5 Vellum Wedding Invitation Ideas You Can Do

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!