Graphic design: so much more than invitations and menus at your wedding!

27/09/2025 09:00 | Inspiration

The days when weddings were only about your wedding dress or costume and your vows are far behind us. In fact, today, your graphic design allows you to tell your beautiful love story in all colours, and stage a seamless and unforgettable experience. Your design is like the glue that holds everything together - from your wedding invitations to your thank you cards. Today's brides and grooms are testing the boundaries of what is possible with their graphic design. Do you already know these trends in the wonderful world of wedding invitations?

Photo (top): Graphic design: KOESTERdruk - Photographer: Jana Pollet / Graphic design: Letters and Styling - Photographer: Myra Fotografie / Graphic design: Marjolein Vormgeving - Photographer: Days of My Life

The best trends in graphic design for your wedding listed

An ode to nature: organic elements in your graphic design

We are increasingly seeing organic elements appear in modern graphic design for weddings. This doesn't just mean green colour palettes - although those are beautiful; rather, it's about incorporating elements from nature, in unique and creative ways. For example, by working with:

Floral watercolour: hand-painted flowers, leaves and even entire landscapes can add a touch of whimsy and charm to your wedding invitation;
Wood grain textures: using wood grain textures in your designs can add a rustic charm that is both warm and inviting;
Geode patterns: a geode is a hollow stone, with beautiful crystals inside. For a touch of glamour, ‘geode’ patterns can make for gorgeous wedding stationery!

Let your graphic design be inspired by Mother Nature!

Less is more: Minimalist designs

Clean, minimalist designs are also rising sharply in use. Many modern couples embrace the principle of simplicity, preferring clean lines and a sober, stylish colour palette. This is how we are increasingly seeing:

Monochrome schemes: think black, white and grey with a splash of colour to create contrast;
Geometric patterns: these give a fancy, modern twist to your wedding invitation;
Minimal text: less is more, when it comes to modern wedding designs. Choose your words carefully!

A minimalist design lets your white space breathe, and lets the design elements speak for themselves.

Not just any typeface: typography as art

For a long time, typography in the wedding industry meant choosing between oblique or straight printing. Oh boy, how times have changed! Today, typography is an art form in itself - you can see this in, among other things:

Handwritten invitations: handwritten texts give your invitations an authentic, personal touch;
Bold fonts: modern bridal couples are already daring to go bold, with big, eye-catching fonts that command attention;
Mix and Match: who says you can't have it all? By mixing fonts you can create an exciting dynamic on your invitations...

So typography is definitely more than just a font; it is a powerful tool to express your personal style through your graphic design.

The power of personalisation: Bespoke illustrations

Personalisation is incredibly important, today - in the world of cool graphic design for wedding parties. Bridal couples are looking for the most fun ways to make their wedding party feel truly ‘them’, and provide their own unique storytelling throughout their wedding styling and design. And what better way to do that than with customised illustrations? Think about:

Portraits: customised portraits of the bride and groom make for unforgettable invitations;
Pets: including your furry friends in the design adds a dose of cuteness that no one can resist;
Shared hobbies: do you like hiking or cooking together? Why not illustrate your favourite activities?

Custom illustrations add a whole new level of personal touch to your graphic design!

Are you considering a digital design?

In this digital age, it can come as no surprise that more and more virtual elements are also finding their way into wedding invitations. From virtual save-the-dates to augmented reality, the possibilities are endless when it comes to digital graphic design.

QR codes: QR codes on invitations can direct guests to your wedding website, to your RSVP tool or to a sweet, personalised message!
Animated e-invitations: what if... your invitation could be a mini-movie?
Augmented Reality: take your guests on a virtual tour to and through your party room, or show them a mini sneak preview of the atmosphere they can soon expect at your magical party!

Incorporating digital elements into the graphic design of your wedding adds a delightful element of surprise - very hip and trendy!

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