Buying Vintage 1920's Wedding Invites

When buying wedding invites you need to make sure that they properly communicate what kind of wedding guests will be attending. The ideas below will help to show you what kind of invitations are on the market for a 1920's Vintage wedding.

Blogs are a good way to find wedding invite ideas. When I looked at the blogs, I saw several different designs and variations on the 1920's wedding theme. There were some art deco, mobsters themed invites.

ETSY is a good place to purchase wedding invitations. Usually you're supporting an independent artist and you're dealing with a real person vice a large company. The sellers on this site can usually work with you to create a one of a kind invitation that no one else is going to have. There are several good options for a 1920's Vintage Wedding invitation.

ETSY seller "handykane" has several vintage 1920's invitation options. This is an example of what a package of her invitations will include. "You are bidding on a set of 50 invitations with 50 reception mini tickets and 50 address printed envelopes. The invitations are appx 8.5 x 5.5 unfolded and 5.5 x 4 1/4 folded and come with 50 matching address printed envelopes with printed matching Hollywood SEALS! They are printed on designer ivory marble invitation stock and your guests will be so overwhelmed by their brilliance!" The price for this package is $67.97 but this could be subject to change at any time. See this package and other designs at her at www.etsy.com/people/handykane.

I did a search for Art Deco styled invitations. This is a good search option for a 1920's because this was a popular art style during the time. The invitations that seller Jamie Konet creates are done in classic art deco style. The artist can create a invitation in custom wedding colors. The listing shows the customers what color options they may choose from. Each set of invitations from this seller is $7 plus shipping. This is what a set includes "Invite Set includes invitation, R.S.V.P. Card, Direction or Reception card, envelopes, matching address labels, paper choice, color choice. Substitutions can be made at an additional cost for any item."

Peacock Feathers are also a classic 1920's motif. Invitations such these Peacock Feathers would be nice for a 1920's wedding without being too "themey". These invitations cost $3.50 for a proof.

Printed on linen card stock the L'Hotel Particulier - Vintage Wedding Invitations, set the mood for a classic 1920's wedding and give an elegant feel. The package includes 50 invitations for $216.00. The invites are available in various jewel toned colors.

Even though the title states that it's modern. This invitation could easily work for a 1920's themed wedding. The black and cream colors would easily give just the right vintage feel. This invitation card costs $3.00 each.

At the website My Personalized Artist, the site offers a black and white invitation with a flapper girl on the invite. The site promises that they will have a proof ready within 1 week. The proof costs $3.50. The proof and actual invitations are : "size 7-3/4" x 5-1/2", non folder, straight edging, white cardstock boasting Michelle Mospens original roaring twenties artwork, personalized w/ your text in flat ink. outer envelope printed w/ your return address on back flap." This site offers various wording suggestions that could be helpful for those struggling with the wording for this themed invitation.

Calla Lilies were a very popular invitation during this period. There are a lot of options for Calla Lily wedding invitations. Your Invitation Place.com is a discount wedding invitation retailer. They have several Calla Lily designs. Because they are larger they often have special offers. Invitations start at $89.52 for 25 invitations. There are several different options available, such as reception card, RSVP card, return address printing on the out envelope.

This invitation comes printed on either white or ecru paper. The text is done in black. This is a nice understated and classic invitiation.

This invitation features a two toned look with a Calla Lily in the middle of the invitation.

This style of Calla Lily invitations comes with the text in a different color. This would be a good way to incorporate the other colors of your wedding into the invitations.

The "Toast with Glasses" would be another good option, especially for a formal, evening wedding. This invitation is also different in that it is printed on black paper. The 4.75 x 9.75 inches size also makes this an unique card. The champagne plays off of the speak easy/ prohibition theme. 100 of the invitations cost $ 121 making it a real bargain.