50 Fresh Summer Wedding Invitations

June 22, 2016
Sylvie Gil Photography

Get inspired by these wedding invites that suit the season.

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Sylvie Gil Photography

Summertime: The season of pool parties, barbeques, camp outs, and (of course!) weddings. What better time of year to tie than knot that when the sun is shining and the grass is green? Summer wedding details are always a dream to coordinate, especially when they include festive elements like outdoor lounge areas, summer signature drinks, gorgeous wedding party ensembles, and the perfect paper goods to highlight the season.

As you start planning your summertime celebration, the best place to start (after you pick a date and venue, that is!) is with your invitation suite. And, since you're tying the knot during the hottest season of the year, pretty much anything geared towards light and bright goes. Opt for a set that's bold and colorful, sweet and subtle (we like watercolors), or covered in seasonal flowers (you can't go wrong with peonies and dahlias). This is also your chance to indulge your love of all things nautical. From sailor stripes to invitations covered in oceanic maps, there are so many ways to bring your love of the beach into your summertime suite. Believe us, your guests will love a summer-themed note as much as you do.

If you're looking for a way to kick off the best summer event of the season, look no further than the following invitation suites from real weddings. Start your own paper suite search with an idea or two pulled from these amazing, warm-weather sets that just so happen to be perfectly suited to the season. Here are all of our favorite wedding stationery ideas for summer nuptials.

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Vintage Florals

Amy & Jordan

From the floral illustrations to the elegant hand-lettering, and bright, airy color scheme, this invitation suite by Simply Jessica Marie might just be one of the prettiest summer ensembles (it was inspired by Anthropologie!) we've seen yet.

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Subtle Patriotic

Sophie Epton Photography
Fourth of July Wedding Ideas to Try

Crimson postage adds the third color of the Fourth of July trifecta to this intricately-designed blue and white set by Minted.

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Little Piece of Italy

Jenny Haas
21 Ways to Use Citrus in Every Element of Your Wedding

A citrus-themed set, complete with a map of Italy's most enviable areas, screams warm-weather (and celebration!).

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Yellow

Ether & Smith

This black and yellow suite (designed by the bride and printed by UNO.LA), is bound to remind guests of a common summer sight—bumble bees.

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Subtle Summer

Awake Photography
Discover More Cactus Wedding Ideas

If you're not looking to choose an overtly summer-themed paper suite, know that there are smaller moments where you can nod to the season. Consider adding cacti-illustrated posted to a neutral watercolor set, a là this one by Minted. 

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Classic

Mike Arick

"Summerize" a traditional suite—this clean, classic beauty was created by Oak & Orchid—with a hibiscus envelope liner.

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Plenty of Blooms

Dana Fernandez

Make like J. Ro Co and dress up a pink-themed invitation set with an in-season bloom. You can't go wrong by choosing one of summer's most beloved flowers: the garden rose.

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Summer Gray

onelove photography
Watercolor Invites We Love

This Made by Miller suite proves that gray can absolutely feel summer-ready, especially when paired with watercolor florals (look at that king protea liner!) and whimsical calligraphy.

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Desert Scene

The Nichols

Sure, arid deserts exist all year round, but there's something about the warm-weather season that makes a cacti-themed suite feel even more appropriate. Whether you're getting hitched in Arizona or are simply a succulent fan, these cacti, monstera, and palm-leaf notes (by Vine Island!) are sure to inspire.

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Open Anemone

Irene Fucci

Forget "open sesame"—these foldable floral cards, by Benevent Planner, make the expression "open anemone" more appropriate.

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Pineapples

Clark Brewer

While butterflies dominate the majority of this wedding's day-of paper goods, the invites, created by Ben Kendall, feature another popular summer motif: pineapples.

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See-Through

Olivia Richards

These calligraphed Shimmer and Stain acrylic slabs may be see-through, but the seasonal stamps, help to highlight the warm-weather season.

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White Roses

Artiese Studios
Our Favorite Rose Wedding Bouquets

If you match all of the cards in this invite up, you'll find that trailing roses run throughout this entire set by Kiah Weddings—it gives the florals a sense of life-like continuity.

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Oceanic

Perry Vaile
See More Deckle-Edge Wedding Invitations

A wash of indigo ink and distressed brown edges gives these Savannah Rose FitzGerald notes an at-sea vibe.

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Hawaiian-Themed

Corbin Gurkin

Getting hitched in Hawaii? These Julie Song luau-inspired invites—complete with Hawaii's state flower, the hibiscus—say you are.

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Minimal Stripes

Katie Parra Photography

Planning a summer wedding doesn't always translate to sending out floral-filled, sunset-hued suites. This gray, nautical-inspired set by Minted is subtly-seasonal, without going over the top.

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Floral Vines

Sally Pinera

On the other hand, if majorly-floral is your thing, a yellow, red, and orange mum and lily border, seen on this Stephanie Fishwick invite, might be more up your ally.

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Water Map

Aria Isadora & Tiffany Sage for BFA
Go Inside This Montauk Wedding

Adding a map of your venue's surrounding body of water to your paper goods? It doesn't get more summer-ready than that.

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Marble

Blush Wedding Photography
Modern Invites You'll Love

Gold calligraphy adds a little bit of sun to these modern marbled invites, from Written Word.

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Acrylic

Hannah Haston

The best part about transparent invites? These show off their surroundings (and bold K. Dunks Creative calligraphy!) and look even better when placed by summery objects, like oysters.

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Bronze Edges

Kylie Mones

Copper textured edges bring major warmth to this pink floral set by I Can Do That Design and Allison Vaz Designs. A wax crest seal and similarly-hued envelope complete the look.

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Laser Cut

Ashley Ludaescher Photography

Lighten up moody navy invites (these are also from Minted!) with laser cut-outs. It pairs perfectly with a Mediterranean tile-inspired motif, as evidenced by this patterned save-the-date.

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Pretty Peach

Anna Delores Photography

This cheerful stationery suite by Goodheart Design is all about the palette. The peach and blue color scheme feels fresh, modern, and oh-so wonderful for a summer wedding day.

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Seaside

Wendy Laurel Photography

Is there anything better than a summer wedding by the sea? These gorgeous, ocean-inspired invitations from Kate Paulson Creative lead us to believe there is not.

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Going Green

Sarah Ellefson

Watercolor details and lettering lend a fresh, open-air feeling to these summer wedding invitations from Nicole Miyuki. The color palette is soft and right for the season.

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Flower Power

Annie McElwain Photography

A pop of color always seems like a good idea for warm weather celebrations, and this coral palette definitely fits the bill. The watercolor florals and lettering by Lazaro Press & Design just add to the seasonal ambiance.

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Flamingo Suite

Amanda Lenhardt
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Whether we're talking about the tropical print, the bold stripes, or the fun flamingo illustrations, there's no doubt these wedding invitations from Hadley Designs were made for one season: summer.

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Modern Summer

Adam Barnes

Simple and classic stationery can be a gorgeous addition to a summer wedding. Don't these marble invitations by Paperzest look cool enough to keep even the most intense summer heat at bay?

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Gold Calligraphy