Wedding invitation trends of 2023: dark florals, retro vibes, and textures

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It’s a whirlwind keeping up with the latest wedding aesthetics, especially when you want your wedding to show off your personality AND feel on-trend. The first opportunity you get to set the tone for how your celebration will go down is with your wedding invitation!

We've assembled the latest wedding invitation trends, from gothic wedding invitations to modern romance vibes.

Let’s get into the details on popular color palettes, trending designs, and more wedding invitation styles to create a wedding stationery suite that tells your love story.

2023 Wedding Invitation Trends

Already have your heart set on a dream wedding invitation style? Find a stationery artist that will work with you to bring your idea to life in the Offbeat Wed Vendor Guide.

Art Deco Wedding Invitations

Art deco vibes are a hot wedding invitation trend in 2023! Between the nostalgic fonts and shiny accents, these unique wedding invitations are a great canvas for soonlyweds to show off their love of all things fun and fabulous. An art deco wedding invitation gives the vibe that your love party is gonna be loud, proud, and wild!

Vintage Wedding Invitations

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Maybe this vintage wedding invitation counts as your something old?

Vintage wedding invitations just ooze with elegance, sophistication, and charm. Who doesn’t swoon over the romantic style of bygone eras? Vintage wedding invitations are an absolute vibe for a non-traditional weddings. This wedding invitation style is perfect for soonlyweds who want to set a timeless and trendy tone for their celebration.

Not your grandma’s floral wedding invitations

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There's a floral wedding invitation for every wedding theme!

Floral wedding invitations? GROUNDBREAKING. But actually, floral wedding invitations have come a long way. We’ve seen them incorporated into all sorts of themes, from a traditional wedding aesthetic to 70’s retro. They’ve even made their way into gothic wedding invitations, too. Who knew flowers were that versatile!

Simply Modern Wedding Invitations

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Modern wedding invitations are the new minimalist chic!

Simple and stylish, the modern wedding invitation style is arguably the most popular 2023 wedding invitations trend. The sleek and minimalist design appeals to soonlyweds who prefer clean lines, simplicity, and a contemporary aesthetic. The modern wedding invitation trend also often incorporates bold typography, geometric shapes, and a soft pastel or black and white color palette. Budget savvy soonlyweds might also love this option! Apparently, due to their simple, clean lines and two-toned color palette, modern wedding invitations might actually be more economical because of how easy they are to print .

Wedding invitations with patterns and textures

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Add a dash of gold foil for a dynamic textured wedding invitation!

Design enthusiasts know the power of eye-catching visual interest! Wedding invitations with patterns and textures are becoming huge in 2023 wedding invitation trends. From geometric patterns to nature-inspired textures and even artisanal-inspired designs, we think this wedding invitation style is here to stay. Couples can select patterns and textures that resonate with their venue or destination which adds an extra personal touch to the invitations. The look of textured paper adds a sensory dimension to the invitation, making it more engaging and memorable. Not to mention it looks amazing when a photographer shoots a flat lay of your wedding invitation suite!

Dark wedding invitations

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Dark souls will love these dark-toned wedding invitations.

Not a fan of light, minimalist, or floral? Lucky for you, darker-toned wedding invitations are a fan favorite here at Offbeat Wed, and we doubt they’re going anywhere anytime soon. We’ve especially been seeing gothic wedding invitations pop up as the latest wedding invitation trend, but instead of black and red Victorian haunted castle vibes we’re seeing more simplistic styling airing towards witchy aesthetics and starry night skies.

Ready to create your offbeat stationery suite?

Whether you want to hop on the latest wedding invitation trends or you have a wedding invitation style already set in your heart, a stationery artist can help bring it to life. They're trained to keep a sharp eye on the wedding invitation trends, from modern to floral to gothic wedding invitations. If you’d rather design your own wedding invitation suite, places like Vistaprint, Minted, or artists in our Offbeat Wed Vendor Guide can help you create a custom illustration, too. Give it a go, and happy designing!

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