Culturally Inspired Wedding Invitations and Traditional Designs
A closer look at the cultural references in our invitation illustrations.
This invitation suite was created to represent the coming together of two South Indian cultures, Kerala and Karnataka. We used a rich red and gold palette and incorporated custom-illustrated motifs like Kathakali masks and temple elephants.
A vibrant South Indian wedding invitation suite. The design features custom illustrations of a temple gopuram, lotus ponds, and traditional motifs, all tied together with a bright and joyful color scheme.
A look at the custom illustrated motifs we designed for the Kerala-Karnataka fusion wedding. This sketch shows the line art for the Kathakali headgear, Nandi, and elephant, which were central to the invitation's design.
These custom monograms were inspired by Dutch Delft blue pottery and Indian florals to represent the couple's heritage. We created two versions, one in classic blue and another in a rustic orange for their Indian wedding.
A riot of colors celebrating a truly South Indian spirit. This invitation suite is filled with vibrant illustrations of temple architecture, floral garlands, and traditional patterns.
Another view of the Kerala and Karnataka themed wedding suite, showing the different inserts and the beautiful gold-foiled folder.
The sketch of the custom motifs, showing the intricate details before they were colored and incorporated into the final design.
A closer look at the custom monograms that blend Dutch and Indian art styles, printed on elegant coasters.
About Culturally Inspired Invitations
The Delft-inspired monogram combines pottery patterns with elements meaningful to the couple. We adapted it in rustic burnt orange for their Indian wedding, alongside the blue version.
Our Kerala and Karnataka work includes Kathakali headgear, Nandi bulls, and elephants. Process images show the illustrated motifs before they become part of the suite.
Other invitations use South Indian architectural and floral references. Pichwai-inspired details also recur across our work.
We love finding the little elements that connect a design to the people celebrating! Custom illustration is evidenced across these pieces, without implying that every element of every project follows one fixed process.
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