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    Learn More About Wedding Invitations

    When it comes to finding the best wedding invitations and save-the-date announcements to give your guests a sneak preview of your big day, you’ll discover plenty of creative, handmade invites from sellers on Etsy to complement any wedding, from casual backyard ceremonies to extravagantly formal affairs.


    Let your wedding venue serve as inspiration for your invitations. If you’re planning on celebrating a beach destination wedding, custom wedding invitations designed with bright, bold colors and tropical motifs will get your guests excited for a sun, sand, and sea wedding. If you’re saying “I do” in a classic religious setting, an elegant wedding invitation with fancy script lettering and lace detailing will help set a formal tone.


    Use DIY wedding invitations to reflect your and your partner’s personality and style. On Etsy, you’ll find a wide range of user-friendly wedding invitation templates to design your own and print them at a local printing shop. Choose from a variety of ready-made template styles—from modern to traditional—or work with a talented designer on Etsy to custom-craft a template in fonts, colors, and embellishments that are unique to you.


    For couples who prefer paperless invites, beautifully designed digital wedding invitations are just as special as printed invites. Browse the sellers on Etsy to discover electronic invitations you can customize with video, sound, photos, and graphics, then send to your guests in a flash.

    From minimalist and understated to cute and fanciful, wedding invitations come in all sorts of styles to suit the theme of your special day. Here are some popular styles to consider:


    • Traditional: Calligraphy fonts, floral motifs, and pale hues such as ivory and blush pink create traditional wedding invitations with an elegant, classic look.
    • Modern: Minimalist designs with sleek fonts, metallic detailing, and neutral colors like gray, taupe, and white make modern wedding invitations look sophisticated and contemporary.
    • Rustic: Ideal for casual country nuptials or fancy farmhouse ceremonies, rustic wedding invitations offer a down-home appeal—think distressed wood textures, Old West-inspired fonts, and wildflowers.
    • Boho: Natural elements such as feathers and flowers, handmade paper textures, and soft color palettes are hallmarks of boho-inspired wedding invitations.
    • Non-traditional: Quirky fonts, unconventional materials like vellum or acrylic, and colors ranging from vibrant crayon shades to gothic black give non-traditional style wedding invitations an attention-grabbing vibe.

    Once you’ve chosen your invitation design, the wedding invitation wording comes next. Important information includes your and your spouse-to-be’s names, the date and time of the ceremony, and locations of the ceremony and reception. You may also want to include dress-code details (casual, semi-formal, or formal wear); the names of the wedding hosts, such as your parents or other relatives, if applicable; and extra information about the venue, such as parking details or a map with directions.


    If you’re requesting wedding invitation RSVPs by mail, include the invitee's name and a space for them to indicate if they’re bringing a guest on the RSVP card. When you send your wedding invitations, include an envelope with your return address and appropriate postage so invitees can simply fill out their reply and send it back to you.

    To ensure your guests can make appropriate arrangements in time for your wedding date, it’s best to send out wedding invitations well in advance, at least six to eight weeks prior. For destination weddings, 12 weeks is ample time for attending invitees to make travel plans. If your invitation-sending deadline is quickly approaching, use the “Estimated Arrival” filter on Etsy to find sellers who can create your dream invitations and have them delivered by the date you need.