection description
Share the wedding love with our Verona Portrait wedding invitation. This bold and classic letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features an elegant ampersand motif and clean lines. Great for literary couples and lovers of typography alike.
Weyers collection description
Show your sophisticated style with the Weyers Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this chic design features sleek lines beside a mix of timeless typography. Perfect for all kinds of weddings, from historic venues to cool art galleries.
Verona collection description
Share the wedding love with our Verona Landscape wedding invitation. This bold and classic letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features an elegant ampersand motif and clean lines. Great for literary couples and lovers of typography alike.
Henderson collection description
Show your timeless style with the Henderson Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features a stunning mix of calligraphy and typography on a sleek, solid background. We love its elegance and simplicity, perfect for any wedding.
Henderson collection description
Go for timeless elegance with the Henderson Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a stunning mix of calligraphy and typography on a sleek, solid background. Perfect for any formal occasion, from urban rooftop to big banquet hall.
Providence collection description
Reflect your wedding style with our Providence Portrait wedding invitation. This nautical letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a playful anchor, perfect for beach weddings, lakefront affairs, and everyone who loves being seaside.
Marley collection description
Celebrate your love with the Marley Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features bold calligraphy, timeless typography, and a delicate heart. We think it strikes the perfect balance of freshness and elegance.
Marley collection description
Show your playful side with the Marley Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features bold calligraphy, timeless typography, and a delicate heart. We love it for creative couples looking for something fresh, yet elegant.
Sinclair collection description
Show your elegant style with the Sinclair wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features classic typography on a sleek background. We think this is a beautiful choice for all celebrations, from formal hotel ballroom receptions to intimate backyard ceremonies. Created in collaboration with Esther Clark (@estherclarkco), a fine artist specializing in oils, watercolors, and line drawings, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Verona collection description
Share the wedding love with our Verona Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features clean lines and elegant typography on a solid background. We think this is a beautiful choice for any couple looking for minimalist, sophisticated vibes.
Weyers collection description
Delight them with the Weyers Photo wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features sleek frames and an elegant mix of typography around your two custom pictures. Perfect for lovers of clean lines looking to showcase special snapshots.
Cardinell collection description
Show your romantic side with the Cardinell Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features delicate hand-sketched flowers and a mix of modern typography. Perfect for any type of wedding, from rustic garden ceremonies to chic hotel ballroom celebrations.
Potter collection description
Go for timeless style with the Potter Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this chic design features bold color blocking and clean type, beautifully highlighting all your details. We especially love it for couples getting married in formal venues like hotels, ballrooms, or banquet halls.
Santorini collection description
Make a modern statement with the Santorini Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features bold calligraphy and delicate typography on a chic solid background. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any wedding, from intimate gatherings to formal celebrations.
Goundry collection description
Showcase your classic style with the Goundry Wreath Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this timeless design features leaves and flowers around your initials, plus a timeless mix of typography. Perfect for romantic couples planning formal, boho, or fairy tale-inspired celebrations.
Santorini collection description
Make a modern statement with the Santorini Landscape Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this versatile design features bold calligraphy and delicate typography on a chic solid background. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any wedding, from intimate gatherings to formal celebrations.
Goundry collection description
Choose timeless chic with the Goundry Landscape Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this classic design features a wreath of leaves and flowers around your initials, plus a timeless mix of typography. We especially love it for romantic couples planning formal and fairy tale-inspired celebrations.
Barnell collection description
Choose timeless style with the Barnell Landscape Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this classic design features an elegant mix of typography and a unique layout, putting your names front and center. We think it lends itself beautifully to any celebration, from formal hotel ballroom to romantic garden.
Hazeldale collection description
Choose understated elegance with the Hazeldale Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features a bold mix of typography on a sleek background, putting your names front and center. We especially love it for celebrations in formal and traditional venues.
Everett collection description
Keep things sleek with the Everett Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features modern typography on a solid background, with your names front and center. We think it’s a stunning choice for any type of celebration, from industrial to formal.
Corinth collection description
Showcase your chic style with the Corinth Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features timeless typography and delicate lines on a sleek background. We especially love it for celebrations full of formal touches.
Bridgetown collection description
Showcase your chic style with the Bridgetown Corner wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features your initials in a frame, next to a chic mix of typography. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any celebration with formal flair.
Brockway collection description
Keep things sleek with the Brockway Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a timeless mix of typography, beautifully highlighting your initials. With its minimalist layout, we think it strikes the perfect balance of traditional and modern.
Ivor collection description
Make a minimalist statement with the Ivor Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a chic mix of typography and calligraphy, beautifully highlighting your names and initials. We especially love it for celebrations in formal and traditional venues.
Emeline collection description
Start your forever with the Emeline Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features delicate continuous-line flowers, plus a mix of timeless typography. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for a wide range of celebrations, from formal to rustic.
Amberley collection description
Make a minimalist statement with the Amberley Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a chic mix of typography and a unique layout, beautifully showcasing your names. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of venues, from banquet halls to industrial lofts.
Dorado collection description
Send elegance with the Dorado Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this chic design features a modern mix of typography in a delicate frame of gold foil, beautifully highlighting your info. We think it’s a stunning choice for any couple looking for a touch of contemporary glam.
Gendron collection description
Go for modern minimalism with the Gendron Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a chic mix of typography on a solid background, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it’s a stunning pick for a wide variety of venues, from formal ballrooms to urban lofts.
