Wedding invitations are not only a messenger for wedding guests, but also an element that creates a festive mood, business card , which will create the first impression of the upcoming wedding. Wedding invitation making can be a very nerve-wracking and exciting activity, whether they are homemade invitations or design of invitations entrusted to the artist.

When preparing wedding invitations, even if they are electronic invitations , they should be matched not only for the general atmosphere and style of the wedding, but also to coordinate with various products - table cards, room cards and others for details.

Wedding invitation design trends

The most visible trend of recent times – original wedding invitations .

Graphic designer Kintija Kauliņa says that many couples choose elegantly simple invitations without exaggerating with design and text volume:

"Let it be airy, breathable, elegant!"

On the other hand, for the text itself choose shiny, metallic colors – gold , silver and bronze . The naturals clearly dominate materials , such as dried flowers and plants, wood, its texture, earth and natural shades – beige, brown, gray.

Invitation artist Anna Kande says that it is still relevant to create light, elegant and sophisticated combinations, using translucent papers , very high quality rough designs papers , acrylic resembling glass, torn paper edges , silk combining ribbon and calligraphy with delicate fonts.

In text design couples often choose minimalism , preferring mixed for text color tones. Bright, saturated flower combinations have lost their relevance, customers choose instead smoky watercolors and green plant motifs.

And what is especially royally beautiful – envelopes are made of velvet paper , which are closed with wax seal impression .

Wedding invitation texts

Sometimes the question can be confusing - what to write in a wedding invitation?

The text can be completely laconic or on the contrary – you can add detailed information with the wishes of the new couple, which will make it easier to choose gifts or outfits. Anna Kande says:

"The most important thing is to announce what, when and where will happen.

The rest of the information depends on the wishes of the couple.” Additional information may be about for gifts and flowers , the presence of children at the wedding , color tones in clothing , accommodation options and other details.

Sample invitation texts:

You will be warmly welcomed on our big day!

October 10, 2020

Ceremony at 15:00
in Riga Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church
Torņakalna Street 3, Riga

The celebration will continue from 18:00
Design Factory
Slokas Street 52, Riga

Please confirm arrival by September 10
calling …
or by writing ……

Agnes and Robert

We
Maia and Imants
Let's get married!

You with us?
WHEN? 17.10.2020
WHEN? 13:00
WHERE? In the restaurant "Laivas", Jūrmala.

Also, in order not to cause awkward moments for yourself or your guests, it is advisable to inform about other important details, if any:

• To save you time and effort thinking about what to get as a gift, we can whisper that we would love to receive them packed in an envelope to fulfill the dream of a wedding trip.
• If you want to greet us with flowers, we will be happy if you prefer flowers in pastel colors.
• After the celebration, you will have the opportunity to relax by spending the night there - in a guest house. Simultaneously with the arrival confirmation please also inform about whether you will use the overnight accommodation options.
• Instead of flowers, we will be happy to receive good wine.

Save the date cards

Before the wedding invitations are sent out, you can inform the guests well in advance, 3-6 months before the wedding, sending them save the date or save the date cards. This will give you a chance for guests to schedule and reserve time.

It is more and more relevant to send virtual invitations

This will be especially practical if guests from abroad are planned, for whom cards can be sent even earlier.

Photo: ANNA KANDE , GINTS FREIMANIS , AGNETA JONELE, BALTIC WEDDING

Author of the article: IEVA KRASTIņA

The article was created in cooperation with ANNA KANDI and KINTIJU KAULIĆU / KK GRAPHICS

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