This romantic wedding invitation features a pale gray-blue heavyweight background card and white overlay, tied together with a sheer chiffon ribbon and adorned with a small brass cherub charm ($1.06 each with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com), order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/ACB-FROS-CHER.html. They also carry over 50 other charm designs and background colors, to mix and match for your own unique design.
We also love these lovely Shimmer White Pearl and Quartz Bridal Earrings from Orange & Blossom; modern and sophisticated, they gleam with white Rock Crystal Quartz and iridescent white coin pearls. Handmade in Hawaii exclusively for Orange & Blossom ($34).
We have put together a list of our top ten resources for a chic, yet cheap wedding for the modern bride who wants to spend wisely for her upcoming wedding, but doesn’t want to settle. She might be scaling back her budget, but she doesn’t want to scale back her expectations.
- Skip the traditional bridal gown, and consider buying a bridesmaid’s or other formal dress in ivory or silver. We love anntaylor.com for elegant full length silk dresses from $295.
- Make wedding invitations yourself using your computer; look for high-quality heavyweight papers and embellishments and avoid the perforated, flimsy sets. Go to http://www.formal-invitations.com for premium do-it-yourself wedding invitations around $1 each. For further savings, skip the second envelope and use reply postcards or an online rsvp service.
- Simple yet impressive wedding favors can be made from wrapped ring boxes with bows ($20 for 48) from jewelrysupply.com, filled with miniature wrapped mints, soaps or seeds.
- Order a small wedding cake decorated with fresh organic flowers for display, and serve guests from a sheet cake.
- Contact local universities for qualified and inexpensive musicians and photographers. If you emphasize your need for photojournalists or portrait specialists, professors will be able to direct you to their best students.
- Consider having the wedding party members carry one dramatic stemmed flower, and use bud vases to hold them as part of a stylish head table decoration. Repeat this understated theme on guest tables and avoid expensive fussy arrangements. Try fiftyflowers.com for fragrant purple freesias …just $149 for 80-100 stems.
- Hold the ceremony and reception at the same site to save on flowers, decorations, site fees and transportation.
- Instead of an open bar, serve beer, wine and one signature drink, search recipes at brides.com.
- For your reception, consider a brunch, high tea, or late afternoon jazz reception, held during off-peak hours.
- Silver shoes are great for your wedding and definitely wearable after your event, we found these gorgeous Badgley Mischka shoes for $60 (normally $200) at 6pm.com, also checkout their accessory department for jewelry and bridesmaids gifts.
These fabulous wedding invitations were inspired by the French silk brocade pumps ($675) from Christian Louboutin, shown in Bride’s magazine. We chose the vintage Peony Floral Broder design from Formal-Invitations.com custom printed card collection and changed the border from navy to scarlet red for a little pop of color ($160 for 100). The cards were printed on extra-heavyweight 140# matte stock (30% recycled) for luxe feel at a super affordable price. Invites can be ordered from http://www.formal-invitations.com/custom-printed-cards.html.
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
These royal wedding invitations were inspired by Kate Middleton and Prince William of Wales and their upcoming wedding. We used elegant navy blue paired with a sparkling Sapphire brad, wrapped with lace and a white grosgrain belt. The vintage illustration was added to the overlay for a bit of tradition ($16 for a book of clip 1517 illustrations from Formal-Invitations.com), lace for some romance and the grosgrain belt for a modern touch. Kate’s engagement ring is a beautiful sapphire, and we added the blue crystal brad for sentiment and sparkle. These invitations have the look of royalty, but fortunately, a paupers price of only $1.42 each, with envelope from http://www.formal-invitations.com/ADR-NAVY-LCSA.html
Ever wished you could make a few changes to invitation designs, without extra fees? Formal-Invitations.com now offers the ability to change any of their custom printed card designs to your specifications. Select alternate hues from their color palette or provide a swatch for them to match. Personalize with their extensive collection of vintage artwork or send them your copyright-free artwork or photos to use… all at no extra charge. Invitations are printed on extra-heavyweight 140#, 30% recycled card stock and include envelopes, prices range from 85¢ to $2.45 each, depending on quantity order. Visit http://www.formal-invitations.com for all of their affordable and unique options.
Perfect for a patriotic, July 4th or military wedding, these red, white and blue wedding invitations feature a heavyweight Navy blue background card, crisp white overlay and sparkling Ruby crystal brad (74¢ each with envelope from http://www.formal-invitations.com). The overlay was printed with beautiful clip art ($14 for book which includes 556 holiday themed vintage designs with cd of scanned images also from http://www.formal-invitations.com).
Also perfect for a wedding toss or decoration are these bold red, eco-friendly, bio-degradable freeze dried rose petals, grown in the USA from Flyboy Naturals ($18 per 8 cups).
These sparkling metallic blue wedding invitations were inspired by the stunning platinum and sapphire engagement ring from Brilliant Earth, who provides the highest quality jewelry originating from pure sources and harvested using socially responsible practices. To create these luxe invites, we used the heavyweight Midnight metallic blue background card and white overlay, wrapped with a sparkling Silver cord that was strung with the Ice glass beads for a ultra-glam look. The price was also a cool $1.02 each, with 100% recycled envelope from http://www.formal-invitations.com.
Inspired by Tiffany & Co.‘s beautiful key pendants, we created these modern aqua blue wedding invitations using the Tiffany blue heavyweight card and white overlay wrapped with a metallic Gold cord, which was embellished with a solid brass Key charm. Even though they look costly, these gorgeous invites were only $1.06 from http://www.formal-invitations.com, including envelope.
