By: Steve Ricardo
If you have planned an elaborate wedding ceremony, you will need invitations and thank you cards for two or three events; the bachelorette party, the wedding and the reception (if they are not held right after one another). Many couples are partial to the elegant but simplistic traditional wedding invitations that are little more than a simple, flat card sheet with the wedding details on it. However, there are others who would prefer a more artistic feel; something that is reflective of their relationship and personalities. For such couples, there are the unique contemporary wedding invitations that have all the chutzpah and glitz that you may need to announce your nuptials with the man of your dreams, to the world.
Also, remember that most brides like to save the invitation in their wedding album so, instead of going for the run of the mill cards, why not choose something that will evoke memories of the happy day for the rest of your lives and will even be cherished by your children and grand children, as they celebrate your golden anniversary. So, here is a look at your options when choosing unique contemporary wedding invitations.
What can you expect when choosing wedding invitations?
You can get a plethora of colors, designs, textures and also sparkle to adorn your unique contemporary wedding invitations. They are available in a variety of shapes and sizes from the gate fold to the pocket fold and everything in between. In recent years, pocket fold invitation cards have garnered quite a fan following; these cards offer scope for placing a lot more information on them than the gate fold cards. So, you can tell your guests about the reply card, gift list and the all the events that will lead up to the big day.
Decorate your wedding invitations
There are a myriad of motifs to choose from; you could go for floral or geometric designs, a burst of colors or even swirl patterns. You will also be able to match the color of the designs on the wedding stationary to the color scheme of the wedding ceremony. If you want to add the oomph factor, choose diamante decorated stationary for your wedding. This will add a touch of luxury and sparkle to the announcement. Pre-decorated designs are available all embellished with diamante or you could choose a design of your choice and simply add the glitter later. It’s important to keep things simple and minimal when using glitter or your card may end up looking tacky.
If you have a wedding theme, you can also get cards that reflect it; for instance, if you are hosting a beach wedding party, you could get unique contemporary wedding invitations that have a photo of a sunny beach on it. As a matter of fact, a lot of couples are choosing invitation cards with their picture on it.
Choosing the colors for your wedding invitations
Although you will have the entire palette of colors at your disposal when designing your unique contemporary wedding invitations, here are some classic combinations that look stunning and elegant. If you are using pearls, crystals, diamantes etc; make sure that the color palette is fairly neutral.
Red and Mint: If you would like your wedding invitation to stand out in a good way of course; this is the right contrasting color combination for you. The bright red hue adds a delectable mystery as the cool mint tones down the fiery red to create a spectacular medley of colors
Cream and Gold: This is a classic combination but it has a timeless allure and people are still using them today as they did a few decades ago
White and Silver: Silver may not have the dazzle of gold but when coupled with white it can create the most interesting effect and will lend a chic touch to your wedding cards
Black and White: This combination works very well when used with a picture of the happy couple
Chocolate and Cream: This is one of those neutral combinations that can blend with just about any embellishment that you may want to add to the cards.
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Steve Ricardo helps you find the best Fall Wedding Invitations and Bridal Shower Thank You Cards. More Information on Funny-Wedding-Ideas.Com