Everyone knows that your wedding day is one that is supposed to be special. However, one of the most important things about a wedding is to make it yours, and keep it unique to your style as a couple. Your personal style should ring throughout your wedding, from the invitations to the reception.
Many couples spend hours looking at wedding invitations trying to find one they like, while other couples choose something quickly just to get the job done. Your wedding invitations are important enough that you should take some time to choose – they too should mirror your personal style and create a pathway towards your wedding day.
Invitations come in many different sizes, shapes and colors. With many choices, the task of choosing an invitation can be daunting; however it does not have to be. You can mix and match from a variety of collections to find a harmony of styles that creates an invitation package that perfectly mirrors your style as a couple.
The first step to choosing invitations is to have an idea of what you, as a couple, consider your personal style. Are you a vibrant couple? Look for interesting colors and prints that are bold and vibrant. Are you an outdoorsy couple? Look for earthier tones and linen papers that are organic and natural. Do you consider yourself a more traditional and laid back couple? Check out more traditional invitations such as glossed white with silver scroll writing or gold embossed invitations. If you consider yourself a worldly, traveling couple, look for invitations that represent your passion – vibrant colors mixed with sand beige can create a tropical look to your invitations.
Regardless of the style you feel the two of you are – there is an invitation set that is just right for you. You may not find a packaged set that is just right, so feel free to mix and match the items and pieces that you like and put them together. Choose a piece from a variety of collections to make your invitations unique and personalized to your own style.
If you are having a themed wedding, such as nautical or tropical beach wedding, you can choose wedding invitations that reflect the theme of your wedding. Keeping your theme in mind choose three or four colors that would work well with the theme – these are likely colors you have already selected for the wedding itself. Take these colors and make them your palette for your wedding invitations if there is not a package already created. You can use embellishments to add to your wedding invitations as well to create a personalized effect. Take a look at the wide variety of themed wedding invitations and there’s a good chance that you will find one that suits your theme. If not, don’t be afraid to step out of the box and choose pieces from different collections to make your themed wedding invitations come together uniquely.
If your wedding is not themed, chances are you have selected a color for your bridesmaid dresses and groomsmen’s accessories such as bow tie, cummerbund or vest. You can use this color as your starting point. Find a color wheel, there are plenty available online or at the paint store and choose some colors to go with your main color. Take a piece of fabric with you to match at the paint store and select colors on either side of your main color and one from across the wheel. The two colors on either side will be your accompanying colors and the one from across the wheel will be your accent color. Use varying shades and depths of color to create a unique and dramatic color selection. You can also use varying shades of your main color as well to create something soothing for your wedding invitations.
Don’t forget about envelopes! These are an important part of your wedding invitation package and can help set the tone. Your envelopes should match or accent your wedding invitations, so that the whole package comes together well. You can choose a solid color or something with a print or embellishment or embossment to add a little spice to the invite. Having a bold envelope will also have your invited guests eager to open your invitation, wondering what’s inside!
Regardless of your color choices and whether or not you have a theme to your wedding, you can select wedding invitations that reflect your personal style as a couple. The more unique and colorful your wedding invitation is the better. Don’t be afraid to go bold with colors and designs, and don’t worry about mixing colors or color palettes – these are your wedding invitations that are reflecting your personal style together as a couple. Have fun while selecting your wedding invitations and your own unique personalities will shine through.
Brian Jenkins is a writer and blogger who discusses topics such as event planning and coordination. Mr. Jenkins also writes about specific topics such as wedding gifts and wedding invitations.
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