Fonts shape how your invitation feels before anyone reads a word. A flowing script feels romantic. A clean serif feels classic. A simple sans serif feels modern. Here is how to choose fonts that look beautiful and are easy for every guest to read.
The three main font styles
Script. Handwritten, flowing letters. Perfect for names and short phrases, but hard to read in long sentences.
Serif. Letters with small "feet" at the ends, like a classic book. Elegant, timeless and easy to read.
Sans serif. Clean letters without feet. Modern, minimal and very readable at small sizes.
The golden rule: pair two fonts
Most beautiful invitations use two fonts: one decorative and one simple.
- Script + serif: romantic and classic. Script for your names, serif for the details.
- Serif + sans serif: modern and refined.
- Script + sans serif: fresh and contemporary.
Avoid using more than two or three fonts. Too many styles make an invitation look busy.
Where to use each font
- Your names: the place for your most decorative font.
- The request line and details: a clear serif or sans serif.
- Small print, like RSVP details: always a simple, readable font.
- Envelopes: make sure the mailing address is easy for the post office to read.
Readability tips
- Never use script for times, dates or addresses.
- Avoid all capital letters in script fonts.
- Keep details at a comfortable size. Older guests will thank you.
- Make sure there is strong contrast between the text and background.
- Read the invitation at arm's length before ordering.
Match fonts to your wedding style
- Black tie: classic serif with an elegant script, like our Black & White Orchids suite.
- Modern city wedding: clean serif or sans serif with lots of space, like the Minimal Black & White Arch invitation.
- Romantic winter wedding: a flowing script for names, like the Winter Wonderland Script collection.
Keep fonts consistent
Use the same font pairing on every piece, from save the dates to signs and thank-you cards. It's one of the simplest ways to make your stationery feel like a matching suite.
Font size guide
- Names: the largest text on the page, usually two to three times the size of the details.
- Request line and details: around 11 to 14 points, depending on the font.
- Small print: no smaller than 9 points, so it stays readable.
Color and contrast
Charcoal, black, navy and deep greens are the easiest colors to read. Light gold, pale gray and pastels look lovely as accents but can be hard to read for details. If you choose a dark background, use white or cream text and keep the font simple.
The bottom line
Choose one decorative font for your names and one simple font for everything else. Readability always comes first. For the words themselves, see our wedding invitation wording guide.
