Elegant save the date cards
Stauffer collection description
Celebrate your epic love with the Stauffer Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a stunning mix of timeless typography around your custom photo. Perfect for fairy tale weddings and formal celebrations.
Malta collection description
Share your joy with the Malta Type save the date. This chic letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, combines a sleek frame with delicate flourishes and classic typography. Perfect for the romantic couple aiming for total magic on their big day.
Weyers collection description
Treat them to absolute elegance with the Weyers Frame save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features a sleek frame around modern typography. We think it strikes a perfect balance of cool and sophistication.
Benton collection description
Start your forever with the Benton Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features timeless typography and marble under your custom photo. We think this is a beautiful choice for black tie and formal celebrations.
Violin collection description
Start your forever with the Violin Stroke save the date. This elegant letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features fine calligraphy and a mix of timeless typography. We love it for romantic weddings in venues filled with old-time charm.
Hernando collection description
Share that special snapshot with the Hernando Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features modern typography in a unique layout over your custom photo. We think it’s a perfect way to show your personal style.
Verona collection description
Share the wedding love with our Verona Type save the date, available with stamped foil. Printed on luxe paper, this sleek and classic design features an elegant frame and timeless typography. We think it's perfect for formal weddings in hotel ballrooms and historical venues.
Verona collection description
Share the wedding love with our Verona Landscape save the date, available with stamped foil. Printed on luxe paper, this sleek and classic design features an elegant frame and timeless typography over your custom photo. We think it's perfect for formal weddings in hotel ballrooms and historical venues.
Octavia collection description
Make a beautiful statement with our Octavia Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features baroque florals set against your two custom pictures. We love it for couples who lean either boho or formal—this one's super versatile!
Milna collection description
Choose sweet romance with the Milna Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features intricate roses and leaves, plus a classic mix of typography, around your custom picture in a sleek frame. We think this is a beautiful pick for nature lovers looking for something timeless.
Barnell collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Barnell Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features a timeless mix of typography, bold numbers, and sleek lines. We think it’s a stunning choice for couples looking for formal flair.
Goundry collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Goundry Wreath Letterpress save the date. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this botanical design features leaves and flowers around your initials, plus a timeless mix of typography. We especially love it for romantic, formal, and fairy tale-inspired weddings.
Barnell collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Barnell Portrait Letterpress save the date. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this classic design features a timeless mix of typography, bold numbers, and sleek lines. We think it’s a stunning choice for couples looking for formal flair.
Gingerwood collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Gingerwood Border save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a timeless mix of typography and rows of hand-painted leaves and berries. We especially love it for couples planning outdoor weddings and celebrations full of fresh touches.
Gingerwood collection description
Showcase your classic style with the Gingerwood Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-painted leaves and berries, plus a timeless mix of typography, next to your custom picture. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding venue, from formal hotel ballroom to lush countryside vineyard.
Dorado collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Dorado Arch save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this chic design features a modern mix of typography in a delicate frame of gold foil, beautifully highlighting your wedding info. We think it strikes the perfect balance of timeless and fresh.
Dorado collection description
Choose elegance with the Dorado Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this chic design features a modern mix of typography in a delicate frame of gold foil, right under your custom picture. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding, from formal ballroom to intimate restaurant.
Beaulieu collection description
Choose chic minimalism with the Beaulieu Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this sleek design features an elegant mix of calligraphy and typography, plus plenty of negative space. Perfect for formal or laid-back weddings, we think it’s a stunning choice for couples who believe less is more.
Earlewood collection description
Showcase your love for nature with the Earlewood suite. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features delicate botanical details and a classic mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and modern. This suite was created in collaboration with Camac Studio Inc. (@camacstudio), a Montreal-based graphic design studio specializing in strategic branding.
Beale collection description
Showcase your romantic style with the Beale suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-painted watercolor flowers and an elegant mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it’s a stunning choice for nature lovers looking for something timeless.
Abelli collection description
Make a romantic statement with the Abelli suite. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features delicate botanical details and a classic mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding full of formal touches.
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.
Mathias collection description
Celebrate your love with the Mathias suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features an elegant mix of typography and calligraphy, plus a delicate botanical illustration. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding venue, from rustic ranch to hotel ballroom.
Sambac collection description
Start your forever with the Sambac suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features intricate floral details and a stunning mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and fresh. This suite was created in collaboration with Shelby Allison, the artist behind Origami Prints (@origamiprints), which specializes in stationery and event design for special occasions. She is most inspired by travel as well as styles and trends from around the globe.
Somerset collection description
Choose elegance with the Somerset suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a hand-painted botanical detail, plus a classic mix of typography for a fresh and formal feel. 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.
Luana collection description
Choose artsy elegance with the Luana suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-drawn botanical details, plus a timeless mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and fresh. This suite was created in collaboration with Camac Studio Inc. (@camacstudio), a Montreal-based graphic design studio specializing in strategic branding.
