Vellum Paper for Wedding Invitations – So Many Options, So Many Creative Ideas…
Vellum wedding invitations are very “in” this year and we see why! Translucent vellum paper has that soft, dreamy transparency, looks super chic printed or plain, and is incredibly versatile. What’s not to love?
If you want to make vellum wedding invitations, you’re in the right place. We offer top quality, top trend vellum in light and heavy weights, a rainbow of colors, a slew of sizes, and even vellum printing services.
Below, we’ll give you a quick rundown of our vellum collections, explain what they’re best suited for, then give you some creative vellum invitation ideas to get you started with these trendy translucents.
Shop Translucent Vellum Paper for Invitations
Lightweight Translucent Vellum Paper (21lb – 30lb)
What it Looks & Feels Like
Vellum in the 21lb – 30lb weight range is light, thin and sheer. It is non-porous, super smooth, and has the subtle translucency of frosted glass. It’s delicate yet durable, easy to roll and fold yet standing up to printing and cutting with no trouble. Lightweight vellum thickness is best compared to a sheet of wax paper but with a much finer finish.
What’s in the Collection
- Frozen Limba Wood Grain Textured Vellum – 21lb white
- Glama Natural Vellum – 27lb in clear and pink
- Colors Transparent Vellum – 30lb vellum in 7 saturated shades
Uses for Lightweight Vellum
So colorful, so versatile, lightweight vellum has endless uses! Here are the most common ways to incorporate it into your wedding invitations.
- Vellum invitation overlays – blank or printed
- Vellum invitation jackets, gatefolds, wraps and sleeves
- Vellum invitation bands – blank or printed
- Protective/decorative vellum invitation inserts
Heavyweight Translucent Vellum Cardstock (48lb – 54lb)
What it Looks & Feels Like
Our translucent vellum cardstock is essentially thick vellum paper. Much like its lightweight counterpart, heavyweight vellum is slick, smooth and has a frosty translucence. However, as it is far sturdier than lightweight vellum, it must be scored before folding to avoid cracking and for a clean, professional fold. Its thickness is that of a 65lb cardstock – substantial enough to stand on its own but not quite as thick as a standard greeting card.
What’s in the Collection
- Glama Natural Vellum – 48lb clear
- Colors Transparent Vellum – 54lb Limba (White)
- Colors Transparent Vellum – 54lb Ebony (Black)
Uses for Vellum Cardstock
Though not as colorful a collection, heavyweight vellum still has many great uses in invitations:
- Stand alone invitation cards (clear invitations are super cool)
- Invitation insert cards (reception, direction, additional info cards)
- Heavyweight vellum gatefolds, jackets and sleeves
Vellum Wedding Invitation Ideas
Now that you have a handle on our vellum weights and what they are best suited suited for, here’s some creative vellum invitation inspiration!
Vellum Invitation Overlay
One of the most common ways to incorporate vellum into your wedding invitations is by using it as an overlay. Invitation wording printed on the card shows faintly through the lightweight sheet. It’s a great way to add a splash of color and a sense of intrigue to an otherwise simple design.
What’s Shown Here:
- A7 Wedding White Envelope
- A7 Marina Envelope Liner
- A7 Wedding White Flat Card (Printed with invitation wording)
- Aqua Blue Printed Vellum (A7 – printed with frame and date)
- Natural hemp twine
Printed 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. Printed overlays are perfect for placing over photos like shown here.
What’s Shown Here:
- A7 Snow Envelope
- A7 Seedling Green Envelope Liner
- A7 Snow White Flat Card (Printed with photo)
- Limba White Printed Vellum (A7 – printed in white with text)
- Decoratie brad to secure vellum to card
Vellum Gatefold Invitation Wrap
Lightweight vellum is great for creating vellum gatefolds, wraps, jackets and sleeves. 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, seals or adhesives.
What’s Shown Here:
- A7 Chardonnay Envelope
- A7 Wedding White Envelope Liner (printed with custom design)
- A7 Chardonnay Flat Card
- 29lb Glama Clear Vellum – 8 1/2 x 11 (Custom cut to 7 x 11)
- Wax seal to secure wrap
Vellum Invitation Band
The vellum belly band is a lighter, more streamlined take on a vellum wrap. The band shown here is personalized, but would look nice plain too!
What’s Shown Here:
- A7 Radiant White Euro Flap Envelope (Invitation Envelope)
- A2 Placid Blue Euro Flap Envelope (Reply Envelope)
- A7 Radiant White Flat Card – 120lb (Invitation Card)
- A2 Radiant White Flat Card – 120lb (Reply card)
- Printed Aqua Blue Vellum (Custom cut to 1 1/2 x 11 inch strips)
Printed Vellum Cardstock Invitation Cards
A very simple way to incorporate vellum into your invitations is to print right on it, leaving you with chic, modern, translucent invitation cards.
Our heavyweight, thick vellum is approximately the equivalent of a 65lb card stock.
What’s Shown Here:
- A7 Rosa Envelope
- A7 Wedding White Envelope Liner (Printed with custom design)
- 48lb Clear Vellum (A7 – Printed in white)
