When we think of wedding invitations, we typically start dreaming about papers -  metallics, vellums, cardstocks, etc. Why not consider fabric in addition to, or instead of, paper?

These lovely invites are enclosed in a fabric “envelope.”

(photo by Whitebox Weddings via Oh So Beautiful Paper)

If you’re having a vintage wedding, you might consider replicating these vintage handkerchief invitations by Bird and Banner.

Here the invitation details are printed on a simple piece of linen. You could then attach the linen to a pretty piece of cardstock, or mail it as-is.

(photo and invitation by ArtFire.com)

At Blue Magpie, printed invitations are inserted into fabric enclosures.