The Card that Counts
From apps to acrylic, the latest trends in wedding invites
Awedding invitation is not only a formal invite to the ceremony, but also a request to partake in the festivities— of emotions and traditions alike, shared by the couple and their families. The age of generic paper designs that list names, dates and venues is behind us, as more people seek more elaborate and off- beat styles. With everything from personalised doodles to cupcake boxes, it’s important that a couple hands out an invite which is a true reflection of their journey.
ENGRAVE YOUR LOVE Engraved wooden cards give your invite that classical, yet rustic vibe. For the less experimental, a rectangular wooden invite is not over the top, and still manages to keep things trendy. Optionally, you could opt for the contemporary, polished look of a laser cut acrylic card
CRAFT A STORY Get creative with the bioscope invite and narrate your story through pictures and interesting illustrations to make the invite memorable. Another way can be through the map invite. Perfect for travel enthusiasts, this type of wedding card features an illustration of the map, which forms the backdrop for the event details. If you want to go global on design, opt for an origami invitation where guests would need to unravel the design to view wedding details. Geometric and floral designs bring wonderful visual flair to these invites.
SWIPE RIGHT Why not have an app for the wedding invite? Get a developer to create an app that your invitees could get on their smartphones or tablets— their one- stop shop for all wedding- related information. But technological innovations don’t end there. To give your guests that exclusive feeling ( and also to keep out prospective wedding crashers), send out swipe cards they could get scanned when they enter the venue.
BOOKED FOR LIFE A flip book invite is a huge favourite today— it contains ideas and illustrations, which can be created according to your wedding theme. Flipping through those pages give your guests a glimpse into your life to be, your life that was and all the thrill in between. If you’re not big on literature, you could also consider a passport- themed invite. It is chic and can be adorned with metallic foil lettering on the cover for a striking finish.