Minted Wedding Invitations 2015 : Geometric

Abstract Jewel Wedding Invitations by Rebecca Bowen for Minted

Today’s totally crushable wedding invites all have an angle and, boy, is that angle gorgeous! Geometric elements are another big trend in wedding stationery, and Minted’s new designs impeccably represent said trend with lovely lines, pretty polygons, and fabulous facets, as exemplified in the stunning Abstract Jewel invitations by Rebecca Bowen (above).

Let’s have a look at some of the other gorgeous geometric designs in the collection, shall we?

Modern Geometric Wedding Invitations from Minted

Row 1 : Hex Wash by Rebecca Bowen (l) and Glam Luxe (foil pressed) by Shirley Lin Schneider (r)

Row 2 : Overlap (foil pressed) by Rebecca Bowen (l) and Creme Brulee by Chocomocacino (r)

Row 3 : Modern Angle (foil pressed) by Kristie Kern (l) and Geometric Border by Hooray Creative (r)

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Georgeous, Gold Foil Wedding Invitations

St. Patrick’s Day, the luckiest holiday of the year, is coming up in a week. So, with leprechauns, luck, and finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow in mind, I put together a little collection of gorgeous, gold foil wedding invitations. Plus, gold foil is crazy hot right now, so if you’re on a search for just the right golden invite for your upcoming wedding celebration, then this may, indeed, be your lucky day!

Gorgeous, Gold Foil Wedding Invitations as seen on invitationcrush.com

Above, clockwise from top : Chalkboard Arrow | Smitten on Paper; Rose Garden | Snow and Ivy for Minted; Gold Notes | Carrie O’Neal for Minted; Arrow Frame | Lehan Veenker for Minted; Annadel | Ellie Snow for Bella Figura

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Geometric Wedding Invitations

Triangles and diamonds and polygons – oh, yeah! Straightforward geometric shapes bring a fresh, modern feel to all that they embellish, and this white hot stationery trend is one that I’ve been watching with delight. I love what designers are doing with simple angles and shapes, and modern-minded brides and grooms-to-be will want to check out this crushtastic geometric invitation eye candy:

Geometric Wedding Invitations

Above, clockwise from top : Botanical Paperworks (plantable paper), Stacey Hill, Simple Te Design for Minted, Tara Hogan for Bella Figura, elli, and Love vs. Design

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Wedding Invitation Color Trend : Mint Green

It’s fresh, it’s soft, and it’s one of the hottest color trends in stationery. Mint green pairs perfectly with neutrals like bold black, charcoal gray, and warm brown in so many different invitation styles. The versatile hue can be combined with elegant script and ornate ornament for an ultra upscale look, but it’s equally at home when paired with sleek, mid-century style typography and pattern. Check out these lovely (and minty) invitations to see just how cool, both literally and figuratively, mint green can be.

Mint Green Wedding Invitations

Above, clockwise from top left : Hamilton Suite by Dauphine Press; Notable wedding invitations by Wondercloud Design for Minted; Chevron & Calligraphy bridal shower invites by Cheer Up Press; Symbolic Circles wedding invites by Pear Tree Greetings; Anemone Stripes Suite by Mequeni; Viva Las Marriage wedding invitations by Candice Leigh for Minted; Somerset Suite by Palm Papers; Gingham & Type wedding invitations by Cheer Up Press; Pinwheels wedding invites by Jill Means for Minted; Mint Stripe save the date by Jill Means for Brightside Prints

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Bella Figura 2013 Wedding Invitation Collection

Modern Dot Letterpress Wedding Invitations by Erin Jang

I’m a little bit giddy because it’s that time of year again, time for the introduction of oodles and oodles of gorgeous new wedding invitation designs and collections. I’m always excited to see what new and established trends will be represented and, well, I just love pretty invitations and look forward to seeing what both my favorite and new-to-me stationers are creating.

Bella Figura recently launched their new wedding collection, and I’ve been lost among the beautiful designs for the past few days. Styles range from the upscale, Jazz Age-inspired Fitzgerald by Ellie Snow to the oh so romantic Mae by Ian Koenig and the ultra cool Modern Dot by Erin Jang (shown above). Gorgeous, typographic designs and pretty pattern are well represented in the collection, which also features a nice dose of shimmery, foil stamped goodness.

A selection of some of my favorites:

Bella Figura Letterpress Wedding Invitations

Carly Letterpress Wedding Invitations

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Wedding Invitation Trend : Chalkboards

There’s something in the air, and I think it’s chalk dust. Designers and stylists like Dana Tanamachi and Shana Faust have used the nostalgic medium to create amazing work and to help make chalkboards one of the top wedding trends of the day. And invitation designers, inspired by the possibilities, are creating beautiful wedding invites that evoke school days and sweet, simple times.

