Newest trends in wedding invitations

For those of you tying the knot this summer and beyond, SheKnows wanted to look ahead at what's coming down for wedding invitation trends. We turned to Amy Zaroff of Amy Zaroff Events + Design for her take on the top ten upcoming wedding invitation trends.

Newest hues

Move over black and white – fresher, more unique color combos are taking over from the more staid beiges or traditional black and white. Amy Zaroff shares her picks for eye-popping palettes for on-trend invitations.

Marine inspiration

We've seen this color theme a lot over the past two years – in everything from clothing to accessories, and for invites, marine-inspired hues are here to stay. The soothing appeal and gentle shades seem to resonate with brides, and from pale aquamarine to deep ocean blue, oceanic tones are multipurpose and can be used for both casual gatherings and more elegant I do's.

Make it mineral

Often used in decorating, these understated and natural colors will carry forward into next year. Watch for raw material tones such as jade, copper, slate and gravel to dominate invitation color palettes, both in printed pieces and in paper stock.

Lemon and lime

Fresh, bold and fruity, an invitation color palette that incorporates bright yellow and lime-green is great for brides who want an element of fun in their nuptials. Ideal for an outdoor summer wedding, yellows and greens are also easily carried over into place settings, décor and floral arrangements.

Lavender and rose

A lavender and rose color palette is both elegant and eye-catching. The pale, pretty tones are soft and easy on the eyes and create a more feminine look. Watch for this palette to be popular in early spring.

Deep purple

Purple is one color that rarely goes out of style and we see it year after year – with good reason. Deep shades will become more prominent, taking over from some of the lighter shades.

Photo credit: Kelly Brown Weddings

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Swoon-worthy style

Couples today don't just want a piece of cardstock with the date, time and directions – they want personality and Zaroff says that's just what people are getting. The latest invite styles are eye-catching, unique, personalized and polished. She takes us through some of the biggest ones to watch.

Vintage circus

Probably our favorite theme on this list, vintage circus-inspired invites are whimsical, fun and really make a style statement. Bold fonts and antique circus caricatures illustrate this style. Plus how much fun would it be to incorporate elephants into your invites?

Chandeliers

Always signifying grace and sophistication, chandeliers are becoming a stylish symbol this year. This versatile and chic image can be used to convey a variety of themes including eclectic, elegant, trendy and whimsical.

Silhouettes

Everything old is new again and although they date back to the 18th century, silhouettes have been making a comeback. It's hard not to love this form of portraiture that creates a more personalized invitation style, while maintaining grace and sophistication.

Flat printing

Engraving methods are stepping aside in favor of flat printing, which is much more conducive to elaborate graphic designs. It's also much less expensive making it a popular choice among many couples.

Monograms

Steadily gaining in popularity, personal branding is a must for more and more couples getting ready for the big day. Brides are branding their special day through the use of monograms and carrying out the monogram theme in many other elements of the wedding, from postage to place cards to wedding favors.

Photo credit: Minted.com

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