The wedding invitation is part of the essential preparations for the wedding, to be planned well before the big day. If it is above all an official invitation to your wedding, it also gives a taste of what the ceremony will be like. Original, traditional, funny, wacky, grandiose, or more intimate, the tone is set to the guests as soon as the wedding invitations are sent. Hence the importance of developing it carefully, so that it faithfully reflects the spirit of your wedding.
But then, how to choose your wedding invitation, to be sure that it corresponds to us in all respects? What are the elements to take into account to find an announcement in your image, unique and original? Here are some ideas and advice to help you in your preparations.
Choose the right format
The format of your wedding invitation is an excellent indicator of the atmosphere you want to create on the big day. If you want to send a message to your guests, do not hesitate to bet everything on the form. Your ceremony will be placed under the sign of tradition and solemnity? So opt for classic rectangular and/or square formats, which are widely used.
On the contrary, are you betting on an original and different ceremony? In this case, let your imagination speak to create “THE” unique share, which will truly reflect your couple and your feelings. Go for invitations in the shape of a diamond, a heart, with one or more relief(s), or even a casserole type format, to surprise and amuse your guests well before the ceremony. Some couples opt for radically different formats, such as a newspaper cover, a masterpiece, a concert poster, etc. To help you choose the format, detach yourself above all from clichés and advice from those around you, and do not plan anything according to this or that convention. This is your wedding invite plan. So do what your heart tells you, not what is right (or wrong) to do.
Play with patterns and colors
The announcement that suits you is the announcement that best reflects the spirit of your wedding. Thus, if the format resolutely marks the trend, the colors and shapes used in the realization of your announcement are also of great importance to guide the guests and give them a taste of what awaits them. D-Day. Indeed, it is important to use on the invitations the color code that you will use on D-Day, whether in terms of your wedding outfit or the decoration of your room. Also, if you are planning a decoration in pastel tones, do not overload your invitation cards right and vibrant colors. Always stay in harmony and consistent.
Are you planning a romantic bohemian-style wedding in the countryside? Stay in beige, brown, and green tones, colors that evoke nature and simplicity. Your wedding, on the contrary, will be a very solemn ceremony, loaded with elegance, glitter, and glamour? Then opt for an announcement that catches the eye, with golden tones, highlighting, a purple/burgundy color reminiscent of velvet, …
In the same way, the patterns that will adorn the announcement must obviously reflect your personality and your personal tastes. In other words, there’s no need to get into hearts and heightened romance if it doesn’t match your relationship in any way. Once again, let your instincts guide you in choosing the right wedding invitation. So, from traditional leaves and flowers to black and white photos, Andy Warhol -style snapshots, wink photos from your favorite movie, or photo booth-style portraits, the most successful illustrations are always those that affect you directly.
Take care of the text
In the same way as the format, the patterns, or the colors, the text also allows you to express yourself fully on your floral themed wedding invitations. Certainly, the invitation card must include certain essential information, such as the date and time of your wedding, the place of the ceremony, and any indications on the itinerary. But, beyond that, do not hesitate to personalize the text so that it suits you best.
Bet, for example, on the lyrics of a song that is close to your heart to both of you, a quote that represents your values and/or your philosophy of life. Also, make sure to use a font that matches the style of your wedding. In other words, don’t get into pompous and solemn calligraphy if you intend to prepare a rock, simple, or bohemian chic wedding. There is no right or wrong announcement, as long as you follow what your heart tells you.
