Finding your theme

The theme. Where do we start? Deciding on a theme can be overwhelming with so many ideas buzzing round both your own head and the Internet, but it is a crucial element to wedding planning. With sites likes Pinterest overflowing with out-of-this-world wedding photos and I-wish-I-thought-of-that ideas, you may find yourself drowning in mood boards and inspiration walls. Unfortunately, you can’t have it all. The best way to choose your wedding stationery theme is, ultimately, to consider which designs and colours say the most about you, and what message you are trying to give out.

1. Check out current design trends

First things first, get browsing. Bridal magazines, wedding blogs, wedding fairs and Pinterest boards are all great sources of inspiration in finding the perfect theme for your wedding cards. Build up a collection of images and styles that you like and gradually strip it down to what works best for you. Here are our top five favourite wedding invitation trends for 2016 to get you started:

WATERCOLOUR

Watercolour designs offer romantic, floral imagery without the cliché. Opt for soft pastels and ombre shading for a subtle fashion statement.  Graduations of saturation and tone can infuse your wedding stationery package with more life.

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GOLD FOIL

Nothing says luxury like a splash of gold. Whether you want to make a big statement with your wedding stationery or take a more elegant stance, gold foil works either way. It’s the perfect method to give a traditional twist to otherwise modern designs.

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Want to carry your gold foil theme through to decor and packaging? Check out foil stickers to carry your theme into decor from the Paperlust Print Shop.

1920s/ART DECO

If vintage glamour is your bag, then a roaring 20s, Gatsby-style theme could be the way to go. The Art Deco design is characterised by bold geometric forms, symmetry and high contrast colour.

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BOTANICAL

Botanical themed imagery is a hot topic within wedding stationery right now, with Australia’s best illustrators creating cute woodland designs left, right and centre.

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INDUSTRIAL CHIC

Exposed brickwork, stripped back lighting and rusting metal inspires an industrial wedding stationery theme. Its raw, simple print lends itself well to Letterpress. Despite working best on wedding stationery, this particular trend is extremely versatile and lends itself well to interior design. Why not go the whole hog and carry the theme though to your wedding cake, dress and venue?

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2. Choose a colour palette

It’s a huge relief when you find the perfect colour palette to use throughout your wedding stationery set. Not only reserved for paper, the colour scheme spans the whole event from bouquets to cakes to bridesmaid dresses. Every year, Pantone release their top colour picks and trends for the season ahead. In 2016 there are two colours:  “Rose Quartz” and “Serenity” (in the open air) and their soft, cool and warm colours balance one another and are highly influential to wedding colour schemes in 2016 and 2017. Here are some of the top colours this year:

ROSE QUARTZ

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SERENITY

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POTTER’S CLAY

Sandstone is a complex neutral with a warming presence. It is rugged, earthy and real. Incorporate it into your wedding for simplicity with boho flair.

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MARSALA

Marsala is a robust shade, being both sensual and bold. Its red-brown roots hint toward a sophisticated, natural earthiness.

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SMOKE GREEN

This earthy tone is cool and soothing. The green-ish grey offers a soft and airy quality, and mixes beautifully with peaches and corals.

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HANDY TIP Wedding invitations set the style and tone for your wedding. Ensure you start planning your ensemble at least six months in advance to give yourself plenty of time to suss out great designs and whittle down your options.

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A Plain-English Guide to Wedding Invitation Printing

The print method you choose for your wedding invitations affects how they look, how they feel in someone’s hand, and how much they cost. Some techniques are flat and graphic, others are deeply tactile. Some work on any design, others require specific paper stocks or minimum quantities.

This guide covers every print method Paperlust offers, written so you can quickly understand what each one looks like, what aesthetic it creates, and whether it fits your wedding.

1. Digital Print

Digital print is the most versatile method available, and versatile doesn’t mean plain. It can reproduce any color, any level of detail, any design: from full watercolor florals to clean typography to photo invitations. Whatever you see on screen is what you get on paper.

What it looks like: crisp, full-color reproduction with clean edges. The print itself is flat, though the paper adds its own texture and feel.

Best for: colorful designs, botanical and floral artwork, illustrated invitations, designs with gradients or complex color. Essentially anything where full color range matters.

Minimum order: 10 cards. It’s the most accessible and most affordable of all Paperlust’s print methods.

2. Letterpress

Letterpress uses a plate to press ink deep into thick paper, leaving a visible impression in the surface. It’s one of the most tactile print experiences: you can see and feel the depth of every letter and design element.

What it looks like: deeply pressed text with visible ink and a slight raised edge on the reverse of the card. It looks crafted, in the best possible way. Nothing else quite replicates that quality.

Best for: minimal designs with generous white space, classic and formal aesthetics, couples who want something with genuine physical presence that feels handmade.

Paper: 300gsm or 600gsm Wild Cotton, a soft, fibrous cotton paper that takes the impression beautifully.

Minimum order: 50 cards.

3. Flat Foil

Flat foil applies a smooth metallic layer directly to the card surface using heat, without a custom die or any debossing. The result is a clean, polished metallic finish that sits flush with the paper.

What it looks like: bright, reflective metallic shimmer that catches the light. No texture from the foil itself, no indent in the paper. Just genuine metallic shine.

