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-PARI-LAVN.html.

Perfect for a winery-themed wedding or event, these rich purple invitations were made using the heavyweight Eggplant card and white overlay, wrapped with a romantic lace and moss satin wrap ($1.34 each from Formal-Invitations.com). The overlay was printed with vintage grape illustration  ($14 for a book of 1268 images plus cd from Formal-Invitations.com) and would also look great printed on the program, favor labels and place cards. Order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/ARY-EGGP-LAMO.html.

Celebrate with Organic Cabernet Sauvignon ($16) from Frey Vineyards, featuring a deep purple color with black cherry, berry and herb aromas that follow through on a round, supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity full body, topped with nutmeg notes. Sip it slowly with Fair Trade organic chocolate.

For pure romance, we used vintage clip art in a lace and floral pattern with these exquisite wedding invitations. A heavyweight Frost blue-gray background card was layered with the printed overlay and attached with a pearl jewel brad (78¢ each from Formal-Invitations.com) order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AD-FROS-PERL.html, the clip art is also available form Formal-Invitations.com for $14, which includes 139 elegant floral images in book and on a cd. Use the image throughout your event for a unified look.

We also love this glimmering rhinestone headband from Twigs and Honey, featuring countless rhinestones, hand wired rhinestone leaves, pearl bead and metallic bead accents.

Roses are ancient symbols of love and beauty and a perfect theme for modern weddings. These beautiful invitations were created using a heavyweight handmade card made from recycled cotton embedded with real rose petals and bits of grass. The cards were layered with translucent vellum, and attached with a sparkling pink quartz crystal brad for a contemporary touch. Order from Formal-Invitations.com ($1.06 each) at http://www.formal-invitations.com/APD-ROSE-QUAR.html. Order petal paper invitations through July, and take 25% off with code PETAL25 when checking out, offer expires 7-31-2011.

We also love these Le Chocolat en Rose Truffles from Vosges Gourmet Chocolates which combine Piper Heidsieck brut rosè Champagne in 65% cacao dark chocolate, rolled in fragrant rose bud poudre. The name of these truffles is inspired by Edith Piaf’s signature song, La Vie en Rose which in French means “life through rose-colored glasses” or literally “life in pink.”

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 over-the-top shower invitations (complete with live butterfly) seen in the new movie “Bridesmaids”, we toned it down with these lovely, affordable custom printed invites. We used the popular honeysuckle pink hue with a blush border using the Stripes and Bow design, you can substitute any color or illustration at no extra charge from Formal-Invitations.com (89¢-$2.49 each, depending on quantity). Order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/PC-STRI-BOW.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

We love the future princess’s beautiful style and were inspired by her on-trend pink gown and gorgeous black bag to create these stunning royal wedding invitations.

The honeysuckle pink was specified for the background color, black for the modern type and vintage graphic, and white for the monogram in this simple, elegant horizontal style. Though fit for a princess, these invitations were at a paupers price of only $164 for 100 from Formal-Invitations.com. This week only, get an extra 10% off the Royal style custom printed invitations using code ROYAL10, good until midnight on Friday, April 29th, order from http://www.formal-invitations.com/PC-ROYL-HART.html.

We used the same invitation from Formal-Invitations.com in a previous post and swapped out the colors for Pantone’s other fall fashion picks. The honeysuckle pink was specified for the background, the vintage cherubic artwork in bamboo and emberglow orange was used for the text background. Mixing vintage illustrations with a modern color palette provides a beautiful look with a contemporary edge.

Formal-Invitations.com allows you to change colors at no charge and is a great value at only $164 for 100 for a custom printed invitation card. Order from http://www.formal-invitations.com/PC-ORNA-CHER.html

This luxe custom printed wedding invitation was created by Formal-Invitations.com using an ornate damask border in Tiffany Blue ($164 for 100; order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/PC-ORNA-DAMA.html), with an Anjou Pear Green backing card for added dimension and weight (24¢ each at http://www.formal-invitations.com/BS-ANJOU.html). We were inspired by Bride’s megachic color combination of chartreuse and teal.

The invitation cards can be printed in any color you like, select from their modern palette or use your own combination. Invitation backing cards are available in over 30 solids and metallics for an additional 24¢ each.

Pink is the hot color this season, ranging from pale neutrals to intense bold hues seen with the latest fashions and interior designs. We love the chic look of black and hot pink shown in House Beautiful and used the inspiration to created these modern wedding invitations. The heavyweight Berry pink background card was layered with a crisp white overlay and embellished with a black onyx crystal brad (78¢ each with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com … a fabulous look at a fabulous price! The overlay was printed with vintage floral clip art, ($14 from Formal-Invitations.com for a book and cd of 139 elegant floral images) for a bit of romance. Order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AD-BERR-ONYX.html.