Cherry red is a hot color right now, according to Instyle Magazine, we used a splash of it in this elegant black invitation, perfect for the holidays and winter weddings. The heavyweight Jet black background cards was layered with a crisp white overlay, and attached with a black onyx jewel brad. The cards were then wrapped with a dramatic cherry red grosgrain band. The price was also dramatically low at only 98¢ including envelope from Formal-Invitations.com, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AYD-JET-CHON.html.

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For halloween weddings and events, we created these modern wedding invitations using a heavyweight Jet black background card and white overlay, tied up with a ghostly translucent unryu sash and bright pumpkin orange grosgrain belly band. The gothic monogram was printed on the overlay with vintage ornate letters and initials clip art ($16 for book with cd from Formal-Invitations.com). These invitations were a treat for a non-scary price of $1.14 each, including 100% recycled envelope, order from http://www.formal-invitations.com/AY-JET-UNOR.html

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.

Inspired by the tuxedo jacket trend, shown in Instyle Magazine, these fabulous black and white wedding invitations were created using a heavyweight Jet black background card and crisp white overlay wrapped with a delicate unryu sash and modern white grosgrain band, then finished with a crystal black Onyx brad. The elegant invites are also a great value at only $1.22 each, with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AYD-JET-OXUW.html

We were inspired by these gorgeous handmade rings made with Swarovski and Japanese crystals, available at www.teruamaro.com. These luxe rings (available in over 50 color combinations) are an affordable $30 and ship in a beautiful box wrapped in grosgrain ribbon, perfect for bridesmaid gifts. We used the crystal rings as an inspiration for these Jet black wedding invitations wrapped with silver metallic cord that were strung with sparkling glass beads, in ocean hues. The invitations were also a great deal at only $1.02 each, available from Formal-Invitations.com at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AG-JET-OCEAN.html

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.