15 Unexpected Invitation Trends You’ll Love

Hosting your nuptials in a fun, faraway destination? Give a nod to the scenic local on the envelope liner.

From: A Vibrant, Desert Wedding at Boulders Resort and Spa in Carefree, Arizona

For a rustic outdoor wedding, introduce your guests to the natives with a few illustrations of wildlife they might see during their visit.

From: A Rustic, Whimsical Wedding at Golden Homestead in Golden, Texas

Have fun with different shaped inserts. As long as the invitaton envelope follows the usual postal guidelines (to avoid extra postage charges) you can fill the inside with any shapes your hearts desire.

From: How to Pull Off a Playful Watercolor Wedding Palette

For a really creative take on your invite, go for a custom laser-cut design. 

From: A Wine Country Wedding in Calistoga, California

Treat your guests to a blast from the past with a pre-folded cootie catcher tucked inside the invitation. Have a few ceremony details printed on the inside.

From: A Chic Metallic Wedding at the Hay-Adams in Washington, DC

Walk your guests through your love story with a fun timeline of events (think: first date, first kiss and the proposal story).

From: A Country Chic Wedding in Galloway, Ohio

If you’re hosting a destination wedding, it’s nice to give guests the 411 on local restaurants, attractions or recomended activities for their stay. Label it their personal “wedding passport” to round out the theme.

From: An Elegant Island Wedding in Maui, Hawaii

Trade out paper and surprise guests with an invitation printed on a different material, like wood. 

From: A Rustic Boho Vow Renewal at Bear Lodge in Breckenridge, Colorado

How fun is this? Print some details on different colored pennant flags—your invitation will totally steal the spotlight come wedding season.

From: A Fiesta-Style Wedding in Scottsville, Virginia

You know, for all those happy tears. (And how perfect is this for a vintage wedding?)

From: A Romantic, Vintage Wedding at Carondelet House in Los Angeles, California

If you have a furry friend who’s part of the family, incorporate them into your stationery. An illustration of your pet with a fun speech bubble and a bit of dialogue about how fun the event will be insures an RSVP “yes” rate of 100 percent.

From: A Bohemian Barn Wedding at Rodale Institute in Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Make the envelope stand out with a unique way of addressing them. Another fun idea: If you’re hosting a few different events, it’s helpful to put them all on the same RSVP card—along with a “How excited are you?” fill-in thermometer. 

From: A Bright, Blue and Gold Wedding at Viansa in Sonoma, California

A suite can have multiple different patterns in it as long as they hold true to a clear color palette. 

From: A Preppy Wedding at Ballyowen Golf Club in Hamburg, New Jersey

If you want to print something personalized on the back of the invitations, pull inspiration from your proposal. Include a picture or illustration of the location. 

From: A Modern Wedding With a Southwestern Style at Ace Hotel & Swim Club in Palm Springs, California

We love what calligraphy can do to an envelope. Case and point: This gorgeous navy and gold invitation.

From: A Camp-Inspired, Country Wedding at a Private Residence in Condon, Montana