Invitations: Please join us...
Most little girls dream of their big day and after saying, “Yes!” they go into overdrive preparing for this momentous occasion. For many brides to be, finding the dress, gathering the bridesmaids and deciding on the venue are easy to figure out. But how do you pick out the invitations? Whether you are a bold bride or a traditional one, here are the latest trends for 2010, according to WeddingPaperDivas.com.
Art Deco themed invitations are all the rage. Whether it’s inspired from the 1920s or ‘30s, these art deco styles will feature contrasting colors and patterns with nostalgic icons. For the 1970s art deco styles, expect flat, brightly colored floral patterns and designs.
For springtime invitations, think enchanted forest with soft, pastel tones such as peach, coral and sage.
Tribal prints with big, bold colors will be the trend of the season. These color combinations include purple and gray, turquoise and gray, blue and black, and the classic zebra-print style for the black and white wedding theme.
Eco-friendly inspired invitations are ready to explode onto the wedding scene. These are nature-themed, comprised of recycled paper and can include dried flowers, twigs and other embellishments. Another twist is using old postcards for thank you notes.
Let your destination wedding determine the look and feel of your invitations. Whether you are getting married on the beach, the Napa Valley or the Bahamas, special locations deserve unique wedding invitations that will have your guests dreaming of your getaway long before they board their flights.
For the daring bride, try a futuristic approach to invitations. With fluorescent accents, metallic cut-outs and holographic papers, it is sure to portray a surrealist nature. Adding layers to these inventive invitations through the use of frosted, translucent and transparent papers will add visual interest while maintaining budgets.
A new idea for this socially connected world are digital invitations. Not only will this eliminate the response cards, which are a hassle when not received in a timely manner, these posted videos will save on printing and paper costs, and postage.
And, the best advice for the new bride-to-be is let your creativity flow and add your own personal style to your wedding invitations. Whether you add a favorite photo, tell a short story of how you met or challenge your guests with a quick quiz or puzzle, it is your day to shine. And you will.
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