Spring is known as one of the most popular wedding seasons and if your wedding is this spring then you already have everything planned out, however, if you are having a spring wedding in 2017 it is good to plan ahead. With so many different designs circulating, you may find it hard to put a finger on which wedding invitations will suit your day best. Lately brides from all around the world are opting for season appropriate wedding sets. Spring is the ultimate reprieve from the icy months so it’s great to see loads of colour appearing.
Floral
Firstly, you might think floral is a bit too matchy-matchy or run of the mill for a spring wedding but I can’t think of a better way to tie the knot and welcome new beginnings with the new bloom of flowers. And guys don’t be discouraged there are floral lovelies that will suit each and every wedding day.
Beachy
The beachy look is a great for a spring time invitation with blue watercolour standing as a strong feature in this category. Blue watercolour splashed across your wedding set can help mimic the soft waves of the shallow sea, transporting each guest to a daydream on the beach. Anything vacation-like can add a wow factor for your guests. The beachy style also complements a destination wedding whether it be Fiji, Hawaii or the Whitsunday islands, beachy is the go-to trend.
Trending Colours
What better way to reel in the new season than with some of the best colours of the season and months to come. As Rose Quartz and Serenity see their last days through, brides are making the most of these playful colours. Rose Quartz and Serenity triggered a muted 2016 colour of the year with both colours sharing the winning place. To perfectly combine the frontrunners Paperlust have noticed a combination of these two colours in their floral and watercolour designs.The colour combination was viewed as groundbreaking resulting in the blurring of gender boundary lines, ideal for a gender neutral invitation set. Nonetheless, if these two colours are not your piece of cake, Pantone have introduced a report of the colours of Spring/ Summer 2017. Amongst these colours, we are seeing a bright influence fusing the subtle with outdoors. Our favourite colours include Island Paradise, Lapis Blue and Hazelnut as a lovely tie in enhancing the transition of the seasons.
Tropical
And to round up our favourite selections for the Spring season we bring you the tropical theme. Tropical invites contrast to the understated tones of the beachy category and encourage a more vibrant take on your wedding stationery. The tropical style includes fruity designs and an array of colourful lining. We personally love the yellow lining snapped below injecting an energetic pop of colour that will make any guest smile. If you’re a little bit of a DIY guru then you can create icy pole inspired invites ensuring the edges of the invite are rounded and attaching popsicle sticks to the back.
Of course, you don’t have to choose a wedding invitation set inspired by the spring, but with options this fun, why wouldn’t you want to? These ideas are some of the best ways to welcome your guests into the warmer months and these pretty palettes are fitting for a spring wedding.
Spring weddings in 2026 are embracing a new wave of botanical richness – bold floral illustration, textured papers, and vibrant seasonal palettes that celebrate the full energy of the season rather than just its softness. Whether you’re planning an intimate garden ceremony or a large estate celebration, your invitation should feel as alive as the season itself.
Spring Wedding Invitation Color Palettes for 2026
Color sets the emotional tone of your spring wedding invitation before a single word is read. Here are the palettes resonating most strongly with spring 2026 couples.
Terracotta and sage: Earthy, warm, and thoroughly contemporary. This combination has moved from “trend” to “classic” and still feels fresh for outdoor and garden weddings. Pairs beautifully with hand-drawn botanical illustration.
Champagne gold and ivory: A perennial spring choice that never ages. Gold foil details on ivory cotton paper feel genuinely luxurious and photograph beautifully in spring afternoon light.
Dusty lavender and cream: Romantic, light, and unmistakably spring. Works especially well for morning ceremonies, garden settings, and wisteria-covered venues.
Bold botanical green and white: A confident, modern spring direction. Deep foliage green as a background with white text or illustration creates high contrast impact – it says spring without being sweet. Browse the full collection of spring wedding invitations to explore all seasonal color options.
Spring Wedding Invitation Motifs and Design Ideas
Beyond color, the motifs you choose communicate your specific spring aesthetic. Here’s what’s working well for 2026 spring weddings.