Winstead collection description
Charm your guests with the Winstead suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-painted flowers, plus a timeless mix of typography. This suite was created in collaboration with Esther Clark (@estherclarkco), a fine artist specializing in oils, watercolors, and line drawings, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Malyly collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Malyly suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-painted flowers and classic typography, perfect for any romantic wedding. This suite was created in collaboration with Esther Clark (@estherclarkco), a fine artist specializing in oils, watercolors, and line drawings, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Malyly collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Malyly suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-painted flowers and classic typography, perfect for any romantic wedding. This suite was created in collaboration with Esther Clark (@estherclarkco), a fine artist specializing in oils, watercolors, and line drawings, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Niligan collection description
Showcase your elegant style with the Niligan suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a classic mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding full of formal touches. 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.
Eyota collection description
Showcase your elegant style with the Eyota suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a botanical monogram and romantic type. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide range of wedding venues, from formal ballrooms to lush gardens. 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.
Leighton collection description
Send a sweet bouquet with the Leighton suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features elegant flowers and a romantic mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from historical estates to rustic gardens. This suite was created in collaboration with Shelby Allison, the artist behind Origami Prints (@origamiprints), which specializes in stationery and event design for special occasions. She is most inspired by travel as well as styles and trends from around the globe.
Leighton collection description
Send a sweet bouquet with the Leighton suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features elegant flowers and a romantic mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from historical estates to rustic gardens. This suite was created in collaboration with Shelby Allison, the artist behind Origami Prints (@origamiprints), which specializes in stationery and event design for special occasions. She is most inspired by travel as well as styles and trends from around the globe.
Pomeroy collection description
Showcase your whimsical style with the Pomeroy suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features delicate flowers and romantic typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for nature lovers and wedding venues full of fresh blooms. This suite was created in collaboration with Simona Camp, a licensing artist and graphic designer specializing in wedding stationery and surface pattern design. She is most inspired by being out in nature, traveling, and visiting used bookstores.
Majestic collection description
Make a modern statement with the Majestic suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features timeless typography in a stylish frame. Striking the perfect balance of cool and formal, we think it’s a stunning pick for a wide variety of wedding venues, from industrial lofts to historical estates.
Venado collection description
Make a romantic statement with the Venado suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features delicate hand-drawn flowers, plus timeless typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from formal hotel ballrooms to whimsical gardens. This suite was designed in collaboration with Yvette Livesay Wright.
Brooklyn collection description
Make a modern statement with the Brooklyn suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features bold typography for a minimalist feel that’s cool and elegant. This suite was created in collaboration with Jessica Miller (@owlandtoad), an artist and stationery designer based in sunny Southern California. She's inspired by nature, fresh color combos, and anything with a lot of texture.
Santini collection description
Choose elegance with the Santini Foil suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features timeless typography and elegant metallic foil in abstract shapes. We think it’s a stunning pick for a wide array of celebrations, from beach weddings to formal affairs. 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.
Paltz collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Paltz Foil suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features rounded lines and timeless typography. We especially love it for formal weddings, in venues like hotel ballrooms and industrial lofts. 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.
Aneci collection description
Make a modern statement with the Aneci suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features an elegant botanical illustration, plus sleek typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and fresh. This suite was created in collaboration with Steph Tsimonidis-Gougeon, a designer living and working in Montreal, Canada.
Eleganza collection description
Make a chic statement with the Eleganza suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features gorgeous hand-painted flowers, plus timeless typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and fresh. 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.
Waverly collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Waverly suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features stunning hand-painted flowers, plus timeless typography. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any romantic wedding. This suite was designed in collaboration with Corie Chrisawn, the artist behind Corie Page Studio (@coriepagestudio), based in North Carolina. With a background in fine art, she combines mediums to create sophisticated, whimsical work that often features painterly florals and textured layers.
Waverly collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Waverly suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features stunning hand-painted flowers, plus timeless typography. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any romantic wedding. This suite was designed in collaboration with Corie Chrisawn, the artist behind Corie Page Studio (@coriepagestudio), based in North Carolina. With a background in fine art, she combines mediums to create sophisticated, whimsical work that often features painterly florals and textured layers.
Hartington collection description
Choose timeless elegance with the Hartington suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features delicate lines and chic typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding vibe, from formal to industrial. This suite was created in collaboration with Shelby Allison, the artist behind Origami Prints (@origamiprints), which specializes in stationery and event design for special occasions. She is most inspired by travel as well as styles and trends from around the globe.
Wetherby collection description
Choose modern elegance with the Wetherby suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features sleek lines and chic typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide array of wedding venues, from industrial lofts to art galleries.
Wetherby collection description
Choose modern elegance with the Wetherby suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features sleek lines and chic typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide array of wedding venues, from industrial lofts to art galleries.
