Hot Wedding Stationery Trends

Your wedding invitations are the first expression of your wedding theme.

Whether you go for traditional or non-traditional, classic or contemporary, the invitation is a teaser for your guests, so tantalize their taste buds and get them inspired as much as yourself for a truly magical day.

Although your wedding invitation selection comes down to your personal individual taste, knowing what the popular trends are now in 2009 might give you some new fresh ideas. Many of the trends encourage personalization, so you can create DIY wedding invitations that are uniquely “you.”

So, what’s hot in 2009?
Pinstripes and patterns are definitely in – vertical, horizontal, multi-colored, floral, swirls whatever. Use beautiful designs, in anyway: in a border on invitations, on table decor & stationery or throughout the entire wedding theme, use wraps, paper, vellum or pinstripe cardstock.

Get the wow factor with Gems
Jewelled embellishments are also becoming extremely popular, Swarovski crystals and gems are showing up on everything – from clothing accessories: eg: belts, bags & shoes to even the dog collar!! So adding some sparkle and glitz to your wedding theme will truly look a million dollars on your own handmade wedding invitations. You can sprinkle on some tiny rhinestones or mini pearl-toned accent beads, these will also look a million dollars!

Make a statement with Fabric & Flowers
Fabric and paper flower embellishments are making a huge statement, we now have a beautiful assortment of fabric blooms and wired stem flowers, all available in a variety of colour’s.
Definately a break away from the customary engraved floral print. Personalize your invitation with a flourish by adding your distinctive flower and finish with a diamonte gem in the centre, for a truly unique bit of sparkle.
Another interesting trend is the use of white. Not in card stock but in font colour. Choose a bright color card stock (hot pink, bright green or solid black looks great) then finish with your invitation text in white!! White prints beautifully on to pearlescent card stock!! Wow your guests, with something unique!

Use unique Cards & Inserts
Invitation design has become more user-friendly by providing pockets and folds to neatly hold and organize your invitation and cards. We have a fabulous range of Pocketfold Card Blanks, with coordinating inserts, that are perfect for making your own unique wedding stationery! So if you fancy something slightly different that the normal run of the blank single fold card, this could definately be the one for you!

Use unusual materials & embellishments
And that’s not the only new design trend; wedding invitations made of unusual materials such as fabric, stone, sand, shells, wood, plastic, and even acrylic will all give amazing results.

Bold Patterns
All-over patterns are also becoming a huge hit, giving a new twist to invitation design. For instance, if your wedding gown has an intricate pattern, why not try duplicating it on your wedding stationery, for a truly one-of-a-kind creation. The use of patterened printed vellums or textured printed papers will give amazing results, try wrapping your invites in an allover patterened design.