While flipping through the Bridal Guide magazine, I found a helpful little article on what’s hot and what’s not when it comes to wedding invitations. Here are a few tips about trends and fads in invitations this year:
- Say goodbye to big ribbons and bows, poufy invitations are so yesterday
- Luxurious and textured papers are all the rage. Thick cotton sheets, bamboo papers, and even wood veneers mounted on paper are becoming a surprising trend
- Magnets are out! Too expensive and cliché for 2011
- Calligraphy can give your invitations a nice personal feel that your guests-to-be will really appreciate
- Satin and silk are too stuffy and boring. Instead, try adding some spice to your invites with bold colors and fun patterns
- Personalize touches are always a good thing. Making hand-drawn illustrations or including a story about how you met or got engaged can add a unique feel to your invitations
This fun and unique invitation can be found on Etsy.com!
go a touch overboard with the details. It is fantastic to want to include everything for your guests, just don’t do it. An invitation that sets the tone of your event is perfect. No need to include details for out of town guests (like where to eat/shop/etc.), or the details of your bridal party. Leave those details for the out of town gift bags and programs.