You can keep your wedding invitations looking timeless by sticking close to invitation traditions. Here are some details to consider to get the look that will last the test of time:

Calligraphy

Have your envelopes addressed by a professional calligrapher for beautiful writing that has always been classic.

Typeface

When selecting a typeface, pick something that is clear and easy to read. Try a font with shaded and antique Roman faces -- don’t choose something too ornate.

Decoration

Traditionally, a family crest was used as a hallmark of elegance and refinement. You can also use simple designs, such as borders and bows. Tie your color scheme or theme into your invitation for an extra personal touch.

Ecru Or White Paper Stock

Wedding invitations have been printed on ecru, ivory, soft cream, or white 100-percent cotton fiber paper since the Victorian Age.

Engraved Invitations

The 1600s saw the invention of metal plate engraving, and the same process is used by the finest stationers today. Engraving is considered the most traditional and refined printing method, as it picks up the most detail.

Two Envelopes

The unreliability of mail delivery before the turn of the twentieth century caused people to hand-deliver wedding invites, sometimes over great distances and in all kinds of weather. Thus, two envelopes were used so that the outer envelope served to protect the inner envelope.

Tissue Paper

Its crinkly and ethereal texture makes it a perfect embellishment for a wedding invite.