What is this season’s most popular invitation package?
By lcipaper on January 3, 2008 2:46 PM
Your wedding invitations are the first expression of your wedding
theme. Whether traditional or non-traditional, classic or contemporary,
the invitation is a teaser for your guests. When selecting your invites
you should keep in mind the particular styles for the time of year. For
example, if you are planning a winter wedding you may want to select a
winter themed invitation.
Although your invitation selection comes down to your individual taste, knowing what the popular trends are now might give you some fresh ideas. And many of the trends encourage personalization, so you can create an invitation that is uniquely “you.”
So, what’s hot?
Unusual-Shaped Invitations
The standard invitation was just a plain rectangle a few years ago, but more couples are looking for something unique today even with their formal invitations. Round, tri-fold, or tea length cards are all going to be popular choices among brides and grooms this year. Look for more oversized cards, as well, even though they usually cost more in postage.
Pochettes
Pochettes are basically wraps that go around your invitation. For example, some pochettes wrap around the invitation so that they open to resemble a blooming flower. The pochettes can be clear or colored and can be decorated with images, such as flowers or snowflakes, for a more elegant appearance.
Environmentally-Friendly Invitations
With the focus on global warming and other environmental concerns growing, more couples are trying to do their part. In 2008, you'll see more couples opting for recycled paper invitations. While recycled paper tends to have a strange dark tint to it, when the paper is colored it still looks very nice and elegant.
Bright Colors
Although traditional whites and off-whites will still be common with invitations, more couples are going to jazz things up with dashes of vibrant colors such as rich browns, deep greens, and dark blues. However, orange might be the biggest wedding color of the year. Not only will orange be found on bridesmaids' dresses, on napkins and table cloths, and in decorations, it will also be making itself known on invitations. Couples might opt for orange envelopes or orange embellishments on their traditional invitations, for example. Of course, if they're having a less formal wedding or making their own invitations, they might opt for using orange paper.
Pocket Folds
Another hot trend right now is pocket fold invitations. With this style of invitation, all of the different elements – the response card, the reception card, etc. - all fit neatly into a pocket portion of the invitation. This looks elegant, plus it makes it less likely for any of the pieces to be lost when the invitation is removed.
Invitation Embellishments
Whether you choose formal or casual invitations this year, another trend is for finding creative ways to accent them. Couples used to be limited to decorating the invitations with ribbon, but today they can choose from grommets & string, pieces of lace, silver charms, decorative beads, feathers, and more. You can really be as creative as you want to be this year when it comes to making your invitations stand out.
Although your invitation selection comes down to your individual taste, knowing what the popular trends are now might give you some fresh ideas. And many of the trends encourage personalization, so you can create an invitation that is uniquely “you.”
So, what’s hot?
Unusual-Shaped Invitations
The standard invitation was just a plain rectangle a few years ago, but more couples are looking for something unique today even with their formal invitations. Round, tri-fold, or tea length cards are all going to be popular choices among brides and grooms this year. Look for more oversized cards, as well, even though they usually cost more in postage.
Pochettes
Pochettes are basically wraps that go around your invitation. For example, some pochettes wrap around the invitation so that they open to resemble a blooming flower. The pochettes can be clear or colored and can be decorated with images, such as flowers or snowflakes, for a more elegant appearance.
Environmentally-Friendly Invitations
With the focus on global warming and other environmental concerns growing, more couples are trying to do their part. In 2008, you'll see more couples opting for recycled paper invitations. While recycled paper tends to have a strange dark tint to it, when the paper is colored it still looks very nice and elegant.
Bright Colors
Although traditional whites and off-whites will still be common with invitations, more couples are going to jazz things up with dashes of vibrant colors such as rich browns, deep greens, and dark blues. However, orange might be the biggest wedding color of the year. Not only will orange be found on bridesmaids' dresses, on napkins and table cloths, and in decorations, it will also be making itself known on invitations. Couples might opt for orange envelopes or orange embellishments on their traditional invitations, for example. Of course, if they're having a less formal wedding or making their own invitations, they might opt for using orange paper.
Pocket Folds
Another hot trend right now is pocket fold invitations. With this style of invitation, all of the different elements – the response card, the reception card, etc. - all fit neatly into a pocket portion of the invitation. This looks elegant, plus it makes it less likely for any of the pieces to be lost when the invitation is removed.
Invitation Embellishments
Whether you choose formal or casual invitations this year, another trend is for finding creative ways to accent them. Couples used to be limited to decorating the invitations with ribbon, but today they can choose from grommets & string, pieces of lace, silver charms, decorative beads, feathers, and more. You can really be as creative as you want to be this year when it comes to making your invitations stand out.
