Dramatic. Elegant. Just plain cool. Few color combinations say as much
as the classic black and white pairing. That's why it's become a go-to
theme for brides who want to make a statement. If this two-tone combo is
part of your big day, then black and white wedding invitations are a
timeless way to announce your upcoming ceremony.
Cool - Sure black and white wedding invitations are elegant, but they're
also cool--think Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack. With this color
choice, you're going to appear way too cool for loud colors or busy
color palettes.
Fun - Don't get roped into using these bi-color invites only for formal
affairs. Black and white can be fun, too. This two-color theme also
works well for bold graphic images such as modern black dots on a crisp
white paper, or something more whimsical such as adorable penguins.
Surprising -Make black and white wedding invitations pop by splashing
color onto the invite. If you're having a formal summer ceremony, wrap
the invitation in a sunflower yellow tie. Or you might use one of the
upcoming trends in marriage stationery: black and white invitations with
a colorful solid or printed wrap.
Another surprising addition to conventional black and white wedding
invitations is graphic patterns. Trend-setting brides are increasingly
incorporating bold patterns on the wraps that surround some invitation
designs. Many of the trendiest patterns have been inspired by Japanese
kimono prints.
Dazzling - Bring on the "wow" factor by sending black and white
invitations with jewels attached. If diamonds are your best friend,
attach a diamond-look jewel to the invite. For winter or fall nuptials,
add a brilliant red jewel to the invite. The contrast between the paper
and a gem can make the stationery seem that much more fabulous.
One of the best aspects of black and white invitations is that they
often look like you spent a million on them, even if you didn't. They're
also one of the easiest DIY wedding projects because you don't need to
stress out about whether your printer will produce that perfect shade of
yellow you're looking for. Instead, print in black ink and you're on
your way to an inexpensive invite that only looks like a million
dollars.
For a more contemporary look, find an invitation with a thick black
border or paper in an unusual size or shape. You'll get the classic
two-color look with a modern sensibility.
Dramatic - There's no rule saying brides must print black ink on white
paper. Be bold by printing white text on black paper stock. This look
isn't for everyone, but if you have a quirky sense of style and want to
surprise your guests, these black and white wedding invitations are the
way to go.