Retro VHS noir wedding invitation, ’Til Death Do Us Part, styled as a classic movie video tape

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Invitations

Movie / Album / Book Invitations

the idea

Make a big first impression by sending out invitations in the style of a retro VHS tape, vinyl record sleeve, or paperback novel.

A Very Shining Wedding horror-movie parody VHS wedding invitation with matching video tape insert
Wedding heavy metal band vinyl record wedding invitation, Please Rock Responsibly

the how

  • Occasion. Although intended as wedding invitations, the seller can adapt designs for other occasions, such as birthdays, engagements, or anniversaries.
  • Choose theme.
  • VHS-style invitations come in genres like sci-fi, horror, action, film noir, and fantasy.
  • Album-style invitations cover country, rock, punk, metal, and jazz.
  • Book-style invitations span fantasy, sci-fi, romance, detective, horror, and comic-book themes.
  • Sizes. These are hand printed and cut so may vary in size a little:
  • VHS-style invitations measure 10 x 18cm, with an optional RSVP card (9.5 x 14cm) sold separately.
  • Album-style invitations are 14 x 14cm.
  • Book-style invitations fold down to a compact A6 (10.5 x 14.8cm), with a matching RSVP bookmark included.
  • Quantities. Packs start at 10 invitations and scale up from there.
  • Personalization. Every order needs:
  • The names of the bride and groom or guest of honor for other occasions
  • The date and time of the event
  • The venue
  • The date your guests need to RSVP by
  • An RSVP email address or contact number
  • Any other details you want to pass on to guests
  • Process. You’ll get a digital proof to check before anything goes to print.
  • Lead time. Allow two – three weeks. Everything’s hand-printed and cut to order, and the proof-and-approval step adds time on top of that.
  • International shipping. Seller is UK based, so orders to the US, Canada, and Australia will be sent by UPS.
To Have and To Hold fantasy romance novel wedding invitation with knight and bride cover art
Till Death Do Us Part pulp comic wedding invitation with gun-toting bride, plus matching bookmark RSVP card

the why

WHY This Idea?

  • Original; probably unlike any other wedding / party invitation guests will have received
  • Unexpected; bucks the traditional ‘white and elegant’ convention of most wedding invitations
  • Personality; whether you’re a horror, fantasy, or sci-fi nerd or just want to poke fun at wedding clichés with a spoof romance novel invitation, this is a great way to express your personality
  • Sets Expectations; tells guests this is not going to be your typical boring wedding
  • Funny; tells guests you’re not taking things too seriously and they should expect a fun event
  • Builds anticipation; the type of invitation that people discuss and share — creating buzz ahead of the event
The Wedding Zone sci-fi VHS wedding invitation with spiral portal artwork
Lisa and Henry and the Unbreakable Vows wizarding wedding invitation styled as a book cover

the why

Why Your Invitations Need to Be Personal, Creative, or Unusual

  • Signals effort; if you’re expecting guests to give up an evening, arrange a babysitter, buy a gift, and travel across town to celebrate with you — your invitation needs to say “this is a special occasion.”
  • Strong first impression; if the invitation isn’t exciting, people assume the event won’t be — so it needs to stand out, grab their attention, and pique their curiosity.
  • Excites; generic or clichéd invitations — glitter and cocktails for women, whiskey and beer for men — are unoriginal, uninspiring, and impersonal. These aren’t.
  • Sets the tone; it’s guests’ first insight into what type of party it will be, so it needs to give them a sense of the theme, style, or tone of the event.
  • Encourages RSVPs; invitations sell the event, so they need to excite and inspire people enough that they actually want to attend — rather than just come because they feel obliged to.
  • Talking point; creative twists, personal touches, and clever little details make a party memorable.
Nothin’ But a Wed-Dang punk graffiti-style vinyl record wedding invitation
Friday the 13th Wedding horror-movie VHS wedding invitation with matching video tape insert

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

Matt James professional event planner

“Ordinarily, I wouldn’t recommend sending out a themed invitation and then not following through with that theme at the event. However, in this case I think it’s perfectly fine.

These invitations are not really intended to tell guests that you’re having a horror, fantasy, or sci-fi themed wedding (although you could). They’re more about a Bride & Groom bucking the conventions of traditional weddings, expressing their personalities, and telling guests ‘we’re going to do things our way!’; don’t expect pretty white flowers, a meringue princess dress, or a boring old vanilla buttercream cake.

And I’ll bet you anything that most guests will look forward to this wedding a lot more than any other they’re invited to — because who knows what else you’re going to surprise them with.

So, it’s less about a theme and more about the approach: subverting expectations and doing things your way. Carry that same spirit through every other aspect of your wedding — a creative twist or personal touch wherever you can. That’s what will tie everything together and make it your own.

And remember, these creative designs aren’t just limited to weddings. The seller is happy to adapt designs to other occasions, such as birthdays, engagements, or anniversaries.

For more personal, creative, or unusual invitations, check out my Invitation Ideas page.”

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Country and Western vinyl record wedding invitation with sunset desert dancing couple design
Little Wedding Horrors VHS wedding invitation with matching video tape and Rental Return RSVP card

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