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.

We love the relaxed, yet elegant vibe of rustic weddings and created these pretty invitations, inspired by this popular trend. Starting with the on trend gray-green Meadow card and layered with a white overlay for a luxurious heavyweight feel. The cards were then wrapped with a romantic lace wrap and satin moss green band ($1.34 for each invitation with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/ARY-MEAD-LAMO.html). The overlay was printed with a vintage flower illustration, that also could be used on place cards, menu cards, programs and favor labels ($14 for a book and cd of 417 images, also from Formal-Invitations.com at http://www.formal-invitations.com/OA-ART-PAIS.html).

I think this gorgeous silk Avalana bridal gown ($450 from Coast London) also lends the same, elegant-rustic look with a modern edge… love the high/low hemline!

We love Pantone’s Spring Colors for 2012 and think they will look great in the upcoming wedding season. For wedding invitations, they can be used as the main color of the card or as an accent… pair the grosgain or satin ribbons shown right with a translucent rice paper unryu sash for a modern look or lace for a vintage feel. The ribbons can also be embellished with a chic buckle for a unique invitation. View Formal-Invitations.com belly band invitations and invitations with buckles for ideas.

Pantone, the global authority on color, announced Tangerine Tango, a vivacious, enticing orange hue, as the color of the year for 2012. ”The 2011 color of the year, Honeysuckle [pink], encouraged us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor. Tangerine Tango, a spirited reddish orange, continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward.”

We love this vibrant hue and used in these beautiful orange wedding invitations. The heavyweight Papaya card was layered with a white overlay, then wrapped with a fine paper fuchsia pink sash, printed in a modern orange, lime and metallic gold floral design. Only $1.18 each from Formal-Invitations.com, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AS-PapyFant.html.

This stunning Carolina Herrara bridal gown, worn by Bella in the latest Twilight movie, is made out of crepe satin and French Chantilly lace. The dress will be available at her CHNY boutiques next year and Alfred Angelo will be selling a replica in select stores, priced at $799.

Inspired by the gorgeous lace detail, we created these beautiful custom printed wedding invitations in wisteria (though any color can be used at no extra charge). The rustic vintage border and fresh modern color was perfect match, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/PC-RUSV-WIST.html ($164/100).

Straight from Fashion Week for Spring of 2012, we noticed an abundance of this gorgeous shade of orange. Orange radiates warmth and is a joyful hue for a wedding or special event, it represents enthusiasm, happiness and is associated with sunshine and the tropics.

Check out these beautiful orange wedding invitations featuring modern shades of papaya, marigold and coral. Add orange embellishments such as the mandarin and citrine crystal brads, orange grosgrain belts, embossed flowers or fine paper floral sashes for a splash of this on-trend hue.

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?

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

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.

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.

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Also… perfect for a celtic wedding, these irish wedding invitations feature a rich heavyweight background card and crisp white overlay wrapped with metallic gold cording, adorned with a brass shamrock. ($1.14 each for a diy kit or $164/100 printed from Formal-Invitations.com, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/ACC-IVY-SHAM.html)

As seen in InStyle magazine, soft is in for the upcoming spring season and taking a modern approach by pairing the pastels with a sleek accessories for pure elegance. We used the idea to create these gorgeous pink wedding invitations using the heavyweight Magnolia card, layered with a white overlay then wrapped with a delicate unryu sash and contemporary gray satin belly band. The sophisticated invitations were a great value at only $1.02 for a diy kit or $147 for 100 printed invitations from Formal-Invitations.com. We printed the overlay with vintage Japanese clip art of gingko leaves ($14 for 454 images the clip art book and on cd from also Formal-Invitations.com). Order kit and clip art at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AY-MAGN-UNGR.html