These days everyone is looking for weddings with an edge. That little something different or unique that will make your big day stand out and be remembered. When done right, even the smallest wedding detail can attract attention and a sense of wonder in a how-did-they-think-of-that kind of way.
What better way to give your wedding that edge than by setting the standard with your wedding invites. This is the 21st century and invitations don’t have to be confined to paper and ink. If you’d like some creative ideas on invitations with the ‘wow’ factor, this article will help spark your imagination and get you on the road to the wackiest and wildest invitations out there.
The Balloon Invitation
This cleverness of this invitation lies in its simplicity. A balloon is attached to the inside of a card. When blown up, the balloon will have all the wedding details written on it. If you’d like to get super mushy feel free to write a slogan on the front of the card such as, “Fly away with us”. (If you’re wondering when to let out a groan, it’s now).
The Puzzle Invitation
For a little bit of fun, try getting a puzzle made in the same of a heart (or any shape, really!). Break up the puzzle and send it out to your guests in pieces.
When the puzzle has been assembled by the receiver it will form a picture of some sort with all the event details printed on it. Once again, if you’d like to get all soppy on your guests, try sending them a puzzle with one piece deliberately missing.
The slogan can read something along the lines of, “The missing piece is you.” Aww.
The Photo Booth Invitation
Another one that is fun to prepare. Book a date with just you and your fiancé, oh, and a photo booth.
Get in and pose, holding up different signs with the individual details of your wedding. With this idea, there is a large scope for playfulness and fun.
Think: funny faces and stick figure drawings on the signs. Remember that access to a photo booth is not necessarily needed as images can be manipulated.
Four ideas; endless opportunities for creativity and fun. Go wild, enjoy the process and come up with an idea that strikes your fancy. One thing to keep in mind, however: your invitation should match the theme of your wedding in style and formalness.
So if you’re wedding is going to be extremely formal, it’s obviously more appropriate to go with a formal invitation. But for weddings that are a touch more casual, feel free to be as wacky and as wonderful as you like. May the ideas spring forth!
The Video Invitation
With some time on your hands and a bit of skill, you and your fiancé can put together a video that can be sent on DVD to your guests. Think childhood photos of the two of you, romantic music and cool special effects. The best part about it is that you’ll have it as a memento to keep forever. Opt for this idea if you’d like to have fun filming it, (bloopers and all), and if you’d like a clever invitation with a personal touch. Word of warning: if you do decide to go ahead with a nostalgic video make sure to have tissues handy. These things can get weepy fast.
Weddings, like fashion, are also influenced by trends that dictate generations, styles, unique and unforgettable moments. We’ve discovered the major trends for next year, so for those of you who are planning your dream day, here is the guide of what you should definitely consider investing in if you’re tying the knot in 2014!
1. Flower crowns
In 2014, nature has risen beautifully to the heads of many brides, thanks to flower crowns that convey a natural look and tone to the entire wedding – as long as they are coordinated with an ethereal style.
2. Invitations
Victorian silhouettes adapted to modern day are all the rage among brides and grooms, and wedding invitations will also be jumping on the bandwagon in 2014.
3. Flowing and lace wedding dresses
In 2014, wedding dresses are going to be flowing, with little or no volume and lacy, sometimes in pastel shades such as pink, but always with a touch of elegance. The bride’s entire look is more relaxed and natural, as is the use of flat and comfortable shoes, but always with a unique and elegant appearance – as a bride is, and always should be!
4. Natural flowers
The wedding flowers should be natural, with a touch of something random. The base colors are neutral, always with a vibrant detail here and there.
5. Small catering pleasures
Who doesn’t love a delicious hamburger, hotdog, fries ... in miniature? These tiny pleasures are already a part of wedding catering and the trend is here to last: they are tasty and capture the eyes and the taste buds of cheerful guests, whether during the reception cocktail or as a late-night snack during a fun and after-hours wedding celebration.
6. Tables and place cards
Tablescapes that are equally natural and relaxed, but always creative and original, and if you can do it using less resources, that’s a plus!
7. Humor
Not only in the photo booth sessions, but also during the rest of the wedding party: humor and joy are essential for entertaining guests and for creating unforgettable memories. Making sure guests have fun with games for those who don’t like to dance, and generating unexpected moments, are trends to watch for in 2014.
8. Gold!
Gold has arrived and it came to stay. Wedding trends for 2014 add a touch of gold to everything from dresses and decor, to flowers, stationary, manicure... making so many details shine!
9. Decorated chairs for the bride and groom
The bride and the groom’s chairs have always been of great importance, but as an emerging trend, it is a detail that just became even more important. The back of the newlyweds’ chairs are going to be well decorated and super original in 2014, especially with flowers.
