Designing the Most Beautiful Rustic Wedding Invitations With the Experts at Bliss & Bone
Couples planning perhaps the most important days of their lives have a lot on their plate. On top of the logistical challenges, there are also the fun, albeit difficult, tasks that come with choosing the appropriate theme and overall aesthetic. For couples gravitating toward a cozy and chic affair with an emphasis on all things related to Mother Nature, we cannot recommend rustic wedding invitations enough. One of the major points of contact with your beloved guests, a rustic wedding invitation communicates the wedding details and showcases many design elements they can expect to see at your upcoming celebration.
In this guide, we will walk couples through the many steps leading up to and during the rustic wedding invitation design process and beyond. From planning your theme to customizing coordinating pieces of your stationery suite (rustic Save the Dates and rustic wedding websites, anyone?), there is so much to discuss about this important part of the planning process. At Bliss & Bone, we are here to help you navigate this journey and feel inspired and excited about your gorgeous rustic wedding invitations and more. By the end, we hope you can feel confident and ready to design the most perfect invites for you, your partner and the loved ones who will receive them soon!
What Are Rustic Wedding Invitations?
To start explaining what exactly rustic wedding invitations are, we need to go to the root of it all: the wedding theme. A rustic wedding is typically characterized as having a natural, effortless feel with ties to nature itself. Raw wood, neutral tones, foliage and more are all elements you will typically associate with rustic weddings, and in turn, rustic wedding invitations. For the most part, rustic and boho weddings go hand-in-hand.
For rustic wedding invites, you will commonly see natural motifs like rocks and mountains, along with florals and foliage. At Bliss & Bone, we have a variety of rustic wedding invitations ideas that are perfect for the boho brides and grooms out there.
Your rustic wedding invitations will need to include must-have information, including the exact time and location, a link to your wedding website and registry and any RSVP details. There are also two types of rustic wedding invites:
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Printed rustic wedding invitations: While electronic Save the Dates and invitations are becoming increasingly popular, some couples want to have a physical rustic wedding invitation to send to loved ones and hold onto as a keepsake for years to come. These are generally pricier options (more on this later!), but there are plenty of pros to designing rustic wedding invites with the experts from Bliss & Bone. You can use our builder to create amazing letterpress rustic wedding invites and get real-time pricing.
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Online rustic wedding invitations: For more affordable, eco-friendly options, more and more couples are opting in for virtual rustic wedding invitations. There are so many to choose from, and you can design and send them all with just a few clicks. We have a wider range of rustic wedding invites in this online format, and you can also add three-dimensional objects and shadows to your unique creation.
Whether you are interested in print or digital rustic wedding invitations templates, Bliss & Bone is an easy-to-use hub for all things wedding stationery. Look through our many options, ranging from modern to rustic vintage wedding invitations, and then start the building process. Plus, you can read on for more details about customizing your own invites, Save the Dates and more.
Examples of Rustic Wedding Invitations Templates
Need a little inspiration for your rustic wedding invitations? You’ve come to the right place! Here are some rustic wedding invitations ideas to consider as you go on the hunt for your perfect stationery items:
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Rustic vintage wedding invitations: One of the most classic options for a rustic wedding invitation, a vintage appeal works well for practically any occasion. The words are often considered interchangeable, and they work together to create a gorgeous, shabby chic-style event. For example, the Tara rustic wedding invitation feels like it harkens back to a different time, while also upping the romantic elegance of a modern affair.
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Rustic boho wedding invitations: You can think of soft and feathery tones and textures for items that qualify as this type of rustic wedding invitation. The Jewel rustic wedding invites are a prime example, as it has the muted reds, pinks and browns and includes beautiful floral accents.
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Rustic wedding invitations with a modern edge: Rustic does not have to translate to vintage or classic; and that is especially true when it comes to the font. We love how the Angela rustic wedding invitation has the appearance of a deckle edge, but then is brought to the modern age with a bold and modern serif font.
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Rustic wedding invitations with florals: If you love the boho-rustic energy, a sprinkling of florals on your online invite is ideal. For example, the Delia design has rustic-looking flowers and a shadow casting over the page. A retreat from the brightly colored florals fit for spring and summer, this is a truly perfect fall or winter floral invite.
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Rustic wedding invitations with greenery: Of course, a connection to nature is important—and it can easily work with your rustic wedding invites. The Damien rustic wedding invitation is just one example of a somewhat modern piece with a touch of greenery. The subtle pop of a series of three leaves are ideal for couples who want a simple, rustic wedding invitation.
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Rustic wedding invitations with mountains: Going to the mountains and getting married? A rustic wedding invitation like the Annabeth design is perfect for you. This one features pine cones and branches to get your guests ready for a mountainside marriage.
