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2. Watercolour

Watercolour is one of the hottest wedding invitation trends , and seems to pop up somewhere new every day. It’s popular for a reason! Watercolour is a great way of adding colour and texture to your wedding stationery, transforming an otherwise simple design. Match your wedding colours, or go for seasonal or environmental colour palettes, blue for a beach wedding, oranges for an autumn wedding.

While some people are actually making their watercolour wedding invitations by hand, most are opting for digital prints instead for consistent quality and ease. Wedding invitations are one thing you should think carefully before you choose to make yourself, since the amount of work involved is multiplied by the number of guests you have. Painting a quick watercolour might seem easy, but it can be more difficult than you expect once you factor in that multiplication! Keeping the same standard of work hundreds of times over is also difficult.

Artistic and colourful, watercolour prints give a handmade look and suit the DIY bride perfectly without the painful process of actually having to do the same DIY hundreds of times, leaving you free to focus on more interesting DIY wedding projects instead.

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3. Monogram

Monogram wedding invitations have become a timeless favorite in recent years, and their popularity shows no sign of fading. For monogram invitations, it’s all about incorporating the couple’s initials in creative and sophisticated ways. These designs can feature classic, bold lettering or elegant, intricate flourishes, creating a personalized look that is uniquely yours.

Monograms are often paired with luxurious details like foil accents, embossing, or ornate borders to add a touch of elegance. Whether the monogram is subtly placed at the top of the invitation or prominently displayed in the center, it instantly sets the tone for a refined celebration. You can also mix and match fonts to create a style that suits your wedding’s vibe, from sleek and modern to traditional and romantic.

The monogram theme can be carried throughout the entire wedding, ensuring a consistent and personalized feel. Whether you go for a subtle look with monogrammed stationery or opt for a more elaborate approach with custom signage and wedding favors, the monogram ties it all together. It’s a perfect way to give your guests a preview of the stylish, personal celebration to come.

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4. Attention on Type

The art of typeface is having a bit of a cultural moment: even those without a design background are coming to appreciate great typography and lettering, and many people are taking the opportunity to make the words the art on their wedding invitations. Keeping backgrounds simple, typography is being given centre stage. This is mostly being seen in chic monochrome, but can also be paired with a simple colour palette to great effect, think just one or two colours.

It may seem obvious, but your font of choice will make all the difference to your typographic wedding invitations. You can use script for a more whimsical approach, or go for a sleek sans serif for a contemporary feel. Couples are also mixing fonts to achieve all sorts of effects. The most important thing here is to choose quality typefaces and to make sure there is something uniting the different elements so you avoid the final piece feeling like a child played around with WordArt. For the best outcome make sure the spacing and layout of the design is sound and that other page elements are kept simple. A clear hierarchy of information is also vital for readability, regardless of whether you create this through space, colour, size, font choice, or something else entirely.

Browse typographic wedding invitations on Paperlust, or check out our Pinterest board full of typographic wedding invitation inspiration.

5. Illustrations

Talented illustrators are popping up everywhere at the moment, and brides are making the most of their artwork by featuring it on their wedding invitations. For a truly unique invite, some are opting for custom wedding invitation illustrations such as cartoons that resemble them and their fiancé, or a cute hand-drawn map of important wedding locations. Others are just using beautiful illustrations they love rather than having something custom made. Either way, guests will want to frame the invitation to hang as art.

If this is what you’re going for, talk to your chosen illustrator about designing the invitation as a whole, rather than taking one of their pieces and trying to make it work with an existing design. Allowing them control over the design will ensure a cohesive and elegant final product. If they don’t want to design the entire wedding invitation and prefer to stick to illustrating, be sure to find a designer who will take their cues from the illustration and bring elements from it into the lettering and layout. The illustrator may be able to suggest someone for you. If all else fails, keep the design simple and allow the illustration to take centre stage.

You should also consider early on whether you want the wedding invites to match the colour scheme of your wedding as a whole. If so, discuss with the illustrator the colours you have in mind, or wait and see what they come up with and use it to inspire your colour palette.

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6. Sleek Minimalism

It’s almost impossible to go wrong with a chic minimalistic wedding invitation design. It is timeless, classy and eye-catching. Keep it simple and monochrome, or add one colour as a statement, and consider choosing a mix of simple type and script-based fonts that resemble calligraphic handwriting (but no more than two or three different fonts please!).

The most important consideration for a minimalistic design is the use of space. Make sure that what’s on the paper is placed perfectly and has lots of blank space around it to draw attention to the words and to create a clean, breezy vibe. It’s what you don’t include that matters even more than what you do. Avoid bright colours, large illustrations or anything too ‘trendy’. Keep things simple and classic for your invitation. Strip away anything that isn’t necessary and focus on making what is there both beautiful and functional: Make sure your wedding invitations are legible (especially script fonts) and contain all the necessary information in a way that is easily understood.

Minimalist design is an art form that looks deceptively easy to the untrained eye, but it takes skill to make sure every element on the paper looks like it was placed exactly where it ought to be. A balanced piece of minimalist design is a delight to look at: the perfect aesthetic for the classic bride’s wedding stationery.

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7. Bursts of Colour

Bright colours are fun, but can dominate your wedding invitations. By keeping to a simple monochrome, you can use small pops of colour to draw attention to key elements such as names or dates, or just use them to tie an otherwise simple wedding invitations suite into a more colourful wedding palette. This tends to work best with bright ‘statement’ colours such as fluoros, bold reds and other colours that might be more at home on a children’s playground. The black and white around the colour will balance out what might otherwise be overwhelming. It’s possible to go the other way and use a soft pastel or wash as your one colour element, but if the colour is subtle it’s better to use more of it to make sure it is seen and doesn’t look like it made it onto the paper by mistake!

This sort of design is similar in many ways to minimalism. Ideally a good burst of colour will be used to add a little something extra to a design that is already beautiful on its own. As such, you want to look for the same sort of things: balance, good use of negative space, and a minimum of different fonts. Keep any extra decorations symmetrical or grid-based, and it will keep from taking over the whole page.

