Crossed Arrows: The Symbol of Friendship Is Making Its Mark on Wedding Stationery
BFFs are expressing their commitment with a time-honored graphic element.
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Cupid's missile will always be prominent on nuptial suites. But these days another pointed motif is appearing on everything from invitations to escort cards. Crossed arrows, a Native American symbol of friendship, are adorning designs to reflect a message just as sweet. Here, 7 favorites from recent celebrations.Â
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Initial Impression
Stewart Innes designed Emily and Brett's wedding invitations. The outer sleeve featured crossed arrows set within a circle and accompanied by a heart and the first letters of each of their names.
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By the Numbers
At an outdoor wedding, traditional paper cards could blow away in the wind. So paperweight escort cards with a double-arrow motif were created to survive nearly any weather conditions. The keepsakes also doubled as favors for the guests.
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A Golden Touch
A pair of metallic foil arrows dressed up this rustic stationery suit by Wylie West Creative.
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Beautiful Bounty
Heather and Tibaut included crossed arrows on their day-of paperie by The Nouveau Romantics. The bouquet at the intersection of the motif lent an elegant touch.
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Cover Lines
Overlapping arrows embellished this five-page invitation booklet by Ello There. This couple loved the symbol so much that it also appeared on their guest-book table and on the bride's wedding ring.
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Sun Salutation
Chrissie Abbot collaborated with the bride on this stationery suite, which displayed a new take on a family crest involving crossed arrows.
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For this California summer camp wedding, the crossed arrows had a literal and figurative meaning. Hillary Bird referenced archery in addition to friendship. The detail was carried throughout the weekend celebration.
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