Modern save the date cards
Seren collection description
Seren is a classic and refined collection, defined by a clean, crisp line border and a minimalist layout that maximizes white space. The design features a striking contrast between the tall, elegant serif of the first names and the delicate, expressive script used for the middle and last names. We think it's perfect for couples who are drawn to a design that embodies sophisticated formality and clean, timeless elegance. 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.
Korina collection description
Korina is a stately and sophisticated collection characterized by its architectural typography and a refined crest centerpiece. The blend of high-contrast serif fonts and ornate cursive script evokes a sense of vintage luxury and timelessness. This suite is an ideal choice for couples planning a formal black-tie affair or a grand celebration in a historic setting. This work was created in collaboration with Erin Wilson (@erinlwilsondesign), a Maryland-based graphic designer with a lifelong love of the arts and a degree in music education. After licensing her stationery designs since 2014, she never tires of seeing her products in the hands of customers celebrating special occasions. Her artwork is defined by delicate florals, timeless illustrations and classic and refined typography.
Ortensia collection description
Ortensia is an elegant and airy collection featuring symmetrical botanical borders of delicate blossoms and organic leafy vines. The design pairs a bold, structured serif with graceful script accents to create a balanced look that feels both grounded and romantic. We think it’s perfect for garden celebrations or couples seeking a timeless, nature-inspired aesthetic with a modern touch. This suite was designed in collaboration with JeAnna Casper (@jeannacasperdesign), an illustrator and graphic designer specializing in stationery and surface design. She loves creating pieces that beautifully celebrate life's most wonderful moments. When she isn't drawing or creating, you can probably find her exploring the mountains around her home.
Reece collection description
Reece is a chic, modern collection featuring a minimalist layout beautifully paired with a dynamic three-photo collage. The striking contrast between bold, structured serif typefaces and elegant script lettering creates an editorial aesthetic that feels both intimate and sophisticated. We think it's perfect for contemporary couples who want to showcase their love story through a fresh, photo-forward design. This suite was created in collaboration with Jaye Backus, an artist and graphic designer specializing in invitations, patterns, and watercolor illustrations. She draws inspiration from the plants and flowers that grow in her home state of sunny Florida, where she currently lives.
Ola collection description
Ola is a dreamy and ethereal collection featuring a softly blurred background that creates a sense of romantic mystery. The elegant, flowing script for the couple's names is beautifully paired with a delicate serif font for a look that feels deeply poetic and serene. We think it’s perfect for couples planning an intimate, romantic celebration or an artfully modern wedding. 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.
Dicha collection description
Dicha is a vibrant and romantic collection featuring a lush border of illustrated blossoms and trailing botanical elements. The artful, asymmetrical arrangement pairs beautifully with clean, elegant typography to evoke a sense of joyful abundance and natural enchantment. We think it’s perfect for garden weddings or couples seeking a lively, flora-filled aesthetic for their celebration. 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.
Riverside collection description
Celebrate your wedding details with our Riverside save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this classic, timeless design features whimsical handwritten script and a wash of painterly watercolor that frames your custom photo—plus, shimmery gold foil font. Perfect for couples who love fine art, unique color palettes, and quaint restaurants.
Riverside collection description
Start spreading the wedding love with our Riverside save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this classic, timeless design features whimsical handwritten script and a wash of painterly watercolor that frames your custom photo. Perfect for couples who love fine art, unique color palettes, and quaint restaurants.
Lyons collection description
Celebrate in style with our Lyons Landscape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this simple, minimalist design highlights your wedding details perfectly. We love the bold, brush font contrasting your custom photo—perfect for weddings of all formalities and locales.
Powell collection description
Share the love with our Powell Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design boldly spotlights your custom photo, and features your initials and a subtle infinity symbol. We think it's perfect for couples who want a timeless visual representation of forever.
Jolla collection description
Share your wedding joy with the Jolla Heart save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this retro design features fun typography around your heart-shaped custom photo. We think it’s a perfect pick for couples looking for something unique.
Reverie collection description
Share the fantastic news with the Reverie Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this colorful design features rainbow blooms and elegant typography on top of your custom photo. Perfect for weddings involving nature in a big way.
Waterfront collection description
Announce the big news with the Waterfront Strip save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features modern typography and your three custom pictures on an ombré watercolor background. We love its ethereal look, perfect for couples looking for timeless elegance with an artsy twist.
