| You often hear the phrase 'modern wedding | | | | design option, actually fold up and seal into their |
| invitations' but what really classifies them as | | | | own self-mailing piece. |
| modern. | | | | - Bright and bold colors - Today it is easier than |
| We all know modern is the opposite of traditional. | | | | ever to make a personal statement with your |
| When it comes to wedding invitations, traditional | | | | invitation colors either through your paper, design |
| brings to mind a simple white or ecru invitation | | | | or ink choices. Beautiful color combinations are also |
| card, classic black ink, a standard font style and | | | | abundant with colors you may not have |
| two envelopes for mailing. Modern wedding | | | | considered as matching but actually create a |
| invitations, on the other hand, let you be more | | | | stunning contrast when paired together. |
| creative and unique which seems to be quite | | | | - Distinctive sizes and shapes - You can easily |
| appealing to today's couples who tend to look for | | | | select a wedding invitation design that has a |
| ways to truly personalize their weddings including | | | | unique shape such as being square or is an unusual |
| their invites. | | | | size such as tea length. |
| Here are some trends that you may feature on | | | | - Patterns - As part of the invitation design, |
| your modern wedding invitations depending on the | | | | patterns are becoming stylish including paisley and |
| design you choose and the options available: | | | | retro motifs. |
| - Two different lettering styles - A larger and | | | | - Solid colored invitation papers or envelopes - |
| sometimes fancier font style is used to | | | | Make your wedding invitations eye-catching by |
| emphasize the couple's names on the invitation. | | | | choosing a design that has colored paper stock or |
| - Two distinct ink colors - A contrasting ink color | | | | colored envelopes. Just be sure to choose an ink |
| is typically used to highlight certain items on the | | | | color that will look good on the colored paper. |
| wedding invitation such as the names of the | | | | - Recycled paper - For those striving to be more |
| couple. | | | | eco friendly, there are now many beautiful |
| - Pockets - Becoming increasingly fashionable, this | | | | wedding invitation designs that are printed on |
| style has a pocket for holding the wedding | | | | recycled papers. |
| invitation and possibly a separate pocket for any | | | | - Embellishments - Ribbon has become quite |
| enclosure cards, depending on the specific design. | | | | popular as an added special touch. |
| - Self-mailing - These invitation styles no longer | | | | Everyone's idea of what modern wedding |
| require a separate mailing envelope since they | | | | invitations are may vary but the above trends |
| turn into their own self-mailer piece. Some designs | | | | are definitely options that will make them look |
| have an envelopment, which may be colored, that | | | | more contemporary. Any of these alternatives will |
| wraps around all the invitation pieces for easy | | | | help you make your invitations reflect your own |
| mailing. Seal n send wedding invitations, another | | | | unique personal style. |