How to Style Your Wedding Invitation: 5 Tips for the Perfect Flat Lay Images

Your wedding invitation suite is one of the first glimpses your guests will get of your big day, so it deserves to be beautifully documented! A well-styled flat lay image can elevate your wedding album and preserve the intricate details of your stationery and special details. Here are 5 tips and tricks to style your wedding invitation and ensure your photographer has everything they need to create stunning flat lay images of your wedding invitations and details.

1. Bring Extra Florals from Your Wedding Florist

Florals can add texture, depth, and cohesion to your invitation flat lay. Ask your florist to set aside a few extra blooms and greenery in the same color palette as your wedding flowers. These small additions will help tie your stationery details seamlessly into the overall aesthetic of your wedding.

2. Include the Full Invitation Suite

Make sure to bring your complete wedding invitation set, including:

• Envelopes (especially if they feature calligraphy or a decorated liner)
• Belly bands, ribbons, vellum wraps, or wax seals
• RSVP cards and any additional inserts

Bringing two sets of your invitation suite is ideal, especially if you have layered elements like vellum wraps or tied ribbons. Having an extra set allows your photographer to capture different angles and styling options without dismantling your original invitation suite.

3. Have Secondary Props on Hand

To enhance the overall aesthetic of your flat lay and best style your wedding invitation, consider including:

• Extra wax seals
• Unique stamps
• Your vow books
• A bottle of your signature perfume or a favorite lipstick
• Any sentimental or heirloom items (like a vintage handkerchief, a special locket, or a family heirloom)

These small yet meaningful touches add personality and depth to your detail photos.

4. Don’t Forget All Three Rings!

Your engagement ring and both wedding bands should be available in the bridal suite for the flat lay detail shots. A well-styled ring shot can add a romantic and timeless element to your wedding gallery, so be sure all three rings are accessible before the ceremony.

5. Include Personalized Details

Incorporating unique wedding-day elements can make your flat lay images even more special. Consider adding:

• Custom cocktail napkins or drink stirrers
• Guest favors with personalized details
• A custom ring box or velvet ring dish

These small details help tell the full story of your wedding day and make your invitation flat lay even more memorable.

Final Thoughts on How to Style your Wedding Invitation

Your wedding details deserve to be captured beautifully, and a little preparation goes a long way! By gathering these elements ahead of time and keeping them in your bridal suite, you’ll make it easy for your photographer to create stunning, cohesive flat lay images that perfectly represent your wedding day. The images below are from Elena and Jack’s Newport wedding in 2022 and I love the colorful florals and vibrant accessories she chose.

Happy planning!

*Mulberry + Elm is one of my favorite New England wedding invitation designers!