Marley collection description
Celebrate with the Marley Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a sweet heart above your custom photo, plus a mix of whimsical typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of romantic and elegant.
Bartlett collection description
Go bold and modern with the Bartlett Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features abstract watercolor brushstrokes and a modern mix of typography next to your custom picture. We think it’s a stunning choice for creative couples looking for something unique.
Bartlett collection description
Celebrate your artsy style with the Bartlett Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features abstract watercolor brushstrokes and a modern mix of typography. We especially love it for creative couples getting married in art galleries, museums, industrial lofts, and trendy restaurants.
Lyons collection description
Celebrate in style with the Lyons Script save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this simple yet striking design beautifully highlights your wedding details thanks to a modern mix of typography. We love the bold, brush font—perfect for celebrations filled with artsy touches.
Barnell collection description
Choose elegance with the Barnell Landscape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features a timeless mix of typography, bold numbers, and a sleek frame on and around your custom picture. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any wedding, from formal hotel ballroom to cool urban rooftop.
Santorini collection description
Share the news in style with the Santorini Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features bold calligraphy and delicate typography around your custom picture. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding, from industrial loft to hotel ballroom.
Bailey collection description
Make a modern statement with the Bailey Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this artsy design features unique brush strokes and a fun mix of typography over your custom photo. We think it’s a beautiful pick for couples planning urban or creative weddings.
Bailey collection description
Showcase your artsy side with the Bailey Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features unique brush strokes and a bold mix of typography. We think it’s a beautiful pick for art lovers planning urban or creative weddings.
Santorini collection description
Celebrate the love with the Santorini Type Letterpress save the date. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this modern design features bold calligraphy and delicate typography, making a gorgeous statement. We think it strikes the perfect balance of timeless and eye-catching.
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.
Essenza collection description
Send a lovely bouquet with the Essenza Landscape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this romantic design features a delicate, continuous-line floral drawing and a timeless mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding venue, from rustic barn to chic hotel ballroom.
Everett collection description
Showcase your modern style with the Everett Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this bold design features a slot for your custom picture, plus sleek typography putting your wedding date front and center. We especially love it for urban, minimalist, and creative celebrations.
Hazeldale collection description
Go for timeless elegance with the Hazeldale Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features bold typography on a sleek background, putting your names front and center. We especially love it for weddings full of formal and traditional touches.
Hazeldale collection description
Choose elegance with the Hazeldale Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features bold typography on a sleek background, putting your names front and center, plus a slot for your custom picture. We think it strikes the perfect balance of traditional and fresh.
Bridgetown collection description
Mix modern and classic with the Bridgetown Corner save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this formal design features your initials in a frame, plus a chic mix of typography. We especially love it for couples getting married in historical venues and hotel ballrooms.
Brockway collection description
Showcase your favorite snapshots in style with the Brockway Multiphoto save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a mix of timeless typography and romantic calligraphy, plus slots for two custom pictures. We especially love it for weddings full of formal touches.
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.
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.
Amberley collection description
Showcase your modern style with the Amberley Landscape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a chic mix of typography next to your custom picture. We think it’s a stunning pick for a wide variety of weddings, from formal and urban to rustic and laid-back.
Amberley collection description
Wow your guests with the Amberley Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this chic design features a bold mix of typography over your custom picture. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for a wide variety of weddings, from formal to glam.
Staton collection description
Showcase your artsy style with the Staton Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features abstract brush strokes and shapes, plus a modern mix of typography. We especially love it for creative couples looking for something unique.
Staton collection description
Make an artsy statement with the Staton Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features abstract brush strokes and a modern mix of typography around your custom picture. We think it strikes the perfect balance of creative and elegant.
Gendron collection description
Share the love with the Gendron Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features an elegant mix of typography on a solid background, plus a slot for your custom picture. We think it’s a gorgeous way to showcase engagement shots.
Millsboro collection description
Go for minimalist elegance with the Millsboro Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a bold mix of typography on a solid background, beautifully highlighting your wedding date. We especially love it for couples who prefer a less-is-more aesthetic.
Halbert collection description
Showcase your elegant style with the Halbert Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features a modern mix of typography and calligraphy, beautifully highlighting your names. We especially love it for weddings full of formal touches.
Amberley collection description
Make a bold statement with the Amberley Portrait Letterpress save the date. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this minimalist design features a chic mix of typography, resulting in impactful style. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for couples with a less-is-more aesthetic.
Everett collection description
Make a minimalist statement with the Everett Type Letterpress save the date. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this modern design features bold typography for impactful style. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for couples planning weddings where less is more.
