5 steps to a personalized wedding invitation suite
Your wedding invitation suite is the first glimpse your guests get into your special day. Make it count.
With a little creativity and attention to detail, you can create a personalized invitation suite that reflects your unique style and sets the tone for your entire wedding. Let's explore five steps to help you design a memorable invitation suite.
In this blog post, we'll cover:
How to chose your wedding theme and style: From rustic to modern, find your perfect aesthetic.
Incorporating personal touches: Add a personal touch with custom illustrations, calligraphy, or monograms.
Selecting high-quality paper and envelopes: Elevate your invitations with luxurious paper and elegant envelopes.
Crafting the perfect wording: Write a heartfelt message that reflects your unique love story.
Assembly of your Invitations: Put the finishing touches on your invitations.
By following these steps, you can create a stunning invitation suite that wows your guests and sets the stage for a memorable celebration.
Choosing your wedding theme and style
Step 1 | The foundation of your suite
Your wedding theme is the foundation of your invitation suite. It sets the tone for your entire celebration, from the color palette to the overall aesthetic.
Before diving into specific details, it's essential to have a clear vision for your wedding. Consider your personal style, the overall mood you want to create, and the venue where you'll be hosting your celebration. Your venue can significantly influence your color palette and overall aesthetic.
For example, a rustic barn wedding might inspire a natural, earthy color palette, while a modern city loft could lend itself to a sleek, minimalist design. Mixing a rustic barn with a sleek, minimal design might not be thé best fit.
Once you have a general idea of your wedding's style, you can start to narrow down your choices.
Selecting a color palette
The colors you choose for your invitations will set the tone for your entire wedding. Consider the emotions you want to evoke and the overall atmosphere you want to create.
Here are a few tips for choosing a color palette:
Start with a color you love. This could be a favorite color, a color that reminds you of your partner, or a color that reflects the season of your wedding.
Use a color wheel to find complementary colors. Complementary colors are opposite each other on the color wheel and can create a striking contrast.
Consider the time of day and season of your wedding. For example, a summer wedding might call for bright, cheerful colors, while a winter wedding might be more suited to deep, rich tones.
Fonts and typography
The right typography can make a big impact on the overall look and feel of your invitations.
Some pro tips when selecting fonts:
Choose fonts that are easy to read. Avoid overly ornate or script fonts that can be difficult to decipher.
Select fonts that complement your theme and style. A modern wedding might call for clean, sans-serif fonts, while a vintage wedding might be better suited to a classic serif font.
Limit your font choices to two or three. Too many fonts can make your invitations look cluttered and confusing.
Our favorite ways to personalize
Step 2 | Incorporating personal touches
Your wedding invitations are the first impression your guests will have of your special day. By adding personal touches, you can create a truly unique and memorable experience.
These are some of our favorite ways to personalize:
Custom calligraphy: Handwritten calligraphy adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to your invitations. We offer a custom calligraphy services to elevate your stationery, you can request it when filling in your request form.
Personalized illustrations: Commission a custom illustration that reflects your love story or wedding theme. This could be anything from a simple line drawing to a detailed watercolor painting. Check out our Semi-Custom Opulence Suite for an example.
Meaningful symbols and motifs: Incorporate symbols that hold special meaning for you and your partner. For example, if you met at the beach, you could include a seashell or starfish motif.
Monograms and family crests: Create a unique monogram that represents your initials or family crest. This can be used on your invitations, envelopes, wax seal stamp and other wedding stationery.
Handwritten notes: Add a personal touch by hand-addressing your envelopes or writing a short message to each guest.
THE secret to achieving a luxury feel
Step 3 | Selecting high-quality materials
The quality of your paper and printing techniques can significantly impact the overall look and feel of your invitations. And it is here you make the choice to elevate your suite to extraordinary.
Paper weight and texture
Consider the weight and texture of your paper. Thicker paper feels more luxurious, while thinner paper is more affordable.
But don’t give up too easily if you’re on a budget. Ask the printer you work with what your options are. They usually have hundreds of types of paper, so chances are they can help you find something within your price range.
Choose a paper that complements your theme and style. For example, a rustic wedding might call for a textured paper, while a modern wedding might be better suited for a smooth, matte finish and crisp lines.
