Paper Warehouse - the home of DIY Invitation Paper, Envelopes and Accessories!

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Stunning Invitation Paper 

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 The largest range of designer invitation paper, including Metallic Shimmer Paper, Classical Textured Paper, Matt Coloured Paper, Vibrant Textured Paper and Translucent Vellum Paper.

Stylish Envelopes

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Whether it be for the finishing touch to your Wedding Invitations or Envelopes for your Corporate Event, we are sure you will find the right envelope for your occasion.  

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 Precut Invitation Cards

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Including Place Cards, a HUGE range of scored and cut invitation cards, pockets and inserts, Order of Service booklets. All of our precuts are available in a wide range of metallic and matt finish paper 

 Ribbons

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Poly Satin, Grosgrain and Rattail Cord in a huge range of striking colours in a variety of widths. Our ribbon range will add the finishing touches to your invitations. 

Testimonials

I'm so thrilled that I found your website - you were without a doubt cheaper than any retailer or online seller I was able to find!
Cheers - Ani August 2010

Thanks Catherine receive my order today - great service!!!Lee - August 2010

Thank you so much for your prompt service.  I will definitely use your store in the future and I’ll be recommending you to anyone needing paper etc. I am very happy. 10/10!

Rene - July 2010 

Studs & Buckles

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 Mini Buckles, Studs and Fasteners in wide range of shapes, colours and sizes.

 Glue Tapes and Adhesives

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Don't skimp on inferior glue. Our Glue Tapes and Adhesives are the best available.

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  Rigid Invitation Boxes

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Add a touch of class to your wedding invitations with these stylish Invitation Boxes, DL & Square, Matt Black and Gloss White at wholesale prices.

 Place Cards

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'Tent' style place cards in a huge range of colours and textures, including Stardream Metallic, Felt and Linen finish.

Mini Buckles 

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Gold and Silver, Round, Square, Rectangular and Heart Shaped. These mini buckes will look great on your wedding invitations

 

DIY Invitations

As an online store, Paper Warehouse is able to provide everything you need to create affordable DIY Invitations and Wedding Stationery and has experienced overwhelming demand from all over Australia, including the major cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, ACT, Darwin and Hobart as well as regional locations. By not having a physical retail store, Paper Warehouse is able to offer extremely cheap DIY Invitation Supplies and associated Wedding Stationery.

Our DIY Invitation Paper

Our store of DIY Invitation Paper and Wedding stationery is sourced from the very best  designers in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and International invitation paper designers from Italy, France & Japan. While we take every care to provide you with as much information as possible about our invitation paper, should you wish to enquire further about any of our papers or range of wedding stationery and wedding envelopes for that matter, please don't hesitate to contact us. Maybe you just want clarification as to the nature and suitability of our invitation paper for your DIY Invitations, alternatively you can purchase paper samples and envelope samples of our entire range so that you can view these stunning paper products in person. Another great thing about using Paper Warehouse as your DIY Invitation Paper and Wedding Stationery supplier is that we wont make you purchase minimum quantities of our invitation papers and envelopes meaning you can purchase the exact quantity you need with no wastage of invitation paper or envelopes.

Our Wedding Paper

Paper Warehouse has been sourcing and supplying wedding paper for the past 15 years and has built very strong relationships with leading wedding paper designers from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane as well as wedding paper designers from Italy, France and Japan. These strong relationships enable us to source the latest trends in wedding paper and wedding stationery. Our purchasing power also enables us to buy wedding paper in bulk quantities to sell online to our DIY Wedding Paper customers at a significant discount to what you will pay for the same wedding paper in retail stores throughout Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, ACT and Hobart as well as regional areas.

When looking to source invitation paper for DIY Wedding Invitations, it is important to understand the broad categories that invitation paper and wedding stationery fall into.

Metallic Invitation Paper

Metaliic Invitation Paper, also known as Shimmer Invitation Paper or Pearlescent Invitation Paper is a widely used paper in DIY Invitations due to it's high quality metallic pearlescent shimmer finish and also due to it's relatively cheap price point. Paper Warehouse imports Metallic Invitation Paper direct from the world famous invitation paper mills in Italy, France & Germany. This not only allows us a guaranteed supply of the most popular metallic invitation papers, it also means that we can meet very large orders for metallic invitation paper very quickly - we can often dispatch large quantiites of metallic invitation paper to the major cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, ACT, Darwin and Hobart overnight. Our dispatch times of metallic invitation papers to regional areas is also very quick. The other great aspect of our large stock levels of metallic invitation paper is that we can sell this to you at a significant discount to what you would pay in a retail store. An example you can buy Stardream Opal 120gsm Metallic Invitation Paper from Paper Warehouse for just $0.30c. Believe it or not you will pay anywhere between $0.80c - $1.40c for the same paper in a retail store in the major centres of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

