Your wedding invitations can be as distinctive as you are without compromising good taste. For instance, the paper you choose can make a statement, whether you select a handmade paper that incorporates flower petals, corrugated stock in unbleached, natural hues, or shorn linen papers. Adding an ornamental flourish can also make your invites stand apart, whether it be with a beautiful ribbon or a tiny string of beads or seashells threaded through the top of the card. Embossed, engraved, or letter-pressed insignias, such as monograms, retro illustrations, or a themed motif, can add a personal touch to your invitations that can also be used throughout the wedding. Color is another beautiful way to make your wedding invitations original -- your invitations can be any color combination you want.