Bridal Invitations: October 2010

Custom invitations needn’t be formal, staid affairs; instead, chic brides are turning to the nation’s best stationers for stylish suites that compliment their theme for the big day. So here are the following tips for custom bridal invitations.

Get the Glam
The curls and curves on the invite match the posh pyrotechnics you just have to have at the reception.

Beachside Bash
If a shore-side walk down an aisle made of sand is right up your alley, Ceci New York (cecinewyork.com) knows how to announce the affair. Designer Ceci Johnson juxtaposes modern typesettings with vintage-style paper products to create thoroughly forward-thinking ocean-inspired invites.

Modern Minimalism
Keeping it simple doesn’t mean dialing back your style; just ask Greenwich Letterpress (shop.greenwichletterpress.com), whose thoroughly modern invitation suite is just the ticket for contemporary brides who want to make a statement.

Rock-and-Roll
A traditional ceremony just isn’t your cup of tea, so why should your invitations be any different? When a punky event is on the menu, turn to Melangerie (melangerienyc.com) for custom-designed invitation suites with an undeniable glam-rock touch.

Pretty and Preppy
Your custom invitations should be just as preppy as you are, and Skywriter Invitations (skywriter-invitations.com) has the design team for the job. The Iowa-based stationer knows clever pops of lemon grosgrain and oversized paisley like no one else, so you know you’ll be in good hands.