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Also, perfect for a Celtic wedding, these Irish wedding invitations feature a rich ivy green heavyweight background card and crisp white overlay wrapped with metallic gold cording, adorned with a brass shamrock. ($1.22 each for a diy kit or $172/100 printed from Formal-Invitations.com, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/ACC-IVY-SHAM.html)
Are you planning an Irish wedding? A modern Celtic wedding incorporates traditions from the past, here are a few ideas and sources to get you started:
- Irish brides used to carry a real horseshoe for good luck, modern brides now carry porcelain horseshoes or one made of fabric worn on the wrist.
- The chime of bells is thought to keep evil spirits away, restore harmony if a couple is fighting, and also remind a couple of their wedding vows. You could have your greeters hand out tiny bells to your guests to ring during your procession or at the reception in lieu of clinking glasses.
- Dark green wedding invitation with vintage artwork and an embroidered Celtic wrap, $1.22 each from Formal-Invitations.com, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AR-FORS-CELT.html
- Wreath of wildflowers worn in the brides hair.
- This Celtic ring by Brilliant Earth Earth features a graceful knot on each side of the center gem. This Celtic symbol represents two souls bound by everlasting love.
These beautiful Irish Claddagh wedding invitations from Formal-Invitations.com feature a heavyweight metallic gold card and gold Irish Claddagh decorative brad for only 74¢ each, including envelope. Order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AD-GoldClad.html
The Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring given as a token of love or worn as a wedding ring. The design and customs associated with it originated in the Irish fishing village of Claddagh, located just outside the city of Galway. The ring was first produced in the 17th century during the reign of Queen hands clasping a heart, and usually surmounted by a crown. The elements of this symbol are often said to correspond to the qualities of friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown). The expression which was associated with these symbols in the giving of the ring was: “With my two hands I give you my heart, and crown it with my loyalty.” Yet, the expression, “Let love and friendship reign forever” can be found as another meaning for the symbols.
Aqua is a refreshing blue-green shade, perfect for modern weddings and events and a hot color in current fashions. Checkout these chic new nail polish hues shown in Glamaour magazine… great for a touch of “something blue”.
We love the mix of vintage and modern elements and used this fresh hue in the new “Keira” collection from Formal-Invitations.com ($164/100), choose one of their colors or use your own… we substituted the Abaco blue for Melon, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/PC-BKEI-MELN.html and specify your color from http://www.formal-invitations.com/invitation-colors.html.
We love the new jade green showing up in the latest trends and used it in these gorgeous Art Deco wedding invitations. The new “Margaret” collection from Formal-Invitations.com can be printed in any color you like at no extra charge, select from their on-trend colors or use your own ($164/100).
Just for Valentines Day, this modern romantic collection from Formal-Invitations.com features an exquisite vintage illustration of a cherub surrounded by flowers, butterflies, doves and tiny hearts. We love the mix of vintage artwork printed with fresh, modern colors, choose from their collection of fresh hues or use your own at no extra charge ($164/100), order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/PC-SHAY-TANG.html. Happy Valentines Day!
Polka dots are a great way to add a fresh modern look, as shown in Glamour Magazine’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.
The city of Paris is referred to as the most romantic city in the world, the perfect source for inspiration. Take a look at the new Paris Collection of invitations from Formal-Invitations.com, featuring a vintage French illustration and updated with a fresh, modern color palette. Shown in Thyme, Lavender, Mango and Smoke, you can choose from the 2012 invitation colors or specify your own at no additional cost ($164/100). The old world charm of these invitations would work well for rustic, vintage and classic wedding themes. Order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/PC-AUDR-LAVN.html.
We used Pantone’s color of the year (Tangerine) and paired it with silver and goldenrod for a chic summer wedding color palette. A designers tip: use 60% of the main color, 30% of the secondary and 10% for the accent throughout your event as a rough guide. For a stunning tabletop using these colors; pair an orange tablecloth with silver chargers/plates accented with yellow napkins and flowers. For invitations, we used the Sunset orange and Goldenrod for these custom printed invitations from Formal-Invitations.com ($164/100), paired with an envelope with a silver liner. Bridesmaids wearing the vibrant orange hue, could add silver shoes and jewelry, while carrying a yellow based bouquet.
