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.
From the rich colors to the crisp air, nothing beats an autumn day full of celebration and love. Planning the perfect fall wedding will take some serious style inspiration, but that’s where Zola comes in. We have all the tools you need to bring your big day to life, including hundreds of templates for fall wedding save the dates.
Autumn wedding decor can be fresh, bold, and enchanting—if you play your cards right. Capitalizing on these trendy autumn styles will make it easy to tie in your fall-themed save the dates:
Botanical – For an autumn wedding, you’ll love the look of rich, cold weather blossoms, such as roses, dianthus, and celosias, whether they’re on your tables as centerpieces or your fall wedding invitations as embellishments. Couples can easily match their date announcement to any arrangement with Zola’s wide selection of floral designs.
Rustic & Vintage – Fall is the perfect season for a rustic or vintage wedding theme. Between the earthy tones and natural elements, you can use the season’s innate charm to your advantage. By the same token, Zola’s rustic and vintage designs will embody the rugged beauty of this picturesque season.
You’ll want to couple your fall wedding with a perfect set of save the dates. Whether it is a postcard, wedding date photo card, or a wedding invite using a date template, you can have the invitation of your dreams. At Zola, you can choose from hundreds of beautiful designs or personalize your own. Start by searching for premade favorites or customizing according to these fall invitation ideas:
Color – Pull inspiration from the gorgeous autumn leaves for your wedding’s color palette. Shades of rust, maroon, and marigold will fit perfectly into your save the dates, the same way they do in your table settings, floral arrangements, and overall decor.
Foil – If you’re thinking of putting an autumn twist on your traditional silverware colors, you can do the same with Zola’s elegant foil designs. Warmer tones of gold or rose gold will match the season’s natural palette and your autumn invites.
Custom Photo – Show off your love of fall by adding a custom photo. Whether you’re playing in the leaves, holding hands in a pumpkin patch, or something equally adorable and on-theme, you can add your favorite autumn shot to many save the date templates.
Whether you’re planning for a fall, winter, spring, or summer wedding, Zola has you covered every day of the year. Choose from our wide selection of autumn save the dates, or personalize your own design, to get invitations that fit your style. While you’re here, we also offer wedding program templates, wedding registry services, and even free wedding websites. There’s no need to fall all over yourself planning the perfect wedding when you have a great wedding checklist and Zola in your corner.
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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