Colors available: gold, silver, rose gold, copper.

Paper: 380gsm Premium paper.

Minimum order: 10 cards.

Best for: modern couples who want a genuine metallic finish without the 50-card minimum, smaller weddings, intimate celebrations, anyone who wants clean metallic detail on a contemporary design without deep impression.

Flat foil printing offers a sleek metallic finish without a deep impression, making it a more flexible and cost-effective option for modern designs. It’s also commonly used across other printed items like packaging and branding materials. For example, foil printing beyond invitations, foil stickers and foil business cards can help extend this effect across different touchpoints in a practical and scalable way

4. Foil Stamp

Foil stamp uses a custom die (a metal plate made to your specific design) that’s pressed into the paper with heat and pressure. Two things happen simultaneously: the foil is applied and the paper is debossed, creating a permanent impression.

What it looks like: metallic foil with visible depth. You can see the sheen and feel the indent. Run your finger across it and the design is unmistakable. It’s the most tactile and luxurious of all the foil options.

Colors available: gold, silver, rose gold, copper.

Paper: Wild Cotton.

Minimum order: 50 cards.

Best for: formal or black-tie weddings, couples who want the most elevated and sensory invitation possible, intricate designs where the debossed detail adds a layer of sophistication that flat foil can’t achieve.

5. Metallic Ink

Metallic ink is printed using inks that contain metallic particles, creating a shimmer effect without using actual foil. It’s subtler than true foil, with a softer, slightly muted gleam rather than a high-polish mirror finish.

What it looks like: a soft shimmer that catches the light at certain angles. More understated than foil, but noticeably richer than standard ink. In some designs, that restraint is exactly right.

Best for: couples who want a touch of metallic in their design without the cost or commitment of foil, designs where metallic is an accent rather than the hero element, smaller budgets that still want some sparkle.

6. White Ink

White ink prints white text or design elements on colored or dark paper. It creates an understated, elegant, monochromatic look that works particularly well on deeper stocks.

What it looks like: soft white lettering or design elements against a darker background. On deep navy or black paper, it’s striking. On sage green or dusty blue, it’s quietly beautiful. The effect is simultaneously modern and refined.

Worth knowing: white ink is not available on blush paper.

Best for: modern minimal designs on colored stocks, monochromatic aesthetics, couples who want to move away from the traditional black-on-white invitation without committing to a complex colorful design.

7. Embossing

Embossing is a newer addition to Paperlust’s print options. It raises the paper surface to create dimensional texture, with no ink or foil required. The design element literally stands above the rest of the card. It can be done blind (no ink or foil, just the raised texture) or combined with ink or foil for a more dramatic effect.

What it looks like: a tactile raised area that you notice as much by touch as by sight. Subtle in photographs, impressive in person. It adds a layer of craftsmanship that people often notice without immediately understanding why the invitation feels special.

Best for: adding dimension to a monogram, floral element, or border detail, couples who want a sensory invitation that rewards close attention. Embossing is available through Paperlust’s custom design service.

Choosing the Right Method for Your Wedding

Not sure where to start? Here’s a simple way to think about it:

• Want full color and maximum design flexibility? Digital print.
• Want deep tactile impression and a classic handcrafted feel? Letterpress on Wild Cotton.
• Want genuine metallic shine, smaller order? Flat foil from 10 cards.
• Want the most luxurious metallic and tactile finish? Foil stamp from 50 cards.
• Want subtle metallic shimmer on a tighter budget? Metallic ink.
• Want elegant white lettering on a colored stock? White ink.
• Want dimensional texture that people notice when they hold the card? Embossing.

You can also combine methods: letterpress with a foil accent, digital print with embossing. If you have a specific combination in mind, Paperlust’s team can advise on what works best.

Feel the Difference Before You Order

Reading about paper and print finishes is one thing. Holding them is another. The $5 sample pack includes 7 designs across the main print methods, so you can feel the difference between letterpress and digital print, foil stamp and flat foil, before you commit to a full order.

If you already have a design ready and just need it professionally printed, you can upload your own artwork and choose your preferred print method and paper stock.

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Inspired by the “little treat” self-care trend, those moments spent savouring a latte or a chocolate truffle Mocha Mousse bring a sensorial warmth and thoughtful indulgence to everything it touches.

What is Mocha Mousse

Pantone describes Mocha Mousse as “sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic,” extending our perceptions of browns from humble and grounded to aspirational and luxe. It honours our craving for everyday pleasures while syncing us with nature’s nurturing essence, promoting balance and positively impacting our well-being.

In 2025, Mocha Mousse will appear everywhere: in fashion, design, furnishings, and of course in weddings. A rich brown might seem an unexpected choice for a wedding palette, but used correctly, it will change your mind.

Mocha Mousse works best in small bursts, paired with more neutral tones think creamy ivories, soft beiges and warm taupes. If you’re after more contrast, try matching it with deep, grounding shades like forest greens, burgundy, or even dusky blushes to echo its subtle pink undertones. Use Mocha Mousse as a unifying theme amid jewel-toned florals for an autumn or winter celebration. You can also introduce hue pops against a sleek white backdrop to draw focus to your stationery and let the richness of the brown anchor the day.

