For a while it looked as if printed wedding invitations might become a thing of the past – with an increasing number of couples going “fully digital.” But – the tide is turning, and for an elegant wedding, beautifully designed printed invitations are still the gold standard.
We asked our all-time favorite wedding stationer – Jacques Oskanian of Hyegraph in San Francisco – which trends to expect for next year. In-house designer extraordinaire Munnie Tran breaks it down for us.
Sculpted Embossing
Texture and tactile impression is everything these days, and sculpted embossing has
emerged as a luxurious touch to add to custom wedding invitations. While standard
embossing creates a raised impression, sculpted embossing adds another dimension
with even more depth and detail. From delicate flower petals to intricate monograms,
the results of sculpted embossing are quite literally like a sculpture. Every fine detail
appears hand-carved and is crisply defined on heavyweight paper stock.
Vellum
Vellum is a lightweight material that is semi-translucent. It is very versatile and is
frequently used to embellish wedding invitations, whether by adding a belly band, gate
fold wrap, or a folder. Thinking beyond the invitation suite, it can also be used for the
wedding day of stationery, on items such as menus, programs, place cards, and more.
Its sheer appearance adds a touch of softness and romance to any style, and the
possibilities are endless as you can print any design or color on it.
Unique materials
Traditional paper invitations are both timeless and classic; you can’t go wrong! However,
if you are looking for something that is sure to wow your guests and stand out amongst
the crowd, consider utilizing unique materials. Some examples include acrylic, wood,
velvet, suede, handmade paper, and so much more. Keep the traditional paper
invitation, but use these special materials in other areas, such as envelope liners, belly
bands, pocket folder, or enclosure cards.
Die Cut Shapes
When you think of a wedding invitation, you may picture a 5” x 7” rectangle, as it is
pretty standard. However, you can definitely think outside of the box and do all sorts of
unique sizes and shapes. Whether it’s a simple geometric hexagon, or detailed shapes
of states, animals, and more, this is a great way to add character and dimension to your
wedding invitation suite.
Well – what’s your favorite? Are you even able to choose? At least you’ve gotten a LOT of inspiration for your own totally unique invitation design!