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8. Names Take Centre Stage

Of course names have always been crucial to a wedding invitation. Not many people plan ‘surprise’ weddings where none of the guests have any idea who is getting married (although, to be honest, I’d totally go to a wedding like that! You can steal my idea as long as you invite me). But in 2016 there has been a trend toward making names the feature of the invitation, putting them front and centre. There are a few different ways to approach this: positioning, colour, foil stamping, letterpress, size, typeface or any combination of these.

If your names are going to be the feature of your wedding invitations you need to decide how you want them to be written before you worry about anything else. Do you want to emphasise your full names or just your first names? Will this be the only place your names are written on the invitation, or will they be repeated in the main text of the card? Some people will write their names at the top of the invitation in a decorative way but still include standard invitation wording below, while others opt to highlight the names in the actual wedding invitation wording. After you’ve made that decision you should consider your overall aesthetic. Do you want big calligraphic script or an ultra contemporary sans serif typeface? Should the names be colourful? Do you want them printed in letterpress or foil stamped?

The choices may seem endless, but don’t be overwhelmed. With these formal wedding invitations, the good thing about this trend is that you can make it your own while still embracing the traditional approach.

9. Oval Vignettes

Oval vignettes draw attention right where it needs to be, front and centre, and is a fun way of incorporating pattern, colour or even illustration (really any of the other trends listed here!) into your wedding invite while maintaining a clean layout and hierarchy. It’s a simple design element, but it’s one that is wildly popular this year. The oval-framed wedding invitation is a great option for framing your text if minimalism or large amounts of empty space aren’t your thing or don’t match your wedding style.

Many people are also employing this strategy for their save the dates, since there are usually not many words included on this part of the invitation suite. A beautifully decorated oval border is a great way to fill the extra space without distracting attention from the main point of the card.

This trend can be as simple or complicated as you want it to be. A simple decorative oval border can jazz up an otherwise simple design, or a busy and colourful edge can be used as a vignette to draw attention to the white space in the centre. The trick is this: the more intense the border, the more simple and clean you should try to keep the centre. It should stand out and be easy to read, while balancing the more out-there parts of the design.

Browse patterned wedding invitations or geometric wedding invitations on Paperlust, or check out our Pinterest board full of patterned wedding invitation inspiration.

10. Creative use of paper

It’s been all about clever use of paper in 2016, featuring cut-outs, non-traditional sizing and folds, layers, textures and anything else you can think of. Intricate laser-cut patterns are big, as well as layered peephole windows. Unconventional shapes are being used, with invitations printed on circles, ovals and triangles. Poster-sized invitations folded into brochures are making an appearance, along with newspaper inspired choices to celebrate the impending nuptials with a headline. Basically anything you can think of to do with paper is now possible, and that creativity is being celebrated in the trending wedding invitation designs of this year.

The trick to this is to make sure that the unconventional choice of paper is generally working with the design of the invitation itself, not competing with it. It works best when this is not being used as a gimmick, but matches the overall aesthetic. For example, in the pictures below, you can see art deco cut-outs being used with a simple but classic art deco invitation design, while the extremely unconventional geometric folding invitation is paired with fluro pink and asymmetrical layout. Creative use of paper can also be done in an understated way, such as printing square invitations rather than rectangular. This is just enough to stand out without detracting from an otherwise simple aesthetic.

So there you have it! These ten trends have been everywhere when it comes to wedding stationery. They’re all gorgeous, so the hardest bit now is choosing which ones to incorporate into your wedding invitation suite! Good luck!

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Spanish Wedding Fever: Wedding Ideas for a Senorita

Alex Boston — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000

For all those looking for some fresh spanish wedding ideas, we just had to share this colourful photoshoot, A Little Spanish Fever, as featured on White Magazine.

Oh how these vibrant hues ignite an inner flame, it screams of a romance worthy of true celebration. The blooms in the bride’s hair channel some serious Frida Kahlo spirit, and don’t even get us started on those lips!

The team behind this creative effort included Sydney-based photographer Lil Elements, and event planner Ruffles & Bells. Well done, senoras!

Credits:

Photography: Marie Phu

Props & styling: Ruffles & Bells

Model: Asleen Mauthoor

Fashion: Cathleen Jia

Makeup: Babydolls Makeup Artistry

Hair: Lalaine Zervos

Accessories: Olivia Marcheline

Flowers: Lulu bird

Sweets: Sweet Bakes

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Meet the Vendors: Warrnambool Editorial Shoot Edition

Maddison Wallace — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 02:01:15 +0000

We recently had the opportunity of providing the wedding invitations and other wedding stationery for a collaborative photo shoot in Warrnambool, designed to showcase some of the fresh local talent in the local wedding industry. On the day I sat down with the collaborators to find out all about them, their jobs, and why they love what they do!

Sarah Jellie, Makeup by Sarah

“I love that every face is different.”

Sarah has been a qualified beauty therapist for seven years, and has just kicked off her own business in 2015. Seeing her at work makes it clear that she is capable of putting anybody at ease and making them feel gorgeous. “I love the opportunity I have to be creative and to have fun,” she tells me. “Every face is different and unique, just as every bride is.” Sarah is available for all occasional makeup. Her specialty? The flawless, natural look that accentuates all the bride’s best features.

Lauren McHutchison, Where Love Blooms

“I like to get everything exactly how the bride wants it, instead of handing her a book of options to choose from.”

Lauren found her beginning as a florist when she did the flowers for her own wedding, and her sister’s wedding. Then, a few years ago, she started working with a friend who is a florist, learning the techniques as she went. In 2015 she branched out, starting ‘Where Love Blooms’.

When I ask Lauren what her favourite thing is about her job, she lights up. “I love chatting with brides, getting to know them and capturing their vision. It’s amazing to translate their dreams into reality. I love to get everything exactly how the bride wants it, unique to her, which is really different from a normal florist where you choose an existing option from a book.”

Her favourite flower? “That’s like asking me to choose a favourite child!” She thinks for a long time. “I love working with sweet pea, for the challenge it presents.”

Tonia Wilcox, GingerKitchen

“Look, I’ve got goose bumps just talking about it.”

