Wedding invitations
Invitations so beautiful, it hurts to send them away.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Melvine collection description
Choose modern elegance with the Melvine Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features a sleek mix of typography in a unique layout, beautifully highlighting your names. Perfect for a wide variety of venues, we think it strikes the perfect balance of classic and contemporary.
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.
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.
Everett collection description
Keep things sleek with the Everett Landscape Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this minimalist design features modern typography, with your names front and center. We think it’s a stunning choice for any type of celebration, from industrial to formal.
Everett collection description
Prove that less is more with the Everett Type Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this minimalist design features modern typography, with your names front and center. We think it strikes the perfect balance of bold and timeless.
Amberley collection description
Make a minimalist statement with the Amberley Landscape Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton 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.
Essenza collection description
Showcase your romantic style with the Essenza Portrait Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this elegant design features a minimalist, fine-line floral drawing and a timeless mix of typography. We especially love it for couples planning celebrations full of fresh touches.
Merlo collection description
Choose timeless elegance with the Merlo Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features a stunning mix of calligraphy and typography, beautifully highlighting your names. Perfect for a wide variety of venues, from hotel ballrooms to country clubs.
Merlo collection description
Put your names front and center with the Merlo Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a stunning mix of calligraphy and typography for a minimalist, less-is-more aesthetic. Perfect for a wide variety of venues, from urban lofts to restaurants.
Summerlin collection description
Make a rustic statement with the Summerlin Classic Foil wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features an elegant mix of typography, plus pretty leaves, and shiny gold details. We think this is a stunning choice for couples getting married in outdoor venues, like vineyards, breweries, and gardens.
Maywood collection description
Go for timeless with the Maywood Classic Letterpress wedding invitation. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this floral design features delicate continuous-line blooms and a sleek mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for any type of celebration, from boho to formal.
Sheffield collection description
Go for chic minimalism with the Sheffield Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features an elegant mix of calligraphy and typography in a unique layout, all between gold lines. We think this is a gorgeous pick for any venue, from historical mansion to urban restaurant.
Alvito collection description
Choose chic with the Alvito Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features bold typography, plus on-trend curves and plenty of negative space. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of venues, from industrial lofts to art galleries.
Beaulieu collection description
Showcase your chic aesthetic with the Beaulieu Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features an elegant mix of calligraphy and typography, plus sleek lines. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any venue, from rustic vineyard to hotel ballroom.
Cerrito collection description
Showcase your minimalist aesthetic with the Cerrito Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this bold design features a daring mix of typography, beautifully highlighting your names. We especially love it for couples planning modern celebrations. 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.
Henrietta collection description
Make a modern statement with the Henrietta Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features a fresh mix of typography and delicate lines in an eye-catching layout. Unique and elegant, we think it lends itself beautifully to a wide variety of venues. 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.
Jaramillo collection description
Make a timeless statement with the Jaramillo Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features an elegant mix of typography, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it strikes the perfect balance of modern and traditional.
Jaramillo collection description
Showcase your timeless style with the Jaramillo Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features an elegant mix of typography, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it strikes the perfect balance of modern and traditional.
Carlisle collection description
Make a modern statement with the Carlisle Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this bold design features a chic line, plus an eye-catching mix of typography and calligraphy beautifully highlighting your names. We think it strikes the perfect balance of minimalist and elegant. This suite was created in collaboration with Vanessa Barile, a graphic designer born and raised in Montreal, Canada. She brings new ideas to life by incorporating illustrations, paintings, and new mediums of art in her designs.
Valier collection description
Showcase your minimalist aesthetic with the Valier Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a bold mix of typography and delicate lines, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it’s a stunning pick for a wide variety of venues, from urban loft to hotel ballroom. This suite was created in collaboration with Camac Studio Inc. (@camacstudio), a Montreal-based graphic design studio specializing in strategic branding.
Valier collection description
Share a special snapshot with the Valier Photo wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a unique mix of typography, delicate lines, and a spot for your custom picture. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of venues, from art galleries to banquet halls. This suite was created in collaboration with Camac Studio Inc. (@camacstudio), a Montreal-based graphic design studio specializing in strategic branding.
Oakhurst collection description
Celebrate the love with the Oakhurst Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design presents a watercolor illustration featuring trees, mountains, and wide open spaces. Perfect for couples planning out-of-town celebrations, like at a lush vineyard or rustic barn
Ellis collection description
Showcase your elegant style with the Ellis Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features a modern mix of left-aligned typography and calligraphy, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it strikes the perfect balance of traditional and minimalist.
Ellis collection description
Start your forever with the Ellis Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features a modern mix of typography and calligraphy, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of venues, from country clubs to industrial lofts.
Kently collection description
Say “I do” to the Kently Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this traditional design features a botanical wreath around a chic mix of typography, beautifully highlighting your names. We especially love it for celebrations full of formal touches.
Creston collection description
Share the love with the Creston Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features timeless typography next to your initials framed by flowers and leaves. We think it strikes the perfect balance of traditional and fresh. 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.
Lucca collection description
Showcase your timeless style with the Lucca suite. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features a classic mix of typography and calligraphy, plus delicate lines. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and modern.
Belencito collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Belencito suite. Printed on luxe paper, it strikes the perfect balance of romantic and minimalist. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from rustic vineyards to hotel ballrooms.
Belencito collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Belencito suite. Printed on luxe paper, it strikes the perfect balance of romantic and minimalist. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from rustic vineyards to hotel ballrooms.
Alyeska collection description
Showcase your modern style with the Alyeska suite. Printed on luxe paper, this unique design features a bold mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and unexpected. This suite was created in collaboration with Jill of Jula Paper Co. (@julapaper), a self-taught designer from Sparta, New Jersey, who has always had a passion for paper.
Estera collection description
Start your forever with the Estera suite. Printed on luxe paper, this formal design features a stunning mix of typography and calligraphy, plus delicate botanical details. We especially love it for romantic celebrations in venues full of history.
Linwood collection description
Make a modern statement with the Linwood suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features continuous-line botanical details, delicate lines, and a chic mix of typography. Perfect for nature lovers looking for something fresh.
All about wedding invites
Your wedding invitations should be an expression of your personal wedding style or theme. Many couples choose to make their wedding invitation design an artistic focal point of their big day, as the invitation is one of the pillars of your wedding journey.
Creating DIY wedding invites as unique as you two is fun and easy at Zola. You can choose from eight different paper options (like recycled, pearlescent, and linen), countless font styles, luxurious foil accents, and tons of beautiful backgrounds and styles. We are always updating our site and adding new beautiful, affordable wedding invitation templates to help you find your perfect design and make your decision process a breeze.
What people are saying about Zola invitations
Amanda & Rachel
Free samples!
We got five free samples of our favorite invitation designs to test out before we made a decision. Shipping was free, too!
Steven & Alex
The most helpful site ever
We had no clue what we had to put on our invitations, and Zola answered even our craziest questions.
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