If the precise PANTONE 17-1230 isn’t quite your cup of tea, explore slightly lighter or deeper versions any iteration of a warm brown will put you on-trend. Since Mocha Mousse symbolises comfort and thoughtful indulgence, it brings the perfect energy to the start of your life together.

Mocha Mousse Wedding Invitation Inspiration

We all know the wedding invitation suite is at the core of your wedding style, so keep scrolling for some wedding inspiration! Here are some of our favourite Mocha Mousse inspired invitations:

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This has meant people have been making baby showers into must-attend events: making the theme fun, the décor gorgeous and the guest list broad. That same level of design care should extend to the post-shower follow-up, match your baby shower thank-you cards to the invitation aesthetic for a complete suite. Many are now inviting the men along too and making it a whole family affair. Whether serious and chic or casual and fun, it makes sense to have gorgeous baby shower invitations to match! Here are some of our favourite upcoming trends in baby shower stationery.

Nature Inspired

Nature is a perfect option for a baby shower, since it tends to be a feature of kids books, toys and nursery décor. It evokes a sense of discovery and learning all about the world for the first time. Everything is new and exciting to a small child, and that feeling is contagious! What better feeling to capture in your baby shower invitations. Nature is, of course, a super broad area, so there are so many themes to choose from!

Here are just a few suggestions:

• Ocean or beach
• Space
• Seasons
• Sunshine or rain (weather)
• Floral
• Animals (Rubber Ducky, Rabbit, Teddy Bear, Monkey, Elephant, Giraffe, Lion)
• Night time

You can go big with an illustration taking the stage on your invites or keep it simple with a small nod to the theme on the invitations. You can always decide to go big on the theme at the actual event. Either way, it’s bound to be a winner.

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Kid’s Stuff

What better way to celebrate the arrival of a child than with the things children use, need or love. Consider:

• Bottles, prams, nappies, dummies, high chairs
• Teddy bears, stuffed toys, winnie the pooh baby shower invitations
• Alphabet blocks, rattles
• Children’s books
• Baby clothes, onesies
• Favourite children’s characters from books or films

You could also include illustrations or photos of babies or children themselves. The trick is to keep it cute and classy. Less is more when it comes to stylish illustrations, so they shouldn’t just be piled on the invite. One larger feature image or a few smaller ones should be plenty to set the scene.

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Baby Shower Invitations For Boys

When it comes to celebrating a baby boy on the way, patterned invitations are a timeless favourite. Think stripes, checks, stars or playful animal motifs, they add a fun, boyish charm without feeling too cliché. While classic blues still reign supreme, don’t shy away from soft greens, warm neutrals or even pops of mustard for something a little more unexpected. Whether you’re going for sweet and simple or bold and bright, there’s a patterned design to suit every kind of party vibe.

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Baby Shower Invitations For Girls

Planning a baby shower for a little girl? You can’t go wrong with a simple, type-led design that keeps things soft and elegant. Think delicate fonts, clean layouts, and a hint of blush or rose gold to tie it all together. These minimalist styles feel modern and refined, making them perfect for a relaxed afternoon tea or a chic garden gathering. Sometimes, less really is more, especially when paired with beautiful paper and a thoughtful message. Also check out the wording for baby shower invitations in this post.

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Gender Reveal Baby Shower Invitations

Nothing builds anticipation quite like a gender reveal, and your invitations should capture that excitement from the very beginning. Gender reveal baby shower invites are all about playful mystery, think pink vs. blue, cheeky question marks, or fun rhyming clues. Whether you’re planning a big reveal bash or a laid-back afternoon with friends, these designs help set the scene and spark curiosity before the party even begins. Check gender reveal baby shower invitation design at Paperlust 

So if you’re planning a baby shower, consider one of these four huge trends and how it might tie into your theme. All four are incredibly versatile and can mix and match with almost any style of shower, whether you’re going for a casual get-together or the whole shebang.

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This month we thought we’d feature Byron Bay, south of Brisbane, Australia’s most easterly point. Byron Bay is one of the most popular tourist destinations in New South Wales, so it’s no surprise that it is also an iconic wedding destination for couples from all across Australia. With its reputation for world famous beaches, glorious hinterland, natural beauty, diverse residents and laidback lifestyle, Byron Bay provides a stunning backdrop for thousands of couples every year .

There are really 100+ reasons to have a Byron Bay wedding, but we’ve managed to narrow it down to the top 10.

1. Holiday

Want the destination wedding without the expensive travel and long flights? With its proximity to both Gold Coast & Ballina’s regional airport, Byron Bay makes an easy weekend getaway for you and your guests. With an extensive selection of holiday accommodation to suit all budgets and tastes, your wedding will have that contagious holiday feeling and leave your guests footloose and city free.

2. Postcard Perfect

Spectacular beaches, rolling hinterland vistas, iconic lighthouse walks….what a backdrop! It’s a photographers dream being on the doorstep of such a beautiful natural landscape. You’ll have the wedding album envy of all your friends.

