Polka dots are a great way to add a fresh modern look, as shown in Glamour’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.
Modern Invitation Ideas
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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Animal prints are still going strong in the fashion world and we used this latest trend in these exotic orange wedding invitations. The heavyweight Papaya orange card was wrapped with a delicate unryu sash and grosgrain wrap printed with a jaguar animal print ($1.38 from Formal-Invitations.com, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/ARS-PAPA-JGUN.html).
Gold would be a great compliment to this theme, in bold jewelry as shown by assael.com, and with your decorating accessories.
Chic polka dot patterns are still going strong in the latest fashions, especially in chic black and white, as featured Elle magazine. We created these on-trend invites using a Jet black card and white overlay wrapped with a grosgrain polka dot fabric wrap ($1.10 each for diy or $160/100 printed from Formal-Invitations.com, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AR-JET-BDOT.html). The overlay was printed with a modern floral illustration ($16 for a book and cd of 1500 images, also from Formal-Invitations.com), which would look great printed on favor labels too.
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).
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.
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.
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?
Goldenrod Wedding Invitations with Unryu and Silver Satin Belly Band
As featured in Instyle, marigold yellow is “a playful yellow that demands attention, this buttery shade adds a warm glow…”, we used this on-trend shade with these chic yellow wedding invitations using the Goldenrod background card and white overlay wrapped with a delicate unryu sash and silver satin band ($1.14 each from Formal-Invitations.com). We printed the overlay with a vintage floral design as a contrast to the modern look. This beautiful invitation clip art, also available from Formal-Invitations.com ($14 for a book of 417 images) can also be used on place cards, favors and programs throughout your event for a cohesive look. These invites and envelopes are also made from 100% recycled post-consumer fibers, making them earth-friendly as well. Order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AY-GROD-SVUN.html
Formal-Invitations.com has released a new line of modern wedding invitations featuring an exquisite floral branch design, using a contemporary color palette. You can choose from their colors, or use your own at no extra charge ($164/100).
Select from Scarlet red invitation accented with Black and Leaf green at http://www.formal-invitations.com/PC-BRAN-RED.html
Celery green invitation accented with Willow green and Merlot red at http://www.formal-invitations.com/PC-BRAN-WILL.html
Honeysuckle pink invitation accented with Mimosa yellow and Grass green at http://www.formal-invitations.com/PC-BRAN-PINK.html
Grape purple invitation accented with Leaf green and Sunset orange at http://www.formal-invitations.com/PC-BRAN-GRAP.html
Custom printed invitation cards (5.125″x7″) are printed to your specifications in full color (flat ink) on premium 30% recycled, heavyweight matte card stock (the back will be white or we can add a backing card for added dimension and weight). 100% recycled blank white envelopes are included with your cards, return address printing is an optional item.
Ann Taylor’s new collection features exquisite dream-day dresses … the Gardenia Corsage One-Shoulder Gown shown here ($450 from anntaylor.com) is made with diaphanous layers os silk georgette, adorned with a hand placed silk petals creating a lush petal corsage at the shoulder.
In keeping with this elegant theme, these beautiful Gardenia wedding invitations feature a translucent vellum overlay, embellished with a pearl jewel brad ($1.04 from formal-invitations.com). The invitations and envelopes are also made from earth-friendly 100% recycled paper as well, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AH-GniaPerl.html
As seen in InStyle magazine, bold color palettes are big this season…. we used the cool combo of grape and tangerine for the custom printed full-color invitations from Formal-Invitations with their vintage Calligraphic design, shown in a previous post, this time we added a backing card for extra weight and dimension (100/$164 plus 24¢ each for the Papaya orange backing card). Order from http://www.formal-invitations.com/PC-ORNA-CALL.html and specify grape and tangerine for your colors, with the Papaya backing card at http://www.formal-invitations.com/backing-cards.html.
