One-of-a-Kind Wedding Invitation Designs

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One-of-a-Kind Wedding Invitation Designs

{1} Given the name of her company, Sarah Glad of A Milestone Paper Co. knows a thing or two about commemorating landmark events. For a couple’s recent 10-year anniversary vow renewal—a milestone indeed!—Glad printed the what, when and where on thin, flexible pieces of poplar wood. The bride and groom’s favorite song lyric headlines the invitation, providing a warm tone for the folksy and fun atmosphere of the backyard event. Don’t overlook the details, either: Colorful envelope liners add a graphic punch and wraparound labels create a tailored touch.

{2} Yee-haw! For this ranch-themed rehearsal dinner invitation, designer Gretchen Berry, previously of Amy Zaroff Events + Design and now with Watermark Stationery, debossed an old Western-style typeface on a soft slice of rawhide. The masculine feel of the invite is balanced with a clever muslin bag, which the invite securely tucks into. As a final personalized touch, Berry embellished the bag with the couple’s custom-designed logo.

{3} The bride wanted pink. The groom didn’t want too much pink. Hence this classy compromise, designed by Anne Golliher of Gaddere. Brown trim offsets the vibrant pops of pink text, and the couple’s new last initial acts as an emblem. The results? A traditional invitation with a modern twist.

{4} Birds of a feather stick together, right? That was the inspiration for this earth-toned invitation suite, designed by PaperThick Ink’s My Choi for her sister’s wedding. A pair of birds represents the bride and groom, but Choi made sure one was particularly feminine, adding tail feathers and a curlicue headdress—all printed on pearlescent paper. In lieu of traditional placecards, Choi and her sister folded tiny paper cranes—a skill their father taught them—to create a “flock of birds” that greeted the guests upon seating.
    
{5} Got an eye for design? Take pages from your sketchbook to show a professional stationer, as this artistic bride did. Jenni Undis, owner of Lunalux, scanned the bride’s hand-drawn illustrations onto lush paper for a playful yet polished look. The couple’s Western wedding inspired the winding flowery motif, which is carried through to the charming horseshoes decorating the envelopes.

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