 Our Envelopes

We've developed great relationships with the leading envelope manufacturers of designer envelopes and envelope companies and envelope wholesalers to bring you a massive range of envelopes online, it's no wonder we are fast developing a reputation as envelope specialists. Whether you are in the market for Wedding Envelopes, Corporate Marketing Envelopes, Birthday Envelopes, Christmas Envelopes, Gift Envelopes or coloured and plain envelopes for any other purpose, Paper Warehouse is the place to buy discount envelopes online.

Envelope Sizes

As envelopes wholesalers, we have access to a large range of envelope sizes, including DL Envelopes, C6 Envelopes, C5 Envelopes, 11b Envelopes, 130mm Square Envelopes, 160mm Square Envelopes, E14 Envelopes, E18 Envelopes and 150mm Square Envelopes. For more information on envelope sizes please head to our envelopes online section of our site.

 

DIY Invitation Tools 

Paper Warehouse has the largest range of specialty papers, envelopes, ribbons and accessories.

 

Ideal for DIY Wedding Invitation Papers Supplies & Scrapbooking, our range is available at discounted prices. Unlike most suppliers we don't have minimum orders enabling you to purchase sample sheets to help you make up your mind.

 

Paper Warehouse is the home of leading designer ranges in paper and envelopes as well as bringing you a beautiful range of ribbon, studs, buckles, seals and glue tapes. 

 

Our range of paper, envelopes, ribbons and accessories is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to make their own wedding invitations and stationery. Whether it be one of our beautiful metallic shimmer papers, designer patterned paper, or wedding envelopes you are after, Paper Warehouse is the best place for you to find the cheapest wedding stationery online.

 

Paper Warehouse also has a beautiful range of precut invitation cards such as Pockets, Inserts, Sleeves and Pouches. Available in DL, C6, C5, 150mm, 130mm and 145mm. Paper Warehouse also has a massive range of Place Cards which are available in Metallic, Matt, Felt and Linen finish.

 

We understand that when making your own wedding invitations it is important to choose the invitation paper that best matches the style of your wedding. Therefore, unlike most sites, Paper Warehouse has no minimum order so you can purchase single sheets of our paper to enable you to touch and feel our paper before you decide on your invitation paper.

 

Invitation Paper can be generally broken into several categories;

 

- Metallic  Invitation Paper (Stardream Paper, Curious Antique Paper & Pearla Paper)

 

- Letterhead Invitation Paper (Felt Invitation Paper & Linen Invitation Paper)

 

- Patterned Invitation Paper (Metallic Invitation Paper, Translucent Invitation Paper, Vellum Invitation Paper and Shimmer Invitation Paper).

 

Paper Warehouse also has one of the largest ranges of wedding invitation envelopes to compliment your choice of invitation paper. These envelopes, like our invitation papers are available in metallic envelopes, felt envelopes, linen envelopes and a selection of recycled envelopes.

 

* Stardream Metallics  *Curious Antique Metallics  * Cristina Re   * Fred Hosking Mix It   * Artee   * Pearla   * Kaskad   * Envelopes   * Precuts   * Poly Satin Ribbon  * Grosgrain Ribbon  * Rattail Ribbon   * Glue   * Buckles   * Studs

 

A wedding invitation is an announcement to the world that there is a special occasion to celebrate and sets the theme and style of the event, whether it be elegant, formal, or contemporary wedding invitation paper.

Paper Warehouse offers an enormous range of wedding invitation paper, wedding stationery and accessories in an amazing array of colours, weights and textures. With wonderful fonts and imaginative designs these combine to create truly original and spectacular wedding invitations

 

 

 Paper Warehouse can provide for all your other wedding stationery needs for your special occasion. 

 

 

Be inspired from our wide range of fine invitation papers and accessories and design your own wedding invitations from our beautiful range of invitation papers, envelopes, ribbons and accessories.

 

We happily assist regional and country client by bringing the extensive range of our invitation paper to every household through our online purchasing service.

 

 Paper Warehouse offers our online retail shop 24/7 to customers throughout Australia and Internationally including Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin and Hobart.

 

Creating  wedding invitations is exciting. Wedding invitations are most likely the first written notice for family and friends about wedding planning details. Therefore, it is important to have all the wedding information correct on your wedding invitations. Leave nothing to chance.

