Non-photo wedding invitations
Braunfels collection description
Go for unique with the Braunfels Stroke wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features bold brushstrokes and modern typography. We especially love it for celebrations in art galleries and industrial lofts.
Hernando collection description
Share the joy with the Hernando Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features two-toned flowers around modern typography. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for romantic weddings with an edge.
Sona collection description
Share the wedding joy with our Sona Stamp wedding invitation, available with stamped foil. Printed on luxe paper, this bold design features traditional Indian motifs, bright colors, and modern linework—perfect for couples who want to celebrate out loud.
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.
Kearney collection description
Send a little whimsy with the Kearney wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features intricate flowers and leaves around a modern mix of typography. Perfect for couples looking for something traditional, yet fresh.Created in collaboration with Hollis Callas (@holliscallas), a designer and illustrator living and working in San Francisco, CA.
Marietta collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Marietta Bloom wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a stunning frame of flowers and leaves around a timeless mix of typography. We think this is a beautiful pick for all romantic weddings, from formal to rustic.
Cartago collection description
Go for playful style with the Cartago Frame wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a border of hand-painted tropical leaves around a pineapple and a bold mix of typography. We especially love it for destination weddings and on-trend couples.
Blake collection description
Set the stage for a grand celebration with our Blake Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic, formal design features a solid contrasting border and a timeless mix of typography. Perfect for couples who want simple invites with a twist of formal flair.
Gramercy collection description
Showcase your rustic style with the Gramercy Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a two-toned background, plus watercolor flowers and foliage next to a classic mix of typography. We especially love it for couples getting married in the fall.
Milna collection description
Set the tone for the most romantic day ever with the Milna Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features intricate roses and leaves next to a timeless mix of typography. Perfect for nature lovers getting married in gardens, backyards, and historical venues.
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.
Milna collection description
Showcase your romantic style with the Milna Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features intricate roses and leaves around a timeless mix of typography. Perfect for nature lovers who have fresh flowers at the top of their must-have list.
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.
Terian collection description
Celebrate your love with the Terian Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features delicate branches of seeded eucalyptus around timeless typography. We especially love it for couples getting married in gardens or surrounded by greenery.
Kalia collection description
Wow them with the Kalia Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this mystical design features timeless typography, chic arches, stars, and a unique color gradient. We think it’s a stunning choice for astrology lovers planning out-of-the-box celebrations.
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.
Bailey collection description
Make an artsy statement with the Bailey Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features unique brush strokes and a bold mix of typography. We especially love it for couples getting married in venues full of creative vibes, like galleries, lofts, urban rooftops, and museums.
Stevens collection description
Share the love with the Stevens Border wedding invitation. 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 celebration with formal flair, from outdoor tent parties to grand hotel ballrooms.
Woads collection description
Reflect your romantic style with the Woads Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern floral design features chic typography, plus a realistic rose and delicate leaves in the corner. We think it strikes the perfect balance of timeless and fresh.
Quintana collection description
Showcase your romantic style with the Quintana Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features realistic roses and leaves, plus an elegant mix of typography in a delicate frame. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of celebrations, from fairy tale-inspired to rustic.
Quintana collection description
Go for soft elegance with the Quintana Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features realistic roses and leaves, plus a delicate frame and a timeless mix of typography. We especially love it for romantic, boho, and rustic 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.
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.
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.
Ybel collection description
Showcase your colorful style with the Ybel Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features hand-painted blooms and leaves above a sleek mix of typography. We especially love it for couples planning spring and summer celebrations.
Brookstone collection description
Wow your guests with the Brookstone Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features an elegant mix of typography between rows of hand-painted roses and leaves. We think it’s a stunning choice for couples looking for timeless romance.
Gingerwood collection description
Keep things classic with the Gingerwood Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a timeless mix of typography inside a frame of hand-painted leaves and berries. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any type of celebration, from rustic to formal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ahlers collection description
Celebrate the love with the Ahlers Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-drawn, continuous-line flowers, plus elegant typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of modern and timeless.
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.
Clemson collection description
Make a romantic statement with the Clemson Corner wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features watercolor leaves and roses, plus a timeless mix of typography and calligraphy. We especially love it for celebrations full of formal touches.
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.
Oaklyn collection description
Go for romantic elegance with the Oaklyn Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features borders of hand-painted watercolor flowers and leaves around a timeless mix of typography. We think it’s a lovely pick for a wide variety of celebrations, from formal to rustic.