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Rustic wedding invitations with wood: Few things reflect the rustic theme quite as well as the Carter design. Complete with a piece of wood, rock and neutral tones like rust, this is ideal for an outdoor fall wedding.
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Rustic wedding invitations with metallic: Deckle edges and softer elements are always considered rustic, but there are ways to throw in your go-to metallics too. The Avery rustic wedding invitation features vintage-looking brushed gold with a unique shadow looming over it. And for a printed option, we absolutely adore the similar Celine rustic wedding invites.
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Rustic wedding invitations with stamps: Similar to the rustic vintage aesthetic, invites like the Marco design come with accents including whimsical stamps that feel like they are from a different time. And with a porcelain plate and floral design on top, this is one of the dreamiest spring-forward invitations we offer.
These are just a few of the many rustic wedding invitations ideas that we think Bliss & Bone couples will love. You can explore more in our curated section, and don’t miss out on similar selections like boho wedding invitations and more. It is highly recommended that you decide on your color scheme, theme and other can’t-miss design items and then go from there. Or you can always choose the best rustic Save the Date invitations to kick off your planning process and find the other stationery items and more that will coordinate.
The Cost of Rustic Wedding Invitations
In order to understand the cost of rustic wedding invitations at Bliss & Bone, let’s compare our prices to the average wedding costs. According to Brides.com, digital wedding invitations should cost about $100. Meanwhile, paper wedding invitations can cost more than $1,000 (and that is a lower estimate), and prices go up with any extras. These might include the extra paper needed for rustic wedding invitations with RSVP, or any other pieces you will want to add to your suite. For example, if you have a welcoming party or brunch, you should include some sort of card or separate invite.
As we previously mentioned, the type of rustic wedding invitations templates that you decide on really determines the cost. For an online rustic wedding invitation, you can expect to pay $1.20 each for one to nine recipients and $0.90 each for 10 or more. If you plan on ordering 500 or more rustic wedding invitations, please get in touch with us at hello@blissandbone.com so we can manage it properly.
For Bliss & Bone’s printed rustic wedding invitations with RSVP and more, prices start at $387.50 for 50 cards. Even more, you will get real-time pricing information as you create your own rustic wedding invitations with RSVP in our paper builder.
There are so many costs associated with your wedding day, and many couples find that the stationery suite is one of the most important. Not only are they the first pieces your wedding guests will see, but they will also serve as a key memento to look back on. In the next section, we will talk about the importance of establishing your overall budget, as well as the costs you plan to pay for each vendor.
What to Do Before Creating Your Own Rustic Wedding Invitations
Now that you have more rustic wedding invitations ideas, it is time to gather all of the information you need—and there are a few more steps to go through before this design process. Here are the checklist items you need to complete before you will be ready to start building your very own rustic weddings invitations templates. Some of these steps are optional, while others are compulsory if you want to appropriately send out these exciting announcements to your favorite people.
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Determine your wedding budget: Before anything, you and your partner need to have an honest conversation about your budget and how much you plan to pay for every vendor. And now that you know what to expect about invitation costs, you can feel more prepared for this conversation. Have a huddle with your partner and anyone else who has offered to help contribute and go from there.
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Hire a professional wedding planner: Wedding planners are experts who can help streamline the overall process and keep everything on track. For example, they could even weigh in on things like their favorite venues and rustic vintage wedding invitations.
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Book your wedding venue and set your date: Solidifying the venue and date are essential and likely one of the first major “purchases” and decisions you will make while planning your wedding. Do your research, consult with your loved ones and planner and then schedule some tours. Once you have chosen your absolute favorite, discuss the overall booking fees and availability, and then submit your deposit. Part of this process will also involve committing to your number of guests, since venues will have a maximum capacity and costs will also depend on your guest count. By setting the date, you can also confirm when you want guests to RSVP. It is recommended that you ask guests to RSVP three to four weeks before the wedding day.
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Customize your own rustic wedding website: Around the same time that you personalize rustic Save the Dates, you need to start thinking about and eventually designing your own rustic wedding website. This will serve as a hub for all of your wedding events, and you can also communicate with your guests seamlessly. Bliss & Bone provides near-countless rustic wedding website templates that coordinate with Save the Date and invitations. To give you an idea, the Abigail rustic wedding website truly comes with it all. You can find coordinating rustic Save the Dates, invites (both print and digital) and even rehearsal dinner invites. This is just one of the many rustic wedding website templates to explore on our site.