Sakura collection description
Go for whimsical elegance with the Sakura suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features gorgeous cherry blossoms, plus romantic typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for nature lovers. This suite was created in collaboration with Shelby Allison, the artist behind Origami Prints (@origamiprints), which specializes in stationery and event design for special occasions. She is most inspired by travel as well as styles and trends from around the globe.
Elody collection description
Choose showstopping elegance with the Elody suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features gorgeous flowers, berries, and leaves, plus timeless typography. We especially love it for fall and winter weddings. Elody was created in collaboration with Simona Camp, a licensing artist and graphic designer specializing in wedding stationery and surface pattern design. She is most inspired by being out in nature, traveling, and visiting used bookstores.
All about elegant save the dates
Sometimes, the most beautiful option is the simplest. If your refined taste is both sophisticated and straightforward, then an elegant wedding invitation will perfectly set the mood for your celebration.
With dozens of luxurious and tasteful card designs, Zola can help you find your perfect shade of elegance. Enjoy beautiful save the dates without all the extra fuss.
Frequently asked questions
How will elegant save the dates fit into my wedding?
When planning a wedding, there’s always a period of design indecision. Between luxe glamor, rustic bohemian barn, fairytale romance, and everything in between, the options can be overwhelming. Choosing traditional elegance can be a wonderful way to cut through the noise and make your celebration shine:
Season – Naturally, there’s elegance in every season. However, winter weddings more easily embody the minimalist, breathtaking feel of true refinement. If planning your wedding during late fall or winter, elegant wedding save the dates will fit the season.
Location – Wedding venues often set the tone. While breweries and beaches are relaxed and joyous locales, true elegance shines through in formal venues. Ballrooms, museums, historic estates, and religious halls best fit this graceful aesthetic.
Style & Theme - Does your dream wedding resemble Cinderella’s ball more than Snow White’s cottage? If your wedding style is streamlined and polished, Zola can help you create formal, elegant wedding invitations to match.
What else should I consider for elegant save the date cards?
Elegance isn’t one-size-fits-all. But with Zola’s custom filters, you can add elegant luxury to your personal style. Mix and match these flourishes to create the perfect card:
Color – Elegance shines in sophisticated or muted tones—think deep greens, romantic blushes, and sleek neutral tones. You can start by browsing all of Zola’s classic and elegant styles, or search for specific color palettes.
Foil – There’s a way to encapsulate both refined simplicity and modern sparkle. Touches of gold, silver, or rose gold foil can elevate invitations from plain to polished.
Custom Photo – Feel free to show off your real-life elegance with a sophisticated couple’s photo to match. To stay in line with your desired aesthetic, you’ll want to use a simple and romantic picture, surrounded by sparse text in a monochromatic palette. A center alignment helps maintain a clean look.
Save the Date in Elegant Style with Zola
With Zola, you can elevate both your wedding invitations and your planning process with a refined simplicity. Create your perfect save the dates with our easy-to-use design filters and customizations, as well as a matching wedding website to share with friends and family.
Still in the early stages of the wedding planning process? Zola has expert advice for all things wedding, from your guest list to wedding registry and venue search. With us, planning your wedding can be as simple and straightforward as your elegant invitation designs.
Save the dates for every style
From bohemian and botanical to minimalist and modern, there are gorgeous save the dates of all styles on Zola.
Floral save the datesModern save the datesGreenery save the datesRustic save the datesWatercolor save the datesWhimsical save the datesCultural save the datesDestination save the datesBeach save the datesSummer save the datesWinter save the datesSpring save the datesElegant & Formal save the datesSimple & Minimalist save the datesTypography save the datesClassic & Traditional save the datesMonogram save the datesBoho save the datesMountains save the datesVintage & Retro save the datesMaximalist save the datesNautical save the datesBarn & Country save the datesBorder save the datesGeometric save the datesFall & Autumn save the dates
Colors that match your theme
Whether you're going for classic white or a bright array of hues, Zola has save the dates of every color to match your wedding theme.
Multi save the datesBlue save the datesDusty Blue save the datesRoyal Blue save the datesNavy save the datesBlack save the datesRed save the datesBurgundy save the datesWhite save the datesPurple save the datesLavender save the datesPlum save the datesPink save the datesRose save the datesDusty Rose save the datesCoral save the datesPeach save the datesGreen save the datesEmerald Green save the datesTeal save the datesOrange save the datesYellow save the datesGrey save the datesBrown save the datesOff White save the dates
Save the dates of all shapes & sizes
From traditional square save the dates to fancy arches, Zola has a variety of card shapes to choose from.
Standard save the datesRounded save the datesScalloped save the datesHalf-arch save the datesArch save the datesOval save the datesTicket save the datesDiamond save the dates
Mix and match options
With so many features and finishes available, choosing save the dates can seem daunting. Narrow your search by combining your favorite design options.
Foil save the datesLetterpress save the datesSave the dates magnetsReception-only save the datesPhoto save the datesSave the dates without photosPortrait save the datesLandscape save the dates