Thanks to save-the-dates, your stationery is often the first glimpse into your wedding. From the moment guests receive their invitation, every detail, shape, texture, typography, and color has the power to tell your story from first glance. When thoughtfully designed, stationery becomes more than paper with relevant wedding information; it sets the tone, evokes emotion, and invites your guests into a visual experience. Far from boring, it can be bold, tactile, and transportive. Here, we asked top stationery designers to share the creative elements—subtle or statement-making—that can take your wedding stationery suite to the next level.
Tell Your Story Through Shapes
Custom shapes add a sculptural element to even the simplest invitation suite. “It’s those small details—like die-cut edges or curved cards—that make everything feel thoughtful without being over the top,” says Sandra of Bodega Press. A beachside wedding? Try a sun cutout. Vintage-inspired? Opt for swan motifs. Playful, die-cut stationery can tell your wedding story at just first glance.
Stationery Stories, Paper Stories Co., Maple & Rae,
Samantha Colling Creative Studio, Papier June, Del Valle Studio
Introduce Whimsy With
Personalized Illustrations
Beth of Paper Stories Co. encourages couples to add a sense of humor to their stationery. “You could ask your stationer to create illustrations of your pet or your signature drink—doing something cute and amusing like serving guests or driving a wedding car,” she says. It’s unexpected and playful in the best way, adding joy to even the most formal affair. Hand-drawn illustrations—of the venue, the theme, or a shared memory—add romance and whimsy to any suite, and these subtle, sentimental touches make your paper feel like a storybook.
Paper Stories Co., Samantha Colling Creative Studio, Maktubi
Play with Fabric in
Unexpected Ways
Beyond its tactile beauty, fabric can introduce pattern, color, and softness to your overall design scheme. Beyond the creative seating chart or banner, Paper Stories Co. recommends exploring unique ways to incorporate it—like bespoke silk scarves as favors, printed linen menus, or patterned fabric welcome signs. “Don’t be afraid to have fun with it,” she adss. A major stationery trend of 2025, the contrast between paper and fabric adds a curated, custom feel.
Plume Calligraphy, The Everyday & Co., The Happier,
Mugga Home, One Mimosa Please, Designs to Adore
Set the Tone with
Bold Typography
Type can be just as expressive as imagery. Bold, oversized lettering instantly signals confidence and personality, especially when paired with a minimal, editorial layout. “It’s like saying, ‘This is us, and this is our day,’ in the most stylish way possible,” says Bianca, founder of stationery service Maktubi. Perfect for the modern couple, the result feels effortless, emotional, and modern.
Bodega Press, Maktubi, Maktubi
Incorporate Tactile Textures
Tactile details elevate stationery from paper to keepsake. Aleksandra of Poland-based Belpapier Studio suggests using handmade or seed-infused papers for an experience that’s both luxurious and environmentally conscious. “They resonate with conscious couples and add an intimate charm,” she says. These rich textures invite guests to linger—and they look incredible in flat lays, too. Unconventional materials like ceramics, metal, and fabric are making their way into wedding stationery, and the results are stunning. “Incorporating unexpected materials can turn your stationery into something truly memorable,” says Nuno of NoNaked Design.
NoNaked Design, Cosa Ceramic, Papir by Hannah,
Maison Paper, The Happier, Rebekka Seale
Add Shine with Metallic Details
Metallics are having a moment. “Using silver, chrome, or mirrored elements in your stationery styling adds an edge,” says Paper Stories Co. Metallic card stock, foil letterpress, or even signage on vintage serving platters brings an editorial-meets-luxury feel to your tablescape or invitation suite. And when the light hits just right, the shimmer brings a luxe, luminous finish.
Paper Stories Co., NoNaked Design, Belpapier Studio
Swap the Neutrals for
Unexpected Colors
There’s no rule that says wedding stationery has to be ivory. In fact, today’s most striking suites lean into offbeat palettes like rich burgundies, warm mocha tones, or vibrant pastels with edge. Maktubi notes, “An unexpected color palette can shift the entire mood—think baby blue paired with red. I’d love to see more butter yellow contrasted with something bold.” These creative combinations instantly draw the eye and give your stationery a distinctive identity.
Bodega Press, Papier June, Aardvark Letterpress,
By George Press, Iris and Marie Press, La Robe Club
Make a Statement with a
Custom-Designed Monogram
A custom monogram doesn’t have to be subtle, make it pop with a blind embossed twist. Belpapier Studio suggests designing a bold emblem that can live far beyond the wedding day. “Think of it as a family crest you can use on future stationery and keepsakes,” she says. Use it to anchor menus, seals, signage—or even your thank-you cards.