Tonia is the function coordinator at GingerKitchen, a new Warrnambool venue. With an extensive history in hospitality, the team at GingerKitchen have been at the Deakin site since August 2014, when the uni funded a full refurbishment of the space.

“We were so excited to grab this opportunity when it came up,” Tonia tells me. She tells me about the different events they have hosted, and what strikes me is how versatile both the staff and the venue are. GingerKitchen can do anything, from corporate functions to wedding ceremonies or receptions. They can seat anywhere from 50 to 350 people comfortably, and have all the benefits of the campus amenities: heaps of parking, and accommodation on-site from $60 per night. They make all their food in house, from scratch, and their team has decades of industry experience in top local restaurants. Besides all that, it’s just a stunning, classy venue, with great views over the river.

Tonia’s enthusiasm for coordinating events is contagious. “I love helping people see their vision come to reality: The whole process of getting to know the bride and groom: understanding what they want from their day and making it happen. I get goose bumps just thinking about that satisfaction at the end of the day when I’ve seen it all come together perfectly.”

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LizzyWaterson, Elizabeth Jean Weddings & Events

“I love exceeding people’s expectations.”

Lizzy is a wedding and events planner who spent years around weddings working in hospitality before launching her own business in 2014. She is warm, bubbly, and has the most endearing New Zealand accent despite having lived in Australia for almost a decade. I hear a rumour on the day that she once competed in the National Culinary Fare’s competition for front of house staff. She confirms this, but laughs it off.

“I love being the one in the background, seeing everything go to plan. I love exceeding people’s expectations. I’ve always had a tendency to think ‘what if’, and to plan for all possibilities.” That serves her well in her job, where she basically acts as the bride’s PA before and during the wedding, and makes sure any problems on the day are dealt with before the bride notices.

We chatted about DIY weddings. “I love DIY! It’s awesome!” But, she tells me, many people don’t think about the practicalities of bringing it all together. It’s easy to get stuck in the fun creative details and lose sight of both the big picture and the minutiae. Who is going to co ordinate set-up and pack-up on the day? Who will communicate with your vendors? Who will make sure all your beautiful DIY projects are set up properly? That is where Lizzy steps in: a trustworthy coordinator is a must, even for the hands-on bride.

Chris Allsop, Chris Allsop Photography

“I love to tell the story of a wedding through pictures.”

Chris has been a professional photographer since 2008. He got his start as a kids’ birthday party photographer (yeah, apparently those exist!) before branching out into weddings about five years ago, to challenge himself creatively. Chris is fantastic with people, so it suits him perfectly. He charms his subjects to make them comfortable and bring out their best side. He aims to tell stories with his photography, so that looking through the albums later will bring the whole day rushing back and make people who weren’t there feel like they were.

Chris was instrumental in organising this collaboration, along with Laura Mahony, with the aim of showcasing the “reinvigorated wedding scene in Warrnambool.” With so many young creatives returning to the Southwest after time away learning their craft, there is an exciting influx of talent and experience in the area. All this, combined with the stunning local scenery and coastline, make Warrnambool the perfect wedding location, both for locals and for those planning a destination wedding.

Laura Mahony, Laura Mahony Photography

“I love the amazing vibe of a wedding day.”

Laura has been photographing people for 15 years, and photographing weddings professionally for 2. After encountering film photography in high school she fell in love, and continued with film photography beyond school. In 2013, Laura went along to a film photography workshop that spent time focusing on weddings, and she fell in love all over again. “It should have been obvious because I’d been buying wedding mags for years purely for the pictures!”

Since then, Laura’s passion has only increased and broadened (including a recent move into digital photography). “I love that I’m there to share one of my clients’ most loving and emotional days of their lives. I love seeing their love for one another and I love the overall amazing vibe of a wedding day.”

Laura photographs weddings, but also offers business, product and fashion photography. “I love the creative and physical freedom my work offers me.”

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Other collaborators on the day were Cathleen Jia (wedding dresses), and Pitstop Menswear (the groom’s outfit). The stunning models are Jessica G. and Mitch from Brazen Models. And of course, we provided the wedding invitations!

See more on Ivory Tribe, or check out Chris’s post for more pics and behind-the-scene details of the day.

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Cool & Crafty Ways To Save The Date

Aimee Malotsis — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 04:59:38 +0000

For those of you who are in need of wedding save the date cards (if you are unsure, check out our enlightening article about whether you fall into this category or not) but cannot be satisfied with just sending the card out, I implore you to keep reading.

Traditionally, save the date cards are the pretty piece of paper that informs your guests not to book anything on that special day because their presence is required at your wedding. There are no details about the day given to guests yet (such as reception or dress code), only that the date is off-limits because they will be doing something important.

However creative your design, the send window still matters. Our guide on when to send save the dates covers the 6 to 8 month rule and a month-by-month calendar.

Yet there are some who want to do more than send a simple invitation to their friends. They want something extraordinary, and fortunately enough I have researched four of the most ingenious ways to save your date so you don’t have to.

The five most common fun ways to create a cool save the date:

Save the date Postcards – Save the date postcards are a fun and easy to send way of letting your guests know what’s happening and when, so they can make their plans accordingly. You can even save time without having to pack them into indivdual envelopes.
Photo save the dates – Include a photo of you, your family or even both partners and your dog!
Save the Dates with Magnets – Add a magnet sticker to the back of your save the date cards so your guests don’t misplace the special date.

Other cool crafty ways to Save the Date

THE PARCEL

What’s more exciting than receiving a letter in the mail that isn’t a bill or an invitation? A parcel of course! Parcels hold a special place in all of our hearts because it brings with it the intriguing question as to what’s inside.

‘A parcel’ is a great idea, but for the less creative among us, what should we include in it? Fear not people, grab your Save the Dates and think about purchasing the following:

Cute boxes
Party Poppers
Balloons
Shredded paper (obviously this is something you don’t need to buy if you work in an office!)
Love Heart Lollies
Anything else you think would be a cute addition!

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THE PUZZLER

Are you a riddler at heart and want to keep your guests guessing? There are many avenues the Puzzler can explore, none cuter than the word search or getting back-to-basics with the original jigsaw puzzle.