Dorado collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Dorado Arch wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this chic design features a modern mix of typography in a delicate frame of gold foil, beautifully highlighting your info. We think it strikes the perfect balance of timeless and fresh.
All about simple wedding invites
We offer lots simple, yet stylish, wedding invitations to suit your minimalist style! You can search by color and orientation (landscape or portrait), and narrow down the results even further by selecting foil lettering or letterpress printing if you so choose.
Frequently asked questions
What Makes Simple Wedding Invitations Stand Out?
When you think about your wedding, do you look for something that speaks directly to you and your partner, or do you want a card that feels crowded and burdensome? For many people, “simple” wedding invitations offer a clear answer—which is why so many couples continue to choose them year after year, as these designs provide a calm welcome to every guest, without distracting details or unnecessary extras, and just deliver the actual message that matters most.
Why Do Couples Prefer Simple Over Complex Styles?
Frequently, when people talk about wedding invitations, you’ll notice that direct designs keep appearing near the top of the list. Why is that? Often, it’s because these approaches have staying power, and avoid trends that can come and go. When people want clear lines, open space, and font that draws your attention to the main information, they look to simple designs for a trustworthy solution. Whether you use premium paper or stick to only a few colors, you can keep your budget healthy and still send out a card that looks and feels right. It’s all about putting the message first—direct, lasting, and smart for your cost.
What Are the Most Popular Simple Invitation Styles Right Now?
If you wonder what real-world designs best show this idea, consider these five, as each uses subtle differences to set the tone:
- “Milford”—uses classic serif type and generous open space to share a peaceful, finished look.
- “Creston”—frames words with clean lines and a slim border, so your eye naturally goes to the details.
- “Goundry”—adds a touch of geometric style for interest, but never overshadows your message.
- “Wyncote”—features a mix of modern sans-serif and a classic format, making for a balanced invitation.
- “Hartington”—offers fine, soft lines for a feel rooted in tradition, but not stuck in the past.
Most people—about 74%—want their invitations set in portrait mode, while around 11% use a photo, and the rest stay with text alone.
How Can You Personalize a Simple Invitation Without Ruining Its Appeal?
Can you still make a basic style feel unique? Absolutely—you just focus on small touches that matter, such as paper and type, rather than using decorations that become clutter. If you pick cotton or linen card stock, it gives a sense of quality, while a thoughtful font choice changes the whole feeling (serif for classic, sans-serif for new). Space between text lines helps every word show itself, making the details clear without risking clutter or boredom.
Is a Simple Wedding Invitation Really Less Expensive?
Thankfully, in almost every situation, you find this is true. Since these cards skip things like metallic printing, special stamps, and multiple ink shades (which, based on recent results, couples rarely ever pick), production and shipping are not as costly. Using standard-weight paper keeps mailing predictable and avoids later trouble, and because you don’t have to wait for lots of extras, you’ll have your invitations ready on time even when plans change at the last minute.
When Should You Order and Send Out Your Invitations?
If you want to be prepared, start by requesting a few samples about ten months before your chosen date—so you can check paper and ink as is. What about placing your order? Generally, four to six months ahead is enough, and you should be mailing your invitations six to eight weeks before the main day. For RSVPs, three to four weeks before your event keeps things on track for you and your guests.
Can Simplicity Be Elegant Enough for a Wedding?
When you focus on the main idea—a clear message, your names, and the most key details—you find that simple wedding invitations help set the scene for a celebration focused truly on your commitment. Sometimes, the most direct path is also the most beautiful one.
Invitations for every style
From bohemian and botanical to minimalist and modern, there are gorgeous invitations of all styles on Zola.
Floral invitationsModern invitationsGreenery invitationsRustic invitationsWatercolor invitationsWhimsical invitationsCultural invitationsDestination invitationsBeach invitationsSummer invitationsWinter invitationsSpring invitationsElegant & Formal invitationsSimple & Minimalist invitationsTypography invitationsClassic & Traditional invitationsMonogram invitationsBoho invitationsMountains invitationsVintage & Retro invitationsMaximalist invitationsNautical invitationsBarn & Country invitationsBorder invitationsGeometric invitationsFall & Autumn invitations
Colors that match your theme
Whether you're going for classic white or a bright array of hues, Zola has invitations of every color to match your wedding theme.
Multi invitationsBlue invitationsDusty Blue invitationsRoyal Blue invitationsNavy invitationsBlack invitationsRed invitationsBurgundy invitationsWhite invitationsPurple invitationsLavender invitationsPlum invitationsPink invitationsRose invitationsDusty Rose invitationsCoral invitationsPeach invitationsGreen invitationsEmerald Green invitationsTeal invitationsOrange invitationsYellow invitationsGrey invitationsBrown invitationsOff White invitations
Invitations of all shapes & sizes
From traditional square invitations to fancy arches, Zola has a variety of card shapes to choose from.
Standard invitationsRounded invitationsScalloped invitationsHalf-arch invitationsArch invitationsOval invitationsTicket invitationsDiamond invitations
Mix and match options
With so many features and finishes available, choosing invitations can seem daunting. Narrow your search by combining your favorite design options.
Foil invitationsLetterpress invitationsReception-only invitationsPhoto invitationsInvitations without photosPortrait invitationsLandscape invitations