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.
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!
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