It takes a bit of planning when designing the word search card, or having the guts to cut up your beautiful Save the Date card, but you don’t come across an interactive Save the Date card everyday! Besides, it provides many fun times as the guests solve their way to your wedding.

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THE ADORABLE CARICATURE

You’d love to include a photo of you as a couple, but don’t want to be that couple? There is a simple answer to your dilemma that you’ll fall in love with – an illustration of you two in a Photo booth *cue the “naw’s”*.

It doesn’t have to be a traditional ‘illustration’: maybe a cute cartoon of you two in the different poses one would normally assume in a photo booth situation. You may already have one that you would love to translate to pencil, or you can be more creative. But slide this in with your Save the Date card with an appropriately coloured paperclip and it’ll have secured its path to the fridge.

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THE SCRATCH AND WIN

This is by far one of the best save the date ideas on the Internet. Remember those amazing scratchy cards? The ones where the scratch reveal is satisfying enough that you didn’t care if you won or not? Well you can make your own, and use them as your save the dates! We’ve found a tutorial that allows you to make your own silvery (or even gold!) paste of delight for your guests to revel over! Use it to go over the date of your wedding, or even your names (if you wanted a bigger surprise) and your guests will be amused on more than one level!

After finding such a magnificent recipe (which will become mandatory usage for all of my future invitations), we at Paperlust decided to make sure the recipe for the homemade scratchy was indeed doable.

Let’s just say it is completely doable, but it’s a slight test of patience as it needs each layer to dry COMPLETELY before adding another, otherwise it scratches away the previous work. As per recommendation of the tutorial, it’s best to do this in batches of invitations to save you many hours waiting to apply the next layer. If you have a hairdryer handy, you’re more prepared than we were.

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There you have it, the most satisfyingly crafty and interactive ways to spice up your save the date cards. Of course there is nothing wrong if you want to send out just the cards –in fact there are some designs that you would hate to distract from! But some people just crave something different, and this post is for them.

More Creative Save the Date Ideas

Beyond the four DIY concepts explored above, there’s a whole world of creative save the date formats that couples are using in 2026. Here’s what’s resonating.

Foil-stamped cards: Gold or rose gold foil on a clean white or deep navy card feels genuinely luxurious for a save the date – and because save the dates are smaller than invitations, the per-card cost of foil is manageable even on a moderate budget. The metallic detail catches light differently at every angle and photographs beautifully when guests share them. Browse Paperlust’s save the date collection starting from $1 per card.

Photo save the dates: A couple photo on the front with the date and “save the date” text on the reverse. Simple, personal, and something guests are likely to display on their refrigerator or pinboard for months. The key is choosing a photo that feels genuinely like you – a natural moment rather than a stiff posed shot.

Destination-themed postcard: For destination weddings, a postcard-format save the date styled to look like a travel postcard from your ceremony location is both functional and exciting. Vintage stamp artwork, hand-drawn map details, or a watercolor landscape on the front – the wedding details on the reverse.

Mini calendar card: A small card with a mini calendar showing the month of your wedding, with the ceremony date circled. Clean, practical, and unmistakably clear. Guests often pin these up as a reminder – which means your date is visible every day until the wedding.

Seed paper save the date: A plantable save the date embedded with wildflower seeds. Guests receive a beautiful card and a growing reminder of your wedding day. Pairs naturally with an eco-conscious wedding aesthetic.

What to Include on a Save the Date

Save the dates are deliberately minimal – they’re advance notice, not the full invitation. Here’s what to include and what to leave out.

Always include: Both names, the wedding date, the general location (city/state is enough – you don’t need the full venue address yet), and a brief note that the formal invitation will follow.

Optional but helpful: A wedding website URL for guests who want more information. For destination weddings, a general indication of the venue or region helps guests begin planning travel.

Leave out: The full venue address, RSVP details, dress code, and accommodation information. All of that comes with the formal invitation. Keep the save the date clean and focused on the single call to action: block this date.

Save the Date Timing

The timing of your save the date depends heavily on your guest list and wedding format.

Local wedding (guests mostly nearby): 4 to 6 months before the wedding. Earlier if your date falls on a long weekend, public holiday, or peak summer/autumn period when guests’ calendars fill fast.

Destination or interstate wedding: 9 to 12 months before. Guests need time to book flights, accommodation, and time off work. Some international guests may need even more lead time for visa arrangements.

Send save the dates to everyone on your final guest list – not your A-list only. Last-minute additions after initial save the dates have gone out create social awkwardness. If your guest list has fluctuated, finalize it before sending. For a coordinated stationery experience, pair your save the dates with matching wedding invitations from the same design family. And for added personal touches like custom envelope seal stickers, custom stickers from Paperlust Print Shop tie the suite together beautifully.

Frequently Asked Questions

What goes on a save the date?
Both names, wedding date, general location, and “formal invitation to follow.” Optional: wedding website URL. Keep it minimal – full details come with the invitation.

How early should they be sent?
4 to 6 months before for local weddings. 9 to 12 months for destination or interstate weddings.

Are save the dates mandatory?
Not mandatory, but strongly recommended for any wedding more than 4 months out or any wedding requiring travel. They give guests maximum opportunity to prioritize your date.

How much do they cost?
Paperlust save the dates start from $1 per card. Premium options like foil stamping cost more but remain very manageable.

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DIY Origami Cake Toppers

Amelia Stevens — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 10:32:11 +0000

Your cake is the perfect stage for gorgeous paper art, and we’ve got a great example for you today! This is a unique take on the traditional ‘bride and groom’ wedding cake topper that looks great and is easy to make yourself, we take a break from wedding invitations to bring you this DIY guide below.

The best thing about these is that they are so versatile. Use them as cake toppers, string them into chains to decorate, convert them into wedding place cards, or make just the dresses and use them as the theme for your bridal shower. With elegant lace patterns or pastel colours the toppers can be kept classic, while bright colours and patterns can convey a sense of fun and are perfect for more laid-back affairs.