Envelopes and liners
Invest in high-quality envelopes. Choose a color, weight and texture that complements your invitations, same as you did with the paper. Next? Add a touch of elegance with decorative liners. These can be plain or patterned, and can be a great way to add a pop of color. Or even match your location or enhance the feeling you want to create.
The sherry on top will be to seal your envelopes with wax seals: a classic way to add a personal touch.
Printing techniques
Letterpress creates a raised, embossed effect that is both elegant and tactile. If you have illustrations or a wreath embossing is also a beautiful way of adding a little extra.
Digital printing is a versatile technique that can be used to create a wide variety of designs.
Foil printing adds a touch of luxury with metallic foil accents. It is very versatile to highlight all kinds of details. You usually find it in a dozen or more different shades.
Featuring Semi-Custom Serenade Suite in Romantic Blue
Additional elements
Vellum wraps: Add a layer of sophistication with a vellum wrap. Wrap your invitations, RSVP and details card together before they go in the envelope. This adds to the experience of receiving and almost unpacking this work of art.
Ribbons: Tie your invitations with a ribbon to add a touch of color and texture.
Wax Seals: Seal your envelopes or vellum wrap with a personalized wax seal.
By carefully selecting your materials and printing techniques, you can create a stunning invitation suite that your guests will love. And in the first place, you of course.
THE secret to achieving a luxury feel
Step 4 | Crafting the perfect wording
Your invitation wording sets the tone for the type of wedding you are planning. It should be clear, concise, and elegant.
Essential information:
Date, time, and location: Clearly state the date, time, and location of your ceremony and reception.
RSVP information: Include an RSVP card with a deadline.
Dress code: Specify the dress code, whether it's formal, semi-formal, or casual.
Additional details: If you have any special requests or accommodations, include them on a separate card.
Tone
The tone of your message should reflect the overall style of your wedding. Here are a few examples of different styles and wording you can use.
For a formal wedding use formal language and avoid slang. For example: "You are cordially invited to celebrate the marriage of...”
A more relaxed tone is appropriate for a casual wedding: "Join us to celebrate our special day!”
A thematic wedding asks for elements of your theme into your wording, such as nautical terms for a beach wedding or vintage phrases for a vintage-inspired wedding. Or a fairytale theme: "You're invited to a magical evening under the stars."
Use this opportunity to share your love story with your guests. A personalized message can make your invitations even more special. You could include a quote, a poem, or a simple expression of gratitude.
Proofreading and editing
Before printing out your invitations, proofread them carefully to ensure there are no errors. Ask a friend or family member to review them as well. A mistake is easily missed and when they are printed it is too late.
Watch everything come together
Step 5 | Assembling your invitations
Once you've finalized your invitations, it's time to assemble them. Here are a few tips:
Hand-addressing envelopes: A handwritten address adds a personal touch. Use calligraphy or elegant handwriting to make your envelopes stand out.
Choosing the right envelopes: Select envelopes that complement the style of your invitations.
Adding finishing touches: Consider adding a wax seal to close your envelopes for a touch of elegance. And what an experience for your guests to receive a sealed envelope.
Creating a cohesive wedding stationery suite is an art that demands thoughtful planning and a clear vision. Investing time and effort to coordinate every piece of your suite—from save-the-dates to thank-you notes—ensures your wedding feels polished and harmonious from start to finish.
Ready to start planning your dream stationery?
FAQs: Everything you want to know about wedding stationery suites
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A wedding invitation suite is a collection of stationery pieces that communicate key information and set the tone for your wedding. A cohesive suite ensures a consistent and polished look throughout your celebration.
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Start with your theme and color palette. Identify what inspires you and collaborate with a stationery designer who can translate that vision into something tangible. The goal is to reflect your story through visual details like typography, illustrations, and finishes.
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Begin with a clear vision for your wedding’s theme, starting with the invitation, even though it is not the first item you’ll need. Work closely with your designer to carry that theme across each piece, from save-the-dates to thank-you notes.
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Personalized wedding stationery is a wonderful way to reflect your style and engage your guests. Consider adding custom illustrations, meaningful quotes, or even hand-lettered calligraphy, ribbons, and wax seals that resonate with your personality and story.
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All items can share similar design elements to create consistency, but they can also feature unique touches to distinguish them from the main invitation.
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A typical wedding invitation suite includes the main invitation, RSVP cards, and any additional information cards, like reception or accommodation details. Extras for the big day are also available, such as thank-you cards, menu cards, featured drinks, seating charts, and guest books.