Inspired by Instyle magazine’s feature on Anne Hathaway wearing a romantic Bottega Veneta dress, we created these stylish wedding invitations featuring a band of royal purple satin, the top hue in our latest wedding color poll. We used the Jet Black heavyweight background card and white overlay printed with a vintage monogram ($14 for a book and cd of 812 ornate letters from Formal-Invitations.com), wrapped with a delicate Unryu sash and Royal Purple satin belly band. We like the vintage illustration paired with a the modern clean lines, and the price at only $1.02 each, with 100% recycled envelope from http://www.formal-invitations.com

Vintage clip art is a great way to add a timeless look to your announcements. For these rich black wedding invitations, the white overlay was printed with an elegant leaf image adorned with a modern pale blue Zircon crystal brad for a little sparkle. The invitation price was also a vintage 74¢ each, with 100% recycled envelope from http://www.formal-invitations.com, along with the clip art book of 1517 decorative ornaments for $16, which includes the image scans on a cd.

These summer wedding invitations feature a sophisticated palette of rich black and moss green, plus lace for a touch of romance. We used the heavyweight Jet black background card and white overlay wrapped with  floral lace which was layered with a satin Moss green band ($1.22 each from http://www.formal-invitations.com, including envelope). The overlay was printed with vintage clip art of a butterfly ($14 for a book and cd of 1268 images from Formal-Invitations.com), this image would also look great printed on place cards, wedding programs, menu cards, favor labels and return address labels.

We also like the green baby hydrangea from FiftyFlowers.com,  as a wedding flower for your black and green wedding palette. This award-winning green baby hydrangea is a smaller hydrangea that has become an extremely popular for weddings. The beauty alone of this flower will make stunning and easy to make wedding bouquets, table centerpieces or flower arrangements.

This modern strapless Gracen silk dress from J.Crew.com ($215) features a simple silhouette in a stunning color. We used the same contemporary inspiration to create these fabulous black and aqua blue wedding invitations. The heavyweight Jet Black background card and white overlay were wrapped with a delicate Unryu sash embedded with gold threads for a little sparkle layered with a satin Turquoise belly band. Even though they look like they cost a fortune, they were an affordable 98¢ each, with envelope from http://www.formal-invitations.com.

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 stunning black and white wedding invitations were inspired by the modern and romantic Chanel fashions. We used the Jet black heavyweight card and crisp white overlay wrapped with a floral lace wrap layered with black grosgrain ribbon for a luxe, sophisticated look that is surprisingly affordable ($1.18 each with envelope, from Formal-Invitations.com).

Onyx Black Wedding Invitations with Kochi Sash 90¢

Bold black and white graphic prints are still hot as shown in Elle magazine’s latest fashion collection, and we incorporated this continuing trend in these modern wedding invitations. The heavyweight Onyx black background card and crisp white overlay, were wrapped with a fine paper sash printed with a Japanese print, creating a contemporary look for the modern bride. The invites were also a great value at only 90¢ each, including envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.

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.

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.

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.