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As the Billy Idol hit goes, "It's a nice day for a white wedding." If you want an ultra-chic white wedding invitations, our curation of white invites is ideal for your upcoming event. Focusing on the details and creating a thoughtful amount of white space, this is great for couples leaning toward a modern vibe. Even more, you can incorporate unique shadows and dimensional objects to bring movement and energy to the screen. Plus, there are hundreds of save the date and wedding website options that will work well with any selection among these invites.
With your upcoming wedding date fast approaching, there are plenty of boxes to check during the planning process. One of those key pieces is your stationery, including Save the Dates, formal invitations and more. And if you want a classic option, white wedding invitations are a beautiful style couples often gravitate toward.
Some white wedding invites are a blank canvas that you can get as creative as possible with, while others are all about modern-minimalism. There are also pops of color that work particularly well with white wedding invitations. And of course, you can never go wrong with the always iconic black and white wedding invitations.
By our definition, white wedding invitations are online or printed stationery that features a white piece of paper. We have several online templates that have white wedding invites as the focal point, and then feature anything from muted tones to bright pops of color in the background.
As you will see later on, these white wedding invites are anything but boring. There are three-dimensional objects, shadows and more that set them apart from other white wedding invites. Plus, many of them feature colors that will coordinate with the rest of your decor and design selection.
And as with most wedding invitations, these should include the must-have details about your upcoming event. The hosts’ names, the couple’s names, date, time and venue.
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas wedding? Or do you envision an ultra-chic tropical fête? No matter your style, there is a wedding theme that will match your vision—and work well with your white wedding invitation design. Here are a few of the most popular wedding themes that can coordinate with white wedding invitation templates.
Your wedding is a magical day, no doubt, and you and your partner should find a theme that suits your personality and style. With these recommendations, we hope you can be more prepared to pick the best option for your special day. The best part is that white wedding invitations are super versatile, allowing couples to build their ideas off of them in a cohesive way.
Because white wedding invitations are typically associated with classic events, we are sharing a few etiquette suggestions for how to word your formal invites. Before you send out your invites, you likely chose to send out a Save the Date. These types of stationery share the two primary details: where and when your wedding is happening. From there, your white wedding invitation should provide even more detail and context. To get you started, these are the key pieces of information you’ll need to provide:
These are the basic pieces of information your guests should know about, per wedding etiquette experts. After you have these on your white wedding invitation, you can get creative with the wording or design.
Visualizing how your white wedding invitations should be written is incredibly helpful in the planning process. In this section, we’re sharing a few ideas to get you started. While some parts will feature etiquette-related guidelines, other elements are there to encourage couples to be themselves.
White Wedding Invitation Wording Example #1:
the pleasure of your company
is requested to celebrate
the marriage of
POPPY AND AIDEN
saturday, october seventh
two thousand twenty three
five o’clock in the evening
ace hotel, los angeles
COCKTAIL ATTIRE
This is a modern-meets-traditional format that many couples love. Because it’s hosted at a hotel, you can use “the pleasure of your company.’’ You will also notice that there are no hosts mentioned, implying that the guests of honor (Poppy and Aiden) are also the hosts. We also love how the date and time is written out, but the lower-case formatting gives it a more modern feel.
White Wedding Invitation Wording Example #2:
Together with their families
Amelia Croften
and Patrick Braemore
invite you to celebrate their wedding
Saturday, the fourth of September
two thousand twenty three
four in the afternoon
Lowndes Grove in Charleston, SC
Black tie optional
Here’s a wording example that shows how it can look if both families are hosting the wedding. It also covers the must-have details, including where and when exactly the event will take place. It also specifies the attire, providing guests with a helpful direction for their outfit choices.
White Wedding Invitation Wording Example #3:
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Philip Edwards
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Jamison Maeve
to
Mr. David Brian Wallace
Saturday, the thirtieth of December
[two thousand twenty three]
at half after two o’clock
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
New York, New York
and afterward at the reception
Rainbow Room
30 Rockefeller Plaza
RSVP
This is the most formal wedding invitation sample, and it combines elements typically found in the most traditional wedding style. As you can see, the bride’s parents are hosting, the ceremony is hosted in a place of worship, and everything is written out. This also shows how you can specify the location of the reception, if it’s different from where the ceremony will take place. An invitation written in this way is usually printed on paper stationery, so the RSVP note will encourage guests to look for a RSVP card and envelope when they receive your invite in the mail.
