Unique Wedding Invitations

By Southern Living
Photo: Kate Headley

Whether you and your betrothed are planning a traditional, grand affair or a hip, original event, carry your own style the whole way through with creative wedding invitations.

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Colorful Floral Invitations

Photo: Jason Wallis

Designer Cheree Berry of Cheree Berry Paper favors bold floral prints (just right for a destination wedding); smart, playful copy; and unexpected details.

 

 

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Tasteful and Traditional Invitations

Photo: Brian Francis

Graceful fonts, elaborate ciphers, and creamy cardstock communicate timelessness and tastefulness-just right for the classic, pearl-wearing bride.

 

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Carolyn and Richard's Ribbon-Tied Program: Nico and LaLa, Nashville; nicoandlala.com
Abigail and Kenneth's Pink Wedding Invitation: Emma J. Design, Savannah; emmajdesign.com
Carol and Hudson's Wedding Invitation: Byrd & Bleecker, Fort Worth; byrdandbleecker.com
RSVP Card with Scrolls: Izzy and the Bean Design, Nashville; etsy.com/shop/arippke
Mary and Beck's Save-the-Date: The Dotted Line, Nashville; dottedlineonline.com
Kissing Gators Save-the-Date: Alexa Pulitzer, New Orleans; alexapulitzer.com

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Custom Handmade Invitations

Photo: Katie Stoops Photography

The bride letterpressed each invitation and hand-lined the envelopes. She and the groom selected vintage stamps for each guest based on his or her interests.

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Southern Refinement

Photo: Jen Fariello Photography

Calligraphy engraved invitations by Haute Paper set a tone of refined Southern elegance.

 

 

 

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Retro Charm Invitations

Photo: Brian Francis

For the bride and groom who can't resist a bit of whimsy, announce your big day with nostalgia-influenced invites.

 

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Table No. Three Card: Invited Design, St. Louis; etsy.com/shop/inviteddesign
Nicole and Jacob's Striped Invitation: Southern Fried Paper; Dallas; southernfriedpaper.com
Rebecca and Edward's Invitation: Honey Bee Invites, Atlanta; honeybeeinvites.com
Emily and Alexander's Invitation: Hello Tenfold, Durham, NC; hellotenfold.com
Emily and Michael's Save-the-Date: The Dotted Line, Nashville;  dottedlineonline.com

 

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Simply Sweet Invitations

Photo: Gayle Brooker Photography

These calligraphy invitations by Oscar & Emma set the gray, ivory, and pale pink color scheme for the lowcountry wedding.

 

 

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Whimsical Details

Photo: Brian Francis

Signal that your big day will be like no other with invitations that stand out from the crowd, complete with hand-painted embellishments and stylized portraits.

 

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Megan and Nico's Portrait Invitation and Map: Rifle Paper Co., Winter Park, FL; riflepaperco.com
Meghan and Steven's Hand-Painted Honeycomb Program: Courtney Khail Stationery & Design, Atlanta; courtneykhailstationery.com
Renee and Robert's Invitation Suite: Sideshow Press, Charleston, SC; sideshowpress.com
Allison and Chris's Invitation Suite: Dodeline Design; Charleston, SC; etsy.com/shop/dodelinedesign

 

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Vintage Illustrated Invitations

Photo: Jason Wallis

Designers Bonnie Cross and Currier Howard of Tenn Hens Design often include hand-drawn illustrations and vintage typography in their designs for a truly fresh, one-of-a-kind look.

 

 

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Timeless Beauty

Photo: Kate Murphy Photography

Though the bride's mother insisted on traditional calligraphy invitations, the save-the-date card by Mr. Boddington's Studio was more playful and featured a letterpressed map of Nashville on the back.

 

 

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Cherry Wood Invitations

Photo: Mary Rosenbaum Photographs

These invitations by Cards of Wood are printed on pieces of cherry to match an earthy, wintry wedding theme.

 

 

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Chic Modern Invitations

Photo: Brian Francis

Unconventional brides, rejoice. Current fashion has pared down the frills in wedding stationary. Choose invites with graphic typography for an au courant ceremony.

 

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RSVP: I Heart Stationery; Houston; etsy.com/shop/iheartstationeryshop
Rose and Eric's Cocktail Party Invitation: Hello Tenfold, Durham, NC; hellotenfold.com
Sarah and Matthew's Save-the-Date: Bittersweet Design Boutique, Austin, TX; designbybittersweet.com
Ryan and Hadley's Menu Cards: Miss Pickles Press; Atlanta; misspicklespress.com

 

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Elegant Monogrammed Invitations

Photo: Allison R. Banks

Monograms like this custom creation by Allison R. Banks are a great way to decorate an invitation. They can also be used on multiple items to create a beatiful flow through the wedding.

 

 

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Simple and Playful Invitations

Photo: Jason Wallis

Designer Suann Song of Simplesong Design has a simple, classic style that has deep roots in her love for the old-fashioned craft of letterpress printing.

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Embellished Blue Invitations

Photo: Yvette Roman Photography

The vertical gardens of Los Angeles' Smog Shoppe—the couple's wedding reception venue—inspired this design, adding texture and interest to the invitations.

 

 

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Rustic Floral Invitations

Photo: Katie Stoops Photography

Hand addressed by calligrapher Mara Zepeda, these wedding invitations set the tone for the wedding's color scheme.

 

 

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Spring Garden Invitations

Photo: Abby Jiu

This invitation suite by Rifle Paper Co. set the color palette for the wedding: fuchsia, lilac, and olive.

 

 

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Vintage Graphics

Photo: Kate Headley

The bride and groom chose a vintage-inspired invitation set from Golden Rectangle Press on Etsy.com.

 

 

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Formal and Elegant Invitations

Photo: Jason Wallis

Designer Erika Aarhus of Erika Jack Stationnaire specializes in invitations with a timeless feel. She customizes a look for each client. The original designs can then be printed onto invitations or any paper goods.

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Fun Windmill Invitations

Photo: Sharon Clark of Smitten Photography

This suite of wedding stationary by Jennifer Garceau includes an image of a windmill and introduces the wedding's color scheme.

 

 

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Vintage Blue Invitations

Photo: Kate Headley

Paper Moss designed this suite of invitations in vintage Georgetown blue.

 

 

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