Modern Yellow Wedding Invitations with Dandelion Fine Paper Sash 86¢

Contemporary black and white graphics are showing up strong in the latest fashions, as shown in Elle Magazine and we used this inspiration to create these bold yellow wedding invitations featuring a sash with a vintage Japanese design with a thoroughly modern look.

We used the Lemon heavyweight card and crisp white overlay wrapped with the Dandelion sash from Formal-Invitations.com for an amazing price of only 86¢ each, with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.

Willow Green Wedding Invitations with Silk Calla Lily Flower 98¢

The calla lily has a beautiful elegance that is symbolic of purity. To use this popular wedding flower in our invitations, we created these pretty silk flower wedding invitations using the heavyweight Willow background card, translucent vellum with a miniature calla lily silk flower. The Willow card is made from recycled cotton and is embedded with silky fibers, making it a truly green, smart choice with a luxurious feel. These unique invitations look costly, but were a great value for  only 98¢ each, with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.

Carry your calla lily theme into your reception favors with these single flower stem candle favors from MyWeddingReceptionIdeas.com. Set one atop each place setting for an elegant and unique twist. Each candle is presented in a clear plastic gift box and tied with a white organza ribbon.

Scarlet Red Wedding Invitation with Damask Fine Paper Sash 86¢

A classic black and white damask pattern was featured in these fabulous red wedding invitations, perfect for an elegant affair. We used the heavyweight Scarlet background card and crisp white overlay, wrapped with the Damask sash, made from 100% recycled fibers from Formal-Invitations.com for a beautifully layered design that is unwrapped, like a gift. …the price was also a gift at only 86¢ each, including envelope.

We also like the personalized black and white damask glass candle holder favors from MyWeddingReceptionIdeas.com. Each holder comes packaged in a clear gift box wrapped with black grosgrain ribbon and a signature present favor charm.  Personalize a favor tag for each holder with a name and date to customize your candle favors. $8.79 for four personalized holders.

Shigeri, Nami, Damask, Dandelion and Kochi Sashes for Wedding Invitations 40¢

Graphic black and white prints are a hot trend on the runway and these gorgeous new fine paper sashes for wedding invitations were inspired by the modern, bold fashions. These exclusive sashes by Formal-Invitations.com were printed with vintage artwork in rich black on a 100% post-consumer recycled fine paper with a subtle linen finish. Choose from five exquisite designs:

Shigeri (luxurance of foliage): pure elegance
Nami (wave): perfect for a beach wedding
Damask: a classic timeless pattern
Dandelion: inspired by nature
Kochi (east wind): for the modern bride

Sashes are used to embellish wedding invitations by wrapping around the card and overlay, for a dimensional, unique look. The black and white designs pair up beautifully with creamy neutrals, tropical brights or rich traditional colors. Best of all, they provide an luxurious feel at an affordable price of only 40¢ each. The completed invitation with solid background card, overlay, sash and envelope works out to just 86¢ each …a great value for invitations that only look expensive.

Wheat Wedding Invitations with Unryu Sash and Natural Skeleton Leaf 98¢

Perfect for a late summer wedding, these gorgeous skeleton leaf wedding invitations were created with the heavyweight Wheat background card and crisp white overlay wrapped with a delicate Unryu sash. The invitation was adorned with a natural skeletonized leaf, tucked into the sash. The combination of rich textures and unique embellishments create a luxurious feel, for a value price of only 98¢ each from Formal-Invitations.com, including envelope.

The background artwork from Allposters.com features a gorgeous print by Kanyo Ede, named “Late Summer”. Ede’s warmly colored landscapes are an escapist sanctuary of solitude and serenity. Ede, who was raised and schooled in Nigeria, fell in love with color after seeing the African textiles his father sold and now draws inspiration from nature. Initially an art instructor and graphic artist, he moved to the United States to paint full time. Now an Atlanta resident, Ede regularly exhibits in Atlanta, New York, High Point, Chicago and Montreal.

Vanilla Cream Wedding Invitations with Tsavorite Green Crystal Brad 66¢

We love the elegant green pop of color against the cream colored gown shown in Brides Magazine, and used the inspiration to make these gorgeous cream wedding invitations.  The heavyweight Vanilla background card and translucent vellum was embellished with a Tsavorite green crystal brad, for a bit of sparkle. The vellum was printed using vintage clip art of a fan ($14 for a book and cd of 1268 images) and the invitation worked out to an affordable 66¢ each with envelope, both from Formal-Invitations.com. The invitations are also eco-friendly, as they are made from 100% post consumer fibers, making them a smart, green choice.

Tahiti Blue Wedding Invitations with Aquamarine Crystal Brad 62¢

Blue gemstones are the newest trend, as shown in Bride’s Magazine, and reflected in these glittering aqua blue wedding invitations. We used the heavyweight Tahiti background card and crisp white overlay printed with vintage clip art, attached with an Aquamarine blue crystal brad. This modern, sparkling invite was an amazing 62¢ each with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com, the clip art book with cd of 1268 images was $14.

Romantic Wedding Invitaitons with Citrine Crystal Brad 86¢

Perfect for the romantic bride, these coral pink wedding invitations feature a vintage William Morris design and modern pale orange Citrine crystal brad from Formal-Invitations.com (86¢ each with envelope). The “Romantic” card and envelope are made from 100% recycled fibers, making it a smart choice, as well.

We also fallen in love with this slub silk “Penelope” gown, with a high, pleated neckline and fabric flower from Jcrew.com ($695), a stunning gown at a great price.

Sunset Orange Wedding Invitations with Daffodil Yellow Grosgrain Belt and Brass Buckle 98¢

Citrus orange and lemon yellow create a fresh modern palette, as shown in Elegant Bride. We used these sunny hues to create these chic beach wedding invitations using the Sunset orange background card and white overlay wrapped with a Daffodil yellow grosgrain belt, adorned with a solid brass buckle (98¢ with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com). The vintage sailboat image ($14 for book and cd of 1268 images also from Formal-Invitations.com) printed on the overlay can also be used with the wedding favor labels, envelope return labels, menu and program as a motif throughout the wedding.

This dramatic veil, by Suzanne Couture Mllinery, inspired us to create these lovely silver wedding invitations, featuring a white satin bow. The heavyweight metallic Sterling background card was layered with a printed white overlay and embellished with a easy stick-on satin bow for a shimmering, glamorous look. The price was lovely as well, for only 66¢ each, with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.