Posted Date: Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:35:45 -0500

This is a full suite for a wedding invitation design. There are multiple shades of green used as a full color print. They are also arch shape cuts. There is a vellum belly band to wrap around the cards. There is a matching green envelope with an envelope liner design inserted.

This wedding took place at the Arlington Estate in Vaughan, Canada.

Multi-shade wedding invitations are a beautiful way to add depth, dimension, and personality to your stationery. Instead of using a single flat colour, these designs blend two or more tones—often within the same colour family—to create a soft gradient or layered effect. The result feels more artistic and elevated, making the invitation look custom and thoughtfully designed rather than standard.

This style works especially well for modern, romantic, and luxury weddings. Popular combinations include blush to dusty rose, sage to eucalyptus green, navy to slate blue, champagne to ivory, or sunset blends like terracotta to peach. Multi-shade effects can be incorporated through watercolor washes, ombré printing, double-layered cardstock, vellum overlays, or coloured envelopes and liners. Techniques like letterpress, foil stamping, or white ink printing stand out beautifully against shaded backgrounds.

If you want something distinctive but still elegant, multi-shade invitations offer flexibility—you can match your exact wedding palette and even coordinate day-of items like menus, place cards, and signage for a cohesive look. If you'd like, I can suggest specific colour pairings or design styles based on your wedding theme or season.