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Invitations

Summer Wedding Invitations

By
Heather Lee
Published on May 26, 2011
Bright and fresh invitation designs for warm-weather celebrations featuring zesty colors, ocean themes, and fruit motifs.
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Prices and other information in this story were accurate at press time, but are subject to change. Please confirm details with individual designers and vendors.

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Courtesy of Minted

The bright, citrusy hues of the string of paper lanterns indicate a relaxed outdoor affair. Summer Lanterns invitation by Amy Ehmann for Minted, $407 for 100 invitations, Minted

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Courtesy of Wedding Paper Divas

A watercolor painting of ripe blueberries is modern and inviting. Fresh Romance invitation, $209 for 100 invitations, Wedding Paper Divas

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Courtesy of David Johnson Photography

This letterpress-printed invitation suite is perfect for an outdoorsy couple's relaxed lakeside wedding. Canoe invitation, $1,875 for 100 invitations and response cards, Paper Boat Studios

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Courtesy of Minted

This crisp, square-shaped design would perfectly complement an outdoor wedding at an orchard or farm. Citrus Crush invitation, $204 for 100 invitations, Emily Ranneby for Minted

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Courtesy of Hello!Lucky

Hand-drawn birds and ocean waves paired with a casual typeface feel very California cool. Seagulls invitation, $390 for 100 invitations and response cards, Hello!Lucky

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Courtesy of Momental Designs

The design of this watercolor invitation was inspired by the wedding venue in Michigan's cherry country. Custom invitation suite, Momental Designs

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Courtesy of Cat Seto

The bold brushstrokes of sea-inspired hues resemble a grownup version of finger-painting. Ocean invitation, Cat Seto

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A lemon tree illustration clues guests in on the citrus-theme of this Southern California wedding. Custom invitation, Two Trick Pony

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Courtesy of MaeMae Paperie

The palm tree motif paired with an illustration of a bride and groom dressed to the nines is perfect for a swanky Palm Springs shindig. Muriel invitation, MaeMae Paperie

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Courtesy of Grapevine

Juicy blackberries in rich jewel tones set the tone for an elegant, rustic wedding. Custom invitation, Grapevine

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Courtesy of Gilah Press

A letterpress-printed Venn diagram of intersecting circles is a clean and modern way to announce a couple's union. $1,185 for 100 invitations and response cards, Gilah Press

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Courtesy of Ice Cream Social

Apple and peach motifs, combined with crisp red and white, are perfect for a summer wedding. The entire invitation suite is presented in a seersucker fabric pouch. Custom design, Ice Cream Social; custom printing, Gilah Press

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Courtesy of Fine Day Press

This letterpress-printed design of festive papel picado (Mexican paper banners) brings to mind ice-cold margaritas and mariachi. Monterey invitation, $1,890 for 100 invitations and response cards (includes patterned envelope liner), Fine Day Press

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Courtesy of Hello!Lucky

Ripe figs and stone fruit evoke the warmth of an alfresco summer wedding. Lavender Harvest invitation, $264 for 100 invitations, Hello!Lucky

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Courtesy of Starshaped Press

This bold ginkgo leaf design resembles an old-fashioned woodcut. Custom invitation, Starshaped Press

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Courtesy of Cat Seto

The watercolor strokes and vibrant hues are just right for an alfresco wedding amid orange groves. Brushed Orange Blossoms invitation, Cat Seto

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Courtesy of Magpie Paper Works

A rainbow of bold colors is striking and modern. Rainbow Striped invitation, Magpie Paper Works

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