Essenza collection description
Showcase your wedding style with the Essenza Bloom Letterpress save the date. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this romantic design features minimalist, fine-line floral drawings and a timeless mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for all couples looking for something classic and fresh.
Sheffield collection description
Chic and romantic, the Sheffield Photo save the date hits all the right notes. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features an elegant mix of calligraphy and typography, plus gold lines, over your custom picture. We think this is a stunning pick for any wedding venue, from hotel ballroom to industrial loft.
Talana collection description
Make a modern statement with the Talana Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features continuous-line monstera leaves, plus an elegant mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it's a stunning pick for summer celebrations and destination weddings. 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.
Alvito collection description
Make a modern statement with the Alvito Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features a sleek mix of typography around your picture in an on-trend arch. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from art galleries to industrial lofts.
Valier collection description
Showcase your modern style with the Valier Photo save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features a unique mix of typography, delicate lines, and a spot for your custom picture. We think it strikes the perfect balance of contemporary and timeless. This suite was created in collaboration with Camac Studio Inc. (@camacstudio), a Montreal-based graphic design studio specializing in strategic branding.
Valier collection description
Make a minimalist statement with the Valier Type save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a bold mix of typography and delicate lines, beautifully highlighting your wedding date. Perfect for couples who prefer a less-is-more aesthetic. This suite was created in collaboration with Camac Studio Inc. (@camacstudio), a Montreal-based graphic design studio specializing in strategic branding.
Hippley collection description
Choose sleek elegance with the Hippley Landscape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features a gorgeous mix of typography and calligraphy in a classic layout. We think it’s a stunning pick for weddings full of formal touches.
Ellis collection description
Make a timeless statement with the Ellis Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a modern mix of typography and calligraphy, beautifully highlighting your names. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from urban rooftops to historic estates.
All about modern save the dates
Weddings may be traditional affairs but that doesn’t mean you can’t bring your big day into the 21st century with modern designs and a contemporary aesthetic. If you’re now looking for save the dates to match, Zola has hundreds of beautiful, customizable options.
Our website is equipped with the best tools to help couples plan their big day. Users can look through our large selection of modern save the date designs and choose their favorite, or customize their own.
Frequently asked questions
How do I plan a modern wedding with save the dates to match?
Our world has embraced modernity, but weddings rarely stray from tradition. If you’re interested in breaking the mold and planning a new-age nuptial, Zola has you covered.
Below are some stylish tips for planning a modern wedding with equally contemporary save the dates:
Greenery – With the influx of plants as home decor, it’s no surprise that 2021 is the year of green weddings. Modern couples are swapping traditional floral bouquets for striking greenery in their centerpieces. The best part? Your save the date can match this on-trend aesthetic and wedding style with Zola’s modern botanical designs.
Simplicity – Minimalist weddings are in, and they start with minimalist wedding stationery. Modern designs are moving toward a simpler look, and weddings are no different. Utilize negative space, clean lines, and monochromatic palettes as you tie your modern wedding date invitation design into your overall celebration.
How do I create modern save the dates that fit my style?
Modern invites may be clean, crisp, and simple, but that doesn’t mean they should be impersonal. When designing your save the dates, Zola has plenty of customizable options to create the perfect mix of modern and mine that encapsulates your marriage-to-be:
Custom Photo – Why not show off those dazzling engagement photos on your save the date card? Zola couples can choose from dozens of modern save the dates that incorporate custom photographs.
Typography – Zola’s modern save the date designs offer a broad spectrum of interesting fonts that go beyond the usual cursive and calligraphy. From easy-going script to bold print, these options will bring any design up to date. You can also experiment with ink color!
Color – Many of today’s couples are embracing change with bold, bright, and unexpected hues into their date design. With Zola’s beautiful selection of modern designs, you’ll have no trouble matching your wedding day color palette to your save the dates. Templates come in a wide variety of tones, including vivid teal, deep orange, and baby pink.
Update Your Style With Zola’s Modern Designs
Sending out the perfect save the dates has never been easier with Zola. With hundreds of beautiful designs, personalized options, and modern flair to match, you’ll be wishing you could send them to more people.
As you embrace modern styles this season, don’t forget to embrace modern technology, too, with Zola’s comprehensive collection of wedding vendors, expert advice and styling tips, and free wedding websites to match your contemporary wedding invitations — and your contemporary life.
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.
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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.
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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.
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