Brides, grooms, designs, ribbons, and flowers all ring those wedding bells. With the flurry and lists, one of the most important items the bride needs to consider is what kind of wedding invitation she wants to send to the hoped-for guests.
The invitation design can indicate something particular about the bride and groom, feature the wedding location, or highlight the theme for the wedding. Brides who want to send unique wedding invitations might want to try one of the following ideas.
3-D Wedding Invitations
One unique design for a wedding invitation is to incorporate something 3-D. When the guest receives the envelope, the invitation will not have the same “oh, just another piece of mail” response. If the bride and groom plan a ceremony on or near the beach or in an island setting, the invitations could be a pale aqua and tan combination color to depict the island atmosphere.
To get the 3-D effect, consider using a nautical-themed item to clasp a tri-fold invitation. As soon as the guest opens the invitation, it will set the beach mood. You could use one of the following things for the clasp:
- A star fish;
- A sand dollar;
- Or a seashell.
Custom Watercolor Invitations
Brides sometimes get overly ambitious with personally doing things for the wedding, but if they start early enough, they can be part of the many creations. One special way of creating the invitations is for the artistic bride to put her touch on them. A simple flower, like a calla lily, painted with water colors onto specialty paper can be a remembrance guests may cherish. They may even appreciate the work enough to frame it.
If you want to do this type of invitation, here are a few things to consider:
- Plan enough time to finish the announcements so you can avoid last-minute stresses.
- Place completed invitations in a box labeled “finished” to keep them from being damaged.
- Keep it simple enough that you can complete several invitations in a short amount of time.
- Consider using an item relevant to your wedding theme, such as the flower you will have in yourbouquet.
Medallion Brooch Invitations
Why not make your invitations functional? Wedding invitations can have a pin, a small brooch, or clasp attached to the top. Pick one style for the bride and one for the groom. Ask your guests to wear the accessory to the wedding, and everyone will instantly know whether the guest belongs to the bride’s or groom’s side. Here are a few suggestions to help you with this type of invitation:
- Match the color of the brooch, or item, to the lettering on the invitation.
- Consider whether you will send one per family or enough for all the members who might attend the wedding.
Unique is memorable, and that’s what every bride wants her wedding to be. So why not start with the invitations? Each of these three ideas allows you to incorporate your personality and style into your invitations in a way that is sure to resonate with your guests.
Annie is a creative blogger for for Dobovo, the free app to find Kiev apartments and plan a safe trip to Europe.
