The people you love can’t show up to your big day without an invite. Beyond that, though, wedding invitations provide a sneak peak into your wedding day, outline expectations for guests to ensure the day runs smoothly, and serve as a special keepsake that you’ll cherish forever. 

There is, of course, a time and a place for traditional wedding invitations, but if you’re excited by the thought of unique invitations and want to express yourself through them, this list is for you. We’ve compiled 5 unique wedding invitation ideas that your friends and family will be so excited to receive!

Wedding invitation with watercolor venue portrait
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1. Incorporate a Custom Watercolor Portrait

Consider including a watercolor portrait of your wedding venue or venue map on your invitations! We love this invitation featuring a venue portrait and this invitation set featuring a venue map.

Wedding invitation with vellum jacket and wax seal
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2. Add a Vellum Jacket and Wax Seal

We are loving these pre-folded vellum jacket and wax seal sets! The vellum jacket is so classy, and the personalization of the wax seal is the perfect touch.

Personalized wedding invitation with photo of couple
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3. Include Photos of You and Your Partner

Give a personal touch to your wedding invitations and include your favorite photos of you and your soon-to-be spouse! You can’t go wrong with these vintage film wedding invitations or these personalized invitation sets.

Wedding invitation on a silver mirror with acrylic lettering
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4. Ditch the Cardstock for a Mirror

Imagine receiving a little white box in the mail and opening it to find a wedding invitation on a mirror! This mirror invitation set is pure elegance and SO worth the extra money.

Custom wedding newspaper template
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5. Create a Wedding Newspaper

This custom template will help you create the wedding newspaper of your dreams! We love these because they’re fun, different, and provide an opportunity to include more details about your love story and big day.

 

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