Indian weddings personify tradition and customs. The times have changed from the wedding being an intimate affair involving the near and dear ones to the extravagant style of today’s wedding, This beautiful journey of two individuals is marked with festivities and the wedding invitation is considered to be the first step towards this beautiful bond. The card not only symbolizes the start of a beautiful relation but also a custom to invite people to bless the newlyweds.

The trends in wedding cards today are a mix of tradition and modern styles. They are customized as per the religious beliefs, festivities and wedding themes. Wedding cards have evolved from a simple rectangular piece of paper invitation. They are now available in varied range depending on the budget (value for money to designer collection), religious beliefs (Radha-Krishna range, Ganesha cards), 3D designs, personalized photo cards, customized cards with verses or poetry by famous poets and special designer cards to name a few. The wedding card today is as important as the wedding venue as it is considered to be a status symbol for the concerned families.

A wide range of wedding cards is used these days. Some of these are:

Paper Cards: They are cut in various shapes with beautiful writings and arts and designs.Most commonly used ones are paper fold designs‚ symbols for various Indian gods‚ Banana leaf shape‚ etc.

Embellished Cards: An embellished card is a one with stone carving‚ crystal‚ gold/ silver linings or ribbon bow. They not only beautify the card but also provide a rich look to them.

Handmade Cards: Handmade cards are the latest entry to the market. They are meticulously crafted, have a rich texture and made of eco-friendly materials.

3D Cards: Latest in the line are the cards with a 3-D effect, a hologram effect adding novelty and style to the card

Gift Boxes: The latest trend with the new generation families is sending gift box which contains both the invitation and a gift as a token of good will. It can be used to gift sweets and signify the age-old tradition of starting a good deed with something sweet.

Scroll Cards: An invitation card in the form of a scroll is reminiscent of the royal era. It is traditional and exquisite

Satin Cards: These exquisite cards are designed using rich textured satin cloth with beautiful designs and vibrant colors.

Laser-cut, Electroplated Cards: These have a very fine finish with meticulously laser cut-out designs and symbols. The electroplated written matter adds to the beauty of the car