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Butterflies are though to symbolize new beginnings and we used this appropriate motif for these chic pear green wedding invitations. The white overlay was printed with a vintage illustration of a butterfly ($14 from http://www.formal-invitations.com for a clip art book of 1268 images with cd), which could also be used to print on return address envelope labels, favor labels or tags, menu and programs for a uniform look. The invitation overlay was layered with heavyweight Anjou background card and wrapped with a delicate unryu sash embedded with gold threads (90¢ each, with envelope from http://www.formal-invitations.com).

We also loved this vintage beaded bridal clutch from Orange & Blossom ($67) made in Belgium by hand. This designer handbag by Walborg features a stunning butterfly design in white beads, which shines on a cream/ivory background. A gorgeous vintage touch alongside any wedding gown.

Do you think butterflies are a good wedding theme?

Perfect for a garden wedding, these petal paper wedding invitations are made 100% recycled white cotton embedded with real rose, marigold, cornflower petals. The translucent overlay was printed with vintage Japanese clip art of a butterfly and attached using a sparkling green Tourmaline crystal brad for a modern touch. Great for the earth and your wallet at only $1.02 each from http://www.formal-invitations.com, including 100% pc recycled envelope.

We also love the eco-friendly freeze dried rose petals from Flyboy Naturals, used for guest tosses, table decorations, to cover an aisle, great for your garden-themed event. They offer 105 varieties of roses, custom blended to create unique color combinations.

Would you consider having a garden wedding?

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We love this stylish dress in silk organza from Ann Taylor ($255) , the layered petal skirt offers a chic and flattering silhouette. Inspired by the pale hue and flowery design, we created these sophisticated pale pink wedding invitations, perfect for a garden wedding. The Magnolia heavyweight background card and white overlay were wrapped with a metallic Gold cording, that was strung with a solid brass butterfly charm ($1.06 each, including 100% recycled envelope, from http://www.formal-invitations.com).

These modern green wedding invitations feature a heavyweight Anjou pear green card and white overlay embellished with a sparkling Amethyst crystal brad (74¢ each with envelope from http://www.formal-invitations.com). The white overlay was printed with vintage clip art ($14 for a book and cd of 417 images from http://www.formal-invitations.com) of a gerbera daisy that has a contemporary edge, this image could also be used on return address labels, wedding favor labels and wedding menu and programs, creating a cohesive look.

Perfect for a patriotic, July 4th or military wedding, these red, white and blue wedding invitations feature a heavyweight Navy blue background card, crisp white overlay and sparkling Ruby crystal brad (74¢ each with envelope from http://www.formal-invitations.com). The overlay was printed with beautiful clip art ($14 for book which includes 556 holiday themed vintage designs with cd of scanned images also from http://www.formal-invitations.com).

Also perfect for a wedding toss or decoration are these bold red, eco-friendly, bio-degradable freeze dried rose petals, grown in the USA from Flyboy Naturals ($18 per 8 cups).