Conventionally reserved for romantic Valentine's Day or optimistic Chinese New Year, red is now a striking option for your wedding invitations. As classic as your favorite red lipstick, and as fierce as the sun itself, red is a bold and absolutely beautiful wedding invitation option. See how this confident color can make your invitations shine.

Kimono Red is a courageous color choice for a wedding invitation, and when paired with warm chocolate brown, it becomes surprisingly soft. Our 5 x 7 gate folio wedding invitation in Hot Fudge and Kimono Red is a perfectly striking showcase for the most fearless of wedding invitations.

Our 6 x 6 vertical folio wedding invitation in Bronze and Jupiter will be as welcome, as warm, and as memorable to your guests as the sky at sunset.

For a "pop" of bold red, try our 5 x 7 Reagan 3-Layer Wedding Invitations with red poppy detail

To see how red can be as playful as it is romantic, check out these fun 6 x 6 Circle with Jacket Wedding Invitations

For an unfussy finish, try our streamlined and totally stylish Claire 6 x 9 2-Layer Wedding Invitations

Looking for just a splash of red to make your invitations pop? Consider a bright red bow as the final finish as we've placed here on our 5 x 7 Vertical Folio Pocket Invitation

To find the red that's right for you, visit our complete collection of cardstock colors. With over 90 paper colors and 24 ink colors, you are sure to find the hue you are looking for at MyGatbsy! Browse our cardstock colors here and our complete collection of wedding invitations here .

At MyGatsby, we aren't necessarily sticklers for all the intricacies of old-school etiquette, but we do know that it will come into play as you finalize your wedding invitations; from the style and wording you select to the addressing of the envelopes and so much more. If you are feeling confused and a bit frazzled about all the wedding rules that are out there, we understand...and we want to help! We've compiled a comprehensive yet digestible resource filled with wedding invitation etiquette just for you.

Here are a few simple but important steps to finding the wedding invitation etiquette that suits your event and your style:

1. Review the "rules." Click here for the official MyGatsby guide.


2. Decide which rules are important (and/or apply) to your wedding.


3. Throw out any rules that don't fit your style.


4. Do not feel guilty. Do not look back. You've got more important things to think about!

We know it seems all-important now, but by this time next year no one (including you) will remember whether the inner envelopes were addressed appropriately. Make decisions based on what you like and what works for you...and you'll be happy in the end...which is what truly matters.

For more friendly tips, helpful advice, and FAQ's, click here! Here are just some of our areas of expertise:

Traditional Wedding Invitations: Defined.

Addressing of Wedding Invitation Envelopes.

Wedding Invitation Wording.

PLUS, Save The Dates, Engagement Parties, Thank Yous, and so much more!

With all the crazy planning to come, why not indulge now? Start by planning your wedding invitations around the wedding cake of your dreams. It's a great way to satisfy all the delicious little details.

Find the wedding cake style(s) that appeal to you from the list below. Next to each, we've suggested a few wedding invitation options sure to appeal to your unique "taste!"

Round
If the soft curves of a round wedding cake appeal to you, you may like the similarly sweet shape of our 6 x 6 Taylor 2-Layer Circle Wedding Invitations.

Square
Simple yet sophisticated, a square shape is a true classic for both cakes and invitations alike. Try our 6 x 6 Jacket with Window Wedding Invitations for a fun twist on a timeless style.

Elaborate, Elegant Details
You need more than basic frosting...you want know that style lies in all the little details. Try these gorgeous Cream Toile Wedding Invitations with a deckled edge, crescent shape, and satin bow.

Modern Minimalism
Nothing could be more unfussy and classy than these clean-lined Heather Wedding Invitations with their straightforward design and staggered format.

Sugar Flowers
If you like the delicious whimsy of delicate sugar flowers, consider the fanciful shape of our 5 x 5 Wedding Bloom Invitations.

Live Flowers
If the classic elegance of live, beautiful blooms appeals to you, try incorporating the silhouette of a stunning hydrangea into your wedding invitations.

Piping
If you are drawn to striking stripes of frosting on a cake, copy that effect using the colors of your choice with our 3-Layer DIY Invitations.

Bold Color
You're not ready to settle for an all-white cake because there are just too many delicious hues out there. Brides who are drawn to colorful confections may want to create their own equally colorful invitation creations. http://www.mygatsby.com/envelopments/cardstock_paper_products.jsp. Looking for inspiration? Click here for current color combinations.

Outdoor weddings are increasingly popular, naturally beautiful occasions! Of course if you follow the outdoor trend, you'll need invitations and other accessories to match!

In 2007, 35% of couples chose to get married outdoors. Some popular ceremony sites included gardens or parks (10%), yards at the homes of family or friends (5%), lakefronts (2%) and beaches (7%). Naturally dramatic backdrops like flower gardens, wide green lawns, changing leaves, the ocean, mountains, etc. make for naturally memorable ceremonies and receptions.

Couples who choose to celebrate outdoors generally need to put additional thought into all the little details. Decorations, seating, food and drink, photography, and even the wedding dress need to consider (and ultimately complement) the natural setting. Outdoor weddings also afford additional creative options like the ability to include your pet(s) in the ceremony, holding both the ceremony and reception in the same location, and dancing under the stars!

Of course if you follow the outdoor trend, you’ll need invitations to match! Why not go all the way with invitations that tout the unmatched beauty of your naturally dramatic location? Here are just a few great options, no matter which outdoor setting you select:

Organic-inspired, green Invitations hint that you’ll be married under the shade of beautiful, tall trees.

Planning to tie the knot near snow-capped mountains? Consider these cheerful snowflake save the dates.

As effortlessly elegant as an ocean sunset, the 5 x 7 v-flap folio wedding invitation in soothing Bronze and Metallic Mint sets a deliciously dreamy mood for your special day in the sand.

Want to let your guests know they’ll be outside at sunset? Our 6 x 6 vertical folio wedding invitation in Bronze and Jupiter are as welcoming and warm as the sun itself.

If you don't find an invitation to match your outdoor wedding occasion, create your own nature-inspired invites from our wide invitation of paper colors, type styles, and more! Click here to get started.

For most of us, the rising costs of living are daunting to say the least. A possible recession, soaring gas prices, and rising food prices among other things have most Americans rethinking their budgets and cutting back on any non-necessities. We understand how tough it can be to plan a wedding during these tough economic times, and at MyGatbsy, we want to help. Our priority is to help you stick to your budget…without having to sacrifice style.

When money is tight and it’s tough to make ends meet, it’s hard to find ways to include a little luxury in our lives. To meet this challenge, MyGatsby is proud to announce a new collection of beautiful, high-quality Rytex wedding invitations at price points that are within reach.

We are working hard to bring you even more sensible, sophisticated options as soon as possible. Check back often as we add more options to this new and exciting collection of wedding invitations that will surely appeal to your style sensibilities…and your checkbook.

View our new collection of Rytex Wedding Invitations

Don’t forget to check our invitations clearance section often for quality wedding invitations at prices up to 75% off! With these deals available, you can’t afford NOT to browse!

Also keep an eye on our Wedding Invitations Trends section for upcoming articles related to creatively planning your wedding during tough economic times.