Wedding Invitation Trend: Adding Texture to Your Wedding Invitations

Cloth Embellishments: Wrapping gorgeous cloth (think linen or tweed!) around your suite can add so much texture and is a great way to incorporate fabrics or patterns you will be using for other wedding details. Depending on the type of fabric, you can even print directly onto the cloth band – add a monogram, a sweet message or your date – the possibilities are endless! If belly bands aren’t your style, you can have a fabric backing either stitched or adhered to the back of your invitation, creating a luxurious tactile experience when your guests hold the card in their hands.

Ribbon or Twine Wrap: Sometimes the biggest impact is made by the simplest of details, like wrapping twine or ribbon around your invitation. Bakers twine, rustic jute twine, soft yarn or even gorgeous metallic thread can add just enough dimension to your suite. Top it off with a hang tag and you’ve got yourself a winning combination!

Blind Printed Pattern: We love the idea of creating texture by having a full flood of a pattern letterpress printed without ink (called blind printing or blind deboss) onto a piece. Not only does this add a lot of depth and interest to your invitation design, but it also creates another opportunity to showcase a pattern in a fun and subtle way!

Cloth Wrap – Photo Emilie Inc. for Gus & Ruby Letterpress

Fabric Backing – Photo by Brea McDonald Photography for Gus & Ruby Letterpress

Twine Wrap – Photo by Brea McDonald Photography for Gus & Ruby Letterpress

Ribbon Wrap – Studio R Design

Blind Printed Patterns – Bella Figura