3. It’s the Vibe

What makes Byron special is the vibe of the town. With a strong coastal surf culture, eclectic hippy history and laidback lifestyle, Byron has a way of converting even the most cynical. Locals are dedicated to preserving its small town soul, endless beaches, reliable surf breaks, fine food and diversity. A Byron wedding gives your guests the chance to embrace all of this and ample opportunities for pre & post get-togethers at many of the picturesque locations that surround the area.

4. Eat, Drink, be Merry
An area rich in diverse, organic produce; your Byron wedding will be spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing your menu. With the food scene matching the jaw dropping vistas you’ll be able to create a menu that uses only the freshest seasonal ingredients.

5. She’s Talented

Despite being only a small regional town, Byron is fortunate to be serviced by award-winning photographers, high class theming and event companies, hair and make-up specialists, exclusive entertainment and  incredible celebrants.

6. Spoil your Guests

A Byron Bay souvenir or gift is a special way to honour and show your appreciation to those who have made the odyssey with you and have helped make your wedding day special. Think locally grown hinterland coffee, hand-made natural skin care products, local art or day spa vouchers. There are so many unique and beautiful products available. As a couple, you may wish to visit the Byron Bay markets, the Arts and Industry Estate, or one of the many local galleries prior to the wedding to select gifts that will best suit your guests and your wedding theme.

7. Honeymoon

With mind-blowing luxury villas, houses and guest lodges located anywhere from the magnificent  Wategos Beach up to the privacy and rolling hills of the hinterland, you will be spoilt for choice should you decide to extend your stay once the wedding festivities are over and you have waved off the last of your wedding guests.

8. Shopping

Well known for its creativity, the Byron retail experience is unique. It features local handmade products, sophisticated clothing and lifestyle brands, local crafts as well as local produce and wholefoods. Byron offers what the big cities can’t.

9. Make memories to Treasure

Byron Bay is an experience, a place where memories are created and schedules are forgotten.  Why not encourage your guests to enjoy hot air ballooning, sea kayaking, whale watching, surfing, hiking and mountain biking during their stay? Sound exhausting? That’s o.k ! Your guests can take it down a notch or two by taking a yoga class, enjoying one of the many day spas or retreats, learn to paint or draw or simply flop and drop on one of the many spectacular beaches that hug the coastline.

10. Relax….

No traffic lights, no suits, no high rises, no hustle, no…..worries. Arrive a day, a week, a month before your wedding and leave the high heels at home.  Embrace the laid back lifestyle during the lead up to your wedding and you’ll awake feeling relaxed, stress free and tanned on your most special day.

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Some of the most common furniture pieces for a wedding include:

• Easel to hold the welcome sign
• Ceremony seating chart
• Table and chairs for signing paperwork
• Backdrop, arbour, arch or other structure for ceremony
• Tables and display furniture for showing mementos, photos etc.
• Photo session prop furniture (e.g. a nicely upholstered couch)
• Reception tables
• Reception dining chairs
• Couches, arm chairs, and coffee tables
• Bars and bar carts
• Buffet tables and servers
• Sign holders and easels
• Screens and dividers
• Planters and greenery

There are four main stages to finding the right wedding furniture for you: Be inspired by online roundups and photo shoots, get practical and plan to ensure all your needs are met, hire what you can, and then shop for some beautiful feature pieces.

Be Inspired

Before anything is booked or bought, it’s a good idea to know what sort of wedding furniture is available and what different possibilities exist in terms of style and function. Start by browsing online. Look at wedding and event blogs, and spend some quality time on Pinterest. Browse furniture stores online to see what is trending in homes: it’s increasingly popular to pass up standard ‘event’ furniture for pieces that look like they could have come straight from your place. Sites like House of Home that collate furniture available from different stores are particularly useful for this, rounding up things like dining chairs, dining tables, lounge seating and cabinets and display cases. Keep track of what you like and write a list of possible furniture styles you might be interested in having as part of your big day.

Plan

Once you’ve gathered some inspiration and know the styles you like, it’s time to consider all the practicalities so you can make concrete plans. Consider the style of wedding you are throwing, and your budget. Be realistic about how much you can afford to spend on furniture. Contact your venue(s) and confirm what furniture they provide and whether or not it will cost extra. If they offer different options, make arrangements to go in and make your choices.

Take the list of possible wedding furniture that you created during the inspiration-seeking stage, and whittle it down. Create a list of the furniture you absolutely need (e.g. seats for your guests), and a list of the furniture you want but don’t need (e.g. display cabinets). Mark off what is provided by the venue, and consider what you might hire, purchase, or borrow.

Hire

It’s likely that you will hire most of the furniture you need for your wedding. Most people don’t want to purchase 200 dining chairs for one event, and probably don’t have the opportunity to borrow that many chairs from a friend either. You may be hiring the furniture as part of the venue package, or you may be dealing specifically with event hire companies. Hire companies have really grown up in the last few years. You’re no longer constrained to ugly and uncomfortable plastic bucket seats and folding tables just because you’re hiring in bulk. Businesses like LENZO hire out beautiful furniture that wouldn’t look out of place on the cover of a magazine. It’s always a good idea to place your order as soon as possible to ensure that you get the pick of the range and that everything you want is available on your chosen date.

