From the venue and flowers to the music and attire choices, wedding planning requires quite a bit of forethought. Unfortunately, a blissful engagement season can quickly turn overwhelming if wedding planning takes over every waking moment. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be this way! Follow these effective ways to improve your wedding invitations and enjoy the process of announcing the date of the big day.

Typography

Your typography choice, or font choice, can make or break how invitees perceive an invitation. Choosing the right typography can be difficult when there are over 300,000 font choices. Because of this, it may be tempting to combine different styles of fonts. Although fonts can look great by themselves, incorrectly pairing them takes away from the classic look. Ask those closest to you for their opinion on different fonts. After receiving feedback, choose a font you love and stick with it through the invite. Sometimes, less is more!

Color Scheme

It’s common to choose a color scheme for your wedding day. Many couples opt for one bold color and two neutral colors to achieve a timeless look. If you haven’t decided on a color scheme yet, consider using a color palette design tool to nail down your colors. Seeing a color palette will help you confirm what color choices you want and provide it to your vendors and wedding party.

When it comes to your invitations, transfer these colors onto the invite. The invite will set the tone for guests—they will see the color scheme and how to dress appropriately for the event. Additionally, it will add to the overall experience when the invitation matches the planned wedding.

Material Choice

Proper envelope and paper choice of the invitation can help convey a classy and timeless look. Among the several different types of envelopes, consider a European envelope flap for an especially luxurious look. For card choice, consider heavy glitter cardstock paper or colorful paper to stand out. Both convey a distinctive look but share one message: elegance.

Simplicity is often the goal when you create your wedding invitation. It can convey a beautiful message without imposing on guests with too much information or too many design elements. Follow these tips for improving your wedding invitations and enjoy the reaction you’ll receive from your guests. Let the invitation reflect you and your partner’s love while keeping it simple and beautiful.