| Today's brides and grooms are looking for ways | | | | accordion folded invitations are popular and |
| to make their wedding ceremony unique and | | | | attractive, with embossed designs that flow |
| different from all the rest. The wedding invitation | | | | across all three panels. Truly elegant wedding |
| sets the tone for the wedding itself so it is | | | | invitations include origami like folds that fold one |
| important to select a unique wedding invitation to | | | | direction, then another, and are tied with a bow |
| announce that special event in distinctive fashion. | | | | closure. Still others fold and lock with unique die |
| Here are 5 suggestions for unique wedding | | | | cut designs. |
| invitations that are sure to stir interest and get | | | | 4. Skinny: Contemporary invitations are gaining in |
| noticed. | | | | popularity. Some are tall and skinny designs with |
| 1. Pocket style: In a variety of sizes and shapes, a | | | | an envelope that opens on the short end for a |
| pocket style wedding invitation holds the invitation | | | | unique look that will stand out from normal size |
| in a pocket that is open on one side. The pocket | | | | wedding invitations. Or, the invitation can be |
| can be a translucent paper printed in a soft floral | | | | horizontal with the envelope opening on the long |
| design or can be a striking solid color that | | | | side. Either way, these invitations come in a |
| complements the invitation itself. Additional | | | | variety of colors, including some with bows as well |
| components such as the reception card, response | | | | to accessorize this uniquely sized invitation. |
| card or even maps to the ceremony and | | | | 5. Jacket style: These unique wedding invitations |
| reception are placed in the pocket as well. Then, | | | | feature a folded jacket that holds the invitation |
| the pocket is enclosed in the inside and outside | | | | and other components within. Usually open on the |
| envelopes for a very special invitation that is fun | | | | top and bottom, the jacket folds on both the left |
| to open. | | | | and right sides to meet in the middle like a gate. |
| 2. Bow tied: Present an invitation that looks more | | | | Often a ribbon is included to tie around the jacket. |
| like a gift than a card. Select an invitation that | | | | Or, a jacket can be die cut so that one side |
| comes complete with a bow in a complementary | | | | overlaps the other or includes a tab that is |
| color. Bows can be tied completely around the | | | | inserted in a slit to hold it closed. |
| invitation or it can be threaded through die cut | | | | Regardless of what style invitation you choose, |
| areas on the invitation and then tied. Invitations | | | | make sure the paper and print quality are of the |
| tied with a bow are especially pretty and add a | | | | highest standards as your wedding invitation not |
| unique feel to a regularly printed card. The cost of | | | | only communicates the specifics of your big day, |
| the bow is normally included in the price of the | | | | it also is a reflection of your taste and style. |
| invitation but does come separately so some | | | | Unique wedding invitations are as much fun to |
| assembly may be required. | | | | choose as they are to receive. Once you have |
| 3. Fancy folds: Send an invitation that is more than | | | | selected yours, you may want to take it one |
| a simple card printed on one side. Distinctive | | | | step further by having someone dressed in a tux |
| invitations now come in creative formats that | | | | hand deliver them. |
| include die cuts and multiple folds. Three panel, | | | | |