Zola

zola.com
Scheduling & Booking
Weekend Project

Wedding Planning: Website, Invites, Venues, Registry, & More

How to Replace Zola

Overview

Zola is a comprehensive wedding planning platform that helps couples plan every aspect of their wedding from venues and save the dates to free wedding websites, registries, and more. The platform provides tools for guest management, vendor discovery, invitation design, budgeting, and gift registry all in one place.

Features

20 features across 9 categories

Budgeting & Finance(1)

Budget Tool

Stay on top of every dollar with budgeting and expense tracking tools

Customer Support(1)

Expert Advisor Support (Team-Z)

Access to expert advisors available via chat or email for wedding planning assistance

Guest Management(1)

Guest List Management

Collect contact information, track RSVPs, meal selections, and plus ones with the ability to import spreadsheets

Planning & Organization(1)

Smart Seating Charts

Drag and drop guests into different tables for each event, customize table names and seat numbers

Platform & Access(1)

Mobile App

Native mobile app for easier wedding planning on the go

Registry & Gifting(4)

Group Gifting

Allow multiple guests to contribute toward larger ticket items to split costs on expensive gifts

Post-Wedding DiscountPremium

20% off post-wedding items for newlyweds to purchase forgotten registry items or treat themselves

Registry

Register for everything from zero-fee cash funds to experiences and gifts all from one open tab

Virtual Exchanges

Exchange gifts before they ship for equivalent credit, allowing flexibility in gift selections

Stationery & Design(2)

Invitations & Stationery Shop

Shop for various wedding stationery including invitations, thank you cards, programs, place cards, save the dates, menus, and more in multiple styles

Invites and Paper

Ultra-customizable invitation designs created by artists and customizable by users, covering save the dates to thank you cards

Vendor Management(8)

Specialized Cake Services

Find wedding cake bakeries offering various dietary options including Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, and Vegan cakes

Specialized Catering Services

Access to caterers offering various cuisines and dietary accommodations including African, BBQ, Cajun, Chinese, Farm-to-Table, French, Greek, Hawaiian, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Seafood, Southern, Spanish, Thai, Gluten-Free, Halal, Kosher, Organic, Vegan, and Vegetarian

Specialized Music Services

Find DJs and bands across multiple genres including Americana, Arabic, Blues, Indian, Country, EDM, Gospel, Jazz, Latin, Soul, R&B, Rap, Reggae, Pop, and Rock

Specialized Vendor Services

Access to specialized vendors including hair & makeup, fitness coaches, henna artists, spa treatments, fashion stylists, and cultural services

Specialized Venue Filters

Filter venues by type including outdoor, beach, barn, country club, historic estates, hotels, industrial, gardens, vineyards, and more

Vendor Directory by Category

Browse vendors across multiple categories including photographers, florists, caterers, bands, planners, and more

Venue & Vendor Search

Discover the best venues and vendors with personalized recommendations based on style and budget

Venue Directory by State

Searchable directory of wedding venues organized by state and city

Website & Communication(1)

Free Wedding Websites

A free, easy way to keep guests informed with beautiful, customizable wedding websites

Cost Calculator

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Build vs Buy

Should you build a Zola alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 20 features.

Buy Zola

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Zola saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 20 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.