When designing and choosing a Bar/Bat Mitzvah invitation, as those who have been through it know, the choices are endless. I want to share what is trending at the moment and answer some questions that frequently get asked.
Bar/Bat invitations have been moving away from a layered card to a plied thicker card, which is a more modern look. Using interesting color combinations for a bit of pop is trending along with the continued use of custom designed logos. Most requests are for a strong but simple design that is modern and clean. Bows for girls have gone by the wayside in favor of cutouts or a bit of bling. For boys the look is clean and masculine. Flat print, foil stamping and letterpress printing are still on point. Deep gray and navy ink with a pop of color are very popular for boys, and fuchsia is still popular for girls along with turquoise and violet. The trend towards kids parties still continues.
RSVPs are acceptable in the form of email addresses, specifically created for the Mitzvah event. Some feel this choice is hard to keep track of, while others feel it’s easy. The traditional RSVP card is still popular.
Direction cards are trending toward Info Cards, just outlining the service address, party address, and pick up information for the kids. In some cases no direction card is created at all and details are included on the invitation if they are not too cumbersome. The thought that guests will use their GPS is perfectly acceptable. I still do traditional direction cards, but you need to know your crowd. As always a custom stamp finishes everything off.
So these are some latest Bar/Bat invitation trends. You don’t need to break the bank to make your invitation look awesome, unique and special. Most importantly, have fun with it and create what you love….
By Jennifer Prizer, owner of It’s Personal, by Jen
Chappaqua, NY
Custom Invitations and Stationery
www.itspersonalbyjen.com