Shop

Once you’ve worked out what wedding furniture you can hire, you can begin to fill in any gaps by other means. If you have the budget for it, consider purchasing some feature pieces. This allows you to choose things that are the absolute dream: a beautifully crafted table for signing the register, a plush upholstered couch to sit in while the minister gives a sermon, or a fancy timber display cabinet to show photos and hold programs. Purchasing furniture pieces like this also gives you the possibility of keeping a furniture memento in your home after the big day. Of course, if you don’t want to put these pieces in your own home, you can pass them on to a friend or resell them.

It’s hard to overstate how important wedding furniture is to the decor of your big day. If you take the time for all these steps, you’ll be sure to find the perfect furniture to create your dream wedding atmosphere and aesthetic.

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You have bought the perfect gift. Now you need a card message that is warm, genuine, and memorable. Baby shower cards are often read aloud as gifts are unwrapped, so what you write gets heard by the whole room. Whether you want something heartfelt, something funny, or something faith-inspired, this guide has you covered with 60+ baby shower card messages organized by relationship and tone.

Baby Shower Card Messages by Relationship

Who the card is for shapes everything: the level of warmth, the inside references you can draw on, and how much you can say. Here are messages organized by your relationship to the parents-to-be.

For Your Best Friend

Tip: Show excitement, solidarity, and support. You are in for the long haul with this one.

For Your Sister

Tip: Sisterhood adds a layer of history that makes these messages land harder. Lean into it.

For a Relative or Old Friend

Tip: Time holds you together. Shared experiences will make your message meaningful.

For a Work Colleague or Acquaintance

Tip: Keep it simple and short, with plenty of positivity. A warm, professional tone is always appropriate here.

For the Baby

Tip: Writing your message directly to the baby can make it a keepsake the parents hold onto for years.

For a Parent Who Is Doing It Alone

Tip: Acknowledge strength without making it the entire focus. Lead with love and excitement.

30 More Baby Shower Card Message Ideas

Need more options? Here are 30 additional messages organized by occasion and tone. Mix and match phrases to make them your own.

Sincere and Heartfelt Messages

Messages for a Baby Girl

Messages for a Baby Boy

Messages for Twins

Congratulations Messages

Thank You Card Messages (Bonus)

Once the shower wraps up, a well-chosen baby shower thank-you card is the perfect follow-up. Here are a few quick messages to inspire yours.

Funny Baby Shower Card Messages: 15 Lines That Will Get a Laugh

Humor is welcome at baby showers, just remember to end on a positive note. The best funny messages acknowledge the chaos of parenthood while expressing genuine love and support.

Christian and Spiritual Baby Shower Card Messages

Faith-based messages can be deeply meaningful when you know the parents share a religious or spiritual perspective. If you are not certain, a broadly warm sentiment is a safe and thoughtful choice.

Tip: These messages are also appropriate for baptism and christening cards.

Gender Reveal Card Messages: 10 Neutral and Surprise Options

Whether the reveal is part of the shower or happening separately, a gender reveal card message should capture the excitement of the moment. These work whether you know the gender or not.

Before the Reveal (Neutral)

Celebrating a Girl

Celebrating a Boy

General Reveal Celebration

Messages When You Don’t Know the Parents Well

Sometimes you are attending the shower of a partner’s coworker, a friend’s sister, or someone you have only met a few times. A short, sincere message is always appropriate and never awkward.

Quotes and Poems for Baby Shower Card Messages

A well-placed quote or short poem can add depth to your message. Keep it brief and relevant so it adds to your note rather than replacing it.

Quotes for Baby Shower Cards

Short Poems for Baby Shower Cards

Sweet Baby (abridged) by Linda Ori

Baby, sweet baby, your cute button nose,
Your soft tiny fingers and sweet baby toes,
Have truly bewitched me and nobody knows
How the depth of my love for you just grows and grows;

So precious and tender your love is to me,
Until I first held you, I never could see
How wonderfully magical my life could be —
You have opened my heart and my spirit is free!

Baby Shower Greeting by Joanna Fuchs

Your baby shower is here,
And I am glad I got invited.
Here is a baby gift,
I hope you will be delighted!

Baby Shower Invitations to Match the Moment

The message in your card starts before anyone even opens it. If you are hosting or helping plan the shower, the invitation sets the tone for everything that follows. Paperlust’s baby shower invitations are designed by independent Australian and international artists, with hundreds of styles from modern minimalist to floral and whimsical. Every order includes a professional designer who handles your customization from proof to print.

Orders over $350 USD ship free worldwide via DHL Express. Designer proofs are delivered within 1-2 business days. Samples are available so you can see paper quality before you commit.

Baby Shower Card Message FAQs

What is a good baby shower card message for a close friend?

For a close friend, lean into your shared history and genuine excitement. Something like: “You are going to be the most incredible mother. I have known it since the day we met. This baby is already the luckiest kid alive.” Specific, personal, and warm beats generic every time.

What should I write in a baby shower card if I don’t know the parents well?

Keep it short and sincere. A simple “Congratulations on your exciting news! Wishing you and your family every happiness as you welcome your new arrival” is always appropriate. You do not need to be close to write something meaningful, warmth and good wishes are enough.

Is it okay to write something funny in a baby shower card?