Loose watercolor florals: Peonies, ranunculus, anemones, and garden roses in painterly watercolor – soft edges, overlapping petals, spontaneous color. This style captures the abundance of spring without feeling rigid or formal.
Botanical line art: Fine-line drawings of wildflowers, ferns, and flowering branches. More restrained than watercolor florals, this approach suits minimalist couples who still want spring’s natural energy in their stationery.
Maximalist floral wreath: A dense, abundant wreath of illustrated florals surrounding the invitation text. Bold, celebratory, and perfectly suited to the over-the-top lushness of peak spring. Works best with a clean interior typeset to provide contrast with the complexity of the border.
Abstract watercolor wash: A soft, expressive color field – blush, aqua, lavender – across the card surface, with no specific floral motif. Clean and modern while still feeling seasonal and warm.
Timing Your Spring Wedding Invitations
Spring wedding season is competitive, and your guests’ calendars fill up fast. Here’s the timeline that works.
8 to 10 months before: Send save the dates. Spring Saturdays are particularly in demand – give guests maximum notice to book time off and make travel arrangements if needed. Save the dates start from $1 per card.
8 to 10 weeks before: Send formal invitations. This gives guests enough time to RSVP and make final arrangements without the invitation sitting so long it gets lost.
4 to 6 weeks before: RSVP deadline. Follow up gently with non-responders the week after the deadline – spring events tend to have higher response rates than other seasons.
For a cohesive spring experience that extends to the day itself, custom floral stickers from Paperlust Print Shop – matching your invitation motif – make beautiful envelope seals, favor tags, and welcome bag labels. Wedding invitations start from $2.04 per card.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should spring wedding invitations look like?
Seasonal motifs like watercolor florals, botanical line art, or abstract pastel washes. Popular 2026 palettes: terracotta and sage, dusty lavender and cream, champagne gold and ivory.
When should they be sent?
Save the dates 8 to 10 months before (spring Saturdays fill fast). Formal invitations 8 to 10 weeks before. RSVP deadline 4 to 6 weeks out.
What flowers are popular?
Peonies, ranunculus, anemones, cherry blossom, wildflowers, and garden roses. Watercolor illustration and botanical line art are the most popular design approaches.
What colors work best?
Terracotta and sage, dusty lavender and cream, champagne gold and ivory, botanical green and white. Match to your venue – garden weddings suit naturalistic earthy tones; formal venues suit gold and ivory combinations.
Spring 2026 Wedding Invitation Trends to Know
Spring 2026 is seeing a shift toward more intentional, considered stationery. Couples are moving away from generic templates and toward invitations that feel genuinely connected to their specific wedding story – a particular venue, a meaningful flower, a color that exists in their shared life together.
Pressed flower and herbarium aesthetics: Invitations that look like they belong in a botanical journal – specimen-style illustrations, Latin plant names as decorative text, scientific-drawing precision applied to romantic florals. Unexpected and deeply personal.
Vellum wraps with floral inner cards: A translucent outer sheet with minimal text over a richly illustrated inner card. Opening the vellum feels like unwrapping a gift.
Warm neutral papers: Ivory, warm white, and bone-colored stocks replacing the cooler bright whites of previous years. The warmth feels more in keeping with spring’s natural light. Cotton paper and textured stocks carry this warmth particularly well.
Whatever direction you choose, Paperlust’s 500+ spring-ready designs and expert design team can help bring your vision to life. Explore the full range of spring wedding invitations – with designer proofs in 1 to 2 business days and free DHL express shipping internationally on orders over $350 USD.
Spring is the season of new beginnings – and your invitations should feel that way from the moment they’re opened. Whether you choose loose watercolor peonies, structured botanical line art, or a bold modern palette that breaks the pastel convention entirely, let the design feel like a genuine expression of your spring wedding story. Browse the complete spring wedding invitation collection and request a $5 sample pack to see paper quality in person before you order.