Whether plain or ornate, wedding invitations are the first impression most guests will have of a wedding, and that alone makes them an important detail. Summer wedding themes are perfect for conveying the spirit of excitement and romance to family and friends, and make for unique and elegant wedding invitation designs.
Floral Wedding Invitations
Flowers have to be the most popular design for wedding invitations, but that doesn't make them boring. There are hundreds of flowers and even more styles and designs for floral wedding invites. Whether you choose to print your invitations at home or have them designed by a stationary store, you'll find that floral wedding invitations are some of the most fresh and appealing selections.
Unique color combinations like hot pink or turquoise with dark brown, or sea blue and green on beige, lend class and elegance to floral invitations and set the tone for a formal but light-hearted event.
Sun and Solar Designs on Wedding Invitations
The sun is an ever-present symbol of summer, and can be found in many classy designs on summer themed wedding invitations. Abstract looking images of the sun or sunflowers can be found in shades of orange, amber, yellow, pink and dark brown that give wedding invitations a touch of summer vibrancy and joy.
Hawaiian and Tropical Wedding Invitations
Tropical and beach themes are ever popular for summer weddings, and it's easy to find creative invitations to convey this theme. Hawaiian- and tropical-themed wedding invitations may display:
- palm trees
- sea shells
- starfish
- sand dollars
- hibiscus blossoms or other tropical flowers
- paired footprints or hearts drawn in the sand
- flip flop sandals
It's possible to find – or design your own – invitations with these images done in simple, classic lines or in more colorful and casual drawings. Some elaborate invitations will even attach small shells or starfish to the paper with ribbons, thread or sand-colored twine.
Butterfly Wedding Invitations
Butterflies are an ancient symbol of hope, change and renewal, which makes them perfect as a summer wedding theme. Wedding invitations can be found with butterflies drawn in simple lines of violet or blue, or in rainbows of color that cascade off the page. Some cast the butterflies and the lettering of the invitation in white against a darker background of red or deep purple.
Part of what makes any summer wedding invitation special is the combination of light, summer elegance with cheery or vibrant summer colors. Let your imagination guide you, keep in mind the theme of the wedding and your budget for the event… and the sky's the limit!
Victoria Anisman-Reiner - Victoria Anisman-Reiner is a freelance writer with extensive experience in holistic health care and animal training.
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