Absolutely, humor is welcome, especially if you know the parents well. The key is to end on a positive note. Start with a funny line, then close with genuine love or encouragement. Avoid humor that leans too heavily on the difficulties of parenthood without balancing it with support.

How long should a baby shower card message be?

Two to four sentences is the sweet spot for most relationships. Close friends and family can go longer if the message feels genuine. For colleagues or acquaintances, one to two warm sentences is ideal. Baby shower cards are often read aloud during gift opening, so shorter messages land well in that setting.

Should I address the card to the mother, the father, or both parents?

If it is a couples shower or co-ed event, address both parents. For a traditional mother-only shower, addressing the guest of honor is fine. Use both names if you know them, it shows care and attention.

Can I write a message directly to the baby?

Yes, and parents often treasure these for years. Keep it warm, hopeful, and brief. Something like: “Hello, tiny human. The world is better already, and you have not even arrived yet. We cannot wait to meet you.” These messages are often placed in a baby book.

What are good Christian baby shower card messages?

Faith-based messages work best when you know the family shares that perspective. Options like “May God guide your hands as you raise this precious child” or quoting Jeremiah 1:5 can be deeply meaningful. If you are not sure about their faith background, a broadly warm and hopeful message is always a safe and beautiful choice.

What should I write on a gender reveal card?

If the reveal has already happened, celebrate with specificity: “A girl! Get ready to have your heart stolen completely, congratulations!” If you are writing before the reveal, keep it neutral: “Whatever the color, this baby is already so loved.” Both approaches are thoughtful and appropriate.

What is a good baby shower card message from a coworker?

Keep it professional and warm. “Wishing you all the happiness, luck, and patience in the world” or “What an exciting time for your growing family! Congratulations to you both” strikes the right balance of genuine warmth without overstepping the professional relationship.

Should I add a poem or quote to my baby shower card?

A short quote or one verse of a poem can add a beautiful touch, but treat it as a complement to your own words, not a replacement. Write your personal message first, then add the quote underneath with the attribution. Avoid quotes that are so long they overshadow your note.

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With spring fast-approaching, we take a look at perhaps the most personal expression of your feelings. An engagement ring. Your love is unique – why shouldn’t your engagement ring be unique too?

Engagement rings are traditionally, and still to this day, worn as a sign of commitment and unity. This ring will be worn for decades to come and should uniquely express your love story and suit the style of its wearer.

That’s not to say that a ring in your preferred style doesn’t exist, but if you want to personalise your ring in a way that makes it entirely one of a kind, designing a custom engagement ring is for you.

Selecting a pre-designed and made ring off the shelves of your local jewellers is certainly a quick approach to choosing an engagement ring. However, the perfect engagement ring isn’t always that easy to find. Combining different design elements can result in entirely different finishes and styles. Custom isn’t just about making a choice; it’s about making your ideas a reality.

You have the unique opportunity to work with a talented designer, who will work to bring your imagination to life in the form of an entirely bespoke ring. Regular, direct communication along with the opportunity to give direct feedback and have amendments made on your design, encourages you to be creative in really expressing your vision.

Your design consultant is there to offer their advice and guidance from beginning to end. They’ll show you sketches, 3D CADs and 360 views of your design, you can even have a sterling silver replica of your design crafted before you finalise your design so you can physically see and touch your design before going ahead.

And this will continue throughout your relationship. Your wedding will be an expression of who you are as a couple, with personalised suits and dresses, custom wedding invitations and song playlists. Your holidays will be planned to include your favourite hobbies and restaurants. Even your workouts are customised with your personal trainer. Everything is tailored to your needs, preferences and requirements.

The joy of custom is about getting exactly what you want. No longer settling for an industry’s assumption of your style, you have the freedom to confidently create a ring that serves as a reflection of your unique love story.

And what’s more, the entire process of having a ring crafted from the very beginning is a beautiful story in itself. For years to come, you’ll look back on fond memories that started the greatest chapter of your lives together, safe in the knowledge that nobody will ever have a love, or a ring, like yours.

Receive 5% off your order at custom engagement ring jeweller, Taylor & Hart, using code THPPLST5.

This was a guest post by Rebecca Smyth, Content Manager at Taylor & Hart.

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When choosing flowers for your wedding the sky’s the limit. There are white roses, pink peonies, elegant orchids, blue hydrangeas or an extravagant mix of all the finest. The list is endless.

The same can be said for your wedding stationery and of course the paper of all paper for the day, the wedding invitations. Paper has no bounds. With the rising trend of floral or botanical print stationery you can maintain the same theme through every step of the wedding.

From gorgeous letterpress designs, subtle watercolour to traces of foil stamped leaves, the floral wedding stationery trend is timeless. So when you look back at your wedding mementos in ten years you can rest assured that you didn’t get swept away with a phase.

Unlike traditional floral stationery, floral designs are now inspiring a range of leading and emerging designers in Australia.

Most associate the floral planning with the bride, but that’s no longer the case with floral wedding invitations. Floral designs and continuously becoming more gender friendly with designs that aren’t too ‘girly’.

You can include bold fancy lettering an intricate design at the bottom. Your wedding theme remains effortlessly elegant. This leaves room to incorporate floral arrangements of any colour or even simple creams and whites.

