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.
If you’re looking for a wedding invitation that will make your guests green with envy, then you’ll love the natural, earthy tones and simple, subdued designs of greenery save the dates. Between botanical bridal flowers and a woodsy destination wedding, the curving vines and delicate leaves of nature save the dates will introduce your wedding with style.
No green thumb required—just check out Zola’s wedding invitations to find your perfect shade.
Hosting a luxurious Manhattan wedding in a Fifth Avenue hotel ballroom? Then earthy, eucalyptus save the dates would be a bold choice. If you’re going for a more conventional option, a greenery invite will make a perfect addition to the following wedding styles:
Whimsical & Bohemian – Tying the knot in a secret garden with draping greenery, exposed light bulbs, and wooden accents? Match the real-life greenery with effortlessly earthy tones on your wedding date invitation.
Modern – Greenery is in these days. A modern wedding with a neutral color scheme and simple decor can benefit from a subtle pop of color within the leaves and vines of a botanical save the date.
Rustic & Natural – What’s more natural than greenery? An outdoor wedding with rustic, eco-friendly undertones will make use of everything nature has to offer—the save the dates are no exception.
Not every wedding has to have a distinct wedding day theme. If you’re planning a simple spring or summer wedding, greenery save the dates can provide an understated yet appropriate color palette for a themeless wedding.
When it comes to botanical save the dates, there’s one thing you don’t even have to think about: the color scheme. But beyond that, what makes a stunning greenery save the date?
When designing your natural invitations on Zola, you can personalize them according to these popular stylistic choices:
Paper Type – Why not fully embrace the idea of a green wedding? Postcard-style save the dates can be made with recycled or natural paper.
Style – Greenery can range from elaborate intertwining vines to simple leaf accents adorning the corners. Find the style that works for you, whether it’s minimalist or romantic and botanical.
Rounded Corners – The harsh lines of rectangular invites don’t necessarily mesh with the natural curvature of Mother Nature’s landscape. Opting for rounded edges is a simple way to elevate greenery invites.
Zola can help create naturally gorgeous save the dates and wedding invites with a few clicks of a button. You can easily design your dream invitations online or first select up to five sample styles to see in person, free of charge. That way, you can finalize your favorite design long before your loved ones receive them in the mail.
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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