Save the date magnets
Laula collection description
Make a bold statement with the Laula suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features groovy lines and modern typography, for a cool and retro vibe. 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.
Arum collection description
Arum is a sophisticated and serene collection, defined by its tranquil background and a clean, centered layout. The design features a delicate, fine-line botanical crest at the top, enclosing a classic serif monogram that is beautifully echoed in the clean typography of the names below. We think it’s perfect for couples who are drawn to a design that embodies modern formality and a timeless aesthetic. 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.
Reed collection description
Reed is a romantic and ornate collection, featuring exquisite hand-painted floral corner pieces and an elegant oval frame. This sophisticated botanical artistry beautifully surrounds the delicate script and clean serif typography. We think it's perfect for couples who are drawn to a design that embodies traditional romance with an artistic, timeless feel. This suite was designed in collaboration with Joanna Griffin (@j.griffindesign), a stationery designer based in middle-of-nowhere Nevada. Using nature and a year in Tokyo as her inspiration, her work is best characterized by natural, hand-drawn elements combined with clean typography and classic layouts.
Mirra collection description
Mirra is a classic and elegant collection, defined by a beautifully detailed botanical crest that creates a sophisticated focal point. A refined combination of timeless serif and graceful script typography offers a balanced and harmonious presentation. We think it's perfect for couples who are drawn to a design that combines tradition with a personalized, formal touch. This suite was created in collaboration with Steph Tsimonidis-Gougeon, a designer living and working in Montreal, Canada.
Lysander collection description
Make a dreamy statement with the Lysander suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features semi-abstract mountains and chic typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for creative couples. This suite was created in collaboration with Elly Brady (@ellybrady_creative), a designer based out of Indianapolis. She finds her inspiration in everything from nature to urban landscapes and all the things in between. When she's not working on a new project, she's most likely taking her dog for a long walk.
Viridian collection description
The Viridian design blends classical elegance with intricate detailing, creating a timeless design. This suite was created in collaboration with Ashley DeMeyere (@ashleydesignsthings), a graphic designer, calligrapher, and illustrator specializing in stationery design. She is inspired by bright colors, her home state of California, and her fun-loving family.
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!
Key West collection description
Key West is a bold and cheerful design featuring playful typography and a wavy border that feels fresh and fun. The vibrant layout draws attention to the couple’s names and celebration details in a modern, punchy style. Perfect for couples planning a laid-back, joy-filled wedding with personality. This suite was created in collaboration with Lissa Anglin, a Texas-based designer who creates imaginative designs that make every day more extraordinary. She utilizes hand-lettering and illustration to add interest to her work and prioritizes functionality and fun as she creates.
Cricket collection description
Share the happy news with our Cricket vow renewal save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features succulents and lush desert blooms under your custom photo. Perfect for celebrations in the great outdoors (or in a restaurant filled with chic cacti).
Malcesine collection description
Our Malcesine collection combines classic elegance with rustic illustrations. We think it’s perfect for a close-knit ceremony in the countryside. This design was created in collaboration with Esther Michaletz (@estherclarkco), a fine artist specializing in oils, watercolors, and line drawings, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Lezzeno collection description
The Lezzeno collection marries intricate beauty with elegant formality. This design features exquisite hand-drawn filigree that frames the card, creating a lush border of botanical patterns. This design was created in collaboration with Esther Clark (@estherclarkco), a fine artist specializing in oils, watercolors, and line drawings, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Hannegan collection description
Choose versatile elegance with the Hannegan suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features timeless typography perfect for any wedding venue, from industrial loft to hotel ballroom. 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.
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.
Cedarcrest collection description
Make a modern statement with the Cedarcrest suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features unique lines echoing a range of mountains, plus sleek typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for nature lovers and couples getting married in venues with breathtaking views. Cedarcrest was designed in collaboration with Christy Townsend (@ThePaperVow), an ambidextrous graphic designer specializing in luxury wedding invitation designs for the past decade. Her happy place is being in the creative zone in her office in Columbus, Ohio, with strong coffee in one hand and a pen in the other.
Galata collection description
Make a beautiful statement with our Galata elopement reception save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features leafy eucalyptus around your custom photo. We love it for outdoor and indoor celebrations alike.
Eastwick collection description
Announce your wedding day with our botanical Eastwick design, a perfect match to an outdoor affair. Made of luxe paper, you can make this save the date truly your own and print your favorite engagement photo alongside your wedding details.