Blue invitations are currently trending with Prussian blue and cornflower blue signifying romance, emotion and musicality.

When you are open to colour you can’t go wrong. There are many rainbow designs to suit each and every wedding and means that you can have a wonderful bouquet with pinks, purple blue and of course healthy greenery.

With an array of diverse colours you can also have a little fun with the envelopes with a lush like green interior or a splash of burnt orange.

If you have been gifted with a little creative flair you may want to add your own floral pattern to your wedding invitations. This works well with the more rustic designs on recycled cardboard paper. This method ensures that every floral inspired invite that you mail out is personal and unique.

The vintage trend remains steady, this year vintage and floral are merging to create a new vintage floral genre which can be personalised to the couple.

Couples are now in search of the ‘dated look’ which can be achieved through watercolour or decreasing the saturation of pigment to get a faded design. The faded botanical design can emulate a 1920s cascading blooms.

This trend allows for a lot of flexibility as it stands out from the crowd and moves away from the popular Pantone colours. New digital technologies leave room for an endless supply of colours.

Types of Floral Wedding Invitation Designs

Floral stationery is not one aesthetic – it’s a whole family of visual directions. Here’s how to identify which floral style is right for your wedding.

Loose watercolor florals: Painterly, soft-edged, spontaneous. Peonies, ranunculus, anemones, and garden roses in overlapping washes of color. This is the style that photographs best in natural light and looks most like a couture designer created it just for you. Suits garden, winery, and outdoor weddings.

Botanical line art: Fine-line drawings of specific botanical specimens – eucalyptus, ferns, wildflowers, olive branches. More structured and scientific in feel than watercolor florals. Works for couples who want botanical beauty with a more modern, editorial aesthetic. Particularly effective when combined with letterpress printing on cotton paper.

Maximalist floral wreaths: Dense, abundant borders of layered illustrated flowers that frame the invitation text completely. Bold, celebratory, and absolutely appropriate for spring and summer weddings with large floral arrangements. The invitation looks like a garden in full bloom.

Foil-stamped botanical details: A single botanical motif – a sprig of leaves, a small floral cluster, a vine detail – rendered in gold or rose gold foil against a clean background. This approach uses restraint to create impact: one perfectly placed foil detail is more elegant than a full border of printed flowers.

Browse Paperlust’s full range of floral wedding invitations to find the design style that matches your wedding vision.

Coordinating Floral Stationery Across Your Suite

The stationery suite spans from save the dates to thank you cards – an 8 to 12 month period. Here’s how to keep the floral theme cohesive across every piece.

Start with your invitation: The invitation card is the anchor piece. Every other element in the suite should feel like it belongs to the same design family – using the same or complementary botanical motifs, the same color palette, and the same typography system.

Scale the motif: A full floral wreath on the invitation can become a single botanical sprig on the RSVP card, a corner detail on the details card, and a small leaf motif on the envelope liner. The same design language reads consistently across all formats and sizes.

Coordinate with your real florals: Share your invitation color palette with your florist early in the planning process. The more aligned your stationery and floral design, the more cohesive your whole wedding environment feels. This is particularly impactful in ceremony and reception photography – when the invitation, bouquet, and table arrangements share the same botanical vocabulary, the whole visual story hangs together.

A complete floral suite might include: save the dates from $1 per card, invitation and RSVP suite from $2.04 per card, plus printed table numbers, menus, and place cards. Custom floral stickers from Paperlust Print Shop add botanical detail to envelope seals and favor packaging.

Seasonal Floral Choices for Wedding Stationery

The flowers on your invitation don’t have to match the exact blooms at your wedding – but choosing seasonally appropriate florals creates a more cohesive, authentic feel.

Spring: Peonies, ranunculus, anemones, cherry blossom, sweet peas, tulips. Fresh, abundant, pastel-forward.

Summer: Roses, dahlias, sunflowers, wildflowers, lavender. Bold, saturated, full-bloomed.

Autumn: Dahlias, marigolds, chrysanthemums, dried pampas, seed pods. Warm tones, earthy textures.

Winter: Hellebores, white anemones, pine branches, berry sprigs, magnolia. Muted, elegant, architectural.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is floral wedding stationery?
Invitation suites featuring botanical illustration, watercolor florals, or foil-stamped floral motifs. One of the most enduringly popular wedding stationery styles – works across seasons, venues, and aesthetics.

What flowers are most popular?
Peonies, ranunculus, anemones, roses, eucalyptus, and wildflower mixes. Botanical line art often features olive branches, ferns, and seasonal botanical specimens.

How do I match invitation florals to my wedding flowers?
Share your invitation color palette with your florist early. You don’t need exact matches – just consistent color palette and similar botanical vocabulary for cohesive photography.

What print method suits floral invitations best?
Digital print for watercolor designs. Letterpress for botanical line art on cotton paper. Foil stamping for minimal metallic floral details. Request a $5 sample pack to compare in person.

Floral Stationery Timing and Planning

Start planning your floral stationery suite 6 to 9 months before your wedding. This gives you time to order save the dates, proof the invitation design, and coordinate with your florist on palette. For the invitation itself, order 4 to 5 months before your wedding date to allow for design approval, production, and a comfortable mailing window.

