So you’ve decided to host a couple’s shower? Sounds like fun! It’s a lovely way to get all your friends and family together ahead of your big day. Plus, you don’t have to worry about planning and hosting separate wedding showers or parties, which can save everyone time and money — a big plus for a busy bridal party. Once you’ve figured out a date and a venue for your couple’s shower, it’s time to start thinking about sending out invitations. To help you decide, we’ve rounded up some of our most-loved couple’s shower invitations to inspire you.
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With so many talented stationery designers out there, you’ll have a lot to choose from when it comes to your destination wedding invitations. From beach ceremonies to city weddings in New York or Las Vegas, there’s something for every couple.

You don’t need to go all-out with the theming, though, if you don’t want to — there are plenty of simple, understated designs that hint at your dream wedding destination without giving it all away.
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In Indian culture, a wedding isn’t just a special day — it’s a special series of events. A three-day affair sometimes including elephants or horses, bright colors and intricate details, and elaborate saris, it’s no wonder so much thought and planning is needed. Part of that planning is finding the perfect Indian wedding invitation to offer a glimpse into your dream ceremony.

Because that’s what a wedding invitation is — a peek into an upcoming weekend of parties, celebration, and rituals. It should speak to the vibe you want your guests to feel throughout your wedding weekend. Below, you’ll find 10 beautiful Indian wedding invitations with a variety of color palettes, florals, traditions, and designs.
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Your wedding invitations are your guests’ first glimpse into your wedding style. Before they see you walk down the aisle, before they read your wedding program, and before they admire your center pieces at the reception, they’ll see your invitation. So we’ve collected 14 gorgeous, modern wedding invitations to fit your contemporary style.

If your Pinterest boards are overflowing with minimalist wedding ideas, these designs are both simple and sleek. Plus, they’re modern in their delivery as well as their aesthetic. By sending your wedding invitations through Greenvelope, you’ll skip the old snail-mail route and land your invitations directly in guests’ inboxes. You’ll not only spare the environment, but your own time and energy.
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From your first conversation, you knew it was meant to be. The number one thing that attracted you to your soon-to-be partner for life was their sense of humor. And now that your big day is just a few months away, you’re thinking that funny wedding invitations would be extremely fitting for your love story.

As you both get older together, the humor and light-hearted conversations you have together isn’t going to fade. You’ll be able to smile your way through the most stressful situations. You’ll laugh at your mistakes rather than criticize one another for your shortcomings. And when life gets tough, you’ll be able to follow the motto, “If you don’t laugh, you’ll cry,” to get through it. Together.

So it’s only appropriate, as you’re surrounded by your family, friends, and other loved ones on your wedding day, that you keep the humor rolling. Below you’ll find several examples of how to create your own funny wedding invitations.
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A growing number of couples are leaving traditional wedding etiquette to the wayside — guests can sit on either side of the aisle, Mom and Dad can walk the bride down the aisle, and you can skip throwing the bouquet if you choose. Another tradition to loosen up? Sending paper invitations. Today’s digital wedding invitations with RSVP are just as beautiful as their printed counterparts, and they save a ton of time and hassle.

Online invites cut down on waste and carbon emissions, and they’re a lot easier on your wallet. Invitations with response cards and a pre-stamped envelope can cost a fortune. Paperless wedding invitations, on the other hand, are a low-cost, green alternative. And with impressive RSVP features, they can take a lot of pressure out of planning. Here’s how.
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One of the most magical things about weddings is seeing all your family, friends, and other loved ones gathered together in one place. To ensure your favorite humans are standing with you on your big day, you want to get your save the dates out as early as possible. So what’s the next step on your soon-to-be-wed to-do list? Determine your save the date wording, and get the calendars of your loved ones blocked off — stat.

A save the date card is your opportunity to give your wedding guests a heads up about your upcoming nuptials. Sent months before your big day, a save the date card gives your guests ample time to request off work, make the necessary travel plans and lodging arrangements, and ensure they don’t overextend themselves with other plans. It also helps you, the happy couple, to ensure everyone you love is standing with you on your big day.

If you’re deciding on what to say on your save the date, here’s the golden rule: Short really is sweet. Below, we’ll explain what information to cover and give some sample language to use on your save the date cards, but first, some etiquette.
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A wedding invitation isn’t just an invitation, it’s an introduction — an introduction to the evening you’ve spent months, perhaps even years, planning. It sets the tone for your special day, laying the groundwork for all the intricate details you have in store. And if your heart is set on throwing the wedding event of the year, you’re probably on the hunt for beautifully elegant wedding invitations.

Your invitations offer guests the first glimpse into your wedding details, so it’s time to make a few decisions on how to proceed. Should you go with sans serif fonts or calligraphy? Will you select a photo card of the happy couple or a more minimalist background? And of course, will you opt for the rose gold or blush floral accents?

Selecting an elegant wedding invitation is no different from choosing the decor for your reception. As a good rule of thumb, trust your instincts, and follow the patterns and designs that speak to you. Whatever you choose will surely carry an air of sophistication (mixed with bits and pieces of your personality, of course).

But to help you out, we’ve collected a few of our favorite, elegant designs. Below, you’ll find six show-stopping wedding invitations that offer the perfect introduction to your formal wedding. But first …
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According to etiquette, everyone invited to your wedding ceremony should be invited to the reception. However, it’s perfectly okay to have a small ceremony with a select few guests followed by a big party with all of your friends and family. Just take care that your wedding reception invitations are smartly worded so that guests know which aspects of your big day they are welcome to attend.

Having separate invitations for the ceremony and reception can be a big sigh of relief for couples who don’t like the spotlight or who would rather their ceremony be a private affair. You can also use wedding reception invitations to follow a spur-of-the-moment elopement or destination wedding with a big bash back home. Here, we’ve broken down everything you need to know about reception-only wedding invitations.
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Your special day is fast-approaching, and you’re deep in the white trenches of wedding planning. You set your sights early-on for an elegant affair — black ties, wedding cake tiers, and a live band. There are still plenty of decisions to be made, and deciding on a formal wedding invitation is at the top of your list.

You’ll need to pick out your stationery, decide what to write, and finalize your invitation wording. And while this is your big day — and therefore you, and only you, make the rules — we have a few suggestions for formalizing all of the above. Below, you’ll find wedding invitation etiquette, selected messages to include, and a few sample designs that make an excellent fit for a formal wedding.
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