A fresh take on a wedding favorite
Nothing says that love is in the air like flowers in bloom. This is why flowers are so often associated with weddings. They remind us that the world is blossoming with life and possibility. Floral or botanical wedding invitations create the same sense of pleasure and possibility. People tend to think of their floral arrangements and invitations separately, but wedding invitations can be inspired by the flowers and decorations you plan to feature on your big day. So think broadly. What kinds of floral or botanical arrangements do you want to appear in your wedding? And what floral color palette are you planning to use? These choices can shape your botanical wedding invitation. You can also align all of your wedding stationery along a single theme. Everything from your save the date to reception cards can have the same elegant botanical design. Remember Minted offers matching designs on all ceremony and reception essentials so that your tablescape has subtle nods to the floral wedding invitation your guests received. Whether you gravitate toward the more botanical greens or the delicate florals, this wedding theme leaves so many gorgeous options to choose from.
Floral Wedding Invitations with Eucalyptus, Sage, and Greenery Elements
Couples spend so much time and thought on their floral arrangements. And for good cause! A gorgeous floral display can transform a room. The bride’s bouquet is part of what takes guests’ breath away when she first walks into the room. When people think of beautiful weddings, flowers are one often the first thing on their minds. But since you are already putting a lot of thought into your floral arrangements, save yourself time and energy by leaning on the same themes in your wedding invitation. If you know you love hydrangeas and plan to feature them prominently in your wedding, then include them in your invitation too. Whatever your preferences, your intended wedding bouquet and table arrangements can set the tone for your invitation, or vice versa! The colors that you use in your floral arrangements can also inform the color palette for your botanical wedding invitation. Here are a few different things to ask yourself about bouquets that could inspire your floral invitation:
- Do you prefer a tight and tidy bouquet? The Beidermer style of bouquet uses a single floral color and gives an organized, formal impression. If you like this style, you’ll want an invitation that features a flower with a single color and has a more orderly, formal look.
- Are you more of a hand tied or loose cascade style bride? If this is the kind of bouquet you’ll be choosing, you’ll want a freer-feeling invitation where the floral elements seem to spill across the page.
- Do you like a densely packed cluster for your bouquet? If you’re drawn to this, you’ll want a tighter floral invitation design. Nosegay style bouquets are arranged this way. They are typically given to bridesmaids and tend to match their dresses. If you know what color your bridesmaids dresses and flowers will be, then you might want to feature that color on your botanical wedding invitation.
- How much greenery will be included in your bouquets and table arrangements? If you gravitate toward lush greenery, you’ll want to choose an invitation design that also highlights these things.
There are entire books written on wedding flowers and, as weddings become increasingly elaborate and personalized, the list of flowers that can be included in a wedding are nearly endless. But don’t be daunted when thinking about your floral wedding invitation. Here are a few of our favorites. These are classic choices that are also featured on Minted’s botanical wedding invitations:
- Poppies
- Wildflowers and pansies
- Peonies
- Palms and other tropical plants
- Maple leaves, greenery, and other foliage
- Craspedia with pink blossoms
- Dahlias
- Mock orange
Why We Love Floral and Botanical Wedding Invite Designs
Botanical and floral wedding invitations pair well with any theme. Your floral wedding invitations will be one of your first decisions, so it can be daunting to decide what tone you want to set. The good news is the tone of your invitation doesn’t define the rest of your wedding. Botanical wedding invitations are a neutral choice because flowers are typically associated with weddings. If you’re concerned about accidentally choosing a color now for your invitation that won’t fit with your yet-to-be-decided color theme, remember that the flowers on your invitation don’t have to be a color. You could choose a black and white design or use foil as an accent. You also have endless possibilities for matching your botanical wedding invitation to a broader theme when you use our Custom Design Services. You’ll be able to work directly with a Minted designer to make your vision a reality.
WEDDING INVITATION SAMPLES
A wedding invitation and the accompanying suite of products are a prelude to one of the most memorable days of your life. Most people don’t like to leave important decisions like this up to chance. So, you want to touch and feel the paper products in your hands before you purchase your floral wedding invitations. Minted understands this and we want to make sure that you are able to make the most informed decisions about paper, printing techniques, and colors for your big day. This is why we offer free sample kits so our customers can see our rich colors and papers in real life. You can actually request up to ten samples of your favorite botanical wedding invitations for free to ensure you are able to explore many designs in person.
CUSTOM FLORAL & BOTANICAL ELEMENTS
Maybe you have a very specific vision in mind–or even a particular bouquet that you’d like to use as a model for your invitation. Through Minted’s Custom Design Services, our artists can render a design that looks like an actual floral arrangement in a variety of illustration techniques. You could include a watercolor painting of flowers from your grandmother’s wedding bouquet on your invitation. By customizing your invitation, you are making it more meaningful and uniquely yours. Whatever your dream, we offer Custom Design Services that allow you to work directly with a Minted designer to make your vision a reality. Here’s how you do it in a few quick steps:
- Step 1: Submit an easy to fill out initial request form.
- Step 2: Within 1-2 business days a member of our team will reach out to clarify details.
- Step 3: You’ll receive a quote and be able to schedule an appointment with the designer.
- Step 4: You’ll purchase your design and stationery.
- Step 5: Your designer will get started and work closely with you to make your vision a reality.
If you’re not sure about a detail or simply want a look you haven’t seen yet, feel free to contact us using the form on the link above and someone from our team of design professionals will respond to your request quickly. Remember, at Minted, you can always work directly with a designer to change color schemes and fonts for free. You can have us customize things beyond the tools automatically provided to you within our interface.
THE MINTED DIFFERENCE IN DESIGNING YOUR WEDDING INVITATIONS
At Minted, we put design first. We are uncompromising so that you, our customers, receive the absolute best in design, always. Our products, including wedding invitations and other wedding stationery, are the most important part of our company. For our customers and engaged couples, that means that you will always receive the best service and highest quality invitation from Minted.