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 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.
We created these chic red wedding invitations using the heavyweight Scarlet background card and crisp white overlay, wrapped with the chocolate brown Cosmos sash. This fine paper sash features a cool design in red, greens, white and metallic silver. The price was also a cool 98¢ each, with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com. These invitations and chocolate bar favors from Dagoba Organic Chocolate would be perfect for a winter event. The Beaucoup Berries bar is made with pure vanilla, dried cranberries and cherries blended with dark chocolate creating an antioxidant rich sweet-tart flavor exploration.
We loved the favor collection shown in Modern Bride and got the idea for these pretty holiday invitations from one of the favors. The Scarlet red background card and white overlay were embellished with a lovely Red Plaid fabric wrap for a warm, inviting look. The are perfect for a holiday event or winter wedding …and your wallet at only $1.02 each, with envelope, from Formal-Invitations.com.
Rich red is hot this season and the dramatic hue is showcased in these red wedding invitations featuring a rose in full bloom. The heavyweight Grandiflora red rose background card, made from 100% post consumer fibers, is layered with translucent vellum and embellished with a sparkling Tsavorite green crystal brad, all from Formal-Invitations.com for only 96¢ with envelope.
Custom printed wedding invitations $1.99-$2.99
We love the menswear-inspired fashions shown in Glamour magazine and used the popular stripe pattern on these gorgeous custom printed wedding invitations from Formal-Invitations.com. Choose from their collection of artwork and colors or they can use yours. The price is an affordable $1.99-2.99 each, depending on quantity and includes the envelope printed with a return address. As a bonus, the heavyweight 100# card stock and envelopes are all made from 100% recycled post consumer fibers, making it a smart, earth-friendly choice.
Wedding invitation trends 2010
The fashion runways provide fresh ideas and trends for upcoming wedding and event invitations including graphic prints in black & white, creamy neutrals, rich teal and dramatic red, plus plenty of romance for the upcoming season.
Bold, hot colors are giving way to neutral wedding invitations in shades of champagne, pale meadow green, frost blue, creamy vanilla or soft magnolia pink, bringing their sophisticated elegance to this seasons announcements. Adorn invitations with beautiful metal charms for a romantic feel or sparkling crystal brads for a modem touch.
Modern black & white designs are hot on the runway and the graphic designs make a contemporary, yet classic statement. We love the invitations featuring elegant black and white fine paper sashes, available in modern and classic patterns from Formal-Invitations.com. The 100% recycled fine paper sashes pair beautifully with neutrals, tropical brights or rich traditional colors and create luxurious layers that are wrapped like a beautiful gift.
Teal blue wedding invitations are also of-the-moment, a color both cool and rich, showing up in the latest fashions. Teal is gorgeous paired with crisp white and sparkling silver embellishments.
Dramatic red wedding invitations in shades of bright poppy and rich scarlet are a growing trend and the gorgeous hue is fabulous paired with gold and black adornments.
Romance is back in a big way with lovely, beautiful patterns delicately layered with translucent vellum. Fabulous lace wraps or intricate charm embellishments would also make enchanting romantic wedding invitations.
Earth-friendly wedding invitations will always be the smart choice in invitations and hopefully the trend will continue. Look for tree-free and fine papers and envelopes made from 100% post consumer fibers.
Do it yourself wedding invitations continue to be popular, as a way of saving a significant amount of money plus the ability to completely personalize invitations. They are also great if you need invites in a hurry, as the supplies can be shipped out right away.
Frugalista brides have discovered http://www.formal-invitations.com for the bride that wants both style and affordability. Visit Formal-Invitations.com for premium materials to fashion dreamy invitations that coordinate with any theme. Their online video instructions, free wedding invitations templates, paper guides and standard 8.5×11 overlays make it easy to create invitation, even for the craft-challenged. Select luxurious heavyweight cards from fashionable solid hues or stunning patterns, layered with printable translucent vellum or a crisp white overlay and embellish with decorative crystal brads, intricate metal charms, fine paper sashes, jacquard fabric wraps, romantic lace, or miniature silk flowers for distinctive invites that only look expensive. Prices start at 58¢ for the completed invitation, which includes: heavyweight background card, printable overlay, embellishment and 100% recycled envelope. Sign up for their newsletter to receive money-saving wedding invitation coupons for additional discounts.
Formal-Invitations.com, a family-owned and operated company founded in 1991, has grown to become a leading online source for cheap wedding invitations that only look expensive. To make it possible to offer the lowest possible prices, these unique invitations and supplies are only available directly from http://www.formal-invitations.com Formal-Invitations.com is approved for people and planet by Green America and is listed in the Green Pages. They also donate $1 to the Make it Right Foundation of New Orleans for every order.
Color Trends for Spring 2010
Finally, a little color from New York Fashion Week! …vibrant sunset orange, rich scarlet red and bright poppy red were seen in the latest designs. We also saw pretty, muted coral pinks and fuchsia, making an elegant statement.
For upcoming spring wedding invitations, the Poppy, Scarlet or Sunset heavyweight background cards, layered with a crisp white overlay and embellished with a Mandarin orange or Ruby red crystal brad would create a modern, fashion-forward statement. They are also affordably priced at only 66¢ each, with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.
The sophisticated Rehmanni calla lily wedding invitations, made from 100% post consumer fibers, features gorgeous muted pinks and would look elegant paired with translucent vellum and sparkling green crystal brad for only 90¢ each, with envelope, also from Formal-Invitations.com.
Ivy Green Wedding Invitations with Red Beaded Sash 98¢
Perfect for the upcoming season, these luxe holiday invitations feature a rich heavyweight Ivy green background card and snow white overlay wrapped with a beautiful red sash, textured with raised gold beading from Formal-Invitations.com (98¢ each, with envelope). The overlay was printed with vintage clip art ($14 with cd of 1268 scanned images), which can also be used on gift tags, favor labels, menu cards and more.
This beautiful headpiece from TwigsandHoney.com features a classic star feather flower in red and with swarovski crystal twig accents and would be the perfect holiday accessory.
