Crossed Arrows: The Symbol of Friendship Is Making Its Mark on Wedding Stationery

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. 

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.

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.

A pair of metallic foil arrows dressed up this rustic stationery suit by Wylie West Creative.

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.

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.

Chrissie Abbot collaborated with the bride on this stationery suite, which displayed a new take on a family crest involving crossed arrows.

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.