Oh the Many Uses of Vellum. . .
Translucent vellum paper – it’s versatile, it’s intriguing, it comes in a spectrum of colors and patterns, and it can be used in oh so many ways to decorate and enhance wedding invitations.
From classic to modern, subtle to bold, if you want to use vellum in your wedding invitations, we have an idea to inspire you!
The Classic Vellum Overlay Design
One of the most common vellum invitation designs is a simple overlay. The words are printed directly on the card will be faintly seen through lightweight translucent paper. Plain & delicately draped over invitation wording, a vellum overlay adds softness and intrigue to a design.
How Its Made
- Invitation Card – 5 1/8 x 7
- Pink Vellum – 4 7/8 x 6 7/8
- 1/4 Inch Silver Double Face Satin Ribbon
- Ribbon Stitch Punch
For more ideas on attaching vellum overlays visit Decorative Ways to Adhere Vellum Without Adhesive
Print On The Vellum Overlay
Print directly on a vellum overlay for a sharper, bolder look. Your wording will pop while still allowing the invitation card below to peek through. Perfect for placing over decorative paper or photos, printed vellum overlays are the best of both worlds.
How Its Made
- Gate Fold Stardream Silver Wrap – 5 x 7
- Black Chiyogami Floral Paper – 4 7/8 x 6 7/8
- Clear Vellum – 4 7/8 x 6 7/8
- Spiral Clips
Decorative Vellum Wrap Design
Create a Wrap with your vellum! Not only does a wrap keep your invitation ensemble neat inside of your envelope, it’s also just plain pretty. Wrap around the front and secure with ribbon, or wrap it around the back and secure with adhesive. It’s your wedding, it’s your design
How Its Made
- LCI Ecru & Pop-Tone Grapesicle Card Stocks
- Sukashi Cream Floral Vellum – 6 3/4 x 11
- 1/4 Inch Double Face Cream Satin Ribbon
Your Wedding Invitation With A Chic Vellum Band
The vellum belly band is a lighter, more streamlined take on the decorative vellum wrap design. The band shown here is personalized, but it looks nice plain too!
This invitation is a spin on the DIY Banded Invitation Suite. For a detailed materials list, assembly instructions, and printing templates, visit the full tutorial.
How Its Made
- Pop-Tone Blue Raspberry Envelopes
- Cambric Linen Arctic White & Gmund Colors Ebenum Card Stocks
- Chiyogami Turquoise Seeds Paper – 4 1/2 x 6 1/2
- Black Translucent Vellum
Heavy Weight Vellum Paper Cards
A very simple way to incorporate vellum into your invitations is to just print right on it, leaving you with modern, translucent cards.
The invitation card shown here was printed on a heavy weight 48lb vellum. This is significantly heavier and sturdier than the vellum shown in the previous examples (17-29lb sheets), and is the equivalent of a 65lb card stock.
How have you used vellum in your invitations? Post a comment and tell us about it!
I realy love this “Decorative Vellum Wrap Design (Sukashi Cream Floral Vellum)”.
I would like to know de price. Can u help me? Att, Simone
Hi Simone!
The purple and cream vellum wrapped invitation in this post is not offered as a kit unfortunately. It is made up of the following items:
Sukashi Floral Cream Vellum – cut to 6 1/2 x 11
Pop-Tone Grapesicle Card Stock – Bottom layer – cut to 5 1/8 x 7
80lb Ecru Card Stock – Top Layer – cut to 4 1/2 x 6 1/2
80lb Ecru A1 Card – Response Card
Pop-Tone Grapesicle Envelopes – A1 (response) and A7 (invitation)
1/4 Inch Cream Satin Ribbon
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Hi, sorry about my english and about my questions, but i have many doubts.
I live in Italy, and here i can’t find vellum wrap, just pocket.Thats wy i’m looking for invitations in net.
Let me explain what i really want, so maybe you can help me.
I desire one vellum wrap (floral, lace white or cream) and inside just one paper (white or pearl with the text + and one delicatede ribbon .
can you understand me? can you help ? Att, Simone.
Hi Simone,
We offer floral vellum in a variety of sizes and colors. The 5 1/4 x 11 vellum works well as a wrap around a 5 1/8 x 7 (A7) card. Please find our A7 traditional cream and white cards here:
5 1/8 x 7 (A7) Traditional Blank Cards
We also offer lots of invitation ribbon in various sizes, colors, and in satin or chiffon.
Although we do not offer a floral vellum wrap invitation in a kit, you can pick and choose your own components from the links above.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Hello! Does anyone know where I can find damask patterned paper like this one in this invitation? I live in Romania, but I can’t find it anywhere here or on the entire internet … Can anyone help me please? I really need this for my wedding invitations.
hi. im from the Philippines. I would like to ask if you have vellum papers printed with white swirl or damask design measuring 8.5×11 inches? I am planning to use it for a wine glass lampshade.
thank you.
Hi Raciela,
We do not unfortunately. Good luck in your search!