 

We carry wedding invitation paper in every style imaginable and some you've never seen before. We take pride in the fact that we have received awards from wedding invitation companies for our customer service, low prices, and fast turn around. Click on the images of wedding invitations to begin your search for the perfect wedding invitation!  

 

Wedding Invitation Trends

The fashion runways provide fresh ideas and trends for upcoming wedding invitations and event invitations including graphic prints in black & white, creamy neutrals, rich teal and dramatic red, plus plenty of romance for invitation papers for the upcoming season.

 

Bold, hot colors are giving way to neutral tone invitation paper shades of champagne, pale meadow green, frost blue, creamy vanilla or soft magnolia pink, bringing their sophisticated elegance to this seasons wedding invitations. Adorn your wedding invitations with beautiful metal charms for a romantic feel or sparkling crystal brads for a modem touch.

 

Modern black & white designs are hot on the runway and the graphic designs make a contemporary, yet classic statement for wedding invitations. We love wedding invitations featuring elegant black and white sashes, available in modern and classic patterns. The 100% recycled fine paper sashes pair beautifully with neutrals, tropical brights or rich traditional colors and create luxurious layers that are wrapped like a beautiful gift.

 

Teal is also of-the-moment for wedding invitation paper, a colour both cool and rich, showing up in the latest fashions. Teal is gorgeous paired with crisp white and sparkling silver embellishments.

 

Dramatic red in shades of bright poppy and rich scarlet are a growing trend in wedding invitation paper and the gorgeous hue is fabulous paired with gold and black adornments.

 

Romance is back in a big way with lovely, romantic patterns delicately layered with translucent vellum. Fabulous lace wraps or intricate charm embellishments would also make enchanting wedding invitation paper.

 

Earth-friendly wedding invitation paper will always be the smart choice in wedding invitations and hopefully the trend will continue. Look for tree-free and fine invitation papers and envelopes made from 100% post consumer fibers.

 

Do it yourself wedding invitations continue to be popular, as a way of saving a significant amount of money plus the ability to completely personalize invitations. They are also great if you need wedding invitations in a hurry, as the supplies can be shipped out right away.

 

Seven of the hottest trends in wedding invitation paper for ideas on unique ways to invite your guests.

 

Wedding Invitations and Paper

 

Forget the plain wedding invitation cardstock! Contemporary wedding invitation designers feature invitation papers of all types and textures. Beautiful embossing, felt textures, silk threads, chiffons, foiled patterns, even satin and velvet fabrics are used with great effect. Look at specialised handmade invitation paper with all kinds of exquisite detail. This could be anything from rose petals to twine, or chilli peppers to coffee, embedded in the paper fibre. Paper Warehouse has an amazing range of wedding invitation paper- patterned paper, metallic paper, translucent paper and handmade paper with floral and metal embedding for stunning and stylish wedding invitations, thank you cards and reception place cards.

 

 Wedding Invitations and Colour

 

Old world wedding invitations are ivory, white or ecru but new world versions are every colour of the rainbow. Silver and gold are frequently used as the theme colours for contemporary designs but pink, aqua and lavender are gaining in popularity too. Coloured inks are also en vogue, with brown ink on pink paper the favourite for wedding invitations at present. Choose the invitation paper colour to tie in with your personalised theme.

 

Wedding Invitations and Shape

 

Traditional wedding invitations are often 5” square but a tall, vertical rectangle is currently the most popular shape for wedding invitations.

 

Wedding Invitations and Fonts

 

Nowadays, you're no longer restricted to the old-fashioned, ornate, cursive fonts for wedding invitations (though they do look extremely elegant). Modern clean font lines suit modern wedding invitations but whatever font you choose , make sure you limit it to two types only on your wedding invitation.

 

Wedding Invitations and Wording

 

Whilst some couples continue to use traditional wedding invitation wording, many are taking the liberty of personalising their text with the addition of a poem or a romantic quote.

 

Wedding Invitations and Delivery

 

Wedding invitations go out to guests in envelopes right? Maybe in the old world but in the new world, expect the unexpected. Some modern couples are having puzzles made of their wedding invitations, injecting some fun into the formalities. By designing and creating your own wedding invitations using invitation paper from Paper Warehouse your specifications can then be placed in intricate, hand-painted bottles with sand and shells or sparkles and confetti, thrilling all you invite.

