Why should I go with a floral invite over another design?

“Floral invites sets the tone of the wedding," says Teglas, noting that the bigger blooms, like roses, are especially great for creating an elegant, romantic vibe that will last through the wedding itself. Most weddings use florals in decor, so it's a universal theme that carries through from beginning to end.

What are some other special ways I can integrate florals into my wedding decor?

“Florals can be integrated into everything at a wedding—the welcome sign, ceremony pews, arch, personals, flower girl flowers ,” and more, says Teglas. One idea, she adds, is to have your guests throw petals as you and your new spouse head to cocktail hour. Another option is to have “small bud vases on the tables, floral arrangements for the gift table and escort card tables.” There can also be flowers incorporated into the centerpieces and even the wall behind the band or photobooth. “Carrying the florals through the entire wedding keeps the event cohesive and helps tell the story of your wedding,” notes Teglas.

The 17 Best Floral Wedding Invitations

Brides / Lecia Landis

“Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking,” Miranda Priestly famously uttered in The Devil Wears Prada, yet while it’s true that flowers are often associated with that season, that doesn’t mean they can’t be used during the rest of the year, too. No matter when you’re getting married, there are so many inspired ways to incorporate florals into your wedding decor, from the centerpieces to the guest book to dresses worn by your wedding party. And let’s not forget the invitations—beautiful, delicate designs or bold botanicals will wow guests and set the tone for the whole event.

Another advantage to choosing a floral invite is that there's a lot of variety out there. While some couples might prefer to send their guests cards featuring just a few minimalist petals, others might want more dramatic invites covered in lush, gorgeous flowers. According to Kelli Teglas, a wedding and event planner based in Westchester, New York, the type of floral invite that works for you will depend on not just what season you’re getting married in, but what colors and styles you typically gravitate towards. “In spring, it’s the big blooms— blushes, pinks, greens—then in summer it’s more of the wildflowers and bright colors,” she explains. In fall, it’s “more of the deep colors—marigold, maroon, deep red —and in winter, whites, and greens with the spruce and wintergreens mixed in.

Ahead—options that range in style and can work for any season of the year. So, if you love everything floral, take a look through this list and find the invite that best fits your wedding vibe.

Read on for the best floral wedding invitations.

Minted Wispy by Angela Marzuki

Buy on Minted $195

Part of the Minted + Brides collection, this beautiful hand-painted invitation features a delicate floral garland framing the text (and making it pop!). Choose from one of four lovely color schemes for the flowers—or pick your own hue from the large list of free custom options. And don’t forget to check out the matching floral RSVP cards, programs, and thank you cards, too, among other offerings.

Price at time of publish: $195

Shutterfly Deeply Beautiful Wedding Invitation

Buy on Shutterfly.com $264

Whether you decide to go with the dark green or the red color palette for these invites, you really can't go wrong. The array of florals surrounding the center rectangle gives the invites a celebratory, warm feel, while still keeping your guests’ eyes firmly peeled on the calligraphy text. Choose from several trim and paper options to make it your own.

Price at time of publish: $264

Sienna Mailnvitations Blush Floral Wedding Invitation

SiennaMaiInvitations Blush Floral Wedding Invitation — Etsy

Buy on Etsy $1

How gorgeous are these handmade floral invitations? These pretty cards come complete with cute personalized tags, elegant rustic twine, and envelopes. Bonus: they're available to purchase as individuals or sets, so you'll be able to customize the amount to what you need.

Price at time of publish: $1

Minted Cindy Reynolds Wild Peonies Wedding Invitation

Minted Wild Peonies Wedding Invitation — Minted

Buy on Minted $195

Another stunning offering from the Minted + Brides collection, this invite features bold, painterly flowers surrounding the main text, highlighting the words and making them even more eye-catching. Each of the eight color themes available features both a different background hue and a different floral hue, so go through the options carefully before making your selection—or choose from one of the many custom color varieties available.

Price at time of publish: $195

Zola Camellia Wedding Invitation

Buy on Zola $2

If you're looking for a floral invitation that’ll stand out from the pack, then this is the pick for you. These stunning cards feature a marbled background, elegant typography, and romantic anemones, ranunculus, and other blooms that sit above the text. Choose from four different color schemes, three foil colors (or no foil), seven paper types, and two silhouette options to make these invites feel fully like your own.

Price at time of publish: $2

Zazzle Sunflower and Roses Wedding Invitation

Buy on Zazzle.com $3

Especially fitting for a rustic barn event or a summer wedding, these invites feature watercolor sunflowers, roses, and eucalyptus greenery that spans across the card. The barn wood frame underneath the wreath adds to the invitations’ lush, elegant look, as do the beautiful shades of burgundy and navy blue used for the flowers. And at a great budget price, these invites are a true steal.

Price at time of publish $3

Zola Napa Wedding Invitation

Buy on Zola $2

Each of the three gorgeous color schemes features arches of lush flowers on the top and bottom of the card, elegantly framing the text. Don’t forget that you can customize the foil color, paper type, and silhouette to ensure that everything about these floral invites matches your tastes.

Price at time of publish: $2

Zazzle Dusty Purple and Silver Gray Floral Wedding Invitation

Buy on Zazzle.com $3

These floral wedding invitations are serious stunners, thanks to the watercolor flowers, greenery, and branches framing the top and bottom corners of each card. The florals themselves are designed with a lovely dusty purple and dark plum palette, and the silver-gray watercolor accents add contrast and a unique texture.

