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The Prettiest Vintage-Inspired Wedding Invitations

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green and gold vintage invite
Credit: Laura Gordon Photography

These gorgeous suites are the epitome of timeless.

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vintage invite with turquoise and gold accents
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Choosing your wedding invitations is one of the most important wedding-planning tasks every couple needs to complete. Sure, deciding on the guest list is a huge priority, but how will your invited guests know about the celebration without this integral piece of paper? Your invites do more than just let your loved ones know you want to celebrate with them, though—they also present the bride and groom with an opportunity to showcase their theme and the style of the party to come. If you're planning a classic event, or intend to include traditional moments throughout your ceremony and reception, a vintage-inspired invitation suite is probably a fit for you.

While some couples may think that elements like calligraphy, deckled-edged paper, and wax seals are outdated, think again. Many of these traditional elements are often used in fresh new ways as part of modern stationery suites, which proves that old-school-inspired invite can still feel contemporary. This suite from Ceci New York is the perfect example. Vintage details—like a monogram and wax seal—ensured the paper goods felt decidedly classic, but gold embellishments and turquoise envelopes brought them into present day. It's also important to mention that vintage invitations offer just as much room for personalization—if not more—than other stationery styles. Ahead, you'll see invites that featured a custom postcard made with photos from the couple's proposal and a suite that was done entirely in the bride's grandmother's handwriting.

If the idea of a vintage-inspired wedding invitation sounds right up your alley, check out more of our favorite stationery examples ahead.

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Earth Tones

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Credit: Lana Ivanova Photo
The Loveliest Watercolor Wedding Invitations

Not all vintage invites have to be done on white paper, as evidenced by these Small Brown Writes invitations, which were printed on watercolor cardstock.

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Destination Details

illustrated paris themed vintage invite
Credit: Laura Gordon Photography

Incorporate your ceremony details into your vintage invitation in a beautiful way. House of Hannah did just that with the hand-drawn map featured on various elements of this couple's suite.

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Illustrated Invites

green and gold vintage invite
Credit: Laura Gordon Photography

Don't limit yourself to romantic drawings. This couple included a sentimental postcard with a photo from their proposal in their Appleberry Press suite.

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Darker Tones

slate gray and white vintage invites
Credit: Shannon Moffit

These Letterlyn vintage invitations, which featured slate gray envelopes and gold calligraphy, still evoke an antique feel with their somewhat masculine colors.

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Pop of Color

vintage invite with deckled edge paper and envelope illustration
Credit: Tenth & Grace

In a monochromatic, vintage suite, try adding a pop of color in the form of an illustrated flower. While guests will be wowed by beautiful calligraphy, like Shasta Bell created for this suite, a picture will be a surprising, colorful feature in your invites.

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Blue Suite

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Credit: Abigail Thomas Photography
27 Cool Blue Wedding Ideas You'll Love

Owl Post Calligraphy created this nature-inspired, sky-blue suite for an outdoor wedding.

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Minimal Embellishments

all white invites with gold monogram
Credit: Anneli Marinovich Photography

Nothing says vintage quite like a hand-drawn monogram and simple gold calligraphy on white paper. Judy Broad Calligraphy created this gorgeous example.

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Marble Elements

slate gray vintage invite with marble details
Credit: Brandon Kidd Photography
39 Elegant Marbled Wedding Ideas

Wiley Valetine combined old-fashioned and modern by adding calligraphy on top of a marble background for these invitations.

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Personal Touch

vintage invites with dog illustration
Credit: Caroline Logan Photography
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Invitations lend themselves well to personalization. The bride's grandmother's handwriting and a picture of the couple's dog were brought to life in beautiful vintage style in this suite by Amanda Day Rose.

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Modern Letters

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Credit: Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Although these invites were designed to have an Old-World feel, Isidore & Augustine added contemporary features—like clean, capitalized letters—for balance.

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Rustic Details

light blue vintage invite with cactus illustrations
Credit: Daniel Kim Photography
46 Elevated Ideas for Your Rustic Wedding Invitations

For this couple's desert destination wedding, Kara Anne Paper snuck in western motifs while still maintaining a vintage vibe. Here, illustrated cacti and an unexpected font came together in a unique way.

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Clearly Classic

white vintage invite with blush calligraphy
Credit: Ether and Smith

When it comes to a traditional wedding, blush tones are a must. Invites with pink calligraphy, like this design from Seniman Calligraphy, were a no-brainer for a classic celebration.

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Typed-Out Invites

blush vintage invite with illustrations
Credit: Kate Weinstein Photo

This Evr Paper Co. suite featured vintage-style illustrations of the couple's wedding venue for an added personal touch.

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Quirky Additions

navy blue vintage invite with illustrations
Credit: Katie Pritchard Photography

These Simply Rooted Calligraphy invites came right out of the past with their use of script, but their custom drawings made them a fit for today, too.

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Undeniably Vintage

all white vintage invite with black calligraphy
Credit: Kenzie Victory Photography

Ink & Press Co. used scrawling calligraphy on deckled-edged paper for a simple, vintage feel.

