Wedding Invitation Design Templates and Ideas
What is the best wedding invitation design? The one that fits your wedding style and is easy to read at a glance. Below are 31 wedding invitation templates grouped by style, from gold and formal to floral, rustic, modern and destination, plus a guide to wedding invitation layout, sample wording and design tips.
Every template on this page:
- Editable in Adobe Illustrator (the boarding pass designs also include a Photoshop PSD)
- CMYK, with a bleed area, ready to print
- Free fonts
- Preview photos and mockups are not included in the download.
Contents
- What is the best wedding invitation design?
- Wedding invitation styles compared
- Luxury and gold foil wedding invitations
- Classic and formal wedding invitations
- Romantic floral and watercolor wedding invitations
- Rustic, boho and greenery wedding invitations
- Modern and abstract wedding invitations
- Save the date designs
- Boarding pass invitations for destination weddings
- Wedding invitation layout and wording
- Wedding invitation design tips
- FAQ
What is the best wedding invitation design?
The best wedding invitation design is one that matches the style of your wedding, is easy to read, and has a clear hierarchy: the couple’s names first, then the date and time, then the venue. It should also match the rest of your stationery (RSVP card, details card, menu and thank-you card), so every piece looks like part of one set.
There is no single best look. A ballroom wedding calls for gold and formal type, a garden wedding for watercolor flowers or greenery, and a beach wedding for something light and playful. The motif (the main graphic element, such as a flower, a frame, a monogram or a pattern) is what ties the suite together, so choose one motif and repeat it on every card.
Every suite below includes a 5 x 7 inch invitation with matching detail, RSVP, thank-you and menu cards, except the boarding pass designs, which are a single ticket-style invitation.
Wedding invitation styles compared
| Style | Look | Fonts | Colors | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic and formal | Centered text, borders, monograms, lots of white space | Serif capitals, a formal script for names | Ivory, white, black, navy | Church, ballroom and black-tie weddings |
| Modern minimal | Simple layout, few or no illustrations, strong type | Clean sans serif or modern serif | White with one accent color | City venues, small and modern weddings |
| Floral and watercolor | Painted flowers around a frame or in the corners | Script names with a serif for details | Blush, peach, lavender, dusty blue | Spring and summer, garden weddings |
| Rustic and boho | Greenery, dried flowers, paper textures | Handwritten script, simple serif | Sage, cream, terracotta, brown | Barn, vineyard and outdoor weddings |
| Luxury and gold foil | Gold frames, ornaments, marble, monograms | Elegant script and high-contrast serif | Gold with white, navy, black or emerald | Evening, hotel and formal receptions |
| Destination and beach | Boarding passes, maps, tropical or sea motifs | Playful script, simple sans serif | Blues, sand, coral, bright accents | Destination, beach and travel-themed weddings |
Luxury and gold foil wedding invitations
Gold frames, ornaments and monograms give an invitation a formal, black-tie feel. In print, the gold lines can be produced as real foil or as a gold ink; in the files they are a flat gold color you can keep or swap.
1. Gold Ornament Motif
A white card with ornate gold corner pieces, a crest-style P & S monogram and a damask pattern on the smaller cards. The most traditional, formal design on this page, for a ballroom or church wedding.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
2. Simple Florals, Marble and Gold
A grey marble background, a thin gold frame and white lilies, with the names in a flowing script. Elegant and quiet, a good match for a luxury venue.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
3. Golden Hexagon
A gold geometric frame with eucalyptus and soft blue leaves, and Richard and Daisy set in a large script. Modern geometry with a classic gold finish.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
4. Purple Oval
A gold oval frames the names in gold script, with periwinkle flowers in the corners and gold corner lines on every card. A cool blue and gold palette for an evening wedding.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
5. Elegant Blue Flower
Deep indigo watercolor flowers and a fine gold geometric frame on white, with a split date and time block. Bold color for a winter or evening wedding.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
6. Hexagon Sun Flower
Bright yellow sunflowers break through a gold hexagon frame, with the names in gold script. Cheerful and warm, made for a summer or garden wedding.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
Classic and formal wedding invitations
Centered layouts, names in serif capitals and plenty of white space. This is the safest choice for a traditional ceremony, and the easiest style to read.
