5 Ways to Personalize Your Wedding Stationery
Your wedding invitation suite is more than just paper; it’s your guests’ first impression of your wedding day. It sets the vibe and tone for what they can expect, and it should match the type of wedding you’re going to have.
Making your wedding invitations personal to you and your wedding day will get your guests excited to celebrate with you (more than they already were). Your invitations will be memorable and leave an impression on your guests.
Here are five ways to personalize your wedding invitations and wow your guests.
Calligraphy Names
Not to be confused with a script font, calligraphy is done by hand and then digitized for production. This means that the way your names are written is completely customized for you and won’t look the same for anyone else. It adds elegance and artistry to your wedding invitations and can elevate even the simplest of designs.
How to use: Couples’ names, venue name, guest addressing, return address, day-of signage, place cards, bar signs
Venue Illustration
A venue illustration is one of the most popular ways to personalize your wedding invitations. And there are so many artistic styles to choose from: line drawing, watercolor, architectural sketch. It’s timeless, and you’ll never regret a venue illustration.
The style you choose can add to the vibe and tone you’re trying to set with your invites. A watercolor illustration can feel more colorful and whimsical while a line drawing is more minimal for those who like a clean and simple look.
How to use: Save the Dates, invitations, envelope liners, cocktail napkins, ceremony programs
Custom Monogram
A monogram is timeless and a classic way to add personality to your wedding invitations. There are many different monograms you can choose from: just your initials, floral wreaths, and custom crests. You can add elements to your monogram that speak to who you are as a couple. For example, if you and your fiancé like to go golfing together, you can incorporate a pair of gold clubs into your monogram.
How to use: Save the dates, invitations, seating chart, bar sign, welcome sign, cocktail napkins, custom drinkware, dance floor, ceremony programs, wax seals
Envelope Liners
Liners are a great way to add a little touch of personality to your invitation suite. There are so many options of what you can use to line your envelopes: venue illustration, engagement photo, a print that coordinates with your invitation, solid colors, monogram, floral art, and artwork that speaks to your wedding aesthetic. It’s an easy way of adding a touch of personality and it’s also functional- it adds a layer of protection for your invitation when it’s being sorted and mailed.
How to use: Save the Dates, Wedding Invitations
Custom Illustrations & Embellishments
If you’re investing in custom invitations, you basically have to use custom illustrations, or you’re not utilizing your designer to their fullest potential. It’s such an easy way to showcase your personality and make your wedding invitations stand out. An added bonus, you can use them throughout your wedding in other places like bar signs, cocktail napkins, place cards, menus, seating charts, programs, etc.
Other embellishments that are small but impactful are wax seals, ribbon, handmade paper, vintage stamps, and folios. Each offers an opportunity to add personalization to your wedding invitations. For example, if you and your fiancé are both into birds, you can add a wax seal of a bird to your invitations. If you both love to garden, you can add a wax seal with pressed flowers. If you add a ribbon, you can match your bridesmaids dresses. With vintage stamps, you can select designs that speak to who you are as a couple and tell your story.
How to use: Anything and everything!
There are lots of ways to add personality to your wedding invitations. The most popular ways to do this are with calligraphy, venue illustrations, custom monograms, envelope liners, and embellishments. Be thoughtful in what you select, and you certainly don’t have to choose them all. Stay away from trends and go with what speaks to you. If you go with your heart, you’ll never regret the choices you make.
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