Current Wedding Invitation and Design Trends of 2009
While the economy has taken a downturn, weddings have certainly not. People are still getting married, and now, more than ever, they want to showcase their personalities. One of the easiest ways to convey the tone of the event to guests is with custom wedding invitations.
Offbeat brides are not afraid to think outside the box with cutting edge designs. In fact, many brides are seeking the help of their wedding stationery designer before any other vendor to help them create a theme that is unique to them and that can be carried through all aspects of the wedding and reception.
Custom logos and monograms are created to not only be used on the invitations, but along with accessories like table numbers, menus, programs, and even vinyl for a signature dance floor. Pocket invitations still reign as the favorite invitation style for their ability to organize several inserts, including maps, reception information and RSVP.
Another invitation trend is to make the outside or envelope design as nice as it is on the inside. New wrap around labels, custom envelope printing, and matching custom stamps create excitement before the recipient even opens the envelope.
More Brides and Grooms are paying for their own wedding and have limited budgets. Therefore they are choosing more minimalist design styles and forgetting all the bells and whistles. Flat cards have become the most popular choice for Recessionista Brides, printed with either one spot ink color or an economical four color process. Thermography, or raised gummy print, is also popular since it is as cost effective as flat ink printing and adds a more formal feel to the invitation. To take it up a notch while still staying within budget, a ribbon or bow accent, rhinestone detail or metallic paper is proving to never be out of style.
Finally, D.I.Y. wedding invitation kits is a smart choice for couples who have the time to create their own wedding invitations and want style at a reasonable cost.
Guest blog by Erin L. Burkhard / CEO - Be In Love Designs
