If you’ve been or have a loved one that’s been proposed to recently–congratulations! What an exciting time!
Once you’ve all been through the initial excitement phase and begun to start thinking of or actually planning the wedding, the never ending choices begin. Remember to take your time if you can afford it and enjoy, the really important part comes after the wedding.
In the meantime, wherever you are, here are thirty-one wedding card ideas! Whether it’s your save the date, actual invite, or anything in between there’s an option for everyone down below.
1. Pink Florals with Built-In Envelope
Source: @art_shed_
If you’re looking for a casual but cute floral, consider this floral theme with a built-in envelope! You can generally find a customizable envelope on various websites or have your vendor account for it while ordering.
Here is a similar card on Etsy.
2. Elegant Vintage Florals
Source: @theweddings_goals
A classic floral may be more of your style, and these classic blooms do wonderfully for wedding cards. Florals obviously work wonderfully in spring and summer weddings, but with a little color manipulation, florals truly work year-round.
3. Elegant Earthy Minimalism
Source: @invitationcard_abusharaf
If you and your partner aren’t into florals but do like a natural and earthy vibe, this format is a wonderful option. You can opt for any shade of green and swap the gold in for another color that will correspond to your big day.
4. Delicate Lacy Overlays
Source: @khushmag
For those looking for a special type of statement or accented card, this option could be a great choice. The color contrast makes the details pop even more, so opt for colors that are symbolic or ones that match your big day to make a big impact.
5. Handmade DIY Paper Invites
Source: @paradiseinvitations
Another great statement-making set of invites or wedding cards could be with handmade paper. Texturally, it stands out amongst the crowd, ensuring it makes for a memorable invite or card.
6. Ivory, Almond, and Black Cards
Source: @polkadotpaper
For the couple that is a little more classic or minimalist, a solid color combination, such as ivory, almond, and black, is a natural must. These colors always look together!
Make these cards a little more catered to a part of your style by opting for a specific silhouette.
7. Ribbon Botanic Set
Source: @ivorytalesstudio
A wonderful way to get a botanical feel in your cards is obviously to use specific colors, but dried florals are smart. Something simple like dried baby’s breath is a great option to make your cards unique.
Your botanic invites can match your wedding ceremony décor!
8. Minimal Black and White
Source: @sc_designstudios
This set is begging to get used for a classic formal wedding or a sweet, minimal one. The best part about these black and white cards is that they are suitable for any occasion.
9. Pearled Envelope
Source: @byfeyzagoncal
An accented or statement bit, whether it’s a floral or a pearl, makes for a card that shows real character. If there’s something specific that is a part of your relationship and you’d like to include it, get creative!
10. Summer Italian Citrus
Source: @jemandi_designs
This collection would be excellent for a destination wedding (like Italy) or a themed wedding. If you like this idea but citrus doesn’t match the theme, opt for something that does!
Other cute options could be a horseshoe if it’s going to be at a farm, a bottle of wine, or a geographical feature.
11. Tropical Palm Tree Cards
Source: @coralpheasant
Talking about geographical features, if you’re having an island or beach wedding, this set is for you. You could play around with the additional information on vegetable or produce-oriented cards.
12. Water Color Aquatic
Source: @thingsbymona and @sur2_suryani
Another option for a beachy or coastal-themed get-together is pastel water-colored maritime features. Pick and choose how minimalist or maximalist to be here according to the style of the party!
13. Dark Botanics with Envelope
Source: @rn.digital.print
More often than not, we see brighter florals on wedding cards, but why not go for darker shades? This set brings some romantic drama to the card and immediately sets the tone for what is to come.
14. Warm Vintage
Source: @art_n_elegance
For those interested in a vintage feel, some older-looking cardstock that’s been treated does a lovely job. Add small touches like a stamp or twine to showcase some personality to the set.
15. Simple Ribboned cards
Source: @_dreamsandfeathers_
This set could be one of the most classic and simple on the list! It’s a wonderful option, especially with your color of choice.
Like the previous card, adding your touches makes them all the more special.
16. Specific Cut Card
Source: @polkadotpaper
For those looking for a quirkier or less seen idea, get a specific cut on your cards! These types of cards look great regardless of your style, and they are sure to stick out of the bunch.
17. Green Minimalist with Transparent Card
Source: @handesignstyle
Another wonderful, unique option is this transparent acrylic card. This set works well because the green is dark enough that the transparent card stands out against the deeper color.
18. Romantic Midnight Blue with Transparent Insert
Source: @the_crafts_house10
Similar to the set above, this romantic set makes for a lovely bundle. The image on the inserts can easily be changed to fit your style or theme.
19. Arched Monogram Set
Source: @dangerandmoon
A nod to a specific shape always works well, as well as a monogrammed item. The color and font of the invites can change the mood entirely, so choose wisely!
20. Handmade Paper Minimalist
Source: @stamp_designco
This minimalist set is perfect for those that want to keep it as is or for those who’d like to embellish! It’s a wonderful vehicle to use regardless of what you’d like to use it for.
21. Trifold Pocket with Die-Cut Pages
Source: @printdivas
For those looking to send invites with a handful of inserts this collection is a great one for you! It has multiple cards and so many ways to customize how you’d like to get your information across.
22. Fun Text and Color
Source: @somedaypaperco_
If you’re on a bit of a budget and worried about what you can do with wedding cards, don’t fret–text and color are huge components to the actual invites. By picking both unique colors and fonts you can take an ordinary card to the extraordinary.
23. Boarding Pass Invites
Source: @paperlust.co
Another darling way to showcase and invite people to a destination wedding is by sending invites that reflect boarding passes! Add a few specific travel-oriented pictures or details to make it all the more fun.
24. Leaning into the Curves
Source: @paperrefinery
Specifically shaped invites have been popular and still are an excellent choice to add some whimsy to your day. If this set will become wedding invitations you could opt for one shape or go for a few different types.
25. Half Arched Cards
Source: @graciecreative_
Shapes, as mentioned, are always a wonderful option for invite! Pick a shape that will embody the feel of the day–if it’s a more romantic affair stick with softer edging, or if it’s more casual and fun go for something funkier.
26. Cottage Floral
Source: @b14stationery
If you’ve been one that’s been loving cottagecore or just would rather be laying out in a field of flowers, this set is a safe bet. Opt for an assortment of blooms or some that will be there on your event day.
27. Printed Belly Card Set
Source: @somedaypaperco_
The invitations that are bursting at the seams can always benefit from a belly or loop to go around the outside of all the details. Keep the belt plain or add some specific details from a pattern to your initials.
28. Elegant Small Rectangular Invites
Source: @vu_effe_design
This set is for those of you that are interested in the cool shape of the ideas on the list but nothing has felt quite right yet. A small understated rectangular card in the color of your choosing pulls all the details together beautifully.
29. Minimal Botanical
Source: @nylbfw
Are you looking for some flair without all the extra work? Opt for a few well placed vegetal images on your cards and call it a day–these cards never fail.
30. Warm Mixed Shapes
Source: @dangerandmoon
Depending on the color palette and time of year, this set could be a great option for you! Have the colors reflect the geographical place you are celebrating or the time of year.
31. Printed Interior Envelope
Source: @riverandbridge
Finally, if you are having a specific feels or theme for your celebration, a fun way to display that is on the interior of the envelope. Whether it’s horses, citrus, or any other thing that may reflect the day is a great way to nod to it preemptively.