The date is set and the venue has been booked. Now it’s time to invite friends and family to celebrate this momentous occasion. The search begins for your perfect wedding invitation. Here is a short helpful list that will direct your invitation search to a style that fits your wedding.
1.Formal
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This traditional white or cream invitation has a timeless class. These invitations became popular after World War 2 when elegant stationery became readily available to the masses. They are graceful, light, and ageless.
Design Elements
Formal invitations often have muted color pallets, serif typefaces, calligraphy typefaces, and decorative flourishes.
Who is it for
If you want a truly classic look that harkens back to yesteryear, this invite is for you.
2.Contemporary Elegance
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A modern twist on a traditional invitation. They are classy, lavish, and use dark jewel tones to hypnotize the eye with pops of white and gold. If you have ever received one of these invitations you feel like you have been invited to a royal ball.
Design Elements
Black or jewel-tone colors, ornate and intricate design work, pockets for the rsvp card, and calligraphic typefaces add sophistication to these invitations.
Who is it for
Perhaps your getting married in a luxurious hotel, beautiful cathedral, or you just want people to feel like they are going to a fantasy gala. Either way, these invitations will be eye-catching and extravagant.
3.Modern
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Clean, tight, and state-of-the-art, modern wedding invitations bridge mid-century modern with contemporary materials to create something truly unique for your wedding.
Design Elements
Geometric patterns, san serif typefaces, and simple graphics are what make modern invitations stand out from their opulent counterparts.
Who is it for
If the clean modern aesthetic calls to you, then this wedding invite will be the way to go. It harnesses the past and present to create the refined look you’re going for.
4.Rustic
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The Vibe
Rustic invitations trade in the opulence for a more rugged and natural look. Gaining popularity for its down-home feel, a rustic invitation gives a warm feel to any wedding invitation.
Design Elements
Earth tones, brown or kraft papers, and natural elements are the hallmark of rustic invitations.
Who is it for
If formal or modern invitations feel stark, then rustic may be the style for you. They hold the class without all of the frills.
5.Destination
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Whether your going out of state or out of the country, designing an invitation around your destination can be a fun way to integrate the spirit of your wedding into the invite.
Design Elements
Fun variations include invitations that look like passports, plane tickets, or postcards. Including watercolor or digital illustrations of your venue can also set the tone of your destination wedding.
Who is this for
For those who want to imbibe their invitation with the character of the wedding destination.
6.Themed
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Maybe you’re going for that 1920’s vintage wedding look or a fantastical mythical wedding at the Renaissance festival. A themed wedding can give you a springboard for your wedding invitations.
Design Elements
Genre-specific designs, themed graphics, and coordinating typefaces create stunning and one of a kind pieces.
Who is it for
If your wedding has a specific theme then matching your wedding invitations can really be the cherry TIE fighter on top of the Star Wars cake.
7. Creative and Bold
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Creative invitations take on a myriad of forms. A creative invitation will say something about the bride and groom without being as genre-specific as their themed counterparts.
Design Elements
Watercolor patterns, personal illustrations or photos, bold color pallets, and unique typefaces are just some of the elements that can go into these beautiful invitations.
Who is it for
If you want something more personal than the traditional wedding invitation but don’t want to venture into the themed category then going with a creative invitation can be a nice middle ground. These invitations are the perfect balance of personal and stylish.
No matter what your design aesthetic Donahue Paper Emporium will help make your dream invitation come to life. Drop-in or check out our custom wedding invitations here: https://www.donahuepaper.com/index.php/paper/invitations-cards/