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Delicate and Simple

blue and white vintage invite
Credit: Lance Nicoll

November Letters added intricate flowers and fine calligraphy to this suite's deckled-edged paper, giving it an old-school look.

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Small and Colorful

vintage invite with watercolor illustration
Credit: Lucy Munoz Photography

Traditional style can still be statement-making. Lace and Lettering designed this stationery with a watercolor reproduction of the couple on deckle-edged paper.

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Postcard Style

white postcard style vintage invite
Credit: Rebecca Yale Photography

For a new take on vintage stationery, Le Belle Histoire created invites that looked like an Old-Word postcard.

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Preppy and Simple

white vintage invite with monogram
Credit: Emily Wren Photography

Ornate accents may feel most indicative of a vintage style, but you can make your stationery simple. That's what Clover Event Co. did here. Understated calligraphy and type were paired with a traditional monogram.

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Eye-Catching Wax Seal

blue and white vintage invite with bronze wax seal
Credit: Gabe Aceves

Wax seals are an important facet of most vintage invites, so make sure yours stand out. Christa Alexandra Designs opted for a bronze seal to provide contrast against the light blue and white colors in this suite.

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Natural Touches

vintage invite with illustrations and bronze wax seal
Credit: Renee Hollingshead

Upgrade a vintage wax seal by placing a small piece of greenery beneath it. Vie de Vic illustrated and designed these gorgeous invites.

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Detailed Envelope

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Credit: Jenna McElroy Photography
20 Pretty Envelope Liners That Dressed Up Wedding Invitation Suites

Transform an otherwise vintage invitation suite, like this one created by The Inviting Pear, into a work of art by adding a statement envelope liner. Here, it was in the form of a floral pattern.

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Vintage Stamps

dark blue vintage invites with envelope flap map illustration
Credit: Clean Plate Pictures

Here, Manifest Events utilized vintage stamps and a map envelope liner to drive the vibe of this Old New York-themed suite home.

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Light Green Suite

seafoam green vintage invite
Credit: Les Anagnou
20 Beautiful Ways to Add a Pop of Green to Your Wedding

The Vintage Inkwell used seafoam green throughout this suite, proving that bright color still has a place in vintage invites.

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Personal Silhouette

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Credit: Austin Gros

Get creative with your personalization by having individual silhouettes screen-printed onto your envelopes like this suite created by Erik Johnson.

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Handkerchief Invitations

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The Polka Dotted Bee designed this suite on a vintage handkerchief as a keepsake for the couple's guests.

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Ivy Border

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Although the ornate calligraphy in these Mr. Boddington's Studio invites already evoked a vintage feel, the illustrated-ivy border added a colorful touch.

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Metallic Suite

afton travers wedding invite
Credit: Kayla Barker

Metallic calligraphy by Whitney Farnsworth Calligraphy & Design gave a romantic and contemporary pop of color to these vintage invites.

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Color Palette Invites

brittany alex wedding invitation
Credit: Sarah Ingram

These traditional, letter-pressed invites by Wide Eyes Paper Co. incorporated not only the couple's blue-and-slate-gray color palette, but also a custom-designed crest for their wedding.

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Destination Inspired

alexis zach wedding italy invitation
Credit: Kyle John Photography

This couple wanted their invites to feel vintage and to also incorporate their Tuscan wedding destination. Written Word Calligraphy did just that by reproducing an image of the venue onto the response card.

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Fabric Elements

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Credit: Erich McVey

Velvet and silk ribbon are an unexpected way to incorporate a vintage vibe into your invitations. Lavender & Mint decided to embellish the two fabrics with a gold wax seal.

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Customized Stationery

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This moody suite from Sarah Drake Design included vintage calligraphy and a custom photo of the couple's dog by The Regal Beagle.

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    2 of 33 Earth Tones
    3 of 33 Destination Details
    4 of 33 Illustrated Invites
    5 of 33 Darker Tones
    6 of 33 Pop of Color
    7 of 33 Blue Suite
    8 of 33 Minimal Embellishments
    9 of 33 Marble Elements
    10 of 33 Personal Touch
    11 of 33 Modern Letters
    12 of 33 Rustic Details
    13 of 33 Clearly Classic
    14 of 33 Typed-Out Invites
    15 of 33 Quirky Additions
    16 of 33 Undeniably Vintage
    17 of 33 Delicate and Simple
    18 of 33 Small and Colorful
    19 of 33 Postcard Style
    20 of 33 Preppy and Simple
    21 of 33 Eye-Catching Wax Seal
    22 of 33 Natural Touches
    23 of 33 Detailed Envelope
    24 of 33 Vintage Stamps
    25 of 33 Light Green Suite
    26 of 33 Personal Silhouette
    27 of 33 Handkerchief Invitations
    28 of 33 Ivy Border
    29 of 33 Metallic Suite
    30 of 33 Color Palette Invites
    31 of 33 Destination Inspired
    32 of 33 Fabric Elements
    33 of 33 Customized Stationery

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