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Free fonts for wedding invitations

An invitation sets the tone before anyone has read a word, and the typeface does most of that work. The fonts below were picked for the three jobs a wedding suite has to do: a script or calligraphic face for the couple's names, a quiet serif for the details, and enough weight to survive letterpress, foil or a home printer.

Every font here is free to download. Most are free for personal use, which covers your own invitations; if a stationer is printing and selling the design, open the license file in the ZIP first.

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24 fonts for wedding invitations

Ranked by fit for this use, then by popularity. Every font has a preview page and a free download.

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How to pair fonts on a wedding suite

Use the script only for the names and the headline; set dates, addresses and RSVP details in a simple serif or sans at 10–12 pt. Keep the script at least 24 pt in print so the thin strokes hold up, and avoid all-caps scripts entirely. Test a sample on the actual paper: textured card swallows hairlines, and dark inks on kraft need a heavier face.

Questions about fonts for wedding invitations

Which font style is most popular for wedding invitations?
Flowing calligraphy and modern brush scripts lead, usually paired with a classic serif such as a Garamond-style face for the body text. The pairing keeps the invitation elegant and readable.
Can I use these fonts on invitations I sell?
Only if the license in the ZIP allows commercial use. Many free fonts are personal-use only; the author's license file is the final word, and most designers sell an inexpensive commercial license.
What size should a script font be on an invitation?
Names and headlines read well from 28 pt up; never set body text in a script. For the details use a serif or sans at 10–12 pt with generous line spacing.
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