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May 2009

Lemon Yellow Wedding Invitations with Topaz Brad 62¢

Lemon Yellow Wedding Invitations with Topaz Brad 62¢

Perfect for late summer and autumn weddings, these fabulous fall wedding invitations feature a heavyweight Lemon yellow card and a modern pearl brown Topaz brad for only 62¢ each from Formal-Invitations.com, including envelope. The overlay was printed with vintage clip art of a sunflower medallion, also available from Formal-Invitations.com ($14 for the book with cd of 800 traditional designs from India). The background field of flowers is from Allposters.com collection of gorgeous prints.

Onyx Black Wedding Invitations with Green Tourmaline Crystal Brad 62¢

Onyx Black Wedding Invitations with Green Tourmaline Crystal Brad 62¢

We loved the dreamy, romantic wedding reenacted in Vogue magazine this month…the bride carried a beautiful lily-of-the-valley bouquet, which would make an elegant wedding motif for spring and summer weddings. These gorgeous black wedding invitations were created using the heavyweight Onyx card and printable overlay fastened with a sparkling Peridot yellow-green crystal brad. The overlay was printed with vintage clip art from Formal-Invitations.com ($14 for the book and cd of scanned images), which could also be printed on labels for favors, program, thank-you notes, menu and place cards creating a cohesive look. The invitation, also from Formal-Invitations.com, was  a bargain at an amazing 62¢ each, including envelope.

Watermelon PInk Wedding Invitations with Lace and Swiss Dot Wraps $1.50

Watermelon Pink Wedding Invitations with Lace and Swiss Dot Wraps $1.50

These beautiful pink wedding invitations feature a bright Watermelon pink heaveyweight card wrapped with exquisite floral lace and a chocolate brown swiss dot grosgrain wrap. We love the simple and sophisticated dot pattern also shown in the sweet J.Crew dress ($135) and cake from WeddingCakeCreations.com. Even though they look like they cost a fortune, the invitations were only $1.50 each, with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.

Scarlet Red Wedding Invitations with Tabriz Embroidered Jacquard Wrap 98¢

Scarlet Red Wedding Invitations with Tabriz Embroidered Jacquard Wrap 98¢

This dazzling gold and sapphire blue ring, originating from pure sources and harvested using socially responsible practices from BrilliantEarth.com inspired us to create equally stunning and earth-friendly red wedding invitations. The heavyweight recycled Scarlet red background card and white overlay was wrapped with the Tabriz jacquard wrap, which features an intricate embroidered design using metallic gold, red and blue threads. These luxe invitations only look expensive, as they were only 98¢ each, with envelope, from Formal-Invitations.com.

Ivy Green Wedding Invitations with Lace and Blue Plaid Wraps $1.50

Ivy Green Wedding Invitations with Lace and Blue Plaid Wraps $1.50

Elle Magazine’s new frontier fashion trends featured rich colors, plaids and tiny prints, we used the idea to create these cozy fall wedding invitations using a heavyweight dark Ivy green card wrapped with a lovely lace wrap and blue plaid tartan wrap. The look and feel is luxurious, but the price was only $1.50, including envelope, from Formal-Invitations.com

Kiwi Green Wedding Invitations with Brown Polka Dot Grosgrain Wrap 98¢

Kiwi Green Wedding Invitations with Brown Polka Dot Grosgrain Wrap 98¢

We created these chic fall wedding invitations using a heavyweight Kiwi card wrapped with a grosgrain brown polka dot wrap for a modern twist. Perfect for a country or autumn wedding, and for your wallet at only 98¢ each, including envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.

Forest Green Wedding Invitation with Cream Grosgrain Belt and Brass Buckle 98¢

Forest Green Wedding Invitation with Cream Grosgrain Belt and Brass Buckle 98¢

Gorgeous cream and green boutonnieres and headbands from Twigsandhoney.com inspired us to these beautiful fall wedding invitations. We used the richly textured Forest green heavyweight card and crisp white overlay wrapped with a cream colored grosgrain belt, then embellished with a solid brass buckle.  The overlay was printed with vintage Japanese clip art, which would make a great motif throughout your wedding. The art is available, along with 453 other images on cd and in book form for $14 from Formal-Invitations.com, the invitations were also available from them for only 98¢ each, including envelope.

Watermelon Pink Wedding Invitations with Mandarin Orange Crystal Brad 62¢

Watermelon Pink Wedding Invitations with Mandarin Orange Crystal Brad 62¢

These contemporary pink wedding invitations were inspired by an Art Nouveau poster from Allposters.com and updated using a modern palette. The heavyweight Watermelon card and white overlay was attached using a Mandarin orange crystal brad for some sparkle. We used vintage clip art book which  came with a cd of 1500 images for only $14 from Formal-Invitations.com. The invitation was an affordable 62¢ each including envelope, also from Formal-Invitations.com.

Willow green wedding invitations with Peridot crystal brad

Willow green wedding invitations with Peridot crystal brad

The beautiful ginkgo leaf is a symbol of long life, a perfect for symbol for weddings. We found these pretty favors from Beau-Coup.com that features these lovely leaves. The willow green wedding invitations were made using a heavyweight Willow card, made from recycled cotton and embedded with silky fibers, embellished with a sparkling Peridot crystal brad, adding a modern touch. The overlay was printed with vintage Japanese clip art, available from Formal-Invitations.com for $14 with 453 other images on cd and in book form. The invitations, also available from Formal-Invitations.com were an amazing 90¢ each, with envelope made from 100% post consumer fibers, making it a smart, affordable choice.

Bouquet petal paper wedding invitations with Tsavorite green crystal brad 94¢

Bouquet petal paper wedding invitations with Tsavorite green crystal brad 94¢

These gorgeous petal paper wedding invitations were inspired by a butterfly garden. Handmade recycled cotton cards are embedded with cornflower, marigold plus pink and purple aster petals with bits of grass …all favorites of butterflys! We added a modern touch with the sparkling Tsavorite green crystal brad, used to attach the translucent vellum overlay. Though they look expensive, the invitations, with envelope were only 94¢ each from Formal-Invitations.com

Metallic gold wedding invitations with gold Irish claddagh decorative brad

Metallic gold wedding invitations with gold Irish claddagh decorative brad

These beautiful new Irish Claddagh wedding invitations from Formal-Invitations.com feature a heavyweight metallic gold card and gold Irish Claddagh decorative brad for only 62¢ each, including envelope.

The Claddagh ring is a traditional ring  worn as a wedding ring. The design and customs associated with it originated in the Irish fishing village of Claddagh, located just outside the old walls of the city of Galway. The Claddagh’s distinctive design features two hands clasping a heart, and usually surmounted by a crown. The elements of this symbol are often said to correspond to the qualities of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown). The expression which was associated with these symbols in the giving of the ring was: “With my two hands I give you my heart, and crown it with my love.”

Plum purple wedding invitations with fuchsia belt and oval brass buckle

Plum purple wedding invitations with fuchsia belt and oval brass buckle

Deep purple and hot fuchsia pink make a gorgeous, modern combination as shown in bouquets put together by Fiftyflowers.com. We used this combination to create these luxe purple wedding invitations. The heavyweight Plum purple background card and white overlay was wrapped with a Fuchsia pink grosgrain belt and finished with a solid brass buckle. The overlay was printed with Japanese vintage clip art, sold at Formal-Invitations.com with 453 other Japanese designs scanned on a cd, plus in book form for only $14. The invitations were also from Formal-Invitations.com for an affordable 98¢ each, including envelope. We love the eco-chic, luxe designs for less!