{"id":1223,"date":"2026-06-18T09:42:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T09:42:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/?p=1223"},"modified":"2026-06-19T06:59:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T06:59:57","slug":"custom-artwork-trends-taking-over-modern-weddings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/custom-artwork-trends-taking-over-modern-weddings\/","title":{"rendered":"Custom Artwork Trends Taking Over Modern Weddings"},"content":{"rendered":"

In 2026, a standard invitation just doesn\u2019t cut it.\u00a0 Even couples wanting to embrace traditional styles tend to want to throw some sort of extra pizzazz in with it, and we are here for it.\u00a0 Wedding stationery should reflect you as a couple, the new life you\u2019re beginning together, and the experience that you want to share with your guests.<\/span><\/p>\n

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personalized illustrated wedding invitations designed by Dodeline Design for a Sea Pines wedding. Photo Credit: Aaron & Jillian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Custom artwork is a great place to begin.\u00a0 Nothing sets the tone for YOUR day \u2013 you, specifically, that is \u2013 like personalized illustrated wedding invitations<\/a>.\u00a0 Let\u2019s dive in to some of the custom artwork trends we\u2019re seeing at Dodeline.<\/span><\/p>\n

Custom artwork is a great place to begin.\u00a0 Nothing sets the tone for YOUR day \u2013 you, specifically, that is \u2013 like personalized illustrated wedding invitations.\u00a0 Let\u2019s dive in to some of the custom artwork trends we\u2019re seeing at Dodeline.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Illustrated wedding invitations featuring the couple<\/h2>\n

While this trend is a little less common than #2, we are definitely seeing requests for a subtle inclusion of the couple in personalized illustrated wedding invitations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out this example of a save the date and invitation we created for a couple\u2019s 10<\/span>th<\/span> wedding anniversary.\u00a0 We loosely illustrated a few of their wedding photos to create a truly special and unique stationery suite.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Custom venue artwork<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Custom Illustration of the Dewberry in Charleston, SC by Dodeline Design. Photo credit: Abby Murphy Stewart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Of course, custom venue artwork is the name of the game!\u00a0 When couples spend so much time, effort, and money selecting the perfect place to say \u201cI do,\u201d it only makes sense that it should figure into the wedding stationery.\u00a0 Illustrated wedding invitations are the way to go when you\u2019ve selected a picturesque place to tie the knot.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s not that simple, though \u2013 personalized illustrated wedding invitations can be created in a myriad of ways.\u00a0 A few considerations related to custom artwork include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Would you like it to be in color or more of a sketch?<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Do you like a loose whimsical style, or more rigid \/ architectural?<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Will this be used in a large format, like an envelope liner, or very small as an icon?<\/span><\/li>\n
  • What view of the venue would you want to feature?<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Are there any specific details you want to add to the custom artwork that may not actually be there?\u00a0 i.e. your dog sitting on the steps or certain flowers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    3. Four legged friends<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    Including your best friends is pretty much a must, so why wouldn\u2019t that extend to the four legged ones?\u00a0 We love finding creative ways to incorporate couples\u2019 animals into the wedding stationery.\u00a0 Often, they show up on a signature drink sign, napkins, matchbooks, and\/or cups.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Sometimes, a couple wants to be sure their animals are part of the wedding from earlier on, though.\u00a0 Check out this fun example of puppies next to a Christmas tree in this holiday themed wedding invitation!<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Custom illustrated wedding invitation by Dodeline Design, featuring the couple\u2019s dogs. Photo Credit: Abby Murphy Stewart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    4. Unique Monogram and Custom Crest Designs<\/h2>\n

    A great way to make sure every element of your wedding stationery ties together and feels cohesive is to design a custom crest at the beginning of the stationery design process.\u00a0 It will help set the tone for colors, design elements, and more.\u00a0 The crest can be used as a whole element on its own, but it can also be parceled out as just the monogram, just the flowers, etc. on the other cards, ensuring a seamless and beautiful design.\u00a0 And of course, completely, 100% personal to you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Custom crest design by Dodeline Design incorporated in personalized illustrated wedding invitations for a Charleston wedding. Photo credit: Abby Murphy Stewart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    In Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n

    While a traditional invitation still has a place in our hearts and is right for some couples \/ events, illustrated wedding invitations are really taking over in 2026.\u00a0 The potential to create something so unique and personalized that becomes a piece of art is such a fun opportunity.\u00a0 Here at Dodeline, we love working with couples to help their vision come to life.\u00a0 Follow us on Instagram or reach out via email to start talking about your invitation dreams!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    In 2026, a standard invitation just doesn\u2019t cut it.\u00a0 Even couples wanting to embrace traditional styles tend to want to throw some sort of extra pizzazz in with it, and we are here for it.\u00a0 Wedding stationery should reflect you as a couple, the new life you\u2019re beginning together, and the experience that you want […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1224,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[16,49,33],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1223","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-custom-wedding-invitations","category-personalized-wedding-invitation","category-personalized-wedding-stationery"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1223","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1223"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1223\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1230,"href":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1223\/revisions\/1230"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1224"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1223"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1223"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1223"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}