When it comes to planning a wedding, it can sometimes feel like the decisions never end. From ordering flowers to curating seating charts, the amount of preparation and attention to detail required is overwhelming! It’s not uncommon to have butterflies fluttering about in your stomach – and not just from the romance of it all.
One wedding planning hack could be to focus on a single element at a time, so in this article, we’ve zoned in on our wedding invitations. More often than not, your stationery suite is the first glimpse guests will get of the big event, so you want your invites to make a stunning impression! Read on as we introduce some of the ways couples are doing just that in 2025, from varying the paper type to experimenting with accessories and add-ons.
Invitations with Edge: Our Most Shapely Designs
Think of an invitation, and what probably comes to mind is a straightforward 5″ x 7″ rectangle with pointed corners. Recently, however, some couples have eschewed this traditional format for less formal alternatives. Choose scalloped edges, for instance, and the softer corners will lend the card a playful look. For a destination wedding, try our ticketed edges: the boarding pass-esque style will capture the right sense of adventure. The most ‘of the moment’ design is the semi-circular arch, though, which might mirror the garden bower under which you and your spouse exchange vows!
Make the Papers: Materials Worth Writing Home About
The type of paper you choose for your wedding invitations is one of the most impactful considerations. Aim for a rugged, outdoorsy vibe with our kraft paper: the earthy tone and sustainable material are ideal for rustic weddings. Request laid paper, on the other hand, and the subtle ridges will leave your guests with no choice but to run their fingers gently over it, cooing softly at the multisensory experience! Right now, two of the most popular paper types are acrylic and vellum. Acrylic is a sturdy sheet of transparent plastic, and thus it can preserve your details for years to come. Vellum is also translucent, but the sheer finish makes it particularly elegant and luxurious.
Flat-Out Fabulous: Other Invitation Layouts
Given the number of components there are to a wedding stationery suite, we’d understand if you felt compelled to shake your screen every now and then, yelling “There must be another way!” Happily, due to our all-in-one invitations, there’s now a method of combining the invite, envelope, and RSVP card into a single length of paper. The perforated RSVP attachment makes an all-in-one easy to respond to, and the extended length gives your invite a grandeur, too. Alternatively, simplify things further by sending a postcard invite. Postcards negate the need for an envelope and encourage you to keep the information to a minimum. The pared-back approach also suits casual weddings!
Branded Invitations: Say ‘I Do’ with a Little Character
Has your spouse-to-be always wanted to have Mickey Mouse at their ceremony, or have they mentioned leaving for your honeymoon via a bunch of balloons, à la Disney/Pixar’s Up? Then maybe you need to take a look at our list of featured brand partners, which you can work into your stationery suite. Conjure up a fairytale wedding with the help of Cinderella and Prince Charming, or celebrate a ‘unique’ love story with a homage to Beauty and the Beast. You could even evoke the excitement of a letter from Hogwarts with a Harry Potter-themed invite! For more advice on how to extend a character theme throughout your wedding, check out “Incorporating Your Favorite Characters into Your Wedding Theme” and “Let Your Heart Decide: Tips for Planning a Disney Wedding.”
Sealed with Style: Must-Have Wedding Invitation Accessories
When it comes to upgrading your wedding invitations, think outside the box, too – or the envelope, in this case! If you want to continue your theme or color scheme beyond the card perimeters, apply an envelope liner to liven up the interior. To professionally print addresses on each envelope, use a rubber stamp or return address labels. Trendiest of all are our belly bands, which tie the inserts together and give your invites a sophisticated, ‘old-world’ quality. While you might incur some extra expense when equipping yourself with these mailing accessories, it can be fun to splash out for your BFFs at a small wedding.
Shining, Shimmering, Splendid: Foil Printing
True – belly bands, envelope liners, and even wax seal stickers can furnish your invites with a polished, palatial look. But if you really want to give your stationery a regal appearance, then foil printing is our best recommendation. Not every paper product on Zazzle can be printed with foil – anything that doesn’t indicate ‘REAL FOIL’ in the top-right corner of the product page only has a simulated effect. Those that do, however, will have a premium finish and raised, metallic text in one of three colors (rose gold is currently in vogue). Again, your recipients will swoon over these, holding the corners up to the light and feeling like royalty!
The Finishing Touches: Add Your Own DIY Details
The last way to make a big impact with your invitations is through a sprinkling of DIY. If you didn’t opt for foil printing, you can still add a touch of sparkle to your wedding mail with some carefully pasted glitter. Floral invitations are always in season, so you could affix a pressed, dried-out flower as a centerpiece – seal it within the pages of a heavy book for a few weeks to achieve best results. Taking a bottle of perfume and applying some gentle sprays to the envelope can also deliver a sweet-smelling surprise. For more one-of-a-kind spins on your customized invitations, learn how to “Design Your Own Wedding Stationery & DIY Wedding Invitation Ideas.”
While swapping out a paper type or choosing foil embellishments might not seem like a major upgrade for your invites, even small touches can be transformative. They show a commitment to setting your wedding apart, to impressing your guests from the outset, and securing as many positive RSVPs as possible! If you’re in the midst of wedding planning and want to catch up on any ongoing trends, then take a look at [Ella’s Article] for more up-to-the-minute advice from Zazzle!
Eoin is a Content Specialist at Zazzle in Cork. He’s recently bought a house with his fiancée, and thus most of his time these days is spent trying to keep the walls from caving in and the wolves from the door. Still, he’s always open to book, game, and movie recommendations, so if you have some, let him know: he’ll add them to a very, very long list.
