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June 2009

Rococco Wedding Invitations with Citrine Crystal Brad 86¢

Rococco Wedding Invitations with Citrine Crystal Brad 86¢

These lavish fall wedding invitations were created using the Rococco background card, translucent vellum and a modern pale-orange Citrine crystal brad, for a modern touch. The Rococco card is printed with a beautiful vintage leaf pattern, printed on a 100% recycled post-consumer heavyweight 100# card stock, making it an earth-friendly choice. The invitation is also budget-friendly at only 86¢ each, with envelope (also made from 100% recycled fibers) from Formal-Invitations.com. To compliment the oak leaf theme, we found these lovely oak leaf key chains wedding favors, accented with tiny crystals for only 89¢-$1.14 each at MyWeddingReceptionIdeas.com.

Forest Green Wedding Invitations with Emerald Green Crystal Brad 62¢

Forest Green Wedding Invitations with Emerald Green Crystal Brad 62¢

These stunning green wedding invitations were inspired by the gorgeous jewelry from the House of Waris, featured in Elle Magazine. The French vintage bird clip art and text were printed on a crisp white overlay and fastened to a heavyweight dark Forest Green background card using a sparkling Emerald green crystal brad. Even though the look is exotic, the price is an easy 62¢ each, with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com. The French vintage clip art book with cd contains 224 images for $14, also from Formal-Invitations.com, can be used throughout your wedding for a cohesive look.

Sunflower Wedding Invitations with Topaz Jewel Brad 86¢

Sunflower Wedding Invitations with Topaz Jewel Brad 86¢

These beautiful fall wedding invitations feature a colorful photo of a sunflower embellished with a Topaz brown pearl jewel brad from Formal-Invitations.com …for only 86¢ each, including envelope. The heavyweight sunflower card and envelope are also made from 100% recycled post consumer fibers, making them a smart, earth-friendly choice. We also love these all-natural chocolate covered sunflower seeds from MySunnySeeds.com, they would make a great wedding favor for an autumn wedding.

Watermelon Pink Wedding Invitations with Zebra Sash 94¢

Watermelon Pink Wedding Invitations with Zebra Sash 94¢

Animal prints are huge this season, as shown in Glamour magazine, and we used this trend to create these bold hot pink wedding invitations. The heavyweight Watermelon Pink background card and white overlay were wrapped with a beautiful Zebra fine paper sash. The wood grain pattern of the sash takes on a zebra-like quality when presented in black and white while a subtle veined background of lighter greys add to the dimension of this fine paper. Even though the look is exotic, the price was a tame 94¢ from Formal-Invitations.com, including envelope made from 100% recycled post consumer fibers.

Goldenrod Wedding Invitation with Calla Lily Silk Flower 66¢

Goldenrod Wedding Invitation with Calla Lily Silk Flower 66¢

Calla lilies are elegant and sophisticated for the bride who wants distinctive flowers. To create these gorgeous calla lily invitations, we used the heavyweight Goldenrod 100% recycled card and crisp white overlay embellished with a simple miniature silk calla lily flower, for a dimensional and distinctive look. The price was an affordable 66¢ each, with 100% recycled envelope, from Formal-Invitations.com for a earth-friendly, smart choice. Fiftyflowers.com also offers an affordable calla lily collection for more  savings.

Kiwi Green Wedding Invitation with Gold Maple Leaf Brad 58¢

Kiwi Green Wedding Invitation with Gold Maple Leaf Brad 58¢

A simple gold maple leaf adorns these modern fall wedding invitations, created using the heavyweight Kiwi background card, crisp white overlay and gold maple leaf brad for only 58¢ each, with envelope, from Formal-Invitations.com. Autumn’s stunning foliage is also featured on Lake Champlain’s Maple Crunch …an embossed dark chocolate surrounding a maple syrup buttercrunch center. These Vermont chocolates would make a decadent favor for your fall wedding.

