This post was sponsored by Basic Invite. Thank you so much for your support of the brands that support this blog, which enables me to do what I love! 

My wedding clients frequently ask for my advice on plenty of things leading up to celebrating their wedding together, so I wanted to provide a resource of ideas to make something easier for brides...namely, wedding invitation sets! 

Your wedding invitations can really set the tone for the theme and story of your wedding day, so choosing a company you can trust is key, and it’s also good to have plenty of options so you can nail down the look you want.

Photographing all the details chosen for a wedding (like the invitation sets) is one of my favorite things to do because I get to play around with the styling and generally feel like it’s a time to play creatively.

While I was sitting by a frosted window looking outside at plenty of ice and snow on the ground, I happily lost myself to browsing Basic Invite’s beach wedding invitation options. The rocky beach stamp set immediately caught my eye with it’s whimsical, coastal feel.

If something more minimal or classic fits with the vision of your wedding, I’d consider floral heart, elegant vintage foil, scrolling monogram foil or traditional script foil (pictured above).

The clear invitations available (particularly ornate calligraphy clear wedding invitations) struck me as a beautiful option if you want to do something unique and unexpected.

If you’re drawn to watercolor designs and delicate illustrations, the fairytale leaves and soft morning, and classical gardens sets are perfect options.

If you’re just not sure, you can always order samples to see your favorite styles. I’m a very visual person, so I like the option to hold a sample in my hand and experience it myself.

Of course, I’m drawn to options that showcase images as part of the design (a great way to use your engagement or wedding photos). Like modern polaroid and timeless romance (part of a neat Seal & Sends collection that streamlines the invitation process so that envelopes aren’t even necessary!).

Aside from the design, choosing the wording of my invitations to fit my particular circumstance seemed like a daunting task when I was selecting my own invitations. If you’d like the help of some examples, Basic Invite has a great resource for you here. The page helps answer common questions like:

• Which name goes first on a wedding invitation?

• What if my mother kept her maiden name?

• Do I include professional titles?

And depending on the scope of what you need, you can freshen up on wedding etiquette, reference their wedding planner binder printable, or create a free wedding website.

Do you want some more happy news? There’s so much goodness waiting for you at Basic Invite after the wedding, like baby announcements, Christmas cards, and personal stationery (showcase that new monogram!).

I ordered personal stationery (℅ Basic Invite) and couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. I decided to pair their velvet paper finish with a delicate floral design called soft petals (pictured above) because it just looked so special and unexpected. 

Because the text can be customized, you could order bridal shower thank you cards and then decide to change the text (and color!) of the same design and order them again. In my case, I changed “Thank You” to “Hi There” just so it’s a little more general for every day notes to send to friends and family.

Collecting stationery definitely counts as a hobby, right? I’m glad to have found Basic Invite so my clients can enjoy their products before and after the wedding.

Thank you again to Basic Invite for partnering with me for this post!