The perfect wedding day is something every bride dreams of! However, to begin this incredible journey, you must have stationery that’s just right for you. Whether you’re looking for invitations, save-the-dates cards, or thank you cards, finding the right style for you and your other half is very important as it must represent your personalities and tastes. Luckily, there are some fantastic, unique options out there when it comes to wedding stationery! Keep reading on as we look at some of the most popular styles and share top tips for making the perfect choices for your big day. Still not sure how to get started? Don’t worry! We’ll also be sharing our favourite trends and ideas too!
Your Invites; your way!
Your wedding invitations are your unique way of introducing the look and feel of the big day. Therefore, they must fulfil their role of setting the tone and announcing the theme for the entire day. Your invitations will be everyone’s special keepsake of your day for years to come. As you can imagine, with all that pressure behind one piece of stationery, choosing the perfect wedding invitation can be daunting! Don’t worry, though; that’s where we come in!
For modern-day brides, there is a large variety of invitation styles. Here, we have put together a short list of our favourites, including their best qualities and potential challenges:
Tri Fold Invitations
Positive: This will continue to be a popular choice for new brides! They have a unique shape and provide lots of space for all your important details. In addition, this design will perfectly showcase everything you want your guests to know.
Consider: However, this style’s space and luxury look comes at a higher cost. Therefore, this style may only suit those with a moderate stationery budget.
Boutique Invitations
Positive: These are an elegant, classic choice for those planning a traditional wedding look. This style looks expensive and sophisticated whilst holding all your information perfectly.
Consider: For some guests, there is a lot of pressure to keep hold of all components of this invitation style. From RSVP cards, to guest information programmes, it can be stressful worrying about guests looking after all of your invitation pieces.
As with all wedding decisions, it’s worth discussing what style will fit your theme and overall look. Plus, you must consider your wedding budget and which options will allow you a better budget for your special day. It’s also worth considering how much information you have to share with your guests and the space you will need for this.
Top Tip!: As professionals, we strongly recommend getting a professional Wedding Stationer to set and print your stationery. So many online platforms allow you to create your invitations sometimes cheaper and much quicker. However, you must consider that you are risking a lot of your money on potentially poor quality card/paper and spelling mistakes or margin errors. Experts, such as ourselves, will ensure your stationery is perfect; we want you to receive your invitations and be over the moon with how beautiful they look!
Should I have a stationery theme?
Once you know where you’re going to host your special day, you can start thinking about a theme. You will usually find that the destination of your wedding day will dictate the vibe and style you choose. For example, a fairytale wedding might call for stationery with a soft, floral feel. Alternatively, a rustic barn ceremony might warrant more simple, neutral invites.
On the other hand, more and more couples are choosing to mix up themes and colours to let their personalities shine regardless of destination. This idea gives variety and individuality to the wedding journey and allows for more excitement for you and your guests. To do this, start with a simpler invitation style, as it gives you more time and more room to change direction and decide on a final theme. Then, you may build on your theme for reception stationery once plans and visions come together over time. If you would much rather stick to one coordinated theme throughout, this can still look timeless and sophisticated, giving you ease and confidence in your overall look. It’s entirely up to you!
Some different themes we love include:
Classic black and white
Anything goes when it comes to modern themes. Keep it simple and chic with monochrome, and create a classy and sophisticated wedding. Hollywood glam at its finest!
Photography
Make things more personal by having your invitations, save the dates or thank you cards using beautiful photographs of you and your partner.
Mix and Match
When it comes to your big day, there’s no such thing as a rule book! Get creative and mix different themes to get the perfect look for your wedding day.
Floral
This is a trend that won’t disappear anytime soon. Create a timeless and beautiful look by making flowers your main theme.
Wedding Trends to look out for
The priorities of many brides-to-be have seen a shift in keeping with the current financial climate. Couples looking to get married during this time of uncertainty will be seen to make their big-day decisions based on this and will heavily influence trends and popular choices.
Eco-Friendly
It’s great news to hear that the impact on the environment is becoming increasingly important to many people. Therefore, focusing on how eco-friendly your wedding is will continue to be popular. Fully recyclable and responsibly sourced stationery, rented dresses, locally-sourced decor, and flowers will be in high demand for years to come!
Gift cash funds
We see many couples leaning towards asking for cash donations as a wedding gift. This type of gift can be in aid of a house or honeymoon. As opposed to traditional gifts, many couples recognise the preference for guests to contribute something helpful. This allows guests only to contribute what they feel comfortable with and means couples are left with a pot to go towards something.
Social Media for ideas
Brides are seen to be moving away from traditional wedding fairs and, instead, focusing more of their attention on trending ideas and themes found through social media. This is currently acting as an inspiration hub for brides and limits their need to visit fairs when they can access many beautiful companies and ideas through the internet.
Moodier color palettes
As we see Viva Magenta become 2023 colour of the year, we expect to see a rise in the popularity of bold, deeper colours to compliment this pink-red trend.
With all these tips, ideas, and heads up on the latest trends, I hope it will help you plan your perfect wedding day! This day is all about you, so make sure you’re making choices that reflect what you and your partner love. Only adhere to trends and ideas that feel right for you.
emember to try and pick your invitations as soon as possible whilst taking the time to enjoy the process! They will set the first impression for your beautiful wedding day, so you want to ensure they’re the perfect ones. For even more advice and ideas, check out our latest designs and social platforms to ensure all your stationery is on point. Thank you for reading, and congratulations!
Company Bio:
Tree of Hearts is a wedding stationery specialist that puts love at the heart of everything they do. From designing beautiful, bespoke Save the Dates and wedding invitations to ensuring your order arrives in perfect condition; they take care of every little detail so you can relax and enjoy your big day. With over a decade of experience in the industry, their skilled team will create the perfect design for your wedding – no matter your style.
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