How to Level Up Your Wedding Invitations
The wedding invitation will set your guests' expectations for your special day. It provides a glimpse and opportunity to make a lasting impression. This reason makes it natural for couples to upgrade from the traditional invitations. That being said, in this blog you will discover how to level up your wedding invites and leave your guests in awe upon receiving them!
Use Laser-cut envelopes
Upgrade your standard envelopes with laser-cut ones – they will wow your guests with the different shapes and details created with this method. Whether you want your invite simple or elegant, you can use this type of envelope.
Choose Glitter Papers
Do you want your wedding invitation to look luxurious or whimsical? Using glitter papers, whether is be a shimmery card stock or a full on glitter backer, will immediately create that kind of vibe. Try to avoid the ones where it falls out as it can be a nuisance trying to clean it. Use high-quality ones instead.
Pick Scented Invitations
Are you looking for the simplest way to upgrade your plain invitation? Target your guests' senses by picking a scented invitation instead. Adding fragrance will give your guests an aromatic experience like no other. It is a unique way to personalize it with your preferred scent. They will indeed associate your day with that scent, making it more unforgettable.
Don't Forget To Embellish
There are many ways to embellish your invitation and make it more pleasing to your guests. Customizing it in the way you want to is the key to making the design more unique and special to your heart. Using the elements below to create an aesthetically pleasing invitation will surely achieve this.
Wax Seals Stamps
Whether you prefer a classic or vintage-style celebration, using this antique-inspired way of closing the flaps of your wedding invitation will do the trick. Another great thing about this is that these tiny details can easily elevate your wedding suite – it is perfect for all types of paper.Envelope Liners
Back in the days, envelope liners were used to add more protection to your invitation, but now it serves more than that. It is a creative upgrade to offer a little sneak peek of what's inside before the actual invitation. It can be an image, illustration, or icon that symbolizes your wedding, adding an extra flair and personality to your invitation suite.Belly Bands
They are used to organizing your wedding invitation and keeping everything held together nicely. These small strips of paper provide the finishing touch to the entire look of your invites as it is designed to go around the middle of it.
Vellum Wraps
It is another stylish way to keep your invitation in place as a thin paper wraps it with an almost plastic-like finish. Despite its delicate feature, it is very durable and somehow protects your invitation from getting damaged.Ribbons
Is it even a celebration without ribbons? This classic way of putting an elegant bow on your invitation will entice your guests to unwrap it.
Explore Different Printing Techniques
Another underrated way to level up your invitation is to choose the proper printing technique to make your invitation more sophisticated. Depending on your theme, here are some of the various methods you may explore with your designer:
Engraving and Embossing
Foil Stamping
Letterpress
UV and Thermographic Printing
Flat Printing
Learn more on how you can pull off your dream wedding by creating an invitation to match it. Connect with me so we can talk about how to upgrade your wedding invitations!