White Wedding Invitation Wording Example #4:
Celeste and Victor
Invite You to Celebrate their Marriage
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Hotel Ella, Austin, Texas
This is how to write your white wedding invitations if you are hosting your own wedding. You can also add prominence to your and your partner’s names by making it take up more of the card than the other details. Adding a combination of script and serif fonts will also add more style and individuality, like in the Celeste wedding invitation template.
White Wedding Invitation Wording Example #5:
B&C
Please Join Us in Celebrating
THE MARRIAGE OF
Blair & Charles
22 JUNE 2024 AT 3 PM
The Carlyle Hotel
New York, New York
BLACK TIE
Here’s a look at how you can also play with capitalization in your white wedding invites. It also shows you how to display a logo monogram at the very beginning of the card. With a focus on your unique design and first initials, you can add consistency by bringing the logo or monogram into your other stationery items. At the end, the “BLACK TIE” note will also signal to guests that they need to wear clothing that fits into that particular dress code. This type of clarity will be appreciated by all of your invited guests as they prepare their outfits.
If you’re still stumped on how to write your white wedding invitations, you should talk to your stationer about your options. These talented professionals have worked with so many different clients, and they can help you find the best ideas and wording for you and your special event.
You have so many decisions to make in the leadup to your celebration, and that includes how you deliver your white wedding invitations. While many couples choose to stick to formal, printed invites, other modern couples are gravitating toward going digital with the majority of their stationery.
So, what’s the best option for you and your partner? Below, we’re breaking down the main “pros” for each type of wedding stationery. Read on to learn more about why couples ultimately decide on a particular invite style.
Why couples are interested in printed white wedding invitations:
Why couples are interested in digital white wedding invitations:
There isn’t a right or wrong choice to make when you’re deciding between printed and digital white wedding invitations. What matters the most is that you and your partner feel comfortable with the cost and impact of your choices. Discuss your style preferences, budget and other expectations for your stationery suite with your partner and then go from there. And if you need more advice, don’t hesitate to reach out to your stationer. These pros are well-equipped to help you build the stationery set of your dreams at a price you can comfortably afford.
Feel like you are ready to start customizing your own white wedding invitations? There are a few things you need to accomplish first. Here are a few items to check off your list as you prepare to design and send out your white wedding invitations.
Follow these important steps and you will be more than ready to kick off the wedding invitation building process:
Discuss your budget. Get together with your partner and anyone else who has offered to help pay for your wedding, and have an honest conversation about costs. How much do you plan on spending for your wedding? And how much do you expect to pay for every vendor?
Hire a planner. If you are feeling a little lost or overwhelmed, there are wedding expert superheroes who can help. A planner will dip into your wedding budget, but these pros can truly make a positive impact on your decision-making. They can leverage their connections in the industry and simply use their years of experience to simplify your entire planning process.
Confirm your guest list. Write down exactly which guests you want to attend your wedding. This might feel early in the process to do so, but you will need to have a solid idea before you explore venue options. All venues have a capacity for the number of people present, and you do not want to worry about exceeding it.
Research and tour venues. Head over to Google and start reviewing the many venue options available in your area or at a destination spot you really love. If possible, we highly recommend touring the venue, so you can get a good idea of what you can expect from an event held at every location. Along the way, take notes and remember how you and your partner feel as you walk through the venue. And if you find “the one,” make sure they have your date and meet your budget expectations. Then, submit your deposit and start imagining your dream day.
Design your wedding website and Save the Dates. Before you can get started on your white wedding invitations, you should set up your wedding website and send out Save the Dates. Save the Dates should be sent about six to eight months before you wedding, and you can easily make them match your future invitations as well. With Bliss & Bone’s collections, you can choose templates for wedding websites and Save the Dates that work well with your dream white wedding invites.
At this point in the process, you are ready to design your one-of-a-kind white wedding invitations. Wedding invitations are generally sent out six to eight weeks prior to your celebration. This way, you will give yourself plenty of time to receive RSVPs, finalize your guest list and plan out seating arrangements and table assignments for your reception. Think about your decor or other design elements that will go into your big day, and then explore your options before you start personalizing.
Seeing a visual of what you can expect from white wedding invitations is important. From the black-tie-friendly black and white wedding invitations to more punchy pops of color, there are a variety of interpretations within this category.
