Your Guide to Elegant Wedding Invitations
Elegant wedding invitations can span a variety of colors and styles, but you know one when you see one. Luxe paper, tactile details, and softly looping calligraphy: all of it adds up to create an impression of undeniable sophistication and refinement. And if you’re wondering how to get the look for your own invitations, you’ve come to the right place! From our most elegant collections to ways to elevate your suite, join us in exploring what defines this coveted aesthetic.
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Features of Elegant Wedding Invitations
When it comes to creating an invitation that exudes elegance, it all comes down to three things: typography, paper, and design elements. These features are the bread and butter of any wedding invitation, but we make particular, intentional choices when designing with elegance in mind.
Typography
The typography should be classic and traditional—nothing that wouldn’t have appeared on your grandmother’s wedding invitations. It could be all calligraphy, as seen in our Daphne Collection, or a mix of calligraphy and easy-to-read serif fonts, like our Jane Collection. There should be plenty of white space to avoid a cluttered feel, and a clear hierarchy of the fonts used.
[Shop the Daphne Collection (left) and the Jane Collection (right)]
Paper
This isn’t the time for smooth photo paper. To ensure that your wedding invitation not only looks but also feels elegant, you’ll want high-quality, heavyweight paper, ideally with a bit of texture for that handmade feel. My standard paper is 120 lb., and my upgraded double-thick option is 220 lb. But if you're craving something unique, our standard paper isn't your only option! We also offer the option to upgrade to felted or colored paper.
Design Elements
This is where personal taste and the style and season of the wedding come into play. Elegant wedding invitations aren’t one-size-fits-all!
With that said, upgrading from digital printing to letterpress or foil stamping introduces a tactile element that enhances the overall experience of your suite. Graphic elements should be soft and sophisticated: think delicate florals, clean-cut borders, and vintage-inspired crests. As for colors, they should lean monochromatic. You might opt for multiple shades of the same color or a limited palette of different colors. Still, everything should feel cohesive, not loud.
Our Most Elegant Collections
Do you want your wedding invitation to have an elegant look? We suggest beginning your search by browsing the following collections:
Daphne: An all-calligraphy design with vintage details, including a customized monogram crest.
Taylor: A green and white invitation accented with lush hydrangeas.
Sophia: For the brides who want a little more color, this suite features delicate pastel florals.
Jessica: A formal invitation featuring a classic crest and calligraphy.
Jane: A design that pairs delicate vintage florals with a mix of calligraphy and serif fonts.
Samantha: This collection showcases the romantic side of elegant wedding invitations, with a soft border of line-drawn florals.
Natalie: A timeless suite with a clean layout and an optional wreath of watercolor florals.
Charlotte: Your grandmother’s wedding invitation with a modern edge, featuring delicate botanicals.
Olivia: Meant for garden weddings, with soft watercolor florals and a sweet trellis motif.
Tiffany: A refined invitation featuring a traditional crest and pale blue florals.
How to Enhance the Elegance of Your Suite
Maybe you’ve already found your favorite design, or discovered it from among the collections listed above. If you want to dial up the elegant factor even further, this is how we suggest doing it:
Upgrade to Letterpress Printing: An enhancement you won’t just see, but feel. The delicate impressions of letterpress printing, created by hand, embody luxury and refinement.
Add an Envelope Liner and/or Vellum Wrap: These add-ons make opening your suite a memorable experience, from the pop of playful florals on the envelope liner to the sheer overlay effect created by the vellum wrap.
Add a Die-Cut Shape: You aren’t boxed into a rectangular invitation if you want an elegant look (no pun intended!). In fact, die-cut shapes like ovals and arches are more popular than ever, and can give your suite a custom-designed feel.
Upgrade to Double-Thick Paper: If your budget is tight and the enhancements listed above aren’t an option, upgrading to double-thick paper will give you the biggest bang for your buck.
Get Elegant Semi-Custom Wedding Invitations
When it comes to wedding invitations, elegance isn’t just a look but a feeling, conveyed by luxurious details and premium paper. And whether you love floral-forward designs or clean-cut lines, our collections have all you need to achieve the elegant look for your own wedding invitation. We would love to help you personalize your suite! From combining elements of two designs to incorporating custom artwork, let’s create something that tells your story. Contact us to get started!
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