Taken from Bridal Guide January/February 2011
In or out? Melinda Morris of Lion in the Sun, a Brooklyn, NY, paperie, has the lowdown on invitations.
- Out! Big ribbons or bows. Poufy invites have had their day.
- In! Luxurious textured papers, such as ultra-thick cotton sheets, natural rice or bamboo papers, and anything with a deckled edge. the paper surprise of the year? Wood veneers mounted on paper for the ultimate rustic look.
- Out! Magnets. They're clichéd and they're expensive.
- In! Calligraphy, and not just for the envelope. Invitations will be hand-lettered, and even slightly splattered. Invitations should look personal, almost as if you took the time to write each one yourself.
- Out! Satin and silk moray. Instead, envelopes, the back of your invites and even bellybands get a pop of pattern. Choose two different patterns and mix them up: dotted swiss and plaid, anyone?
- In! Letterpress and laser printing. The bold color you can get from offset printing is still strong, but thermography - while always a staple - won't be used much this year.
Personalize! Melinda's pick for the top look in invitations for 2011 are hand-drawn illustrations and watercolors. Whether it's a constellation of small images that tell the story of how you met or one gorgeous illustration that captures the feeling of your day, the most coveted invitations will feature artwork created just for you. One of Melinda's favorites is an image of an elephant walking across the Brooklyn Bridge - created especially for the wedding of an Indian bride.
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