If you or the bride are into some interesting hobby, why not have the party at a studio? From there, guests can go eat in a local restaurant and open presents there. The object they create becomes their party favor. It could convert a lot more people to a craft or hobby your bride and you already enjoy together.

If you are renting a place that commonly holds parties, they may provide invitations for you. Otherwise, why not send a colorful plastic paintbrush skewered through the front of an invitation shaped like an artist's palette.