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# Suicidal Wedding Invitations
Chris Trivizas Creates Killer Nuptial Knots to Celebrate Matrimony

By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-12-27 | Unique
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-trivizas
References: [lovelypackage](http://lovelypackage.com/wedding-invitation-2/)

Chris Trivizas is a graphic designer from Greece who has put a creative twist on a local tradition. A Greek expression identifies marriage as "hanging" in relation to "tying the knot." Chris Trivizas has taken the term literally with [wedding invitations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinggly-and-the-knot) that feature a noose-like slipknot in the shape of a heart.

This [dark humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-misfortune-cookies) is sure to grab Chris Trivizas loads of attention. Check these awesome invitations out in the gallery.

**Implications** - While looking through the images you should also consider that Chris Trivizas is really trying to put a literal spin on what the famous expression "tying the knot" really means. As the Greek language translates it to a killer nuptial, Chris took that as his inspiration.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.6/10
- Popularity: 83% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Dark Humor Invitations:** Designing invitations with dark humor elements for any occasion can be a unique selling point in the invitation industry.
- **Literal Interpretation:** Interpreting well-known expressions or sayings literally can be a disruptive innovation in the creative design industry.
- **Attention-grabbing Designs:** Incorporating unexpected and eye-catching elements in design can be a trend in the graphic design industry.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Invitation Industry:** Designers and companies in the invitation industry can incorporate dark humor elements to make their products more unique and attractive.
- **Creative Design Industry:** Designers in the creative industry can experiment with the literal interpretation of well-known expressions or sayings to create disruptive innovations in their field.
- **Graphic Design Industry:** Graphic designers can explore incorporating unexpected and attention-grabbing elements in their designs to create trends and stand out from competitors.

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