Inspired by a magical evening sky, showered in stars, Instyle magazine’s dress collection featured sparkling deep blue fashions. We used the same inspiration for these metallic blue wedding invitations, created using the heavyweight Midnight background card and translucent vellum overlay attached with a solid brass moon and star charm. The price was a down-to-earth 90¢ each, including envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.
February 2010
Instyle magazine featured a collection of eye-catching accessories for a pop of color this season. We used the inspiration to create these pink wedding invitations using the heavyweight Berry background card and white overlay wrapped with delicate Unryu (rice paper) with an Apple green grosgrain band, creating a fresh modern look. These layered, dimensional invites were also an affordable 98¢ each from Formal-Invitations.com, including envelope made from 100% post-consumer fibers making them earth-friendly as well.
Inspired by Tiffany & Co.’s modern floral collection, we created these gorgeous aqua blue wedding invitations using the heavyweight Tiffany blue background card and white overlay embellished with an embossed paper flower and sparkling Aquamarine jewel brad ($1.02 from Formal-Invitations.com, including envelope).
The Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish wedding ring, the elements of this symbol are often said to correspond to the qualities of love, friendship, and loyalty with the expression “With my two hands I give you my heart, and crown it with my loyalty”. We used this gold Claddagh brad to embellish these lovely green wedding invitations. The Anjou pear-green heavyweight card and overlay were attached using the functional and decorative brad. The price was also a lovely 66¢ from Formal-Invitations.com, including envelope.
These gorgeous new background cards from Formal-Invitations.com are a calming, yet vibrant shade of green. Modern Anjou pear-green background cards are 5.125″x 7″ to fit in their invitation envelopes. They are a 100# heavyweight cover, acid free, processed chlorine free, manufactured with 100% clean, renewable hydroelectric energy, and are used as a background card for premium layered wedding invitations. You will also need a vellum or white printable overlay, embellishment and envelope to complete …all supplies are available at Formal-Invitations.com.
Decorative brads can be used to adorn invitations, place cards, menu cards, programs, favors and more. This copper dragonfly decorative brad paper fastener (5/8″ x 1/2″) from Formal-Invitations.com would be perfect for a garden-themed wedding or event. These dragonfly metal brads are also a great deal at only $3 for 25, a small price for a big impact.
The dragonfly is a symbol of happiness, new beginnings, change and love …a perfect symbol for weddings. To incorporate this theme into announcements, we used Formal-Invitations.com’s new copper dragonfly brads to adorn these exquisite petal wedding invitations. The heavyweight Garden petal cards were made from 100% recycled cotton and are embedded with rose, marigold, bluebell petals and bits of grass, making them earth-friendly as well as beautiful. The brads were used to attach the printable translucent vellum overlay, creating a high-quality, layered invitations at a great price (94¢ each with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com).
Order extra brads to adorn place cards for a unique look! ($3 per pack of 25 from Formal-Invitations.com).
For pure romance, we used the heavyweight Merlot wine background card and white overlay wrapped with delicate unryu and white satin belly bands to create these romantic wedding invitations (98¢ each with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com). The overlay was printed with vintage clip art ($14 for a book and cd of 556 holiday images, also from Formal-Invitations.com) which can also be used throughout the event on menu cards, place cards and programs …the monogram letter inside the heart was added for a modern look.
We also like these favor boxes from MyWeddingReceptionIdeas.com to match your burgundy or merlot wine wedding colors. Each 2 x 2 box features a clear, heart shaped window, making them ideal for displaying colored treats that will accent the place settings at your guest tables. Tie a piece of ribbon around each box for additional color and contrast.
Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2010 is luminous turquoise blue. Combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green, Turquoise inspires thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a comforting escape, while at the same time restoring our sense of wellbeing.
We used the inspiration to create these pretty turquoise blue wedding invitations using the heavyweight Tiffany blue background card and white overlay wrapped with a delicate unryu (rice paper) and white satin belly bands. Even though they look expensive, they were an affordable 98¢ each, including envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.
Colin Cowie put together this stylish collection featuring rich orange and hot pink for Brides magazine and we used the inspiration to create these chic pink wedding invitations. The heavyweight Berry pink card and white overlay were attached using a dazzling embossed paper orange flower and Mandarin crystal brad for texture and sparkle. The invitation price was also easy on your wallet at only $1.02 each from Formal-Invitations.com, including envelope.
We love the vintage artwork featured in these whimsical black wedding invitations, from Formal-Invitations.com ($14 for a book of 556 holiday clip art illustrations, plus cd) …the image could also be used on menu cards, place cards and wedding programs, as well as the invitation for continuity.
To make these beautiful invites, the Jet black background card and printed overlay, were wrapped with a black and white damask paper sash (94¢ with envelope, also from Formal-Invitations.com), for a fun, yet sophisticated look.
These lovely pink wedding invitations from Formal-Invitations.com (66¢ each with envelope) feature a sparkling Rose Quartz crystal brad, heavyweight Magnolia pink card and white overlay printed with a beautiful image of a cherub. The vintage clip art, also from Formal-Invitations.com ($14) includes a book 556 vintage holiday images plus a cd of scanned images for easy placement. The image would look great on wedding favor labels, menu cards and place cards, as well.
We also love the vintage Starlet necklace, perfect for both clean-lined modern or enchanted ballgown wedding dresses. ($195) from Orange & Blossom, a highly edited shop curated to appeal to modern couples seeking something beautiful, different, real.
