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.
Vintage Invitation Ideas
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!
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).
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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.
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.
Inspired by the historic wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, these wedding invitations are simple and elegant, using a crisp white card printed with vintage artwork and a modern monogram from Formal-Invitations.com ($164/100) order from http://www.formal-invitations.com/PC-ROYL-BIRD.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
These fashion-forward wedding invitations by Formal-Invitations.com were created using Pantone’s fall colors for 2011. We selected the Ornate Cherubic Design from their custom printed invitation card collection and substituted (at no extra charge) their colors for Deep Teal, Cedar and Phlox, creating a modern look with the vintage artwork. We could also add a backing card in Meadow Green providing extra weight and dimension for only 24¢ extra (each).
The beautiful cards were a great value at only $164 for 100, 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.
