13 Stunning Summer Wedding Invitations to Swoon Over

Are you planning your dream nuptials on the sandy shores of a tropical island, or do you want to say “I do” in a sunlight forest at the peak of summer? Whatever your big day entails, your wedding invitations are the perfect way to set the tone for a vibrant and sensational day. 

Check out the latest trends in summer wedding invitations, including beach and floral designs, with this list of ideas you’re sure to fall head over heels for. Each inspiring design can be personalized to match your wedding color palette and reflect your unique love story and personality. 

13 Dreamy Summer Wedding Invitations

There’s something unforgettable about summer weddings. Maybe it’s the gentle breeze, the sweet smell of the ocean, or the sun-drenched landscapes that add a magical air to these affairs. Perhaps it’s the stunning greenery, vibrant blossoms, or the warm and fuzzy feeling of being surrounded by family on your big day. 

Whatever the case, we’re in love with summer weddings — and if you are too, you’re sure to love these summer wedding invitations. Get inspired and pick out your favorite design to stay on trend or lean into the classics, and make this milestone memorable.  

1. Summer Stripes Invitation

Design: Ashley DeMeyere Design

Airy watercolor stripes create a whimsical border around your event details in this summery invitation. Choose from four different pink, purple, and green color schemes to match the locale of your destination wedding or the hues of your ceremony. 

A supported backside leaves plenty of room for details of the special day, from the dress code and gift registry to the story of how you met.

2. Summer Breeze Invitation

Design: frau brandt

You can almost see the sun-drenched fields of wildflowers with this creative floral invite that’s blooming with joy. An oval wreath of hand-painted watercolor flowers surrounds the calligraphy font for a sweet and elegant look. A matching save the date card and thank you note round out this wedding stationery suite for a cohesive look. 

Build on the design in your wedding day decor by incorporating wildflowers into your bouquet and giving out wildflower seed packets as summer wedding favors.

3. Boho Frame Invitation

Design: Lucrecia Caporale

This free-spirited invite is whimsical and on-trend thanks to its boho vibes. Romantic florals featuring pastel hues in green, violet, and red shades are the perfect accompaniment to a wedding in the woods or a sunset nuptial. The moody colors also work well for fall weddings and late summer elopement locations like National Parks.

4. Lush Foliage Invitation

Design: Claudia Owen

For couples that love sophisticated and contemporary design, this modern wedding invitation is a go-to choice. Featuring lush, tropical foliage and gold foil accents, it’s elegant and refined with hints of joy. Whether you’re planning a garden wedding in a botanical venue filled with tropical plants or are exchanging vows in a summer garden at a loved one’s home, this invite is the ideal way to set the tone.

If you love the palm leaf design but want a look that’s lighter and brighter, consider this colorful tropical palm invitation.

5. Wild Wildflowers Invitation

Design: Robinson Creative House

This vibrant design has everything you need for a summer wedding: colorful and vibrant bouquets, a sunshine yellow envelope, and customizable accents to make it all your own. The envelope features a wildflower stamp, and the wedding invitation suite includes matching save the date cards and thank you notes.

6. Pastel Brushstrokes Invitation

Design: Noonday Design

Skip the floral motifs and set the tone for a summer wedding with this brushstroke invitation that mimics the look of elevated abstract art. The invitation template is available in five color palettes featuring a variety of green, pink, and purple hues. Perfect for minimalist nuptials or beach weddings, it’s versatile to fit your needs. Add your own DIY spin by customizing the typography, background, and envelope.

7. Hydrangeas Invitation

Design: Laura Bolter Design

Say “I do” to this floral wedding invitation design. An ethereal text box lightly hovers over a rich, textural background of blooming hydrangeas — one of the most popular wedding flowers. Available in six different accent colors, this invite is also suitable for other special celebrations, including the bridal shower.

8. Beach Shells Invitation

Design: Elizabeth Silver

This stunning seashell invite will have guests saying “yes” on their RSVP cards. An array of swirling seashells and starfish dance on a turquoise background. If you want to change up the color palette, switch to one of the white or sandy-hued options crafted by the artist, or dream up your own. This design is entirely editable. Add your own spin on the custom design by changing the typography and choosing the perfect envelope liner.

9. Distinguished Monogram Invitation

Design: Annie Montgomery Design

With this regal summer invitation, wedding guests are sure to be thrilled they’ve been included in this big milestone. Ideal for sunlit wedding themes that are more formal, modern, and sophisticated, this design skips the flowers and creates whimsy with a gold foil wreath and custom monogram initials. Add the same monogram to other wedding stationery such as place cards to create a themed look.

10. Abstract Beach Invitation

Design: itsibelli

This gorgeous wedding invitation boasts a blend of vibrant summer wedding colors to create a cheerful and joyous design. Choose from six colorways, and add details like the wedding date and location. Once you’re done customizing the card, simply upload your contacts and send the invite off in a few clicks — it makes wedding planning easy!

11. Delicate Stem Invitation

Design: Lulu and Isabelle

Nothing says summer wedding quite like fresh hints of lavender. Inspired by the endless lavender fields in Provence, this design is ideal for summer destination weddings. Pair it with whimsical wedding invitation wording like French phrases such as “Mon amour” and “La vie est belle” for a design that transports guests to your wedding destination.

12. Wedding Cactus Invitation

Design: Lissa Anglin

While floral wedding invitations are all the rage for summer nuptials, consider doing things a little differently with a cactus-themed invite. On this design, a dreamy font announces the special event while a hand-painted watercolor cactus stands tall. The bohemian-themed envelope liner adds a rustic touch.

13. Painted Grove Invitation

Design: Kid Collective

For summer nuptials in the countryside, this pastel-hued design is a magical choice. Featuring a pastoral background, it brings vibrant, rolling green hills and crisp summer air to life. Use it to invite guests to a summer wedding in a local park, a backyard wedding, or a farm wedding. 

Plan a Magical Summer Wedding

With these summer wedding invitation ideas, you’re sure to find a design that matches the vision of your dream wedding. Whether you plan on saying “I do” in France, on a tropical island, underneath the towering forest trees, or in a whimsical garden, there’s a design you’re sure to swoon over.

Browse our collection of digital invitations for unique, customizable designs that will wow your guests. Best of all, they’re easy to send via SMS and email — so you don’t have to worry about going to the post office or dealing with postage.

For more summer wedding ideas, continue browsing our Stationers blog. You’ll find everything from summer themes and decor ideas to etiquette advice and tips for every wedding event on your list — whether you’re planning the bridal shower, bachelorette party, or reception.