The Dress:

Choose a rectangular piece of origami paper. Place paper pattern side down, and fold in half lengthwise, forming a smaller rectangle.
Open paper up. Fold both edges in to the centre fold.
Open paper again. Flip over so patterned side is facing up. Fold so that outer creases (white dots) meet the middle crease (green dots).
Flip paper over.
Fold paper almost in half (leaving 5mm space at the top) and back on itself (leaving another 5mm fold at the bottom).
Flip paper over, and turn 180 degrees.
Make the collar by folding down the inside top two corners.
Make the pleat of the dress by pulling the paper up and out to the side. Crease down into place.
Flip over
Make the V-neck at the top by pulling back the top, creasing down the sides.
Fold the sides of the top in. Make the angle of the skirt by folding in the sides of the dress.
Flip over and fold out the sleeves of the dress.

The Shirt:

Choose a rectangular piece of origami paper. Place paper pattern-side down, and fold in half lengthwise.
Open paper up. Fold in half the other way.
Fold the top third down.
Fold the two edges in to meet the middle
Fold top corners outwards so they are hanging over the edge. These will become the sleeves.
Flip paper over. Fold bottom up 5mm (valley fold).
Flip page over, and then rotate 180 degrees. Fold in the two top edges to make the collar.
Bring the bottom all the way up to the top and tuck in under the collar.

So there we go! Brilliant, right? If you’re interested in more clever DIY paper art ideas, check out our DIY Origami Flowers, our Favourite DIY Paper Flowers, and our Pinterest boards Paper Flowers and Paper Art, Origami + Creativity.

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Letterpress: The Next Level

Aimee Malotsis — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 08:08:49 +0000

The time has come and wedding invites are on the agenda. Congratulations! Knowing what you want in your invitations can be a fickle thing, especially when it comes to those extras you dismiss so easily. However there comes a time when considering one of those extras can distinguish your invitations far above the rest, and letterpress is one of these options.

So what is letterpress and why is it a hot commodity? We thought you’d never ask.

What is letterpress?

Have you ever come across a menu or card and noticed a delicious silky shadow around the letters that when touched, the impression in the paper can be felt? Then you, dear reader, have experienced one of the oldest methods of printing!
For those who haven’t, it’s the imprinting of an image or letter pressed down just enough that they leave impressions in the paper without breaking through.

Now, some of you might be thinking you’ve experienced letterpress when looking through the card section of your newsagent. You come across a card with a raised picture of a flower or animal that you can also feel and touch. This however is not letterpress, but a card that has been embossed.

Before the confusion sets in, there are two major differences between the two:

#1 – Letterpress is pressed inwards on the card and away from you; embossed is pressed outward and towards you.

#2 – The indentation of letterpress can be any colour desired, embossed is limited to the colour already on the paper.

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A little bit of letterpress history

We owe all the letterpress praise we have to Johann Gutenberg. This clever man created the first letterpress machine in the 15th century, in order to bring books and literature to the common people – what a nice guy!

Back in those days, letterpress was an intense labour of love, with Gutenberg and his team only able to print 6 pages per day on the machine. To put that into perspective for you, his greatest achievement was the printing of the Bible in two volumes (around 1300 pages!). Which, by the way, took over two and half years to print with a team of 20.

Well it must have been worth it since not only was Gutenberg one hell of a dedicated printer, but he paved the way for the innovation of printing which we treasure today. Where would the world today be without printing? We shudder to think.

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How does letterpress work?

The process of letterpress has changed from the traditional way – the kind we will explain. Traditional letterpress requires the letters or image to be painted by hand, modern letterpress machines have rollers that are covered in ink that will do it for you.

Yet one thing remains in common: letterpress is a manual exercise. It is a process controlled by a person, and the invitations are done one at a time.

Steps To Letterpress: The Traditional Way:

You have your letters or images blocks. These will be made out of wood or metal and will all be in the reverse (when they press on the paper, the imprint will be the right way round).
The blocks are gathered and placed face up and in reverse in the letterpress machine.
The blocks are secured tight, and painted with coloured ink, as per design instruction.
The card or paper is placed over and the press is lowered down and secured with the proper pressure.
Press is lifted, card/paper removed and voila!

Simple.

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What’s so good about letterpress?

Where do we even begin? There is a lot of letterpress love around on the internet, and when you actually have one in your hand all you can think is:

It’s elegant.

Letterpress is something that projects quality. It’d be very rare to find letterpress of a bad quality, because the paper needs to be of a high standard to allow it into the process.

It’s intricate.

So much care and attention go into making one single invitation. The entire process is intricate and what you get out of it is a stunning piece of art.

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It can still be fun.

Fancy calligraphy and images is not a requirement of letterpress. You can do almost anything for your invitation as long as any lines that you have are not too thin. But your printer will let you know if your design is needs to be changed.

It adds character.

Letterpress don’t only add an extra dimension to your invitation, it gives them personality. It brings normal text and images to life.

It’s interactive.

The first thing you want to do when you see a letterpress invitation is trace the letters or image, feeling every bump and crevice. Your guests get to know every inch of your invitation on a different level than what they can read.

It’s literally sensational.

Not only is your guest experiencing excitement at your prospective wedding, but they’re getting more than what they expected with an intriguing invitation. The shadowed letters and images are a new sensation they may not have experienced before.

Source: http://www.omgimgettingmarried.com/2013/03/maple-tea-press-letterpress-wedding-stationery/

So, there you have it. All you need to know about letterpress, and a little bit more. The same pressed impression is available beyond invitations: Paperlust Print Shop presses letterpress business cards, one PMS colour into white 300gsm Wild Cotton premium cotton board, a card to hand over that you can feel. If you’re based in Australia, visit this letterpress business cards page, which delivers to Australian addresses; if you’re in the United States, visit this letterpress cards page, shipped by our US shop.

It is true, that if you choose the letterpress way, it comes at a cost to your wallet (somebody is going to be literally stamping each invitation by hand, after all). Add a splash of colour and the cost will be a little higher. In all honesty, for those with a very strict budget it may not be the best option. But for those who are willing to pay that little bit extra, there is no doubt you get what you pay for.

Letterpress gets people talking. It provides excitement, intrigue and an added degree of sophistication to your invites – not to mention they always earn a great place on the fridge.