Price at time of publish: $3

Shutterfly Fresh and Floral Wedding Invitation

Buy on Shutterfly.com $364

Looking for a more monochrome palette? This invite features a bouquet of white and cream flowers mixed with lush greenery on each side of the gate-fold card. When guests open this uniquely shaped invite, they’ll be greeted with illustrations, two pages of text, and a photo of you and your significant other. How cool is that? And don’t worry—the matching response cards and address labels are simpler, but just as pretty.

Price at time of publish: $363

Paper Source Wisteria Wedding Invitation

Buy on Papersource.com $230

If you love the idea of florals, but are looking for a more streamlined, yet rustic, design, these invitations could be a perfect choice. Along the top border, wisteria drapes down over the text, echoing the patterns of string lights hanging from a barn or other outdoor venue. If the colors aren't in your wedding palette, you can change them up (along with other style options) when you go to personalize the invites.

Price at time of publish: $230

Paper Source Egret Garden Wedding Invitation

Buy on Papersource.com $220

This two-toned digital wedding invitation, available on Papersource, features a full border of colorful, vibrant flowers framing the text at the center of the card. The bold, modern design is balanced with muted colors, so doesn’t steal attention away from the words themselves. Check out the coordinating response cards, info cards, menu, and stationary to see the florals repurposed in different but equally attractive ways.

Price at time of publish: $220

Go Print Plus Spring Wildflower Wedding Invitations

Buy on Etsy $55

The floral designs on this colorful handmade invite are intricately detailed and bound to capture your guests’ attention. The colors and floral designs feel especially appropriate for a spring wedding, but that’s not to say you couldn’t pick this option for an event in any season.

Price at time of publish: $55

Coral Balloon Bright Floral Wedding Invitation

Buy on Etsy $4

These romantic and fun invites from Etsy are a perfect match for a laid back garden wedding. The pastel-hued flowers and accompanying greenery form a circular border around the text at the center of the card, to it's easy to read the essential info. We also love the vibrant floral patterns on the enclosure, RSVP, and thank you cards that complete the suite.

Price at time of publish: $4 for sample

Minted Blooming Garden by Tanya Nipat

Buy on Minted $246

These foil-pressed cards from the Minted + Brides collection aren’t your typical floral invitations. The rectangle of text is layered on top of a mesmerizing watercolor bouquet of pink, purple, and green blooms (you can also pick a different color scheme from one of the five options provided). No matter which design you go with, you’re going to end up with invitations that boldly stand out from the crowd.

Price at time of publish: $246

Zola Castellina Wedding Invitation

Buy on Zola $2

If you're going for an elegant, yet whimsical vibe for your wedding take a look at these pretty invites. A line of hand-painted pansies peek out from the card’s right side, giving a fun, colorful feel to the invite’s otherwise simple and modern design. Pick your favorites from the wide selection of color schemes, foil colors, paper types, and silhouettes to customize the invites however you wish.

Price at time of publish: $2

Zola Woads Wedding Invitation

Buy on Zola $2

For anyone having a black-tie event—or who just wants to incorporate darker hues into their wedding decor—these invites are definitely worth checking out. The landscape-oriented cards feature a delicate wreath of white roses and greenery across the bottom, creating a frame for the text at the center. The rest of the invitation suite is just as attractive, especially the thank you cards, which have room for a photo underneath the florals.

Price at time of publish: $2

Shutterfly Fairy Tale Wedding Invitation

Buy on Shutterfly.com $364

The name doesn’t lie: These dazzling wedding invitations truly feel like they’re out of a fairy tale. Two dozen flowers of different types line the top, sides, and bottom of the card (along with some elegant greenery), and both the pale pink and dark gray color schemes for the invites are wow-worthy. If you want to feel like a princess at your wedding, get the party started early with these magical cards.

Price at time of publish: $363

What to look for in a floral wedding invitation

First, think about the style you are hoping to create for your wedding, along with the venue. Are you getting married in a rustic barn, a backyard garden, or a modern loft? While floral invites tend to skew more romantic and traditional, there's lots of opportunity to modernize the style for a contemporary affair. And don't forget to consider the time period when your wedding is taking place—it can be nice to incorporate seasonal blooms into the invite if possible so it feels coordinated with the wedding decor.

FAQ

Why should I go with a floral invite over another design?

“Floral invites sets the tone of the wedding," says Teglas, noting that the bigger blooms, like roses, are especially great for creating an elegant, romantic vibe that will last through the wedding itself. Most weddings use florals in decor, so it's a universal theme that carries through from beginning to end.
What are some other special ways I can integrate florals into my wedding decor?

“Florals can be integrated into everything at a wedding—the welcome sign, ceremony pews, arch, personals, flower girl flowers,” and more, says Teglas. One idea, she adds, is to have your guests throw petals as you and your new spouse head to cocktail hour. Another option is to have “small bud vases on the tables, floral arrangements for the gift table and escort card tables.”

There can also be flowers incorporated into the centerpieces and even the wall behind the band or photobooth. “Carrying the florals through the entire wedding keeps the event cohesive and helps tell the story of your wedding,” notes Teglas.

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Brides writer Rachel Simon has extensively covered weddings and other lifestyle topics for dozens of magazines, newspapers, and websites. She’s also engaged and currently planning her own wedding this year, with her own floral invites recently ordered and ready for sending soon!