Request a physical sample before committing to a full run – the way a watercolor floral design prints on cotton paper versus smooth matte stock makes a significant difference to the final result. Paperlust’s $5 sample pack includes printed samples across paper types so you can compare quality in person. Wedding invitations start from $2.04 per card, with the full range of floral wedding invitation designs available to explore and customize.

Floral wedding stationery is the most timeless choice in the category – there’s a reason it has remained popular across decades of changing wedding trends. When done well, a beautifully illustrated botanical invitation doesn’t look like a trend; it looks like it was made specifically for your wedding. Explore Paperlust’s range of floral wedding invitation designs and request a swatch kit to feel the paper difference before you order.

Floral wedding stationery connects your paper suite to the most ancient tradition of using flowers to celebrate love. When a guest receives your invitation and the botanical illustration resonates with them, they’ve already started imagining your wedding before they’ve checked the date. That’s the power of a design choice that’s fully considered. Explore Paperlust’s floral wedding invitations and pair with coordinated save the dates for a fully botanical suite from announcement through to thank you card.

With 500+ exclusive designs, Paperlust offers floral options across every print method – digital print for maximum color richness in watercolor styles, letterpress for fine botanical line art on cotton paper, and flat foil for minimal metallic botanical accents. Request a $5 sample pack to compare paper stocks and print methods side by side before you commit.

Coordinate the suite: Browse matching floral thank-you cards, floral save-the-dates, floral menu cards, and floral place cards to carry the look across every printed piece.

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To tie in with the rustic composition of the wedding, Adelaide and Nathaniel had a small ceremony in Adelaide’s parents’ garden.

The proposal was a modern-day fairytale that took place at Nat’s parents’ property. The shed became a motif that followed right from the Sydney couples wedding invitations through to the wedding day.

“Nat proposed at our family property in the middle of a paddock under a big old gum tree from which he had hung glass bauble lanterns lit by candles. I thought I was walking over to a shed to help Nat retrieve something until I saw the beautiful tree lit up.”

The newlywed couple chose something a little different for their invites. Instead of opting for the run-of-the-mill style in a digital print, they went a step further. Their invites were custom wedding invitations featuring an image of the shed in which they would celebrate their special day. The shed graphic was repeated on their entire wedding set, stamped onto their wedding invite, rsvp cards and place cards.

Their info cards were in line with the theme, with a treasure map format that led to the shed named ‘Wandong’. They were specially crafted by talented Paperlust designer Amelia.

“We asked Amelia to include an illustration of a shed on the invites. We loved what she did! The illustration flowed through the invites and other stationary we had, including the map she prepared and the guest book we created”

The couple loved Amelia’s illustration so much that they designed personalised stubby holders for beer on the day.

“We also used it to create stubby holders given it was a warm day! Other than the main illustration the invites were simple and black and white so that it tied into everything we did!”

The farm-inspired wedding was photographed by talented Melbourne based Jakub and Zosia from Aparat Photography.

The floral arrangements had a personal touch with each of the bridesmaids crafting their own bouquets, lapel flowers and table arrangements. Yarrawonga-based florist Floral Harvest designed Adelaide’s bouquet, and the bespoke bouquet was a centrepiece to the special day.

To match her beautiful bouquet, Adelaide chose a stunning lace ivory dress from Melbourne designer Suzanne Harward. It was a stand-out amongst the greenery throughout the day.

We love a little DIY, and Adelaide and Nathaniel were able to incorporate DIY throughout the day including the lighting, flower stumps, platters, even table numbers!

“My mum and I made gum garlands for the table over a bottle of wine the night before the wedding and Mum made our wedding cake!”

‘Savernake Social Pages’ was Adelaide and Nat’s version of a guest book. It was a fun touch that included a brief spiel about each of the guests to help everyone get to know each other. It was a great conversation starter and spoke to the intimate nature of the wedding.

The shed turned reception venue created a rustic vibe, and added a point of difference from the common wedding marquee.

While the shed used to house large farm machinery, Adelaide managed to provide an elegant contrast to the venue with different types of linen, gold votives and sprigs of green foliage.

“We wanted to create a setting that reflected and complimented the rural country landscape of the property in an elegant way, and we were so pleased with the result”

The simple wedding menus featured an array of Spanish, Moroccan and Mediterranean dishes with Pinchos Catering providing the delectable pintxos for the day.

“While far from unique, the most special and important thing was to have all our family and friends in the one place that meant so much to us. We were so excited to have the whole wedding at one location where the celebrations began as soon as people arrived, there was no break or travelling between the ceremony and reception, and where there was no set home time.”

We can’t think of a better way to celebrate a country-style wedding. Not one detail was spared in the proposal, the wedding invites or the breathtaking reception.

We would like to thank Adelaide and Nathaniel for sharing their wedding with us.
Best wishes to the happy couple!

Wedding Photographer: Aparat Photography | Wedding Florist: Floral Harvest | Venue: ‘Wandong’ Savernake | Linen: Table Art | Catering: Pinchos Catering | Equipment Hire: Barlens | Dress: Suzanne Harward

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