7. Aurora Flower
Pale blue hydrangeas on a soft watercolor wash, with RICHARD & DAISY in navy serif capitals. A classic layout with a calm, wintry palette.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
8. Purple Rose
A thin hexagon frame surrounded by purple and pink roses, with spaced serif capitals for the names. Traditional type with a lot of color.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
9. Simple Green Flower Frame
A eucalyptus wreath with a copper ring around the names, set in serif capitals. Clean and fresh, with matching rings on the small cards.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
10. Watercolor and Flower Design
A grey and blush watercolor splash with a light green wreath, and RICHARD & DAISY in spaced capitals. Soft and understated.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
11. Pink Floral Frame
A blush panel on a pale blue card, framed by coral watercolor roses and line-drawn leaves, with the names in widely spaced capitals. Formal type with a romantic background.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
Romantic floral and watercolor wedding invitations
Watercolor flowers and names in a script font are the most popular wedding invitation look. Pick the flower and color that match your bouquet and decor.
12. Blossom Flower
Pink roses on soft pink cards, with the names in a burgundy script and a split day, date and year line. Sweet and romantic.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
13. Floret Garden
Pink roses with pink flourish ornaments at the top and bottom of every card. A playful, feminine take on the floral suite.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
14. Paradise Flower
Peach roses and greenery inside a fine gold frame, with the names in a coral script. Warm and garden-like.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
15. Shinning Flower
Lavender roses on a lilac watercolor wash, with the names in a dark script. A soft purple palette for spring.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
16. Memorable Wildflowers
Purple, pink and blue wildflowers, with the names inside a round floral wreath. Informal and pretty, ideal for a meadow or countryside wedding.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
17. Clean Pink Background
A pale pink card with a wreath of white and pink roses around the names in a light script. Delicate and simple.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
Rustic, boho and greenery wedding invitations
Leaves, dried flowers and earthy colors suit barn, garden and outdoor weddings. These designs use greenery as the main motif, with little or no color in the flowers.
18. Green Lavender
Lavender sprigs and dark leaves on a cream, textured-paper background, with a faint oval frame. Rustic and natural, for a countryside or vineyard wedding.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
19. Romantic Flower
Dried flowers and pale leaves on a mint background, with Richard and Daisy in a large script. A soft boho look.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
20. Natural Green Flower Frame
Watercolor leaves around the edges and a light gold script, with the date written out in small capitals. Airy greenery for an outdoor ceremony.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
21. Mint Leaves
Fine line-drawn branches on cream cards, with an RD monogram at the top. Minimal, hand-drawn and easy to print in one color.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
22. Jewels in the Crown
A pink watercolor background with dried palm fans and pink flowers around an angled frame. Boho and tropical in feel.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
23. Green Floral Background
Dark green watercolor backgrounds on the RSVP and detail cards, with eucalyptus and a copper accent on the light invitation. A deep forest palette.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
Modern and abstract wedding invitations
Paint strokes, color blocks and abstract shapes instead of flowers. These work well for city venues, art galleries and couples who want something less traditional.
24. Abstract Purple Paint
Bold purple paint strokes and a small tree with hearts, with the names in a serif. A graphic, contemporary design.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
25. Natural Frame Design
Dark green and terracotta abstract shapes with fine gold leaf lines, on a pale cream base. Earthy colors in a modern layout.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
26. Matte Color
Blush and taupe brush strokes in the corners of each card, with a simple script for the names. Muted and modern.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
Save the date designs
Save the dates go out months before the invitation, so they only need the names, the date and the place. These two suites have the main card worded as a save the date, per the preview.
27. Simple Transparent Splash
A gold geometric frame with greenery, “Save the date” above the names and the date set large near the bottom. The matching RSVP, details and menu cards complete the set.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
28. Watercolor Splash Motif
A blue leaf wreath with orange flowers around Julianne & Andrew, on a textured white card with a blue watercolor wash. Fresh and summery.
Invitation 5 x 7 in · detail, RSVP and thank-you cards 5 x 3.5 in · menu 4 x 6 in · Adobe Illustrator
Boarding pass invitations for destination weddings
A boarding pass invitation turns the wedding into a trip: the couple’s names, date and venue appear as flight details. It is a fun choice for a destination or beach wedding.
29. Boarding Pass, Blue
A white ticket with a royal blue stub and gold names, plus a blue sleeve printed with the couple’s names. Bold and travel-themed.
Boarding pass 5.5 x 2 in · Photoshop (PSD) and Illustrator (AI) · 2 color options
30. Boarding Pass, Navy and Blossom
A white ticket with pink cherry blossoms and a navy sleeve, with the names in a script font. A softer, romantic boarding pass.