Cruise collection description
Celebrate in style with our tropical Cruise save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this design features vintage banana leaves framing your wedding details, plus ample space for sharing a custom photo. Perfect for the couple getting married in a destination wedding—or just have their sights set on somewhere warm and glam.
Wrightsville collection description
Start celebrating early with our Wrightsville save the date. Printed on luxe paper in landscape orientation, this design features watercolor oceanside motifs in soft pastel colors, plus room to upload your own custom photo. Perfect for bohemian, casual couples getting married outdoors, indoors, by the sea or on a city rooftop.
Galata collection description
Set the tone for your wedding day with our Galata save the date. Available on luxe paper, this botanical design features leafy eucalyptus garlands that frame your wedding details gorgeously. Suited well for outdoor weddings and indoor weddings alike.
Cricket collection description
Get ready for your big day with our Cricket Landscape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features succulents and lush desert blooms framing your custom photo and wedding details. Perfect for the couple getting married in the great outdoors (or in a restaurant filled with chic cacti).
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.
Moonlight collection description
Celebrate your big day with our Moonlight Edge save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this deco-inspired design features fairy lights strung above your wedding details and custom photo. Perfect for the couple getting married in a ballroom, outdoors, or anywhere beautiful.
Indigo collection description
Celebrate your big day with our Indigo Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this classic floral design features vintage blooms and an on-trend monochromatic color scheme of calming blues. Perfect for weddings indoors, outdoors… anywhere with gorgeous flowers and moody lighting. Could work as your something blue, too. Rooted in the signature warmth and charm of the American South, Draper James always brings the style (no matter your location on the map).
Festival collection description
Spread the wedding love with our Festival Print save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this bold, graphic design features a whimsical mix of vintage fonts and borders reminiscient of a band poster. Perfect for a couple who's a little bit country, a little bit rock n' roll, and a whole lot of unique. Rooted in the signature warmth and charm of the American South, Draper James always brings the style (no matter your location on the map).
August collection description
Share your playful wedding style with our August Portrait save the date. This gingham-filled design features a cheery border of checks, all framing your custom photo. We love it for barn weddings and backyard celebrations alike. Rooted in the signature warmth and charm of the American South, Draper James always brings the style (no matter your location on the map).
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.
Tamarine collection description
Share the wedding love with our Tamarine Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this stunning geographic design features your custom photo and intricate tilework inspired by cities across the world. We love it for destination weddings, restaurant parties, and anywhere with bold, bright colors.
Layton collection description
Celebrate your wedding joy with our Layton Landscape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this nature-inspired design features a moutain landscape with evergreen trees and a calm lake, plus bold font and graphic lines. Perfect for couples getting married in the great outdoors (or just share a love of hiking and adventuring together).
Folly collection description
Share the wedding joy with our Folly Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this watercolor botanical design features lemons. blossoms, and whimiscal font, all highlighting your custom photo beautifully. We think this is a fresh choice for couples who have a playful side (and are getting married under sunny skies).
Gramercy collection description
Celebrate in style with our Gramercy Bloom save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this warm floral design features boughs of sunset-hued wildflowers, all contrasting beautifully against your custom photo. We really love it for couples getting married in the late summer or fall.
Rios collection description
Celebrate in style with our Rios Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this bold design features gorgeous fonts and flourishing floral graphics in contrasting color. We think it's a perfect pick for couples having weddings on or near Día de los Muertos.
Rios collection description
Celebrate in style with our Rios landscape save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this bold design features gorgeous fonts and flourishing floral graphics in contrasting color. We think it's a perfect pick for couples having weddings on or near Día de los Muertos.
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.
Mikasa collection description
Reflect your wedding style with the Mikasa Type save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this artistic design features unique flowers in contrasting colors, perfectly suited for couples getting married in a garden, on a farm, or in a venue filled with bright blooms. Created in collaboration with Montreal-based graphic designer Grace Cheong.
Cardinell collection description
Celebrate in style with the Cardinell Bloom save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features lovely hand-sketched flowers and elegant typography. We think it’s a beautiful pick for romantic celebrations and outdoor weddings.
Cardinell collection description
Celebrate your big day with the Cardinell Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-sketched leaves next to your custom photo. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for nature-loving couples.
Geneva collection description
Share your happiness with the Geneva Type save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features your names in delicate calligraphy alongside timeless typography. We think it’s a beautiful way to add a little magic to elegant weddings.
