INVITATION SUITE AND WEDDING FLATLAY DETAILS

Invitation Suite

• Purpose: Sets the tone for the wedding and provides context.
• Details: Include the main invitation, RSVP card, envelopes, and any additional inserts.

Rings

• Purpose: Symbolize the couple’s commitment and are a focal point.
• Details: Engagement ring, both wedding bands, and ring boxes or dishes.

Florals

• Purpose: Adds color, life, and natural beauty to a wedding flatlay. Florals also help to fill in empty space. They can take a simple flatlay and bring it to the next level.
• Details: Loose blooms, greenery, boutonnieres, and small arrangements. You will need dedicated flatlay florals (I don’t want to pull apart the bouquets or decor your florist worked so hard on). The more the better!

Bride’s Accessories

• Purpose: Highlight personal details and style.
• Details: Earrings, necklace, bracelet, hairpieces, perfume, and garter.

Groom’s Accessories

• Purpose: Complement the bride’s accessories and provide balance.
• Details: Cufflinks, tie or bowtie, watch, boutonniere, and cologne.

Shoes

• Purpose: Add depth and personal style.
• Details: Bride’s and groom’s shoes, showcasing their choices.

Vow Books

• Purpose: Personal and sentimental elements.
• Details: Handwritten vows or beautifully designed vow books.

Ribbon and Fabric

• Purpose: Adds texture and ties elements together.
• Details: Silk ribbons, velvet, lace, or linen that match the wedding colors.

Keepsakes and Heirlooms

• Purpose: Personal significance and story-telling.
• Details: Family jewelry, vintage handkerchiefs, locket, or other meaningful items. If you found a penny on your first date or have a ticket stub for the museum he proposed at let me know and we’ll include it. 

Calligraphy and Stationery Details

• Purpose: Enhance the aesthetic and provide context.
• Details: Escort cards, place cards, menu cards, and hand-written notes.

Ring Dishes or Boxes

• Purpose: Elevate the presentation of the details.
• Details: Ceramic dishes, velvet ring boxes, or antique boxes.

Wax Seals

• Purpose: You can’t go wrong with a classic. Wax seals add a touch of elegance and custom detail.
• Details: Custom wax seals with monograms are often used to seal the envelope for the invitation suite. A few loose seals, along with the metal stamp, are often included in the wedding flatlay as a decorative element. You can buy a premade stamp for it, or you can have one custom made.

Vintage Stamps

• Purpose: Adds character and enhances the envelope’s aesthetic.
• Details: This might be me being a little posh, but I think vintage stamps are so cool and elegant. Collectible stamps that match the wedding’s theme or color palette can be used to fill some empty space in the wedding flatlay.

Confetti or Petals

• Purpose: Add a celebratory feel and a pop of color.
• Details: Biodegradable confetti, rose petals, or dried flower petals can be scattered around a wedding flatlay. You can even use a hole punch to perfect the look.

Ribbon and Twine

• Purpose: Adds a tactile element and ties the suite together (literally!).
• Details: Use silk, satin, or velvet ribbons, or natural twine, to wrap around the suite or tie it in a bow. I have a lot of ribbon, but if you have a must-have color you should include it with your details.

Calligraphy

• Purpose: Adds elegance and a bit of humanness and care to the look.
• Details: Handwritten calligraphy for names, addresses, or quotes on the invitation or envelope. You can also include them on escort cards, place hards, and menus.

Envelope Liners

• Details: Custom liners that match the wedding theme or colors, often featuring patterns, florals, or artwork.
• Purpose: Adds a surprise element and additional design detail.

Florals and Greenery

• Purpose: Adds natural beauty and color.
• Details: The more the better. You will need dedicated flatlay florals because I don’t want to pull apart the bouquets or decor your florist worked so hard on.

Textured Papers

• Purpose: Adds a tactile element and visual interest.
• Details: Use handmade paper, linen, or cotton rag paper for the invitations and envelopes.

Custom Illustrations

• Purpose: Adds a unique and personalized touch.
• Details: My favorite illustration that I’ve seen was a watercolor painting of the venue that was printed onto the envelope liners. But this can also include a custom monogram or stamp on the envelope.

Details: Invitations printed on clear acrylic, frosted acrylic, or thin wood veneer.

Foil Stamping and Edges

• Purpose: I love foil stamping. It adds a texture and glow to the invitations. Plus, it just feels like luxury.
• Details: Gold, silver, or colored foil can be used for text or decorative elements on the invitation. Deckled edges also add a bit of life and personality to the invitation suite.

Letterpress Printing

• Purpose: Adds texture and a subtle intricacy. a high-end finish.
• Details: Deep impressions in the paper, creating a tactile and visual impact.

Vellum Overlays and Belly Bands
Purpose: Hold the invitation suite together and adds an ethereal and delicate layer.
Details: Translucent vellum wraps are printed with designs or text and placed over the invitation suite. Belly bands are similar to vellum wraps but are centered around the center.

Die-Cut Shapes
Purpose: Adds a custom and unique look.
Details: Invitations or inserts cut into unique shapes that match the wedding theme or motifs.