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Design and send out your rustic Save the Dates: Before considering which rustic wedding invitations templates you like, check out the Save the Dates at Bliss & Bone. Our easy-to-use interface allows you to browse through the many options available, including rustic Save the Date templates. For the most part, our rustic Save the Dates often come with suggestions for coordinating invites. As an example, if you click on the Stella rustic Save the Date templates, scroll down. There, you will see “Other Items You Might Like,” which includes a link to the Stella rustic wedding invitations templates. In your rustic Save the Date invitations, it is also suggested that you add information about your wedding website. Giving guests access to this can help you and your loved ones communicate as you all prepare for your celebration. As a rule of thumb, Save the Dates should be sent out six to 12 months prior to your wedding. The latter should be followed for couples who are planning a destination event. But whether it is in your backyard or across the world, guests will need advanced notice to organize their calendars and request time off.
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Gather loved ones’ personal information: Before you send out anything, especially your rustic Save the Date invitations, you need to keep a record of your guests’ names and relevant addresses. If you plan to design rustic Save the Date templates that are digital-only, make sure you have everyone’s email addresses. And if your Save the Dates are going to be printed, ensure that you have all home addresses.
If you have checked all of these items off of your list, it is time to get into these oh-so-important rustic wedding invitations with RSVP. You can design Save the Dates that ask for an RSVP, but that is completely optional. By the time your rustic wedding invitations with RSVP go out, guests will know that they need to respond with a “yes” or “no.” Thanks to Bliss & Bone’s design, you can easily track responses online through your rustic wedding websites too.
How to Start Designing Your Own Rustic Wedding Invitations
Now that we have discussed rustic wedding websites and Save the Dates, it is finally time to create those wedding invitations. We offer digital and paper builders that walk you through the process, and we will detail both below. You should try and send out your modern or rustic vintage wedding invitations six to eight weeks before your event.
How to Use Our Online Wedding Invitation Builder
Here are the steps you need to follow to make your digital wedding invitations:
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Click on your favorite template and then hit the button “Customize”
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Name your project and look through the various options within our online invitation builder. Here, you can upload your own images, change the text and colors and more. In this area, you may want to include the link you receive after designing one of our rustic wedding website templates too. When y0u are happy with the design and preview provided in our builder, click “Next.”
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In the “Email” section, you will see a preview of the email guests will receive along with your invite. In this, you can write your event name, a personal message to your guests, venue info and the time of your event or events. After you are finished, click “Next.”
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In the “Page” section, make sure the toggles are in the right place according to your preferences. Here, you can opt in to collect RSVPs, collect addresses (which you have likely done or don’t need to do, if you are sending a virtual invite), add a note and more. Then, click “Next.”
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In the “Recipients” space, you will add all of your friends and family members’ information. If you are sending a digital invite, you need names, including plus ones or other family members and email addresses. When your list is complete, click “Next.”
Your final step is sending over your boho or rustic vintage wedding invitations! Whichever vibe you decide on, clicking “Send” will feel like such a relief—and now you just need to wait on the RSVPs.
How to Use Our Printed Wedding Invitation Builder
Here are the steps you need to follow to make your paper wedding invitations:
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Click on your desired template and hit the button “Customize + Price”
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Choose the number of invitations you plan to have printed and click “Next”
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Select the size and orientation (portrait or landscape), and then click “Next”
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Decide on the paper color (there are 34 options total) and ply (1- or 2-ply), and then click “Next”
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Opt in on a print that will be displayed on the front or back, and then click “Next
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Think about whether you want back paper, which you can opt out of, and then click “Next”
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Select the text style and color you want, and then click “Next”
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Review your selections, add in your necessary text (don’t forget to include a link to your rustic wedding website!), type a note to the designer, check off the box if you want to have a call with your designer and then click “Add to Cart”
Your first proof should arrive within three business days, and you can have two rounds of revisions with your purchase (each additional revision will cost $35). Once approved, production will take 12 to 15 business days and hand calligraphy, if selected, will tack on an additional two to three business days. For an additional fee, you can get this rush ordered to cut down the time it takes to complete this process.
Whether you decide on online or printed rustic wedding invitations, Bliss & Bones easy-to-follow instructions will help you every step of the way. The costs and needs are different for both, but once you determine the style you want, the process is quick and simple.
Get Started on Designing Your Own Rustic Wedding Invitations at Bliss & Bone
With all of this information and steps to crafting your own invites, it is time for the fun to begin. Look through the Bliss & Bone templates, gather all of the necessary info and look at coordinating Save the Dates and wedding websites. And more than anything, know that we are here for you and just a quick email away. To learn more about our offerings, email us at hello@blissandbone.com or contact us online for more insights and personalized assistance. We look forward to assisting you with all of your wedding stationery needs.
