It’s astounding how many people weddings provide employment to: photographers, caterers, florists and even designers can make a great living by focusing partially or even completely on wedding-related clients.

Wedding invitation design is one of the most creative areas of print design today. Talented designers really pull out all the stops and create some amazingly inspirational pieces. Keep reading to see fifty astounding examples of wedding invitation design.

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Trends

Before we launch into our huge list of invitations, it will be helpful to point out a few trends. These will help feed your creativity and teach you what you can expect clients to be looking for in a professional design.

Letterpress

By far the most popular trend I came across was letterpress printing. This relief printing technique uses an inked, raised printing plate to create an imprint effect on text and images.

The result is a high quality, classic feel that is absolutely perfect for wedding invitations. It’s not always the cheapest route but it’s certainly a good way to impress your guests.

Vintage Typography

Another extremely popular trend is using a typographic treatment as the primary design feature. These layouts typically mix several types of old style typefaces and incorporate interesting word shapes and ornate line graphics.

As you can see in the example above, it’s hard to beat a good vintage type treatment. There’s just something so undeniably eye-catching about it!

Custom Illustrations

If you’re good with a pencil, wedding invitations provide the perfect outlet for your artistic genius. Brides and grooms often love something personalized with a comically drawn version of themselves.

Recipients of these invitations will instantly know that the couple went out all on custom design rather than simply buying a cheap template.

The Whole Package

Don’t stop at mere invitations, wedding clients require lots of printed materials and getting them all in one place with one coherent theme is an enticing deal.

In addition to invitations you can throw in “Save the Date” cards, RSVP cards, custom envelopes, maps to the church and reception locations, wedding day programs and “Thank You” cards.

Unique Packaging

If your clients have a decent budget to play with, try putting some creative thought into how you present the invitations. The awesome example above uses a pop-open can containing the invitation. Guests are encouraged to then bring the can to the wedding and tie it to the back of the bride and groom’s car for that classic “just married” look.

The Invitations

Wedding Cards by Tim Van Damme

Vintage Travel Wedding Invite by Katrina Sirmon

Pennsylvania Wedding by Lydia Nichols

Wedding Invite – final letterpress result by Boris Forconi

Wedding Invitation by Joshua Krohn

Wedding Invitation by Gedy Rivera

Wedding Invite – Close Up by Josh Sullivan

“I Do!” by Allison Grayce Nold

Invites by Matt Braun

My Wedding Invite System by Gaelyn Jenkins

My wedding invitation by Vikifloki

Wedding invitation by J3fton

Wedding Invitation by XtrDesign

Wedding Invitations by Kostadin Kostadinov

Wedding Invite by Samantha Wiley

Wedding Invitation by Peterbowen

wedding invitation by FireFlyGa

Andrew & Aly’s Wedding Invitations by Seth Nickerson

Brooke and Michael Save the Date by Ghostly Ferns

Jeslyn and Chris Wedding Invite by Emory Cash

Ludwig-Allmett Wedding Package by Primaluxe

“Did she say yes?” – Wedding Invitation by Chris Trivizas

Martha’s Vineyard Wedding Invitation by Sarah Parrott

Wedding Invitations by Phaedra

Typography Inspired Wedding Invitations by Sarah Parrott

Wedding Invitation .01 by Wormsinfected

Wedding Invitation by RafaelVictor

Wedding Invites by Matthew Muller

Set Sail Wedding Invitations by Sarah Parrott

Genna + Clark Wedding Suite by Andrea Mentzer

Wedding Invites by Skylar Hartman

Wedding Invite 1 by Justin W. Siddons

Our Letterpress Wedding Invitations by Matt Omohundro

Sydney Wedding Invites by Greig Anderson

Tying the Knot – RK+MM Wedding Invitations by Urban Influence

Wedding Invitation by Wundercloud

Ashley + Kevin Letterpress Wedding Invitations by Matthew Duerksen

Wedding Invitations by Jeremiah Shaw

Wedding Invite by disturbance

I Do’s Wedding Invitation by Eric Carver

“Crete” – Wedding Invitation by Chris Trivizas

Wedding Card by Peter Becker

Mel & Joe by Nick Wavish

My Wedding Invitation

Vintage garden wedding invitations by Luke Morgan

Wedding Invite by Sophia Tarasova

Y+S wedding by Farah Assir

Tarjetas de Nuestra Boda by burun DANGA

Beñat y Ainhoa by La caja de tipos

Wedding Invitation by Nicole Ziegler

Conclusion

Weddings are an incredibly special event and are a pleasure to be a part of as a designer or photographer. They provide an amazing opportunity to hone your “human-focused” design skills as you get to know the bride and groom and try to translate their personalities to a finished design.

Leave a comment below and let us know which of the invitations above you liked best. Also be sure to leave a link to any awesome invitations you’ve designed!