Wedding invitation ideas

You’ve set the date, and the venue is booked. Before you know it, it’s time to send out the important details to the ones you love.

Your wedding invitation signals something to your guests the moment they receive it, reflecting what to expect in terms of the style and atmosphere of your upcoming big day.

From homemade to bespoke and everything in between, the perfect wedding invitation is a balance of all the need-to-know aspects with a sense of your personality and uniqueness, and serves as a delightful taste of what is to come.

Remember that all these ideas are here to inspire you, and can be customised to suit every style and budget. So, if you’re searching for wedding invitation inspirations, here are 10 of the best.

Classic style

Clarity and simplicity are key in a classic monogrammed invitation that focuses on your names or initials. Opt for colours and fonts to reflect your chosen scheme, go for more decorative embellishments on the envelope if you like, and deliver your happy news in style.

Clearly on trend

Definitely on trend for 2023 is the acrylic invitation. Clean, modern and stylish, an acrylic invitation gets the message across in a way that feels fresh and sophisticated, and is sure to make quite a statement when it arrives.

Something Blue

You can think later about the old, new and borrowed, but this is the perfect way to tick off the ‘something blue’ on your wedding checklist! 

Think romantic pastel blues and feathery fonts for a summer wedding, or a bold midnight shade with metallic accents for a winter celebration. Either way, an invitation in this colour is sure to bring you luck, and delight your guests.

Into the fold

An origami invitation in the shape of a flower, heart or crane makes a beautiful invitation, and is ideal for creative couples who want to lend a personal, homemade touch to their wedding stationery. 

Up the playfulness factor by crafting a paper aeroplane to deliver the news, especially if you’re inviting people to join you at a far-flung destination.

Something to write home about

Another great idea for those planning a wedding overseas is a passport-style invitation customised with your own photos, and accompanying boarding pass for extra details. 

Or perhaps you met somewhere special and want to write home about it? A postcard-style invitation reflecting where you met or where you’ll be wed, complete with date stamp, is a wonderful way to spread the word.

Novel ideas

As the main characters in your very own love story, why not choose a storybook-style to invite people to step into your very own world for the day? 

Think fairytale, comic strip or graphic novel, with the images, fonts and themes that reflect you best, and get creative so your guests are hooked from the very first words.

Read all about it

Continuing the wordy theme, ensure your wedding day is front page news by creating your own newspaper invite. 

Have fun thinking up headlines and captions for your photos to get the attention of your guests, and writing a newsworthy story. This really is the perfect way to get them to read all about it.

For the record

For those having a music-themed wedding, or for couples who share a special song, a vinyl record invitation printed with your names, an image and all the important details, is quirky, creative and fun. 

Like many of these inspiring wedding invitation ideas, it would be a real talking point, and would make a marvellous memento too.

A real art

Artistic couples, or those looking to commission a bespoke wedding invitation, might consider a small but perfectly formed original piece. 

It might be a watercolour of the place you met, a simple portrait of you both, or a fun caricature that communicates your personalities in a way that gets your family and friends giggling. 

Whichever you choose, not only would an original artwork serve as a fabulous idea for an invitation, it would make an unforgettable keepsake for your family and friends to treasure.

Missing piece

A custom-made game is a fantastic idea for those looking for unique wedding invitation ideas. Get Hitched, Tying The Knot, The Big Day – think monopoly-style with Get Out Of Work Free cards and community chest drinks voucher, or a jigsaw that guests put together to reveal details and an image of you and your ‘missing piece’.

Imagine your family and friends putting these together and having fun even before the festivities begin. Getting your guests smiling and involved at this stage of your wedding adventures is a wonderful way to make them feel deeply connected right from the start.