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.
Anniversary Invitation Ideas
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.
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.
These stunning black and white wedding invitations were inspired by the modern and romantic Chanel fashions. We used the Jet black heavyweight card and crisp white overlay wrapped with a floral lace wrap layered with black grosgrain ribbon for a luxe, sophisticated look that is surprisingly affordable ($1.18 each with envelope, from Formal-Invitations.com).
Metallic Gold Holiday Invitations with Brass Bell Charm and MIni Brad 86¢
This shimmering gold holiday invitation is adorned with a beautiful solid brass bell charm that will impress your guests. The metallic heavyweight Gold background card and white overlay were embellished with the bell charm, easily attached with a brass mini brad. Even though they look like they cost a fortune, they were a great value at only 86¢ each , with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.
We think this Golden Foil Agnes jacket from JCrew.com would also make perfect accessory for your winter event. With its ladylike silhouette, this chic jacket evokes a certain mid-century glamour. But what makes it modern (and the most glamorous resident in your closet) is the dazzling burnished-gold fabric.
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This dramatic veil, by Suzanne Couture Mllinery, inspired us to create these lovely silver wedding invitations, featuring a white satin bow. The heavyweight metallic Sterling background card was layered with a printed white overlay and embellished with a easy stick-on satin bow for a shimmering, glamorous look. The price was lovely as well, for only 66¢ each, with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.
Metallic Gold Wedding Invitations with Floral Lace Wrap $1.02
We loved the romantic, yet edgy look of lace paired with gold accessories, shown in Vogue and used the idea to create this glimmering gold wedding invitations. The heavyweight metallic Gold card and white overlay were wrapped with an exquisite floral lace wrap. This luxe invitation was an easy $1.02 each, with envelope, from Formal-Invitations.com
Metallic gold wedding invitations with gold Irish claddagh decorative brad
These beautiful new Irish Claddagh wedding invitations from Formal-Invitations.com feature a heavyweight metallic gold card and gold Irish Claddagh decorative brad for only 62¢ each, including envelope.
The Claddagh ring is a traditional ring worn as a wedding ring. The design and customs associated with it originated in the Irish fishing village of Claddagh, located just outside the old walls of the city of Galway. The Claddagh’s distinctive design features two hands clasping a heart, and usually surmounted by a crown. The elements of this symbol are often said to correspond to the qualities of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown). The expression which was associated with these symbols in the giving of the ring was: “With my two hands I give you my heart, and crown it with my love.”
Plum purple wedding invitations with fuchsia belt and oval brass buckle
Deep purple and hot fuchsia pink make a gorgeous, modern combination as shown in bouquets put together by Fiftyflowers.com. We used this combination to create these luxe purple wedding invitations. The heavyweight Plum purple background card and white overlay was wrapped with a Fuchsia pink grosgrain belt and finished with a solid brass buckle. The overlay was printed with Japanese vintage clip art, sold at Formal-Invitations.com with 453 other Japanese designs scanned on a cd, plus in book form for only $14. The invitations were also from Formal-Invitations.com for an affordable 98¢ each, including envelope. We love the eco-chic, luxe designs for less!
Custom printed wedding anniversary invitations with photograph
Using a photograph is a great way to personalize your invitations and was used for this custom printed wedding anniversary invitation. The black and white photo was combined with a simple black background and willow green border for an elegant look, printed on a heavyweight card stock made from 100% recycled post consumer fibers by Formal-Invitations.com. Including the envelope printed with a return address, they were also an affordable $1.99-$2.99 each, depending on quantity. The mini magnetic frames shown from Beau-Coup.com would also make great keepsakes, using the same photograph.
