Looking for a unique and modern invitation? We love the organic look of these hand marbled fine paper sashes, in luxe hues of green, pink, orange and metallic gold (no two are alike), wrapped around a rich heavyweight ivy green card and crisp white overlay ($1.18 from Formal-Invitations.com). The modern sash is a great contrast to the vintage monogram, which could also be printed on favors, menus and programs. Order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AS-IVY-MARBLE.html.
We also love these one-of-a-kind birthstone necklaces from Prismera.com, with the same mod-organic vibe, perfect for bridesmaids or holiday gifts ($75-$160). The collection took the concept of birthstone jewelry and gave it a stylish update. They are delicate clusters of aquamarine and pyrite, keishi pearl and rock crystal, ruby and lapis lazuli. Mini gem collages that are eclectic, edgier, and much more suited to your sophisticated, grown up self.
For a chic mix of modern and vintage, we created these layered holiday invitations with the heavyweight Ivy green card, wrapped with delicate rice paper unryu, a Cherry red grograin band and metallic gold cording for sparkle. The overlay was printed with a vintage holiday scene for a bit of nostalgia. Order these luxe invites (1.38 each from Formal-Invitations.com) and clip art book with images on cd ($14) at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AYM-IVY-UNCHGO.html.
We also like this Old World Drinking Chocolate from LakeChamplainChocolates.com ($12.50), for a great holiday gift — 54% dark chocolate shavings melted in piping hot milk for a mug of intense chocolate flavor and rich velvety texture. Good Housekeeping recently selected Lake Champlain Chocolates’ Old World Drinking Chocolate as the winner of their dark chocolate Hot Chocolate Taste Test.
I was inspired by Princess Sophie of Isenburg who wed Prince Georg Friedrich Ferdinand of Prussia this past weekend, for a royal-inspired fall wedding invitation idea… I just love her elegant look; perfect hair and makeup, modern gown and beautiful vintage floral tiara.
For these custom printed invitations, I used pale celery green color for the background, added a modern monogram and vintage acorn artwork, then layered the printed invitation with a heavyweight Chocolate brown card for added weight and dimension ($188/100 for custom printed invitation with backing card and envelope from Formal-Invitations.com, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/PC-ROYL-FEAT.html).
What do you think of her look?
August 24, 2011
Perfect for a cozy holiday wedding or event, these deep forest green holiday invitations feature a blue plaid ribbon and rice paper unryu sash embellishments ($1.54 each from Formal-Invitations.com, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/ARS-FORS-UNBP.html). The overlay was printed with a vintage illustration of a reindeer ($14 for a clip art book and cd of 1500 images also from Formal-Invitations.com). The reindeer image could also be printed on favor labels, gift tags, menus, programs and address labels for a unified look. For additional savings, take 20% off all holiday invitations with code HOLIDAY20, offer expires 8-31-2011 at midnight, view the holiday invites at http://www.formal-invitations.com/holiday-invitations.html.
To compliment the rich green, we like these deep red rose from FiftyFlowers.com. The Black Magic rose is one of the deepest, darkest red roses on the market. Its large velvety head fully opens into a captivating star-shaped bloom. This dark red rose would add a magical touch to any wedding bouquet, table centerpiece or flower arrangement. The bulk Ecuadorian roses are shipped fresh in bud form at wholesale prices.
If your wedding or event is in October, order your invitation in July so you will have plenty of time to diy or have printed, assemble, address and mail out your announcements… invitations should be mailed six to eight weeks before your event.
We put together this fall invitation idea for October weddings or events using a modern green heavyweight card and white overlay wrapped with floral lace and a chic blue plaid tartan wrap ($1.74 each from Formal-Invitations.com, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AR-ANJO-LABP.html). The overlay was printed with a simple monogram, using the typeface Century Gothic… the rest was set in Lichten Script for a nice contrast.
Continuing the lace theme, we found this gorgeous rhinestone and french chantilly headband from TwigsandHoney.com ($185). ultra pretty with a 100% silk ribbon self-tie, available in white lace (as pictured) or ivory lace.
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 Pantone’s fall color report, we put together a fresh, modern palette using pear green, teal and royal purple. The designers secret to using these colors is to choose one dominant (60%), a secondary (30%) and an accent color (10%) throughout your event for a consistent look.
We used these hues to create this fabulous wedding invitation using a heavyweight Anjou background card and crisp white overlay wrapped in romantic lace and a contemporary royal purple satin belly bands ($1.26 each from Formal-Invitations.com). Teal would also look great with the lace and purple band. Order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AYR-ANJO-LARO.html
Emerald green was a clear winner at this years Golden Globe Awards… the regal hue was the color of choice by Hollywood’s leading ladies. We used the inspiration to created these lovely green wedding invitations using the heavyweight Ivy background card and printable overlay adorned with an emerald green crystal brad. The overlay was printed with vintage clip art ($14 from Formal-Invitations.com for a book and cd of 139 images) for an elegant touch.
These luxe invites were also a winner with your budget at only 74¢ each, with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AD-IVY-EMER.html