10. Wedding cake
The wedding cake is so relaxed that even a stack of donuts or pancakes have become part of the new trends. Even the traditional bride and groom toppers are going to be often replaced by a more abstract concept.
11. Soft photography
Photography also follows trends and, in 2014, favoring soft tones will be all the rage among wedding trendsetters.
12. Balloons
Balloons are definitely here to stay, despite their fluctuating function. They are colorful, fun and scream let’s party!
Source : http://stylishweddingideas.com/articles/12-wedding-trends-2014
Here are some products to create a perfect vintage themed wedding :
1. Vintage birdcages
Decorate your venue with these vintage inspired birdcages. Fill them with flowers and candles for a romantic centrepiece or have guests write messages on individual note cards (you could also include mini envelopes) and have them drop their cards into the birdcage.
2. Baroque frames
Frame your parents and grandparents wedding pictures in these Baroque frames for a meaningful tribute or use them as placecards for guests, doubling as a pretty bonbonierre.
3. Vintage hair comb
Adorn your hair with this elegant handcrafted comb, and prepare to have it mistaken for an antique family heirloom.
4. Cupcake holders
Give your cupcake cake a romantic touch with this delicate filigree cupcake wrapper, a design reminiscent of antique jewellery.
5. Crocheted handkerchief
Start your own family heirloom with this delicate crocheted handkerchief. Customise it with your initials for a personal touch.
6. Vintage wedding invites
Elegant and romantic, the Chandelier motif sets the scene for a vintage inspired event.
7. Lace parasol
The perfect accessory to create a vintage inspired photoshoot! Ask your photographer for a black & white or sepia toned images for added authenticity.
8. Guest book
This beautiful guestbook featuring delicate lace, pearls and beading is inspired by the Victorian era. Filled with personal messages from family and friends this keepsake will be treasured forever.
I'm at the stage in my life where it seems like everyone is getting married. Every other week I find that new friends are getting engaged and shortly after I receive a Save-the-Date or invitation in the mail. Some invitations are like a breath of fresh air, completely unique and special in their own way, while others sort of blend together and look the same after a while.
When you're sending out wedding invitations, while you do want your invitees to get all the details they need such as date, time, and location, what you really want is for them to receive a beautifully crafted package that represents the personalities of you and your fiancé. It can be incredibly difficult to craft an invitation that looks cool and provides guests with the information they need. So, today we're bringing you a selection of some of the most unique invitations we've seen out there for your inspiration.
Balloon Save the Date
I think this idea for a Save the Date is a lot of fun. If you want something that people haven't done before, and your guests to be wow'd...definitely send them a balloon with all the details for your special day.
Paper Record Player Invitation
The designer explains this invitation perfectly, saying, "in the booklet-style invitation, a bit of paper-folding amplifies the sound of a sewing needle moving along the grooves of a flexidisc record. The hand-spun record yields a garbled, but scrutable listening of an original song by the couple. It requires a bit of tinkering and folding —effectively championing the inner science-nerd kid in the recipient. The whole thing serves as an interactive packaging for the song—which can be experienced on the paper record player, unscrewed + set on a regular turntable, or enjoyed online (for the non-nerds and/or audiophiles out there.)"
Adventure for Two: Wedding Invitation Suite
Do you love travel and adventure? Kitkat Pecson designed these unique travel themed wedding invitations for an adventurous couple. What makes these invitations so special is that they feature different places the couple has traveled together and key milestones in their relationship in those places (which are described in the legend at the bottom of the invite). You don't have to have traveled all over the world, but anywhere you two have had special moments can be shared on your invitations.
Join us in the woods: Invitation Suite
This amazing couple created DIY invitations and rented a laser cutter/engraver to help them create the cool 3D effect you'll see in their invites. Ian Collins, the groom, explains that, "Our wedding was in the woods, and we hoped the pop-up trees would give our prospective guests a taste of event they would be attending. An accordion-style field-guide was also included, with illustrations done by my wife of local plants and animals." This couple really knocked it out of the park by creating some VERY special invites.
Getting Hitched: Wedding Invite Boxes
The best way to describe these invitations is actually in the words of the bride. Designed by Charlotte Fosdike, the bride, explains, "I knew that I wanted our wedding invitations to be something that our friends and family would remember and hold on to, long after the wedding. I also wanted the invitation to deliver the essence of what we are as a couple. We are both highly adventurous people - we love traveling, discovering new foods, going to markets, meeting new people and exploring the world with all of our senses. I hence decided to create an invitation that would give our guests a small taste of us and to share with them the treasures of new and exciting flavours. It would deliver beyond visual representation by including interactive packaging to appeal to touch and a mixed array of spices in the packets to delight through scent and taste." These ingenious invitations created by the couple, feature a box with specially selected spices.
