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.
Bridal and Wedding Shower 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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This stunning Carolina Herrara bridal gown, worn by Bella in the latest Twilight movie, is made out of crepe satin and French Chantilly lace. The dress will be available at her CHNY boutiques next year and Alfred Angelo will be selling a replica in select stores, priced at $799.
Inspired by the gorgeous lace detail, we created these beautiful custom printed wedding invitations in wisteria (though any color can be used at no extra charge). The rustic vintage border and fresh modern color was perfect match, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/PC-RUSV-WIST.html ($164/100).
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Chic polka dot patterns are still going strong in the latest fashions, especially in chic black and white, as featured Elle magazine. We created these on-trend invites using a Jet black card and white overlay wrapped with a grosgrain polka dot fabric wrap ($1.10 each for diy or $160/100 printed from Formal-Invitations.com, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AR-JET-BDOT.html). The overlay was printed with a modern floral illustration ($16 for a book and cd of 1500 images, also from Formal-Invitations.com), which would look great printed on favor labels too.
For extra wedding invitations savings, visit Formal-Invitations.com this week for their annual summer sale. Take 10% off your final order of diy invitation kits, custom printed cards or invitation supplies this week only …offer expire on Friday August 5th at midnight, use code SUMMER10 when checking out.
Select from unique papers and embellishments, including these 100% recycled heavyweight cards printed with beautiful blooms for a fresh modern look, great for bridal showers and garden weddings. The printed translucent vellum overlay is a attached to the cards with a crystal jewel brad for some sparkle ($1.04 for heavyweight card, vellum, crystal brad and envelope from Formal-Invitations.com). Checkout the entire collection of layered invitations with modern and vintage prints at http://www.formal-invitations.com/wedding-invitations-prints.html.
For pure romance, we used vintage clip art in a lace and floral pattern with these exquisite wedding invitations. A heavyweight Frost blue-gray background card was layered with the printed overlay and attached with a pearl jewel brad (78¢ each from Formal-Invitations.com) order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AD-FROS-PERL.html, the clip art is also available form Formal-Invitations.com for $14, which includes 139 elegant floral images in book and on a cd. Use the image throughout your event for a unified look.
We also love this glimmering rhinestone headband from Twigs and Honey, featuring countless rhinestones, hand wired rhinestone leaves, pearl bead and metallic bead accents.
Roses are ancient symbols of love and beauty and a perfect theme for modern weddings. These beautiful invitations were created using a heavyweight handmade card made from recycled cotton embedded with real rose petals and bits of grass. The cards were layered with translucent vellum, and attached with a sparkling pink quartz crystal brad for a contemporary touch. Order from Formal-Invitations.com ($1.06 each) at http://www.formal-invitations.com/APD-ROSE-QUAR.html. Order petal paper invitations through July, and take 25% off with code PETAL25 when checking out, offer expires 7-31-2011.
We also love these Le Chocolat en Rose Truffles from Vosges Gourmet Chocolates which combine Piper Heidsieck brut rosè Champagne in 65% cacao dark chocolate, rolled in fragrant rose bud poudre. The name of these truffles is inspired by Edith Piaf’s signature song, La Vie en Rose which in French means “life through rose-colored glasses” or literally “life in pink.”
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?
Inspired by the over-the-top shower invitations (complete with live butterfly) seen in the new movie “Bridesmaids”, we toned it down with these lovely, affordable custom printed invites. We used the popular honeysuckle pink hue with a blush border using the Stripes and Bow design, you can substitute any color or illustration at no extra charge from Formal-Invitations.com (89¢-$2.49 each, depending on quantity). Order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/PC-STRI-BOW.html
Ann Taylor’s new collection features exquisite dream-day dresses … the Gardenia Corsage One-Shoulder Gown shown here ($450 from anntaylor.com) is made with diaphanous layers os silk georgette, adorned with a hand placed silk petals creating a lush petal corsage at the shoulder.
In keeping with this elegant theme, these beautiful Gardenia wedding invitations feature a translucent vellum overlay, embellished with a pearl jewel brad ($1.04 from formal-invitations.com). The invitations and envelopes are also made from earth-friendly 100% recycled paper as well, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AH-GniaPerl.html
Pink is the hot color this season, ranging from pale neutrals to intense bold hues seen with the latest fashions and interior designs. We love the chic look of black and hot pink shown in House Beautiful and used the inspiration to created these modern wedding invitations. The heavyweight Berry pink background card was layered with a crisp white overlay and embellished with a black onyx crystal brad (78¢ each with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com … a fabulous look at a fabulous price! The overlay was printed with vintage floral clip art, ($14 from Formal-Invitations.com for a book and cd of 139 elegant floral images) for a bit of romance. Order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AD-BERR-ONYX.html.
Glamour magazine’s asked their readers if the current lace trend is a “do” or “don’t” and received an overwhelming “do” for this exquisite fabric. We used this idea for these beautiful, romantic wedding invitations wrapped in lace and embellished with a pearl brad ($1.30 from Formal-Invitations.com). The overlay was printed with vintage floral clip art for extra-romance, also available from Formal-Invitations.com ($14 for a book and cd of 139 images), order from http://www.formal-invitations.com/ARD-VANL-LAPE.html.
