Vintage weddings combine a love of ancient tradition with the glamor and sophistication of times gone by. Wedding invitations should reflect the theme of the wedding. There are certain qualities and designs to consider when choosing vintage wedding invitations.
Vintage-themed weddings are warm and elegant, which makes them desirable. The theme allows the couple and their guests to escape the modern world and spend a night in another era. Vintage is also often associated with high quality items. Vintage weddings take the most beautiful and unique items from certain eras and breathe new life into them.
The theme of the invitation, and therefore of the wedding, is the first thing to consider. When guests receive an invitation, it’s a clue as to what they can expect from the wedding. Therefore, if the wedding has an antique theme, the invitation should reflect this in style, design, and quality of paper and printing.
Vintage invitations should have a classic vintage look. Cream-colored paper or paper that has a faded color pattern is a good choice. Ragged edges and vintage typography and printing will look great against the backdrop of your wedding theme.
There are many different design inspirations for vintage style invitations. Silhouette stationery is a popular choice. The couple’s heads are silhouetted on the front of the invite or save the date with a plus sign silhouette between them. These can be printed on faded colored kraft paper.
One of the easiest invitations to choose that is vintage is one in a classic style with vintage elements. Embellish the top with classic monogram styling within a vintage oval. The branches and roses should extend from the monogram. The wording on the invitation should be classic with an old block font.
However, the couple’s names should be in elaborate italics. The border of the invitation should have thin lines and mimic the branch and rose style of the monogram. The color should be a faded shade of red, blue, purple, green, brown, or black. The envelope must be addressed in script that reflects the font used for the couple’s names.
Stationery should feature calligraphy that flows freely with these types of wedding invitations and save the dates. Make sure the handwriting is still legible. To add an extra vintage touch, use vintage stamps instead of regular wedding stamps.
Invitations can also go deeper. Choose a small illustrated booklet that is tied with twine and an antique heart pendant. The booklet must use a rough and thick paper. This brochure will beautifully describe all the information about the wedding, along with facts about the couple. This will show guests the attention to detail that is expected at the wedding.
Choosing an invitation with the information embossed on heavy cardstock will have a great vintage effect for a large and expensive wedding. In the past, the biggest and best parties always sent out engraved invitations. This showed off the extra touch of elegance that guests would expect at parties.
A vintage chalkboard look is also a popular choice. Blackboards were a common form of advertising in the past. Creating an invitation with a vintage chalkboard font and simple floral designs in a pastel color would nicely accent a vintage-themed wedding.
There are many other designs that create a great vintage feel. A birdcage design for wedding stationery is a great vintage style. This will display an empty birdcage or a birdcage with lovebirds. The font will mimic the bold typeface of an old manual typewriter for the best vintage feel. The paper should have faded with the appearance of age.
Other great designs for vintage wedding invitations include a knot and designed price tag. Pennants in carnival colors are for a fun and vintage wedding. Elegant weddings can be paired with a pink and black striped look for a vintage Paris feel.
