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.
Who doesn’t love a summer wedding? From the warm weather and bright colors to the easygoing atmosphere, summertime is the perfect season for new beginnings and endless love.
While the season may be easy and breezy, Zola’s wedding planning services are meticulous and comprehensive—exactly what you need for your dream wedding. Let’s start with the first step on your checklist: wedding invitations.
Summer wedding venues can range from beachy fun to whimsical wonder or lush greenery, and you’ll want save the dates to match. To plan the ultimate celebration, check out these seasonal suggestions to incorporate your wedding invitation into any summer wedding:
Beach & Destination – A tried-and-true classic, beach weddings encapsulate everything we love about summertime. Reflecting the warmth of the sand, the cool tones of the water, and the airy feeling of beach attire is easy with summer save the dates in light tones, complete with subtle detailing like seashells, palm trees, and ocean waves.
Floral & Botanical – Embrace the vivid colors of summer blossoms with bright floral invitations to match or play on the classic greenery of outdoor garden weddings with simple vine detailing and subtle floral embellishments. This wedding invitation idea is perfect for the invitation card, the bridal shower invitation, and the cocktail party invite as well.
Bohemian & Whimsical – Summer is perfect for outdoor venues like rustic ranches and secret gardens. Find similarly beautiful summer invitations that embody the simple yet playful essence of your theme, including minimal detailing, funky fonts, pastel hues, and creative composition.
You can create invitations that are as true to you as they are to the latest summer staples with Zola’s stunning designs and customization options:
Color – Beat the heat by ditching the deep winter tones. Instead, add some pops of color to your invitations with bright oranges or beachy blues. With Zola’s selection of colorful designs, you’ll find a color palette that works for your vision and the season.
Custom Photo – Showcase your summer lovin’ by adding a sunkissed photo to your save the dates. Zola has plenty of photograph-ready templates as well as DIY options that can perfectly frame your favorite outdoor picture of the two of you.
Foil – Mimic the sun’s rays with Zola’s gold or rose gold foil embellishments. These metallic details will add a touch of warmth and sophistication to your summer save the dates.
Summer is the season of relaxation, so why not take a load off this wedding season? Zola has hundreds of summer invitation templates, gorgeous color palettes, and customization options to prepare you with everything you need for your warm-weather wedding, starting with the perfect save the dates, custom wedding registry, and free wedding website.
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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