Midnight Blue Wedding Invitations with Deco Jacquard Wrap $1.10
This fabulous metallic blue wedding invitations features a sparkling metallic dark blue heavyweight card wrapped with an exquisite black and silver embroidered jacquard wrap, perfect for a New Years party or event. The overlay was printed with vintage holiday clip art ($14 from Formal-Invitations.com for a book of 556 images plus cd), for a cool, retro look. A great value for luxe invitations at only $1.22 from Formal-Invitations.com. Order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AR-MidnDeco.html
The cocktail jelly beans from Beau-Coup.com would also make a chic favor, choose from four colorful jelly bean mixers: cosmopolitan, bellini, mojito and lemon drop.
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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.
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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 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.
This cool invite features a luxe metallic silver heavyweight card and white overlay embellished with a delicate unryu sash and metallic cording for a modern look (94¢ each from Formal-Invitations.com, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/ASC-SILV-UNGO.html.) Great for holiday or winter wedding invitations, we added this vintage illustration of two skiers, that could also be printed on menus and gift tags ($14 for a book and cd of 556 images also at Formal-Invitations.com). Take 20% off all holiday invitations at Formal-Invitations with code HOLIDAY20 through 8-31-11.
These French peppermint drops from candywarehouse.com ($2 each) are packed in elegant, circular tins, perfect for party favors at your winter event.
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.
August 8, 2011
It seems too early to think about the holiday invitations, but it’s best to order now before the rush, plus it’s also a good time as Formal-Invitations.com is offering an early bird sale for 20% off holiday invitations until August 31st at midnight, use code HOLIDAY20 during checkout. You can view the entire collection at http://www.formal-invitations.com/holiday-invitations.html designed for exquisite holiday parties and winter weddings.
The holiday collection includes this stunning metallic gold invitation, wrapped with gold cording that was strung with black, brown and amber glass beads for some modern glamour ($1.14 each with envelope and foam mailing protector at Formal-Invitations.com, order from http://www.formal-invitations.com/AG-GOLD-EART.html). As a contrast, the overlay was printed with vintage pinecone artwork ($14 for a book of 1268 images with cd from Formal-Invitations.com), which would also look great printed on favor labels.
Perfect for a party favor, these Vermont chocolates feature a miniature moonlit Lake Champlain Winter scene molded from bittersweet chocolate blended with a crisp peppermint crunch and wrapped in Italian gold foil ($84 for 85 pieces from lakechamplainchocolates.com).
Perfect for a red and silver themed event, these glamorous scarlet red wedding invitations were wrapped with a metallic silver cording that was strung with silver, clear and pearl glass beads. These unique invites ship with a protective thin foam sheet for mailing ($1.14 each with envelope and protector from Formal-Invitations.com), order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AG-SCAR-ICE.html.
We also love with the ultra-flattering silk Cecelia dress from J. Crew in vintage burgundy ($225), paired with the Lumiani silver leather strappy shoes ($35 from 6pm.com) and a Simplicity Silver & Swarovski Crystal Lariat Necklace ($78 from Orange & Blossom) to complete the look.
We love the fresh combination of fuchsia and kelly green, showcased in Bride’s magazine, and used the hues with these modern holiday wedding invitations. The invitations from http://www.formal-invitations.com were custom printed from the damask designs, using the Lipstick and Grass colors from their contemporary palette, along with a vintage illustration of Santa. Formal-Invitations.com allow you to change the colors and artwork at no extra charge for truly unique and personal designs, prices for invitations and envelopes vary from 85¢ to $2.45, depending on quantity ordered, and ship within five business days after approval.
A real skeletonized leaf is featured in these stunning silver wedding invitations. The shimmering Silver metallic heavyweight card and white overlay were wrapped with a delicate unryu sash, with a skeleton leaf tucked in between for texture and interest. These unique invitations were available in a diy kit for $1.10 or custom printed for $1.80 each, with envelope from http://www.formal-invitations.com.
To go with the cool modern tones, we also like the silver leaf pendant ($90) and earrings ($175) with ethically sourced green sapphires from BrilliantEarth.com, perfect for bridesmaid gift.
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Metallic Gold Invitations with Gold Mini Brad 66¢
These shimmering gold holiday invitations were created using the heavyweight Metallic Gold background and white overlay attached with a mini gold brad from Formal-Invitations.com (66¢ with envelope). The overlay was printed with vintage clip art of a holiday candle for an elegant look ($14 also from Formal-Invitations for a book of 556 holiday images with cd).
We love these beautiful tapers from Bluecorn Naturals, made from 100% pure beeswax and cotton wicks. Scented by honey and colored by pollen, the raw candles are beeswax in its purest form.