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.
Millsboro collection description
Go bold with the Millsboro Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features a modern mix of typography on a solid background. We think it strikes the perfect balance of unique and timeless.
Millsboro collection description
Choose minimalist elegance with the Millsboro Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a bold mix of typography on a solid background, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it’s a stunning pick for a wide variety of celebrations, from industrial to formal.
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.
Roberts collection description
Make a timeless statement with the Roberts Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features an elegant mix of typography and calligraphy, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it’s a gorgeous pick for any celebration full of formal touches.
Melvine collection description
Share the love with the Melvine Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features an elegant mix of typography in a unique layout, beautifully highlighting your names. Sleek, chic, and minimalist, we think it’s a gorgeous choice for a wide variety of venues.
Halbert collection description
Send pure elegance with the Halbert Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features a modern mix of typography and calligraphy, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any wedding where formal touches shine.
Segovia collection description
Share the love with the Segovia Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features realistic roses and watercolor leaves around an elegant mix of typography in a chic rectangle. We think it’s a stunning choice for romantic celebrations full of fresh touches.
All about non-photo wedding invites
Frequently asked questions
Why Are Wedding Invitations So Important?
When you plan your wedding, you might not think right away about how much these cards will affect your day, but they often set the first tone for your whole event. Frequently, your family and friends get an idea of your style and mood the moment that invitation and its envelope show up, starting their experience with that one simple card. If you want a classic look, the standard Milford design—a top option—gives you clean lines, strong text, and good paper that provides instant feeling even before anyone arrives. Put simply? Expectations start as is, the second someone holds your invite.
Which Styles of Wedding Invitation Can You Choose?
The number of styles, as is, is bigger than most expect, and finding one that matches your idea matters.
Should You Select a Classic Invitation?
Classic invitations usually have formal text and well-drawn lines, often on thick paper, with a sense of tradition at the center. The widely chosen Seraphine design fits this look and keeps things classic and timeless.
Do Most Couples Use Photos on Invitations?
Although many may expect otherwise, only about 12% go with a single photo, and fewer than 1% add more. That means almost everyone skips photos on the invite itself. But if you want to share an image from your engagement, a single clean photo is usually the way to go.
What If You Want a More Modern or Minimal Invite?
If you feel drawn to a modern approach—maybe you like open space or straight lines—the Caleania invite could stand out for you with its use of simple text and lots of empty space. Minimalism is not just a trend, as it often creates a calm, clear feeling throughout your event.
What Does a Full Wedding Invitation Set Include?
When you look at most invitation sets, you usually find several parts in one envelope, each with its own use:
- The main card—with your names and key details, plus extra space for a clean look
- An RSVP card, usually with a ready envelope so your guests can reply
- A details card, to share information about places to stay and/or how to get to the event
- A party card, if you plan to have your dinner or party somewhere else
- Directions, which matter if your event is hard to find
- Sometimes a card with your website, so guests can find more details if needed
When Should You Mail the Invitations?
Timing always matters. How do you know the best time to mail your cards?
- Save-the-date cards: 6–8 months before the big day
- Invitations: 6–8 weeks out from your date
- Ask for replies 3–4 weeks before the event
- With a far-off or travel-heavy event, you’ll want to send each of these types at least 2–4 weeks earlier
What Trends Do Most Couples Follow in Invitation Design?
Portrait style is the main choice—over 70% go that way—while only a few pick landscape. Simple shapes and plain frames show up far more often (about 5%) than things like wreaths, arches, or shiny bits, which now appear in just 1% of cases. Styles using foil or letterpress are seen much less than before. If you want more examples, Laurelwood and Goundry are other top picks, showing both clean and decorated looks.
What’s the Right Way to Follow Invitation Etiquette?
Do You List Hosts by Name, or Keep It General?
Tradition puts the bride’s family as the host, but now you can just list both families, yourselves, or use a phrase like “together with their families,” making it feel more open and modern.
Where Should Gift or Registry Information Go?
Here’s a simple rule: you should never put gift or shopping list information on the main invitation. If you want people to know about your registry, send them to your wedding website or a different card included in the envelope.
Why Do Wedding Invitations Really Matter?
These cards, as is, are more than just paper. They start your story, bring everyone to your day, create a feeling, and give guests what they need to know. In the end, a good invitation says what your event will be before anything begins.
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