Watercolor Flowers for Wedding Invitations

Are you looking for pretty and modern watercolor flowers & florals for your wedding invitations? You’re at the right place!

In case you want to open an invitation shop, then check out this post instead.

Are you possibly planning to make your invitations all by yourself (DIY)? It’s a wonderful idea to make DIY watercolor wedding invitations, and with a little guidance from me, you’ll be well on your way to having the perfect personalised, unique stationery for your big day.

Creating your own invites adds that personal touch to these which make them even more special. How cool would it be, when decades later, you’ll be showing these precious invites to your grandkids, and telling them that you made them yourself?!

In this post, I’ll share ideas with you on how to choose art for your wedding invitations. You wedding is perhaps the most important day of your life, and I’m so excited that you’re wanting to create something personal.

While starting out in this process you might feel a bit overwhelmed with all.the.stuff. out there.

The first thing that you probably need to pick is the artwork to go with the text on the invitation cards.

Do you go with florals? Or stick to classic greenery?

Do you use geometric accents?

What is your color palette going to be? How are you even going to select it?!!

Which flowers to pick? Peonies? Roses? Anemones? ALL?!!

Where should you buy your art? Are you even allowed to use them in the way you want you?

….and perhaps many more.

Relax. I’ve got you!

I’m going to answer all the questions above in this post. So you can walk out of here with confidence that you’re now geared to select the perfect art for your wedding invitations (or Save the Dates!).

Do you go with florals? Or stick to classic greenery? Or Abstract?!

I would say it depends on yours and your partner’s personal preference & the mood that you are going for.

You ask, what is this mood you speak of?

My friend, once you understand what is mood and decide the mood of your wedding, all your choices are going to get easier!

Mood refers to the feel of your wedding. It refers to how you want the environment to feel like, what your guests to be reminded of when they get to your wedding (and of course your invitation will carry a hint of this mood). For example, your mood could be “soft & romantic”, “classic & elegant”, “vintage chic”, “dark and moody”, “fun and exuberant”.

Note, mood and theme are not the same thing, but go hand in hand. A theme is more specific, while mood is more general.

If your mood is “soft and romantic”, you would do well with watercolor florals as a motif.

On the other hand, if your mood is “minimal elegance”, then just greenery / foliage / botanicals would be suitable.

If you want a fun, carefree vibe, you could choose a bold and abstract watercolor theme.

You could also choose to go with a modern, elegant watercolor wedding invitation with soft, airy and pastel shades. Think of of all the dainty and romantic feels!

Do you use geometric accents?

This depends on your theme. Does your theme include geometric highlights? Geometric shapes are a theme by themselves. So you could choose to have it to add a modern edgy element. For a more timeless look, I’d say avoid. But for something unique and very on trend, include geometric accents!

What is your color palette going to be? How are you even going to select it?!!

A decision on your color palette (and mood!) will make many steps of your wedding planning super smooth and easy.

For selecting a color palette, think about the season that your wedding will take place in.

Spring and Summer call for soft & vibrant, colorful palettes like coral, peaches & cream, fuschia, blush pink & navy, greenery and white.

Fall calls for richer, gem stone color palettes like burgundy & blush pink, marsala and rust, navy and orange, dusty blue & dusty rose.

Winter could either be a classic Christmas theme, or frosty winter greens, or whites with a touch of deep red.

Which flowers to pick? Peonies? Roses? Anemones? ALL?!!

Once you have your color palette, think about this question along with the consideration of your bridal bouquet.

It would be lovely if your bridal bouquet broadly had the same colors and florals as in your wedding invitation. This way, your guests get a hint of what’s to come from the invitations.

Where should you buy your art? Are you even allowed to use them in the way you want you?

The internet has many options, but I would suggest sticking to shops that have their graphics used in this way already. That way you will receive art & graphics which have been made keeping YOU and your needs in mind.

My shop has plenty of options for florals, greenery & foliage, botanicals, and also abstract watercolors.

If you’re making your own invitations, you only need to purchase the Personal Use License (comes included with every product) and you’re set. You can use any of my products in wedding invitations, stationery, welcome signs, etc. for your own wedding or a wedding of friend (that you’re not profiting from in any way) under the Personal Use License. No worries at all.

I also have many tutorials listed that might help you get along in the process. This one on how to make a wedding invitation using Pages or Word is a great starting point.

Feel free to browse through my shop to see hundreds of watercolor floral clipart graphics & illustrations. DIY brides regularly use my art in their wedding stationery!

So, what are you going to pick?

p.s. Want the hydrangeas and roses shown in the preview images? Head here!

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