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.

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.

Midnight Blue Wedding Invitations with Deco Jacquard Wrap $1.10

This fabulous metallic blue wedding invitations features a sparkling metallic dark blue heavyweight card wrapped with an exquisite black and silver embroidered jacquard wrap, perfect for a New Years party or event. The overlay was printed with vintage holiday clip art ($14 from Formal-Invitations.com for a book of 556 images plus cd), for a cool, retro look. A great value for luxe invitations at only $1.22 from Formal-Invitations.com. Order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AR-MidnDeco.html

The cocktail jelly beans from Beau-Coup.com would also make a chic favor, choose from four colorful jelly bean mixers: cosmopolitan, bellini, mojito and lemon drop.

You better watch out! or you can pay way too much for premium holiday and wedding invitations. These unique invitations were inspired by a vintage Santa Claus print by Tom Browning, from Allposters.com. To create a the holiday look, we used the heavyweight Scarlet red background and snow white overlay wrapped with a chic black grosgrain belt and a solid brass buckle for only $1.22 each, including envelope, from Formal-Invitations.com. View their collection of modern belted invitations at http://www.formal-invitations.com/belt-wedding-invitations.html. You can also mix and match cards and belts to create your own unique design, choose from 30 solid card colors and 20 belts colors for 600 possible combinations at http://www.formal-invitations.com/diy-invitation-supplies.html.

Happy Holidays!

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).

Looking for a unique and modern invitation? We love the organic look of these hand marbled fine paper sashes, in luxe hues of green, pink, orange and metallic gold (no two are alike), wrapped around a rich heavyweight ivy green card and crisp white overlay ($1.18 from Formal-Invitations.com). The modern sash is a great contrast to the vintage monogram, which could also be printed on favors, menus and programs. Order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AS-IVY-MARBLE.html.

We also love these one-of-a-kind birthstone necklaces from Prismera.com, with the same mod-organic vibe, perfect for bridesmaids or holiday gifts ($75-$160). The collection took the concept of birthstone jewelry and gave it a stylish update. They are delicate clusters of aquamarine and pyrite, keishi pearl and rock crystal, ruby and lapis lazuli. Mini gem collages that are eclectic, edgier, and much more suited to your sophisticated, grown up self.

Cherry red is a hot color right now, according to Instyle Magazine, we used a splash of it in this elegant black invitation, perfect for the holidays and winter weddings. The heavyweight Jet black background cards was layered with a crisp white overlay, and attached with a black onyx jewel brad. The cards were then wrapped with a dramatic cherry red grosgrain band. The price was also dramatically low at only 98¢ including envelope from Formal-Invitations.com, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AYD-JET-CHON.html.

Facebook fans at http://www.facebook.com/formal.invitations can also take an extra 15% off holiday and winter wedding invitations with code HOLIDAY15, offer expires on Wednesday, November 30th at midnight.

For halloween weddings and events, we created these modern wedding invitations using a heavyweight Jet black background card and white overlay, tied up with a ghostly translucent unryu sash and bright pumpkin orange grosgrain belly band. The gothic monogram was printed on the overlay with vintage ornate letters and initials clip art ($16 for book with cd from Formal-Invitations.com). These invitations were a treat for a non-scary price of $1.14 each, including 100% recycled envelope, order from http://www.formal-invitations.com/AY-JET-UNOR.html

Animal prints are still going strong in the fashion world and we used this latest trend in these exotic orange wedding invitations. The heavyweight Papaya orange card was wrapped with a delicate unryu sash and grosgrain wrap printed with a jaguar animal print ($1.38 from Formal-Invitations.com, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/ARS-PAPA-JGUN.html).

Gold would be a great compliment to this theme, in bold jewelry as shown by assael.com, and with your decorating accessories.

Chic polka dot patterns are still going strong in the latest fashions, especially in chic black and white, as featured Elle magazine. We created these on-trend invites using a Jet black card and white overlay wrapped with a grosgrain polka dot fabric wrap ($1.10 each for diy or $160/100 printed from Formal-Invitations.com, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AR-JET-BDOT.html). The overlay was printed with a modern floral illustration ($16 for a book and cd of 1500 images, also from Formal-Invitations.com), which would look great printed on favor labels too.

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.