Inspiration
Save the dates add an extra touch of style and coordination to your wedding. Find out why and when you should send your save the dates with this complete guide.
Advice
Timing is key! Generally, save the dates should be sent no earlier than 8 months and no later than 4 months out from your wedding. Learn the specifics and more in this article.
Advice
Once you send your save the dates, what’s next? Learn everything you need to know in this save the date etiquette guide.
The only thing more exciting than a wedding is a destination wedding. You get to combine all the best aspects of your wedding day with a tropical vacation, alongside the love of your life, your family, and your closest friends. Talk about a win-win-win.
To capture the thrill of your upcoming nuptials, and prepare your guests for the trip of a lifetime, embrace travel-themed save the dates for your destination wedding.
Whether you’re saying “I do” on an exotic island or making it official against a snowy mountain backdrop, you can adapt your destination save the dates to your wedding’s style using your wedding theme, different wedding stationery layouts, and travel plans as inspiration.
Take a look at some idyllic options below:
Beachy – For an oceanfront wedding, many couples embrace the natural, beachy style with decor made of driftwood, palm leaves, and sea glass. You can easily incorporate these stylistic elements into your invitations with seashell embellishments, wood backgrounds, and watercolor waves.
Vintage – Why not travel to a different era as well as location with a vintage-style destination wedding? If you’re traveling to the Italian countryside or the Grecian coast, capitalize on the rustic, vintage aesthetic with invites to match.
Bohemian – A whimsical desert wedding begs for bohemian-style flair. If you’re replacing your traditional aisle runner with colorful, handwoven rugs and trading in floral centerpieces for pampas grass and cacti, your save the dates can match the boho-chic aesthetic with warm colors, floral accents, and fresh fonts.
A destination wedding is an amazing way to see something new. For save the dates that match the vibe of your location, explore Zola’s wedding invitations. You’ll have access to a vast array of search filters and customization options such as:
Color – Find a save the date idea that perfectly matches your wedding palette, whether that includes bright pinks and yellows to match a tropical beach locale, or mixes pastels with earthy greens for a rustic mountain wedding.
Custom Photo – Give your guests a glimpse into your destination wedding venue or use photos of your past adventures to embellish a destination wedding invitation.
Foil – Add gold or rose gold foil accents to your invitations to capture the enchanting vibes of a bohemian or vintage-style wedding. Alternatively, silver foil accents beautifully recreate the way the sun glints off the waves for a beachside bash. As if destination weddings needed more shimmer!
You don’t have to travel far to find the best destination wedding save the dates, wedding vendors, and wedding websites. With free free guest addressing, and free envelopes, Zola helps you send your destination invites all across the world without stepping outside. You can even select up to five free design samples to see in person before placing your final order.
With Zola, you’re guaranteed to find save the dates as breathtaking as your destination.
From bohemian and botanical to minimalist and modern, there are gorgeous save the dates of all styles on Zola.
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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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From traditional square save the dates to fancy arches, Zola has a variety of card shapes to choose from.
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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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