 

 Wedding Invitations and The Rise of DIY

 

With so many different types of invitation paper, twine, ribbon, stamps and other wedding stationery to choose from, lots of couples are choosing to make their own, personalised wedding invitations. Paper Warehouse offers everything you need to make your dream wedding invitations with over 1000 different invitation papers, invitation cards and invitation envelopes to choose from. Don't forget to browse our catalogue of Ribbons, Seals, Studs & Fasteners, Glues and Accessories for the perfect wedding keepsakes, mementos and gifts to complement your wedding invitations.

 

Environmentally Friendly Invitations

With the focus on global warming and other environmental concerns, couples are trying to do their part and selecting recycled paper for their wedding invitations. Whilst recycled invitation papers may not be quite as white as others, considered coloured recycled invitation papers.  Trendy textured recycled invitation papers are a great alternative for beach and outdoor wedding invitations.  Red Carpet Glamour

 

Gone are the days of decorating your wedding invitations with ribbon alone – the HOT trend for wedding invitations is glamour and what better way to continue that theme through to your wedding invitations is with exotic lace, silver charms and clasps, exquisite beads and anything else that oozes ‘bling’.  And for the ultimate in glamour, you just can’t go past getting the expertly engraved invitation to provide the perfect finishing touch.

 

Colours

Monochromatic invitation paper is IN! Whilst whites and ivories are a classic choice and will remain popular for traditional wedding invitations, modern couples are combining three unlikely shades or hues of a single invitation paper together to add a contemporary look to their wedding invitations.   

Seasonally inspired colour themes such as pinks, lavenders and pastel greens will never go out of fashion, however if you really want to make a modern statement with your wedding invitation paper, consider a trendy colour medley of plum and tangerine, navy and lime, fuchsia and orange, deep Merlot and moss green, chocolate brown and taupe or even the new jewel tone trends of rich purples, golds, oranges and reds as your wedding invitation paper.

 

Unusual Shaped Invitations

Whether it is a formal or traditional wedding invitation, today’s couple are looking for something different. Round, bi-fold or fold-out cards are becoming popular choices amongst brides and grooms this year. And with the growing popularity of destination weddings, couples are really using their creative juices, sending out wedding invitations that reflect their exotic destination; a textured sandy beach invitation for a tropical beach wedding or an Eiffel Tower for a Parisian wedding.

Wedding Invitation Artwork & Design

For truly unique, stylish and inspirational wedding invitations, consider working with a graphic designer to create the ultimate one-of-a-kind wedding invitation that stands out from the rest and captures your personal style.

 

URLs on Invitations
One fast growing trend in wedding invitations is couples placing their engagement photos on wedding websites and ways to RSVP online and even putting together their own wedding website featuring pictures of themselves and details about their wedding.  When they send out their wedding invitations they include the URL to their wedding page so guests can easily find it.

 

Rain Cards

As more and more couples are opting to take advantage of Australia’s amazing alfresco climate and selecting outdoor settings, such as beaches and public gardens, it's important to have a backup plan just in case it rains.  A growing wedding invitation trend is to include rain cards to advise guests where the ceremony and/or reception will be held in case of bad weather, including a contact telephone number that guests can call to find out whether or not the wedding has been moved to the alternative location.

 

 Wedding Invitation Trends 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

A new year calls for new trends and what a year it is set out to be for 2010 brides! As weddings get more personalised and unique, brides are choosing to forgo the run of the mill, cookie-cutter wedding invitations and paying attention to one of a kind invitations to announce their big day in a special way. So what’s in store for 2010 wedding invitations? Take a peek below!

 

Bold Wedding Invitation Designs

2010 is all about bold colours and bright patterns tastefully combined to create a sophisticated wedding invitation. Don’t be afraid of pairing bright colours from your wedding theme to create a wedding invitation that shows off your personal style.

 

Going Back To Nature

 

Nature-inspired wedding invitations are the rage this year as going green is in! Choose from nature themed invitations such as birds, leaves or try incorporating tiny pressed flowers for a pretty invite!

 

Go Asian

 

Asia is taking the world by storm and if you’re a bride of Asian descent, what better way to celebrate your heritage? Go for the popular red and gold combination or feature pretty cherry blossoms and the highly auspicious Chinese double happiness symbol for your wedding invitations.

 

Mix The Old And New

 

Who says old is out of fashion? The recent years have seen a come back of vintage designs that look beautiful on a wedding invite. Vintage inspired lace and ribbons add a touch of elegance to your wedding invitations in a way no modern designs can.

 

So 2010 brides, get inspired and try something different for your wedding this year. Start it off with a trendy invitation that will keep your guests waiting in anticipation for your wedding!

