Letterpressed foldout invites by Quill and Fox depicted traditional Indonesian door panels for this couple's wedding in Bali.
For their destination wedding in Positano, Italy, this couple incorporated local elements and bright colors in their stationery suite. Jay Hornsby of the Belligerent Monkey did the illustrations and design, and Thomas Printers letterpressed the finished product. Blue-and-white baker's twine bound all the pieces together.
Whether you're getting married in the States or abroad, one of these beautiful invitation suites is sure to fit the theme of your special day.
Get wedding guests excited about their trip by sending them passport-inspired invitations like these. And because this is a folder style, you can pack it with useful travel information for your guests, which they're sure to thank you for. Since this packet is tied with string, it should be mailed in an outer envelope. Stationery suite by Spark Stationery.
Make every component of your invitation the same size, and wrap it all with a band of paper. This design, inspired by old-fashioned stickers, reflects the international nature of the couple's courtship. Stationery by A Day in May, 415-614-0005.
Components of your invitation suite needn't be identical to have a similar flavor. Here, the color and overall theme bring everything together for an invitation that would be fitting for a beach or nautical-themed wedding. Stationery suite from Cheree Berry Paper, 917-532-0490.
In keeping with the island theme of a wedding held in the Bahamas, these engraved invitations were blind-embossed with a tropical tree. Invitations, hand-engraved in Venetian script, by Mrs. John L. Strong.
Like one image an awful lot? Blow it up, crop in, position it differently, like stationers Ceci New York did here with these red hued sea-inspired icons -- perfect for a beach wedding.
These wedding invitations feature a map that was drawn by the bride as well as whimsical umbrella and sun icons to indicate that this will be a rain-or-shine event. After designing the cards herself, the bride had them screen-printed on ivory paper with vivid orange details. Printing done by EM Space Designs.
For a wedding at a harbor resort in Massachusetts, a sailboat and lively surf are apropos images. Stationery by Bella Figura.
For these Hawaiian invitations, the fold-out card provides an information-rich format; the last page is a tear-off reply card, with "accept/decline" options for several activities. Invitations by Ceci New York.
The layering of colors and positioning of images evokes an undersea scene -- perfect for a Caribbean wedding. Note the choice of coral ink for the, well, coral. Identical images repeat on the reply card. Invitation by Grapevine Paperie, 800-994-3799.
The very colors you opt for can be influenced by your choice of location. Here, bright colors reflect the sunny tropics of Mexico. Stationery suite by Cheree Berry Paper, 917-532-0490.
Is a custom design out of your reach? Look for a ready-made invitation that fits the mood your destination will have. This one, from our Martha Stewart Weddings line at Crane & Co., would be perfect for a country wedding.
Can't settle on a single icon? Ceci New York used several on this ocean-inspired stationery suite; their similar style and identical ink colors will unify them.
Sometimes, all you need is a sticker on your wedding invitations to denote the location and theme. Invitation from A Day in May, 415-614-0005.
Many regions or cities come with an iconic images you can capitalize on (plumeria for Hawaii, magnolias for the south, the Eiffel Tower for Paris). Here, the green ink of the Arizona cactus is carried through in the envelope; using that color on other items will unify the suite even without the image. Invitations by Delphine Press.
Perfect for an oceanside wedding, this invitation features an underwater design with a seahorse icon. Even the tiniest graphic touch can suggest the romance of travel. Stationery by Grapevine Paperie.
The art of papel picado, used to create Mexico's famous "wedding flags," is referenced in the letterpressed detail of this wedding invitation. Invitation by Cheree Berry Paper, 917-532-0490.
A seemingly generic motif becomes special when it links to the locale of your wedding. This design is perfect for a wintry event in Colorado or for a similar European locale, such as Switzerland. Invitation by Delphine Press.
A folder format is great for a destination wedding; it lets you include lots of information for all of your out-of-town wedding guests. Stationery by Spark Stationery.
Invitations for this southern wedding were screen-printed by Bird & Banner on vintage linens; some handkerchiefs were bought in Savannah, Georgia, and others belonged to the bride's family. Custom stenciled hankies, Sian Keegan.
In keeping with the scholarly theme of this Cambridge, England, wedding, the invitations featured a drawing by the bride of the Madgelene College library. Calligraphy by Deborah Delaney and stationery by Carrot and Stick Press.
Have fun with a luggage tag-shaped invite, which, depending on the design, can work well for any destination wedding. Invitation by Delphine Press.
Using an unusual typeface can highlight the uniqueness of your location. This sophisticated design would be perfect for a big-city affair. Invitation by Grapevine Paperie.
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