Chalkboard Wedding Inspiration

1, 4 Dana Tanamachi 2 Chalkboard Table Signs by Morgann Hill Designs 3 Wedding Chalkboard Sign by Custom Chalk 5 Shana Faust 6 Chalkboard Style Decals by Shanna Murray

And here’s a little collection of lovely, chalkboard-inspired wedding invitations and save the dates:

Chalkboard Wedding Invitations

1 Modern Chalkboard Wedding Invitations by Alethea and Ruth 2 Chalkboard Save the Dates by Simplete Design 3 Lesson Plan Wedding Invitations by Jill Smith Design 4 Written in Chalk Wedding Invites by Sarah Hawkins Designs 5 Chalkboard Wedding Invitations by Alethea and Ruth 6 Dusty Chalkboard Wedding Invites by Katie Dirksen 7 Printable Chalkboard Invitations by The Parchment Place 8 Custom Chalkboard Wedding Invites by Ello There 9 Rustic Chalkboard Feathers Wedding Invites by Crafty Pie Press 10 Chalkboard Love Save the Dates by Cheer Up Cherup

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2011 Wedding Invitation Trends : Color

Today is 2011 wedding invitation color trends day, and let me tell you, I had so much fun putting this together. I’ve organized my picks into separate palettes, keeping in line with the style trend predictions that I’ll be sharing tomorrow, so if you see a couple of the same colors repeated it’s because I felt that they worked well in multiple trend palettes.

I have to thank wedding color trend guru Michelle Mospens, who put together two fantastic wedding color trend boards for 2011. I’ve incorporated several of her color predictions into my trends ideas, and I’ve definitely made use of Pantone’s top 10 fashion + home 2011 spring color trends, too.

Bright Tropical 2011 Wedding Invitation Color Trends

Honeysuckle + Tropical Hues

Pantone recently announced that honeysuckle, a warm pink, is their 2011 color of the year, and as someone who loves many shades of pink, I give it a big thumbs up. I’m so excited that honeysuckle is such a versatile color, too, pairing wonderfully with tropical hues like blue curacao, coral rose, chartreuse, and beeswax for tropical/destination, spring, and summer wedding invitations, and equally as well with neutrals like light charcoal and midnight for classic, upscale invites.

Gray Wedding Invitation Color Trends 2011

Gaga for Gray

Gray will continue to be a powerhouse neutral in 2011, and more taupe-y grays and grays with hints of brown will show up in ultra upscale, one and two-color letterpress wedding invitations. The growing trend in minimalist modern invitation designs will see shades of gray paired with muted shades in every color of the rainbow, from soft, barely there peachy pinks to bold colors like papaya. I have to admit that, though I’m a big fan of honeysuckle, it was love at first sight when I spotted the silver cloud/silver peony combo in Pantone’s 2011 spring palette.

Purple Pink 2011 Wedding Color Trends

Berry Lovely

Do purples and pinks really ever go out of style? Purple is the color of royalty, and with the upcoming royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, I see many couples to be being drawn to the rich hue in 2011. Soft lavender and thistle look beautiful in one-color letterpress designs, and bolder shades are attention getting on their own or paired with the aforementioned gray, as well as navy blue.  Pinks will also be in full force in 2011, and I see a trend toward peachy pinks like hibiscus, peacherine, deep peony, and the previously mentioned silver peony.

Vintage Wedding Invitation 2011 Color Trends

Vintage

The early 20th century (Art Nouveau and Art Deco) and mid-century will continue to be inspirational eras in 2011, and along with the growing style trends, we’ll see lots of muted palettes inspired by these eras. Minty teal and poppy is always a great choice for mid-century modern designs with a bit of whimsy, and muted navy, khaki gray, and poppy are wonderful for the growing trend in airmail-inspired designs. Black on white or cream makes a bold statement for vintage ephemera-inspired suites, while khaki gray and light leaf look wonderful in natural, Art Nouveau designs.

Nautical Marine Blue 2011 Wedding Invite Color

Nautical and Marine

2010 was the year of the nautical-inspired wedding invitation, and the trend will continue in a more subtle way in 2011, which means that we’ll be seeing a lot of “something blue”. Midnight and muted navy will stand on their own, particularly in letterpress designs, paired with a white or cream stock. Kelly green, moccasin, and khaki gray provide a lovely contrast and represent the earth, the sand, and the sun in beach and nautical-inspired designs.

Don’t Forget Metallics

Metallics were HUGE in all things stationery during the latter part of 2010, and I think that we’ll be seeing even more of them in 2011. Silver, gold, and warm copper will be showing up in both classic and unexpected ways, and shimmery shades will be incorporated in cardstock and envelopes, as well.