 

Top 10 Wedding Invitation Trends

 

 

 

Your wedding invitation is your guest’s introduction to your wedding, so it should set the mood for the big day and create a sense of anticipation. Spend some time looking for a wedding invitation that really reflects the wedding you are planning, and suits your theme or wedding style. If you are stuck for inspiration, here are ten of the latest trends in wedding invite design to give you some ideas:

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Mixing patterns
    Bold patterns such as stripes, polka dots, oriental flower prints and paisley have been big news in wedding invitation paper for some time, but the latest trend is to mix two or three of these patterns, in the same colour scheme, for a really eye catching invite.

  2. 3D texture
    Adding texture to your invites with fabrics, pressed flowers, twisted wire, or layered card is a fashionable way to create a unique design that will stand out from traditional flat invitation paper.

  3. Injecting personality
    Handmade wedding invitations are increasing in popularity, and couples are using family photos, caricatures, and images of places they have visited to create bespoke designs. As well as cutting costs, handmade cards are more personal and can be tailored slightly for each guest.

  4. Sparkle
    Crystals and gemstones are finding their way into every element of wedding invitation paper design, and wedding invites are no different. A couple of small stick on crystals can lift the design on any printed card, and a popular option is to have a clean and simple white card with an added ribbon belt and rhinestone buckle.

  5. Relaxed wording
    Modern couples are moving away from traditional invitation wording, and creating less formal invitations. While it used to be customary for invitations to be issued by the couple’s parents, many couples are choosing to send the invites directly from themselves. Formal phrases such as ‘we request the honour of your presence’ are also being replaced with simpler sentences such as ‘we’d love you to come and celebrate with us’.

  6. Modern monograms
    A monogram of the bride’s initials has been a wedding invite staple for many years, but a new trend for sleek logo style monograms, incorporating both sets of initials or even the couple’s names, has created invitations that are cheeky but still formal.

  7. Going green
    Eco friendly invitations are gathering popularity as going green becomes the theme for many weddings. Recycled and handmade paper make beautiful bases for invitations, and natural materials such as leaves, twigs and pressed flowers can add colour and texture. You can even e-mail your invites to save paper.

  8. Bold colours
    Traditional white may still be used for very formal weddings, but many couples are opting for bold shades to suit their wedding theme or season. Select up to three complementary colours from your wedding palette to make your invite stand out from the crowd. While hot pink and aqua were popular invitation colours until recently, this season sees a shift towards muted shades such as plum or deep red.

  9. Pocket it
    The standard envelope has had its day with wedding invitations; these days as much thought goes into the design of the invitation’s wrapping as the card itself. From fabric pouches to coloured clear plastic pockets, these are designed to hold the invitation, a reply card, directions and accommodation details, and gift list information.

  10. E-invites
    Tech Savvy couples might prefer to issue a multi-media electronic invite complete with soundtrack, animation, and video, rather than a traditional printed card delivered by post. Others are using social networks to spread the word about their wedding, and provide links to their wedding website.
 

Trends in wedding invite design

 

 


You will probably want to tie in the design of your wedding invitations with the overall scheme of your wedding, and many couples choose coordinating invitations, place names, and thank you cards. Traditional wedding invitations are often being pushed aside to make way for contemporary designs, and here are a few of the latest trends in wedding invitations:
  • Many brides are choosing to go green with recycled or handmade paper invitations. The use of natural materials such as pressed leaves or flowers is also becoming increasingly popular.

  • Fun, bold patterns that include polka dots and stripes are really making wedding invitations stand out this season.

  • A single flower is proving a popular wedding invitation motif, and this can often inspire the whole theme of the wedding, providing a consistent design element throughout the stationery and decorations.

  • Pocket style invitations, or seal and send invitations are becoming very popular. With this type of invitation the envelope forms a part of the invitation itself, and wraps around other elements of the invitation such as directions, wedding list details, and reply card.

Many couples are rejecting traditional white invitations and using a whole range of other colours. Here are a few of the latest colours, depending on the season of your wedding:
  • Winter wedding invitations often use a strong colour such as onyx black, forest green or plum, combined with silver and white.

  • Spring wedding invitations tend to incorporate paler hues such as sky blue, leaf green, or magnolia pink.

  • Summer wedding invitations are available in vivid shades of apple green, aqua blue, bright yellow, and sunset orange.

  • Autumn wedding invitations are more muted using rusted orange, deep scarlet and chocolate brown.

If you are choosing traditional white the type of white can make all the difference. Bright white is exactly what it says and is very fresh contemporary look. Ecru is a warmer tone, giving a more traditional and elegant feel to your invitation. White, which is actually usually more of a vanilla colour, is the most popular choice and provides a tasteful middle ground.