Wedding invitations are the first impression that your guests will receive for your wedding. Why not make them playful and unique to your personalities? There are so many great and unconventional alternatives to traditional wedding invitations. Whether they depict details of your relationships, you and your partner’s shared interests, or coincide with your wedding theme, invitations are a great way to add a personalized touch before your big day. Here are some creative ideas for you to use for your invitations:
1. Magnets- Have all the information and details for your wedding printed on refrigerator magnets. Send those, along with directions and an RSVP card, to your guests. Your guests will be less likely to misplace your invitation or forget to RSVP, seeing as how they can hang the card on their fridge with your invitation. Plus, who doesn’t love a free magnet?
2. Concert Poster- Show your inner rock star with a loud, brightly colored concert poster for your wedding. Include details such as the opening act (ceremony), pregame (cocktail hours), and show time (reception). Go above and beyond by creating your very own band logo to add to your poster.
3. “Cootie Catchers”- Everyone remembers picking a color, then a number, then another number, to receive their fortune in grade school. Make your very own “cootie catcher” wedding invitation to add a nostalgic, whimsical touch to your wedding. Instead of fortunes, complete your “cootie catcher” with details about your wedding, like location, time, and attire.
4. Boarding Passes- This is a perfect invitation for a destination wedding. Print all your wedding information of faux boarding passes for your exclusive guests. Give all your friends and family a jump start on the planning and excitement for your tropical wedding!
5. Travel Map- Another great idea for a destination wedding invitation is to create a travel map for your guests. Complete this map by adding places you and your significant other have traveled together, celebrated milestones, and last but not least, the location where your wedding will take place.
6. Small, Individual Additions- There are several, small touches you can add to your invitations to make them personal. On some websites, you can order custom stamps with tiny caricatures of you and your partner to use when mailing your invitations. Poetic wording on the invitation itself adds an elegant detail to them. Also, opt for hand-addressed envelopes that will give your invitations a more personal touch.
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