For more inspiration, here are some of our favorite examples and color palettes when it comes to white wedding invitations:
From more nautical-inspired blue and white wedding invitations to the classic B&W combo, we love any opportunity to show off classic designs for your stationery suite. In addition to color palettes, there are lots of unique three-dimensional objects you can add to really make your invites stand out. These options include flowers, leaves, rocks, butterflies and more. And for even more dimension and interest, consider choosing a template with a shadow overlay. Go with the pre-programmed option, or swap in a shadow that fits your aesthetic.
With our invitation builders that allow you to change practically everything featured in your design, no two white wedding invitations will ever be the same.
So, how much are these white wedding invites going to cost? To figure this out, we are looking at the averages in the wedding industry right now. A printed set with digital printing can run you up to $1,200 for a set of 100, according to Brides. As for digital wedding invitations, you can expect those to cost about $1 per invitation.
At Bliss & Bone, digital white wedding invitations cost $1.20 each for one to nine recipients, or $0.90 each for 10 or more invites. And for printed wedding invites, prices start at $257.50 for 25 A7 (5 x 7 inches) one-ply cards. Another perk of printed invites? Our builder features real-time pricing information, so you know exactly how much certain options will cost you as you customize your invitations.
Prices also go up with added features, like a wedding logo or monogram. It is popular to incorporate one for consistency and added customization in your white wedding invites. If you are curious about pricing for wedding logos, costs range between $40 and $120. You and your partner should consider what type of wedding invitation (print or digital) and what other features you want before you decide on the best option for your budget. Overall, wedding stationery should make up about 2 percent of your total wedding budget. If you need an area to save, digital white wedding invitations are a popular and modern pick among wedding couples today.
Once you have the design for your white wedding invites figured out, you will also need to address them. Even if you are sending out digital white wedding invites, those require addressing the guest—or guests—who you’re inviting to your celebration. To eliminate the guesswork that might come up as you’re preparing your white wedding invitations, here are our recommendations for addressing specific guests, from large families to doctors and lawyers.
Addressing your guests properly will reduce any confusion about who is invited to your wedding, and it will also allow you to show your respect for each individual coming to celebrate you. Your guests are making a lot of effort to join in on the festivities, so it’s important to recognize and address them appropriately.
After you send out your white wedding invitations, you have to undergo a bit of a waiting game. As you are finalizing everything else related to your special day, you’ll want to keep monitoring your responses. There are three ways people often send out white wedding invitations and request RSVPs, including:
Whether you receive RSVPs in the mail or see the numbers on your account, it is important to collect them all about two to three weeks before the wedding. If guests haven’t met your deadline, you may need to reach out and confirm their attendance for your big day. From there, you will need to send your final guest count to all relevant vendors. These typically include your planner, venue coordinator, stationer and catering staff.
It is crucial that you send the final numbers out to the vendors as early as possible, since they will need enough time to properly prepare for all of your guests. From the number of chairs for the ceremony to how many meals need to be served at the reception, a lot of this comes down to how many guests are coming to your wedding.
Your white wedding invitations are a key part of your stationery suite, but it is just one piece of it all. As you consider the potential designs for your white wedding invitations, you’ll also want to keep in mind that you’ll need to add the following to your stationery order:
At Bliss & Bone, we make it easy to curate a full stationery set, complete with all of the items listed above. When you shop by collection, you can review all sorts of stationery sets and determine the best one for you, your partner and your festivities. From sets that match your white wedding invitations to options with bold colors and designs, all of these options are only a few clicks away.
And for even more customization, you can also add a logo that matches the entire wedding design. Logos and monograms are special additions you can make that add to the overall effect of your celebration. They can incorporate your and your partner’s names or initials, your wedding date and even a custom drawing that showcases your flowers or another element you want to highlight. You can work with a Bliss & Bone designer to craft the best design for you, and two rounds of proofs come with every order.
The time has arrived: Let’s get started on your white wedding invitations! After reviewing your options, click on your top choice and then “Customize.” This will take you to the online or printed wedding invitation builder, which gives you a step-by-step process to complete your project. Our team at Bliss & Bone is ready to help you with anything related to your wedding invitations, and we encourage you to use us as a resource. To learn more about our invitations and how to customize your own, contact us online or email us at hello@blissandbone.com for assistance.
