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December 2009

Onyx Black Wedding Invitations with Red Heart Brad 62¢

Onyx Black Wedding Invitations with Red Heart Brad 62¢

Elle magazine’s fashion first look features dramatic black with bold red embellishments. We used this inspiration to created these black wedding invitations using the heavyweight Onyx background card layered with a crisp white overlay, then embellished with a metallic red heart brad. The price was also a dramatically low 62¢ each, including envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.

Berry Pink Wedding Invitations with Silver Mini Brad 58¢

Berry Pink Wedding Invitations with Silver Mini Brad 58¢

Perfect for a spring wedding, these pink wedding invitations feature beautiful vintage clip art of a two birds in a nest. The wedding clip art is available from Formal-Invitations.com for $16, which includes a book of 1517 decorative ornaments, plus a cd for easy importing. The artwork can also be used to print favors, menus, place cards and programs in addition to the invitation overlay for a unified look. We used the heavyweight Berry pink background card attached to the overlay with a tiny silver brad for these chic announcements, also available from Formal-Invitations.com for an affordable 58¢ each, with envelope. We also love the bird’s nest cake featured in Brides magazine, surrounded by hot pink cherry-blossom branches ..inspiring!

Vanilla Cream Wedding Invitations with Lace Wrap $1.02

Vanilla Cream Wedding Invitations with Lace Wrap $1.02

Lace is still a major trend, as shown in Bride’s magazine and we used this fashionable fabric to create these romantic wedding invitations. The Vanilla cream heavyweight card and white overlay were wrapped with a beautiful floral lace wrap for an unexpected touch. The price is also surprising at only $1.02 each, including envelope from Formal-Invitations.com. The cards and envelopes are made from 100% post consumer fibers, making them an environment-friendly choice as well.

Onyx Black Wedding Invitations with Unryu and Cobalt Bands 94¢

Onyx Black Wedding Invitations with Unryu and Cobalt Bands 94¢

Coco Chanel was a pioneering French fashion designer whose modernist philosophy, menswear-inspired fashions, and pursuit of simplicity made her an important figure in fashion. Elle magazine’s collection of Chanel’s French seaside inspired looks gave us the idea for these layered wedding invitations with bellybands. The heavyweight Onyx black background card and crisp white overlay were wrapped with a translucent Unryu sash and a Cobalt blue grosgrain ribbon for très beau invitations. The very beautiful invitations only look expensive at only 94¢ each, including envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.

Gardenia Wedding Invitations with Pearl Jewel Brad 96¢

Gardenia Wedding Invitations with Pearl Jewel Brad 96¢

These beautiful flower wedding invitations convey pure elegance with a modern flair. The heavyweight Gardenia background card features a photograph of the gorgeous bloom, layered with translucent vellum and embellished with a pearly brad. The card and envelope are made from 100% post consumer fibers, making them a smart, earth-friendly choice as well as affordable for only 96¢ each from Formal-Invitations.com. We also think this beautiful gown by Oleg Cassini conveys an elegant look and would make the perfect dress for the most memorable moment of your life.

Metallic Gold Invitations with Gold Mini Brad 66¢

Metallic Gold Invitations with Gold Mini Brad 66¢

These shimmering gold holiday invitations were created using the heavyweight Metallic Gold background and white overlay attached with a mini gold brad from Formal-Invitations.com (66¢ with envelope). The overlay was printed with vintage clip art of a holiday candle for an elegant look ($14 also from Formal-Invitations for a book of 556 holiday images with cd).

We love these beautiful tapers from Bluecorn Naturals, made from 100% pure beeswax and cotton wicks. Scented by honey and colored by pollen, the raw candles are beeswax in its purest form.

Papaya orange wedding invitations with Mandarin orange crystal brad 66¢

Papaya orange wedding invitations with Mandarin orange crystal brad 66¢

We love the rich, warm look of papaya orange, as seen in Instyle magazine’s collection and created these orange wedding invitations that showcases the gorgeous hue. The heavyweight Papaya orange background card was layered with a crisp white overlay and embellished with a sparkling Mandarin orange crystal brad (66¢ each including envelope). We printed the overlay with vintage clip art of a bowl of fruit for a stylish touch ($16 for a book 1517 images, with cd). The clip art and invitation are both available from Formal-Invitations.com, a leading source of high quality wedding invitations.

Tiffany Blue Wedding Invitations with Gold Mini Brad 58¢

Tiffany Blue Wedding Invitations with Gold Mini Brad 58¢

Gold filigree and colorful stones are a current jewelry trend, as s shown in Instyle magazine and we used the inspiration to create these chic aqua blue wedding invitations featuring the heavyweight Tiffany background card, embellished with a tiny gold mini brad. The overlay was printed with intricate artwork from India, found in a vintage clip art book available from Formal-Invitations.com ($14 for the book of 800 images with cd). The artwork can also be used throughout your event in programs, favor labels, envelope labels and place cards for a united theme.

Magnolia Pink Wedding Invitations with Brass Heart Charm 90¢

Magnolia Pink Wedding Invitations with Brass Heart Charm 90¢

Pale pink makes a rosy statement, as show in Bride’s magazine and a just a hint of the pretty hue creates an elegant, romantic look. We created these lovely pale pink wedding invitations using the heavyweight Magnolia background card layered with translucent vellum and adorned with a solid brass heart charm from Formal-Invitations.com for 90¢ each, including envelope … a great value for the luxe look.

Onyx Black Wedding Invitations with Unryu Sash and Red Velvet Bands $1.18

Onyx Black Wedding Invitations with Unryu Sash and Red Velvet Bands $1.18

Red and black make a stylish statement this holiday season, as shown in Bride’s magazine. We love the modern lines and stripes and used the pattern to create these stunning black wedding invitations. The heavyweight Onyx background card and snow white overlay were wrapped with a delicate unryu sash and rich, red velvet ribbon for a luxurious effect. Even though they look expensive, they were only $1.18 each, with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com. The overlay was printed with vintage clip art, also available from Formal-Invitations.com ($14 for a book of 1517 images with cd for easy placement). The artwork can be printed on favors, place cards, menu and programs for a cohesive look throughout your event.

Chocolate Brown Wedding Invitations with Copper Skeleton Leaf $1.02

Chocolate Brown Wedding Invitations with Copper Skeleton Leaf $1.02

These rich brown wedding invitations feature a  skeleton leaf tucked into a beautiful unryu sash. The leaf embellishment is made from real rubber tree leaves and dyed with a metallic copper for a little sparkle. We used the heavyweight Chocolate brown background card layered with a crisp white overlay, then wrapped with a delicate translucent unryu sash for a dimensional, unique look …not your typical flat card! The price is also an affordable $1.02, including envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.

Crystal Jewel Brads from Formal-Invitations.com 16¢

Crystal Jewel Brads from Formal-Invitations.com 16¢

These beautiful rings from Lorenzo feature  the liveliest, brightest and most beautiful natural stones from around the world. Get the same effect with crystal jewel brads from Formal-Invitations.com as an affordable way to add a little sparkle to your wedding invitations, favors or place cards. The jeweled paper fasteners are easy to attach and come in fifteen gorgeous colors. Choose from purple Amethyst, Aquamarine blue, pale orange Citrine, clear Diamond, Emerald green, Mandarin orange, Pearl, Peridot yellow-green, rose Quartz, Ruby red, Sapphire blue, brown pearl Topaz, leaf green Tourmaline, olive Tsavorite or pale blue Zircon. Brads are sold in sets of 25 for only $4 per pack or 16¢ each.