Thanks to our illustrious pixel architect Amelia Stevens.

For more, check out our take on the five best letterpress wedding invitations of 2015.

Source: Mirage

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The Gatsby Effect: A Look at Art Deco Wedding Invitations

Emma Jensen — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 02:22:16 +0000

The ‘Gatsby effect’ has made itself felt in weddings since the release of Baz Lurhmann’s extravagant 2013 remake of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic tale The Great Gatsby. Rather than a roaring return of the opulence and extravagance of the 1920s, Art Deco has added a touch of old world charm to wedding invitations (think vintage glamour).

From the invitation design to the wedding day itself, Art Deco design is characterised by bold geometric forms, symmetry, high contrast colour and the industrial chrome of the brave new world (how appropriate for the event that marks the beginning of the next part of your life?!).

We thought we would take a look at Art Deco Wedding Invitations and break down the design. Be warned. You might just fall, irrevocably, in love.

SEVEN BEST ART DECO WEDDING INVITATIONS

(Invitation examples)

1. Sourced: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/263671753160297817/

This gold foil press on white is perfect. Variation can be created across a wedding invitation stationery set with a change in foil or paper colour but how beautiful is the geometric pattern pressed in silver on blue?

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Imagine you and your partners name in that bold typeface, framed by this wonderful geometric border (you were warned that Art Deco themed design would be dangerous! Here’s the reason why).

3. Sourced: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/263671753157117674/

How great is this wedding invitation? Check the orange, green, black and white colour palette of this floral geometric design, punctuated by diamonds.

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We love the floral design of this wedding invitation! Maybe it’s a little bit more 1920s than Art Deco, but aren’t the colours and shape gorgeous? The dome top of the central panel makes it feel like a stain glass window.

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Again, there is the black and gold but with space to give the invitation a touch of elegance.

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Paisley colours can be used to great effect. In this invitation design the muted greens and pinks are contrasted by the dark green.

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Gold and black are common elements of Art Deco Invitation designs. Here, they’ve repeated the soft lines of the stylised leaves with bold circles.

FONTS

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The weight and shape of Art Deco fonts can vary. Designer, writer and typographic consultant, Ilene Strizver, says ,

Art Deco type styles range from uncomplicated, low-waisted monostroke designs, such as ITC Anna, Bernhard Fashion, Busorama and Coquette, to more intricate, decorative type styles, such as Beverly Hills, Chic, Broadway Engraved, Gallia, ITC Mona Lisa Recut and Philco Deco The most ornate Deco designs feature double, triple or multi-lineal stroke details. Art Deco typestyles can be angular or curvy, elegant or playful, but all have the attitude of swank sophistication we associate with that period.

So, you can see, there’s enough room to play with what you like. The variety complicates the decision. These are great examples but how do you use them?

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If you’re getting a customised Art Deco wedding invitation set, your designer will tell you that these fonts are decorative so they probably won’t suit for all the text on your invitation.

There are some rules for choosing typefaces that go together, something like: sans serif should go with serif rather than fonts that are too similar to them. That kind of thing.

A simple sans serif partnered with an art deco font can’t really go wrong; the lighter weight and positioning below the Art Deco font means that it won’t distract from the beautiful decorative text.

COLOURS

The classic black and white photos from the 1920s always seem to be filled with white lace and paisley prints. Come night time, the photographs reveal sequins, embroidery, rising hem lines and boxed silhouettes for both men and women.

In our contemporary reimagining’s, the flat surface of those photos have become soft, velvet-like plum, midnight blues and dark forest greens. The best Art Deco invitation designs contrast these deep colours with the clean, bright silver and gold foils.

Or, they create a relaxed, afternoon-garden-party-with-Miss Marple feeling with subdued tones of these purples, blues and greens.

Contrast is all about choosing two colours: our eyes automatically decide on a hierarchy between the two so that one recedes as a background and the other stands out as the primary focus. You can generally tell whether you like a colour combination straight away (if it’s all about taste, you know what you like). There are some rules about how colours work together.

SHAPES, LINES AND PATTERNS

Once you’ve found the colour and font for you invitation, you can look to the products of the Art Deco movement for inspiration.

Looking at architecture, furniture, art, they’re all characterised by straight lines, geometric shapes and stylised symbols of nature. If that’s not what you like, you can always use the great iconographic images of the Charleston, long cigarette holders puffing smoke and cocktails being sipped over the bar.

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In art, after Dadaists had been raging against formalism, Art Deco was defined by a meeting of cubism, constructivism, modernism and futurism. There was a deliberate play with the ideal relationship between colours, while the shapes were rounded and soft. Post World War One, a note of hope, and celebration of technology and travel belonged to everything.

Tamara de Lempicka stands out as the quintessential daughter of the 1920s and pioneer of a unique Art Deco aesthetic. Born in Poland, she studied in Switzerland, lived with her first husband in St. Petersburg until the Russian Revolution, and became a renowned portrait painter in Paris until she moved to America before the Second World War with her second husband. The rest of her life moved between Europe and America, as she developed her luxurious and sensual style markedly influenced by a kind of soft cubism.

Among a hundred paintings, you could recognize mine, my goal was: Do not copy. Create a new style…colors light and bright, return to elegance in my models.

De Lempicka could easily be your model for a woman, confident, independent, and a little rebellious in her art and in her life. For your Art Deco Wedding Invitation, look at de Lempicka’s work to see examples of the perfect balance of colour and her warm representations of the female body.

Sourced: http://theculturetrip.com/europe/poland/articles/art-deco-icon-the-alluring-mystique-of-tamara-de-lempicka/

WORDING

While we’ve broken down choosing your general invitation wording, a theme can be a fun way to personalise the details.

1920s brought to life a whole new youth culture and slang. Historical themes, like Art Deco, have the possibility for language that we don’t necessarily use every day. Play with that.

Keep in mind, there are still some Do’s and Don’ts of Wedding Invitations.

An example for some wedding invitation might be

Despite the flat tire of their first date,

They ended up in the struggle buggy

Now

Jessica and Peter

Invite you to join them as they walk down the middle aisle

And then whoopee well into the night

The RSVP can be fun too

ATTABOY/GIRL!