Boarding pass 5.5 x 2 in · Photoshop (PSD) and Illustrator (AI) · 2 color options
31. Boarding Pass, Airmail
Red and blue airmail stripes, a barcode and a stamp-style mark, with the names in script. Looks like a letter from abroad.
Boarding pass 5.5 x 2 in · Photoshop (PSD) and Illustrator (AI) · 2 color options
Wedding invitation layout and wording
Most wedding invitations follow the same layout, from top to bottom. The couple’s names are the largest element; everything else is smaller and set in a simpler font.
- Host line: who is hosting, for example the bride’s parents, both families, or “Together with their families”.
- Request line: “request the honour of your presence” for a religious ceremony, or “invite you to celebrate” for a less formal one.
- Couple’s names: the focal point, often in a script font.
- Date and time: written out in full for formal invitations (“Saturday, the twelfth of June”), or in numbers for modern ones.
- Venue: the name of the ceremony venue, then the address.
- Reception line: “Reception to follow” or “Dinner and dancing to follow”.
- RSVP: the reply-by date and how to reply. Many couples put this on a separate RSVP card or a wedding website.
Sample wedding invitation wording (formal):
Mr. and Mrs. James Miller
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Emily Rose
to
Daniel Thomas Brooks
Saturday, the twelfth of June
at four o’clock in the afternoon
St. Mary’s Church, Springfield
Reception to follow
Sample wedding invitation wording (modern):
Together with their families
Emily & Daniel
invite you to celebrate their wedding
Saturday, June 12 · 4 PM
The Glasshouse, Springfield
Dinner and dancing to follow
Kindly reply by May 1
Wedding invitation inserts: keep the main card clean and move extra information to inserts. A details card holds directions, parking, accommodation and the wedding website; an RSVP card holds the reply-by date, guest name line and meal choices; a menu card goes on the tables on the day; a thank-you card is sent after the wedding. Each suite on this page includes all four inserts in matching designs.
Wedding invitation design tips
- Use the standard size. 5 x 7 inches is the most common wedding invitation size and fits an A7 envelope. Inserts are usually smaller, such as 5 x 3.5 or 4 x 6 inches.
- Choose good paper. A heavy card stock (300 gsm or more) feels like a keepsake. Cotton, textured or matte paper suits floral and rustic designs; smooth white or pearl paper suits gold and formal ones.
- Pair a script with a serif. Use a script for the names and a simple serif or sans serif for the details, and stop at two fonts. See our romantic fonts and script fonts, or luxury fonts for a gold, formal suite.
- Keep the text readable. Do not set the date and address in a thin script, keep body text at 9 to 11 pt, and check the contrast of light text on watercolor backgrounds.
- Repeat one motif. Use the same flower, frame or monogram on the invitation, inserts, envelope and day-of signage.
- Think about the envelope. A colored envelope, a liner, a wax seal or a printed return address finishes the suite. Weigh one finished invitation before buying stamps.
- Get the print specs right. Send the printer a CMYK file at 300 DPI, with 0.125 in (3 mm) bleed and all text at least 0.125 in inside the trim. Order a printed proof before the full run.
- Plan the timeline. Send save the dates 6 to 8 months before the wedding (8 to 12 months for a destination wedding) and invitations 6 to 8 weeks before, with the RSVP date 3 to 4 weeks before the day.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best wedding invitation design?
One that matches your wedding style, is easy to read and puts the names, date and venue in a clear order. Floral watercolor and classic serif designs are the most popular; gold designs suit formal weddings and boarding passes suit destination weddings.
What is the standard wedding invitation layout?
From top to bottom: host line, request line, the couple’s names, date and time, venue, reception line and RSVP details. Directions, accommodation and the wedding website go on a separate details card.
What size is a wedding invitation?
The most common size is 5 x 7 inches. RSVP and detail cards are usually 5 x 3.5 inches or 4.25 x 5.5 inches. The suites on this page use 5 x 7 inches for the invitation and 5 x 3.5 inches for the inserts.
What is a wedding invitation motif?
The main graphic element repeated across the stationery, such as a flower, a wreath, a gold frame, a monogram or a pattern. A consistent motif makes the invitation, inserts and signage look like one set.
When should wedding invitations be sent?
Send invitations 6 to 8 weeks before the wedding, and save the dates 6 to 8 months before. For a destination wedding, send save the dates 8 to 12 months ahead and invitations about 3 months ahead.
Can I edit these wedding invitation templates in Word or Canva?
No. The suites are Adobe Illustrator files and the boarding pass designs come as Illustrator and Photoshop files. Fonts are free, so you can install them and edit all text.
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