Oahu collection description
Celebrate your love with the Oahu Portrait save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this tropical design features gorgeous hand-painted natural accents, including a flower, starfish, and seashell, next to your custom photo. Perfect for beach ceremonies or destination weddings. Maggie Enterrios (@littlepatterns) is a botanical illustrator known for creating detailed, whimsical patterns. Her work can be found on product packaging around the globe, and this is her first foray into wedding paper. Plus, it’s exclusive to Zola!
Norcross collection description
Showcase your style with the Norcross Border save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-drawn leaves around a mix of timeless typography. We think it’s a beautiful choice for boho or rustic weddings.
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.
Stauffer collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Stauffer Classic save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features a mix of timeless typography inside a sleek frame. Perfect for formal weddings of all kinds, no matter the color scheme.
Joliette collection description
Make it official with the Joliette Type save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features soft blooms behind classic typography. Perfect for couples who wish to meld tradition and modernity. Created in collaboration with Chinese-American surface designer Teresa Chan (@teresa.chan.graphics).
Providence collection description
Show your great style with the Providence Type save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this nautical design features elegant typography and a classic anchor. Perfect for weddings by the water.
Norcross collection description
Celebrate your union with the Norcross elopement reception save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-drawn leaves around a mix of timeless typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of whimsical and elegant.
Powell collection description
Share the love with our Powell vow renewal save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design boldly spotlights your celebration details with looping doodles that subtly feature the infinity symbol. We think it's perfect for couples who want a timeless visual representation of forever.
Geneva collection description
Share the happy news with the Geneva vow renewal save the date. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a mix of timeless typography around your custom photo. We especially love it for sophisticated, romantic celebrations.
Lyons collection description
Celebrate in style with the Lyons Type 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.
All about magnet save the dates
Frequently asked questions
Why Choose Magnet Save the Date Cards to Start Your Wedding?
When you consider how best to let people know about your marriage, you often look for a way that stands out—so why do so many couples pick magnet save the date cards? Because when you use magnets, your message ends up on the one spot people see every day, like the kitchen or the front of the fridge, instead of getting lost under other papers. Unlike cards made from paper, which might get moved or tucked away, magnets hold on, so guests are more likely to keep your date in mind as they eat, meet, and talk in their house.
What Makes Magnet Cards Different from Just Paper?
If you’ve thought about just sending paper, you might ask whether magnets are really better. The answer is yes, for a few helpful reasons. Magnet cards are more strong, so you worry less about bent edges, water spills, or slips behind the fridge. Their strong back means your cards act as a bit of home decoration and a daily note too. When travel is involved, or guests need to plan far ahead, the daily view on a magnet can mean more people attend.
Which Magnet Designs Stand Out Right Now?
With so many choices, how do you pick the right look? Data shows the “Seraphine” template leads in popularity, for its simple lines and space for one big photo, while other favorites such as “Milford” and “Talana” offer softer or unique looks. Some love the classic “Violin” design, while “Gemma” brings a more modern style. Many people go for just one photo (around half), though a few prefer cards with more than one photo. Most pick a portrait layout, while extras like frames or wreaths are much less common.
How Soon Should You Send Magnet Save the Date Cards?
Timing Your Card.
For events nearby, sending magnet cards six to eight months before your date is wise, since it gives people time to set aside the day. When your event calls for travel or is in another city, eight to ten months is usually better, so everyone can plan, book rooms, and get ready for your wedding.
Which Details Must Every Magnet Save the Date Show?
What do your guests need to see right away? Every magnet card should clearly give:
- Name of both partners
- Exact date, with day of the week
- City or place for the event
- Link to your website for more details
- The line “Formal invitation to follow,” so it’s clear more is coming
How Can Your Magnet Cards Show the Tone for your Wedding?
Choosing Word, Color, and Style.
If you pick a color, a font, or a small mark now, it helps to set a clear look early—which makes later steps, such as the big invite, easier to match. When every piece feels like one plan, you show people you care about detail and make your event feel well planned.
Are Magnets Worth the Extra Cost?
Should you spend more for a magnet card? Many couples ask this. Think about what you get: magnets show your date every day, so people won’t ask over and over, and the card likely stays put until the main event. Their lasting build makes them both a daily note and a sign that you want things easy for people who care about you.
How Do You Make and Order Magnet Save the Dates?
Getting Your Cards Ready.
For your first step, pick a template from popular styles like those listed above, then use one strong photo or several, and choose portrait or landscape as you like. Online sites now let you fill in name and address for each person, so you can save time and skip hand-writing every one yourself.
Is it time for you to put this simple magic to work for your day? Sometimes a small change—like using magnets—makes all the difference.
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.
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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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