CASH (yes) or CHECK (no)

With a little research you might be able to find language appropriate to your Wedding Menu as well, but with the beautiful and extravagant food common to the era you’re probably better off with some creative food poetry. See our Wedding Menu Wording for a place to start.

Or slang may just not fit the Ritz and glamour you’re going for. Take a leaf from Lurhmann’s movie soundtrack: old meets new to great effect.

PRINT

What kind of print achieves the understated sophistication of Art Deco?

If you want people to focus on the visual be able see it, foil stamping achieves the beautiful thickness of colour along those straight, geometrical lines.

On the other hand, letter press gives grooves and tactile texture with or without colour. With letterpress there is even more potential to create contrast, tactile or visual.

If you’re creating something a little bit different with a custom Art Deco Wedding Invitation through iconography from the art movement, why not try digital printing? On a smooth paper or high gloss, the colours will be sharp. For something a little bit softer, a thicker, patterned paper will imitate the soft canvases of the original works.

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The lines between themes tend to blur. Art Deco stands out and lends a sophisticated charm to whatever you’re trying to do. As a stand-alone theme to base your day around, it is all about understated charm. The wedding invitations are the place to start. Once you’ve chosen your colour and design, everything else will just follow.

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Eight ways to light up your wedding décor, inside and out

Renae Lauren — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 22:20:50 +0000

Fairy lights and tea lights can provide a foundational aspect to decorating your wedding. With a little bit of creativity you can incorporate simple lights into the theme of your wedding day. We have complied various ideas and tutorials to keep you busy.

Egg Carton Fairy Lights

Photo: Buzzfeed

Yes! ‘Egg carton’, you read that right! To create these lights all you need is an egg carton, scissors, paint and a paintbrush. Adding your favourite colour or even the theme colour of your wedding can be a great personal touch. We love how the illumination from the light creates an ombre colour effect.

Dixie Cup lights

These Dixie cup lights are perfect for an outdoor wedding (with good weather of course).

Photo Source : diyordont.blogspot.com.au

Jam jars

Rustic wedding anyone? This style is all about going back to basics. We know jam jars are awesome (and great for drinking out of at hipster bars) but who would of thought they could look this great filled with water, floating tealights and straw ribbon.

Photo Source: buzzfeed

Photos and Lights

To give your wedding a romantic yet fun environment, why not allow your guests to peg Polaroid photos (you will need to have a polaroid camera on hand) to a string of lights.

Photo Source: buzzfeed

Tulle

Light, luxurious and lacey. Match your lights to you wedding dress with pieces of tulle or lace tied in bows around the lights. For more about how Mallory creates these beautiful lights visit her blog.

Photo Source: prettyquirkypants.com

Paper lanterns

Lia was inspired by Spring in creating these paper lanterns but we think these can be used for weddings across all seasons.

Photo Source: Lia Griffith

Glitter tea lights

If you are stumped for table decoration ideas glitter tea lights in gold or silver could help brighten up every table. Wedding Star provide the perfect tutorial.

Photo Source: Wedding Star

Anyone for a game of ping pong?

Hmm, maybe not at a wedding, but that’s not to say they can’t be used as decorations!

Photo Source: Hummingtonpost.com

Sources:

Egg carton fairy lights

Dixie cup lights

–https://www.pinterest.com/pin/17592254767530769/

Jam jars

–http://www.iheartnaptime.net/15-ways-to-use-mason-jars/bottle-for-candle-082/

Photos & lights

–https://www.pinterest.com/pin/8092474307361594/
–http://www.lights4fun.co.uk/the-blog/bedroom-fairy-light-ideas-quick-easy-diy-fairy-light-wall/#jp-carousel-1571
–https://www.pinterest.com/pin/508554982896666058/
–https://www.pinterest.com/pin/536069161869090441/

Paper lanterns

–http://somethingturquoise.com/2013/11/12/how-to-make-paper-lanterns/

Glitter tea lights

–https://www.pinterest.com/pin/256353403762799080/

Ping pong lights

-http://www.hearthandmade.co.uk/party-lights/
–http://thequicknewcomer.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/lds-beach-reception.html

This is a cute idea too:

by adding tape onto the outside of tea light candles for decoration.
–https://www.pinterest.com/pin/433260426623838551/

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How to: DIY Photobooth For a Modern Style Wedding

Renae Lauren — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 07:59:22 +0000

If you think that your guests should have their own little memories to take away, an awesome idea is to create your own photo booth. By building your own photo booth you know that everything is exactly how YOU want it, at the end of the day that’s the only thing that matters! You can even send out a perfect photo thank you card to guests after the big day! No tacky red velvet curtains or mainstream props… It’s time to have fun! So here we have the traditional photo booth on the left, it looks like a lot of fun, but the concept is a bit tired and lacks style. So instead, it’s time to get creative. Theme it! You can create props out of of flowers to compliment your bohemian themed wedding, or maybe coral crowns if you are having a beach themed wedding… the ideas are endless. Photo Source: Brian Worley Photo Source: modwedding.com

Creating a classy photo booth

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STEP ONE: Get your or a family member’s Ipad or Ipad mini and download a photobooth app that you would like to use. We found the ‘My photo booth app’ which allows you to customise your own backgrounds and text of the print outs. Photo Credit: My photo booth STEP TWO: Get an extra attachment for a tripod you currently have to hold up an IPad, or you can buy tripods which are specially made for Ipad’s if you don’t already have one. There are some Ipad stands available at the Apple Store for around $35. Photo Source: flickr.com STEP THREE: Buy a compatible photo printer or use one you already have as well as printing paper for each of your guests images to be printed on. Photo credit: My Photobooth STEP FOUR: Set up a big wooden frame with strings (like a clothes line) and buy small pegs so that your guests can pin their favourite photos up for everyone to see. Don’t forget, you will have digital copies of each photo taken stored on your Ipad so that you can keep them forever and make scrap books, photo albums or really cool photo Thank You cards from Paperlust®. Photo Source: buzzfeed.com To make your photo booth more individual, you can create step-by-step signs or small vintage blackboards like those pictured below or use some colourful sharpies and coloured cardboard to design your own signs for ‘Take photo here’, ‘Printing Station’ and ‘Pin your photo here’. Big letters are always a nice addition as well as to spell out your names or the date of your wedding. Colorful Modern Having a table dedicated to photos and memories could also be a good opportuintity to have a wedding guest signing book for all of your guests to sign in the process. My Photo booth set up Tutorial:

Setting Up Your DIY Wedding Photo Booth

A well-executed DIY photo booth doesn’t look DIY – it looks intentional. Here’s how to set one up that guests actually use and that produces photos worth keeping.

