While wedding invitations may seem straightforward, there can be even more options when it comes to sending your invitations as there are blooms for your bouquet.
Wedding invitations set the tone for your ceremony, and the colors, fonts and feel of your guest’s first inkling of your intentions is important.
The One with the Wedding
Serious stationery will never go out of style, but nowadays more brides are starting to have fun with their invitations. The Knot says that the COVID-19 pandemic, which brought on more intimate ceremonies, also saw an uptick in more playful wording, and that the trend has stuck around. “Couples want to tell their unique love story and aren’t afraid to break traditions by infusing humor and/or pop culture into their invitations and décor,” says Leah Conroy, associate director of merchandising at The Knot Invitations.
Celebrating Cultural Backgrounds
Opt for invitations that honor your family’s heritage or that of your soon-to-be spouse’s. Couples are opting for bilingual invitations, The Knot says, or using colors, motifs and icons in a nod to their heritage.
Pets Front and Center
First comes love, then comes the dog. More and more wedding invitations and accessory stationery, such as save-the-date cards and thank you notes, are including references to the happy couple’s four-legged or feathered or finned friends.
Art Nouveau
Turn-of-the-20th century Art Nouveau motifs are en vogue on invitations, The Knot says. Characterized by flourishes, intricate detailing and often opulent botanical themes, it’s a big left turn from the more recent years of minimalist aesthetic.
’70s Style
Also back are the funky, groovy designs of the 1970s and its avocado-forward color palette. This is another rebellion against sleek design that has fans of the bold celebrating.
Bits, Bytes and I-Dos
More and more, stationery is going digital in some way. If not the whole invitation, couples may opt for a printed invitation with a QR code or website for people to RSVP. That saves the couple money because there are no self-addressed stamped envelopes to include and saves the guests time. Many invitation printers offer digital options to go along with their printed versions to keep the look cohesive.