Your wedding invitations are the first expression of your wedding theme. Whether traditional or non-traditional, classic or contemporary, the invitation is a teaser for your guests.

Although your invitation selection comes down to your individual taste, knowing what the popular trends are now might give you some fresh ideas. And many of the trends encourage personalization, so you can create an invitation that is uniquely “you.”

So, what’s hot?

Pinstripes are definitely in – vertical, horizontal, multi-colored, whatever. Use them in a border or throughout the entire stock.

Jeweled embellishments are also extremely popular, like the Swarovski crystals that are showing up on everything - from dog collars to belts, adding sparkle and glitz. Or sprinkle with tiny rhinestones or mini pearl-toned beads.

Fabric flowers are making a statement, a break away from the customary engraved floral print. Personalize your invitation with a flourish by adding your distinctive flower.

Another interesting trend is the use of white. Not in card stock but in font color. Choose a bright color stock (orange is all the rage) with your invitation text in white.

Invitation design has become more user-friendly by providing pockets and folds to neatly hold and organize your invitation and cards. And that’s not the only new design trend; invitations made of unusual materials such as fabric, wood, and even acrylic have come into vogue. And for the hi-tech at heart, there’s even the DVD invitation!

Allover patterns are also becoming a big hit, giving a new twist to invitation design. For instance, if your gown has an intricate pattern, try duplicating it on your invitation, for a truly one-of-a-kind creation.

These are just a sampling of some of the newer trends in wedding invitations. Hopefully, they’ll help you select the perfect invitation for your very special day.

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