Location: Choose a spot near the reception area but slightly out of the main traffic flow – somewhere guests can naturally drift to between dinner and dancing. Good natural light or access to a power outlet for artificial lighting is essential. A corner works well: two walls provide a natural backdrop without requiring a free-standing structure.

Backdrop: This is the single most important element. Options that consistently photograph well: a flower wall (fresh, dried, or paper flowers), a macrame or fabric panel, a simple balloon arch in two or three coordinating colors, a sequin curtain for evening receptions, or a stretch of greenery (eucalyptus, ivy, tropical foliage) draped across a frame. The backdrop should match your wedding color palette – it should look like it belongs at your wedding, not like a generic party supply store backdrop.

Camera setup: A DSLR or mirrorless camera on a tripod with a remote shutter release gives the best image quality. Many couples also use an iPad on a stand with a dedicated photo booth app – these handle the countdown, capture, and sharing in one system and require no technical knowledge from guests. A ring light positioned directly behind the camera eliminates shadows and produces flattering, consistent results regardless of when guests use the booth.

For printed photo strips at the event, a dedicated photo booth printer (available to hire) or a portable photo printer like a Canon Selphy gives guests an instant takeaway. Add custom sticker labels with your wedding date and names to the back of each print strip as a keepsake. The Australian shop offers a sticker range, while the US shop sells custom photo-strip seal stickers as circle stickers in 30 mm and 40 mm diameters for narrow strips. Browse Paperlust’s wedding invitation collection to find designs that match the aesthetic you’re building for your reception.

Photo Booth Props: What Works and What Doesn’t

Props can make a photo booth feel playful and personal – or they can feel like leftovers from a 2015 corporate Christmas party. Here’s how to choose props that actually fit your wedding.

Props that work: Anything that connects to your wedding theme, the couple’s shared interests, or the location. A beach wedding: sunglasses, shell leis, mini surfboards. A garden wedding: flower crowns, oversized sunflowers. A formal black-tie wedding: feather fans, long gloves, pearl necklaces, tiny top hats. Props that tell your story as a couple – references to how you met, your shared hobbies, your favorite destinations.

One prop that reliably works is a set of custom selfie frames: guests hold them up to frame their own shots, they suit the whole group, and they carry your names or wedding hashtag in every photo.

Props that don’t work: Generic “bride tribe” and “squad goals” speech bubble props that have no connection to your wedding. Poorly made props that look cheap in photos. Too many props – a cluttered prop basket produces cluttered photos. Aim for 8 to 12 well-chosen items rather than 30 options.

DIY prop ideas: Custom speech bubble props printed and cut from cardstock (very cheap, highly personalized), flower crowns made from fresh or faux florals, personalized fans or parasols, and hats sourced from a vintage or costume shop. Custom props with the couple’s names, wedding date, or an inside joke are the most shareable.

Coordinating Your Photo Booth with Your Wedding Stationery

The most polished wedding photo booth experiences feel like a designed extension of the wedding itself – not a separate element that could belong to any party. Here’s how to create visual continuity.

Use the same color palette as your invitations and florals in the backdrop, prop choices, and any signage at the booth. If your invitation features deep navy and gold, your backdrop could be a navy fabric drape with a gold metallic balloon arch. If your theme is romantic botanical, a greenery wall with white blooms and natural wood props continues the visual language. A small printed sign at the booth entry – “#[YourWeddingHashtag]” or “Photo Booth this way →” – in the same typography and colors as your invitation ties everything together.

For custom signage, favor tags, and personalized photo strip labels that match your wedding aesthetic, custom stickers from Paperlust Print Shop are printable in any size and shape. And if you’re still finalizing your invitation design, explore Paperlust’s full range of wedding invitation styles – the design you love for your invitation is the design system your whole wedding can follow, from florals to photo booth.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you set up a DIY photo booth?
Good location with natural light, a backdrop matching your wedding palette, camera or tablet on a tripod with ring light, and 8-12 well-chosen props. A photo booth app on an iPad handles countdown and sharing automatically.

How much does it cost?
$100 to $500+ depending on backdrop choice and camera setup. Using your own DSLR and a DIY balloon arch backdrop is the most budget-friendly combination.

What makes a good backdrop?
One that matches your wedding palette, photographs well in any light, and looks intentional rather than assembled at the last minute. Flower walls, greenery panels, balloon arches, and sequin curtains all work reliably.

What props should I use?
8 to 12 props that connect to your theme or story. Avoid generic party supplies. Custom speech bubbles, flower crowns, themed accessories, and items in your wedding colors work best.

A DIY photo booth done right earns its place as one of the most-talked-about moments of your reception. Guests who spend 20 minutes in the booth always come back with memories – and photos – that feel completely different from the formal shots. It’s the unscripted part of your wedding that produces the most genuine joy. Start with a backdrop that matches your invitation aesthetic, choose props that tell your story, and let the rest happen naturally. The single best photo from the booth deserves better than a fridge magnet, so turn the digital file into a framed photo print for the hallway in A4, A3 or A2. Order from the US shop, or choose framed prints in Australia from the Australian shop.

The photo booth is one of the few reception elements where guests are genuinely the creators rather than the audience. Give them a beautiful backdrop, a few props that make them laugh, and a simple way to capture the moment – the rest takes care of itself. For more ideas on pulling your wedding aesthetic together from invitation to reception detail, explore Paperlust’s wedding invitation collection and let your chosen design lead everything else.

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