Onyx Black Wedding Invitations with Silver Skeleton Leaf 98¢

Onyx Black Wedding Invitations with Silver Skeleton Leaf 98¢

The latest issue of Bride’s magazine featured the hottest color trends, including black paired with silver. We used this palette to create these gorgeous black wedding invitations using the Onyx heavyweight card embellished with a delicate unryu sash and silver skeletonized leaf. Perfect for a chic fall wedding and for your wallet at only 98¢ each, including envelope from Formal-Invitations.com

Nouveau Wedding Invitations with Pearl Jewel Brad 86¢

Nouveau Wedding Invitations with Pearl Jewel Brad 86¢

We love the Impressionism trend shown in Brides and think these romantic wedding invitations featuring a vintage print of beautiful lavender wisteria, would make the perfect statement. The poetic palette has a soft, yet modern look, paired with the chic Art Nouveau design. The invitation were created with the exclusive Nouveau card and translucent vellum, embellished with a simple Pearl jewel brad, all from Formal-Invitations.com for only 86¢ each, with envelope. These invitation are also a smart, green choice as the card and envelope is made from 100% post consumer fibers.

Pink Gerber Daisy Wedding Invitations with Rose Quartz Crystal Brad 86¢

Pink Gerber Daisy Wedding Invitations with Rose Quartz Crystal Brad 86¢

These fresh, modern flower wedding invitations would be perfect for a chic summer wedding. We used the pink Gerber daisy background card and translucent vellum attached using a Rose Quartz crystal brad, for a bit of sparkle, all from Formal-Invitations.com. These gorgeous invitations are not only affordable (86¢ each with envelope), they are earth friendly as well …the heavyweight card and envelope are both made from 100% post consumer recycled fibers, processed chlorine free. The background flowers shown from Fiftyflowers.com are part of their amazing package of 50 Roses, 30 Super Gerbera Daisies plus filler flower and greenery, for only $199, another budget-friendly choice.

Eggplant Purple Wedding Invitations with Amethyst Crystal Brad 62¢

Eggplant Purple Wedding Invitations with Amethyst Crystal Brad 62¢

These gorgeous purple wedding invitations were inspired by this exquisite gown from LazaroBridal.com, we love the vintage look paired with a modern splash of purple silk irises the bride’s hair. The meaning of the iris flower has come to include faith, hope, and wisdom and purple irises can also denote royalty …perfect for a wedding motif!

To create the invitations, the heavyweight Eggplant purple card and white overlay were embellished with a sparkling Amethyst brad for a dimensional, jeweled look for an amazing 62¢ each, with envelope, from Formal-Invitations.com. The overlay was printed with vintage clip art of irises, also available from Formal-Invitations.com ($14 for a book of 1268 with cd of scanned images. You could also use this image for favor labels, in your wedding program, menu cards and place cards for a cohesive look.

Metallic Gold Wedding Invitations with Floral Lace Wrap $1.02

Metallic Gold Wedding Invitations with Floral Lace Wrap $1.02

We loved the romantic, yet edgy look of lace paired with gold accessories, shown in Vogue and used the idea to create this glimmering gold wedding invitations. The heavyweight metallic Gold card and white overlay were wrapped with an exquisite floral lace wrap. This luxe invitation was an easy $1.02 each, with envelope, from Formal-Invitations.com

Metallic Midnight Blue Wedding Invitations with Sapphire Crystal Brad 66¢

Metallic Midnight Blue Wedding Invitations with Sapphire Crystal Brad 66¢

These sparkling blue wedding invitations were inspired by the gorgeous sapphire rings from BrilliantEarth.com, the leading supplier of conflict free diamond jewelry, on a mission to serve the socially conscious consumer, supports communities harmed by the diamond trade, and leads the industry towards the greater good. To create these invitations, the heavyweight metallic Midnight blue card and white overlay was attached using a beautiful Sapphire blue crystal brad. We printed the overlay with vintage artwork, available from Formal-Invitations.com ($14 for a book with cd of 1268 vintage images) for a little romance paired with the modern crystal brad. Though rich on looks, the price was a modest 66¢ each, with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com….brilliant!