Polka dots are a great way to add a fresh modern look, as shown in Glamour’s article featuring Blake Lively, we used the inspiration in spring’s hottest colors to create these Pear green invitations. The Anjou heavyweight background card and white overlay were wrapped with a lavender grosgrain polka dot wrap for a chic look ($1.10 each with envelope, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AR-ANJO-LAVPOLK.html). Order extra polka dot ribbon for to wrap the bouquets or centerpieces for a cohesive look.
Beach Wedding Invitation Ideas
Pantone, the global authority on color, announced Tangerine Tango, a vivacious, enticing orange hue, as the color of the year for 2012. ”The 2011 color of the year, Honeysuckle [pink], encouraged us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor. Tangerine Tango, a spirited reddish orange, continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward.”
We love this vibrant hue and used in these beautiful orange wedding invitations. The heavyweight Papaya card was layered with a white overlay, then wrapped with a fine paper fuchsia pink sash, printed in a modern orange, lime and metallic gold floral design. Only $1.18 each from Formal-Invitations.com, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AS-PapyFant.html.
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Inspired by the fresh summer colors of green and yellow, we created these chic pear green invitations using the heavyweight Anjou green background card, white overlay, delicate unryu sash and Daffodil yellow grosgrain band, adorned with a sparkling Peridot crystal brad. The overlay was printed with vintage floral clip art ($12 from Formal-Invitations.com) and can be used throughout your event for a cohesive look. Order from http://www.formal-invitations.com/AYD-ANJO-LEPD.html ($1.22 each from Formal-Invitations.com).
We also love these cute lip balm spheres, perfect for a shower favors. EOS lip balm is 95% organic, 100% natural, and paraben and petrolatum free. Select from summer fruit, lemon drop, honeysuckle honeydew, tangerine and sweet mint.
Do you like these colors for a summer wedding or shower?
Perfect for a destination wedding, these stylish hot pink beach wedding invitations were created with a heavyweight Berry background card wrapped with a silky sash imprinted with silver glitter swirls, then adorned with a silver seashell brad ($1.42 from Formal-Invitations.com). Order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/ASD-BERR-SGSH.html
We used the same invitation from Formal-Invitations.com in a previous post and swapped out the colors for Pantone’s other fall fashion picks. The honeysuckle pink was specified for the background, the vintage cherubic artwork in bamboo and emberglow orange was used for the text background. Mixing vintage illustrations with a modern color palette provides a beautiful look with a contemporary edge.
Formal-Invitations.com allows you to change colors at no charge and is a great value at only $164 for 100 for a custom printed invitation card. Order from http://www.formal-invitations.com/PC-ORNA-CHER.html
This luxe custom printed wedding invitation was created by Formal-Invitations.com using an ornate damask border in Tiffany Blue ($164 for 100; order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/PC-ORNA-DAMA.html), with an Anjou Pear Green backing card for added dimension and weight (24¢ each at http://www.formal-invitations.com/BS-ANJOU.html). We were inspired by Bride’s megachic color combination of chartreuse and teal.
The invitation cards can be printed in any color you like, select from their modern palette or use your own combination. Invitation backing cards are available in over 30 solids and metallics for an additional 24¢ each.
These beach wedding invitations feature a vintage artwork border of tropical leaves and flowers …perfect for a destination wedding. Invites were custom printed by Formal-Invitations.com on extra heavy 140# card stock from their custom printed card collection.
We changed the interior color from Mimosa to Navy and used the Century Gothic font with a monogram for a more modern touch (at no extra charge). Prices include envelopes and vary from 85¢ to $2.45, depending on quantity, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/custom-printed-cards.html
Gerbera daisies are a wedding favorite, expressing beauty and happiness. These vibrant blooms make a brilliant impression using unique embellishments and modern colors with your invitations. To create these lovely hot pink wedding invitations, we used the heavyweight Berry background card and white overlay wrapped with a metallic gold cord that was strung with a solid brass Flower charm. A modern look at an old fashioned price of only $1.06 with 100% recycled envelope from http://www.formal-invitations.com.
We also like these pretty gerbera daisy napkin holders, from Etsy.com that would double as a table decoration.
Inspired by Bride’s magazine ideas and finds featuring hot hues of sunny days, we created these orange wedding invitations, perfect for a summer wedding. The heavyweight Papaya orange background card and white overlay were wrapped with a Moss satin band, which was embellished with an embossed Pink paper flower and Tsavorite green crystal brad. A chic look for a cool price at only $1.18 each, with envelope from http://www.formal-invitations.com.
Tiffany Blue Wedding Invitations with Chrysanthemum Sash $1.02
We loved the cool color palette shown in Bride’s magazine featuring a Bari Jay chiffon gown ($350) and used the same hues to create these gorgeous aqua blue wedding invitations. The heavyweight Tiffany blue background card and white overlay were wrapped with a shimmering metallic yellow-green Chrysanthemum sash printed with a modern floral. Perfect for a summer wedding and your budget at only $1.06 each with envelope from http://www.formal-invitations.com.
As seen in Glamour Magazine, purple is the right-now color and a definite “do”. We used this bold hue to make these pretty purple wedding invitations using the heavyweight Eggplant background card and white overlay wrapped with a Lavender satin ribbon, which was adorned with an embossed paper Purple flower and Amethyst crystal brad. The stunning invitations are available from http://www.formal-invitations.com for an amazing $1.14 with envelope.
Inspired by Instyle magazine’s feature on peacock eye makeup, we used the same colorful hues for these super-fashiony wedding invitations. Using the heavyweight Anjou pear green background card and white overlay, we wrapped the cards with a satin Turquoise band adorned with a White embossed paper flower and Emerald crystal brad. A stunning look for a low price of $1.14 each, with envelope all from http://www.formal-invitations.com
