Wedding Invitation Ideas

Beautiful Irish Wedding Invitations with Embroidered Celtic Wrap

March 13, 2012

Are you planning an Irish wedding? A modern Celtic wedding incorporates traditions from the past, here are a few ideas and sources to get you started:

Irish brides used to carry a real horseshoe for good luck, modern brides now carry porcelain horseshoes or one made of fabric worn on the wrist.
The chime of bells is thought to keep evil spirits away, restore harmony if a couple is fighting, and also remind a couple of their wedding vows. You could have your greeters hand out tiny bells to your guests to ring during your procession or at the reception in lieu of clinking glasses.
Dark green wedding invitation with vintage artwork and an embroidered Celtic wrap, $1.22 each from Formal-Invitations.com, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AR-FORS-CELT.html
Wreath of wildflowers worn in the brides hair.
This Celtic ring by Brilliant Earth Earth features a graceful knot on each side of the center gem. This Celtic symbol represents two souls bound by everlasting love.

Irish Wedding Invitations with Beautiful Claddagh Brad

March 11, 2012

These beautiful Irish Claddagh wedding invitations from Formal-Invitations.com feature a heavyweight metallic gold card and gold Irish Claddagh decorative brad for only 74¢ each, including envelope. Order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AD-GoldClad.html

The Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring given as a token of love or worn as a wedding ring. The design and customs associated with it originated in the Irish fishing village of Claddagh, located just outside the city of Galway. The ring was first produced in the 17th century during the reign of Queen hands clasping a heart, and usually surmounted by a crown. The elements of this symbol are often said to correspond to the qualities of 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 loyalty.” Yet, the expression, “Let love and friendship reign forever” can be found as another meaning for the symbols.

New Fab Photo Cards with Vellum Overlay and Crystal Brad

March 6, 2012

Turn your favorite photo or artwork into a chic background card for your wedding invitations at Formal-Invitations.com for truly unique announcements. The custom background cards are printed on heavyweight stock and layered with a translucent vellum overlay, attached with a crystal brad (choose from 15 colors).

To order, go to http://www.formal-invitations.com/PC-VELL-BRAD.html. The custom invitation kit includes the printed background card, blank vellum to print yourself, crystal brad and envelope ($190 for 100 or $240 for 100 with a custom printed vellum overlay).

Pretty Vintage Wedding Invitations in Modern Aqua

February 27, 2012

Aqua is a refreshing blue-green shade, perfect for modern weddings and events and a hot color in current fashions. Checkout these chic new nail polish hues shown in Glamaour magazine… great for a touch of “something blue”.

We love the mix of vintage and modern elements and used this fresh hue in the new “Keira” collection from Formal-Invitations.com ($164/100), choose one of their colors or use your own… we substituted the Abaco blue for Melon, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/PC-BKEI-MELN.html and specify your color from http://www.formal-invitations.com/invitation-colors.html.

Wedding and Event Invitation Text Tips

February 24, 2012

For help in writing your wedding or event invitations, we have provided the basic elements of wording:

Hosts of event or wedding: the name of the host or sponsor, or if you are hosting the wedding yourself, you can word it as”Together with their parents” or “Together with their families”.

Invitation Request: etiquette dictates the phrase “the honour of your presence” be reserved for weddings held in houses of worship, while “the pleasure of your company” is used for weddings in other locations.

The couple’s names or the name of the event.

Date and time: spell out the day of the week, date and year (the year should not be capitalized) or to save space you can use an abbreviation such as “Saturday, June 6th 2015 at 5:00 p.m.”.

Location of event: include the venue name, street address, city and state (no abbreviations). The zip code should not be included.

Reception information, if space permits or use a separate card. Modern couples are also added a qr code for a link to their wedding website.

RSVP information can include a name and phone number or website address, or use a separate self-addressed and stamped card that will be mailed back to the host.

Invitations can also include “adults only” or “black tie attire”, but they should not include any reference to gifts. For more information and samples, please visit http://www.formal-invitations.com/wedding-invitation-ideas/wedding-invitation-wording

The beautiful invitation shown above is from Formal-Invitations.com “Madelyn” collection ($164/100), use their colors or choose your own at no extra charge (this one was printed in Twilight). Order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/PC-MADL-ABAC.html.

New Jade Art Deco Wedding Invitations

February 21, 2012

We love the new jade green showing up in the latest trends and used it in these gorgeous Art Deco wedding invitations. The new “Margaret” collection from Formal-Invitations.com can be printed in any color you like at no extra charge, select from their on-trend colors or use your own ($164/100).

New Wedding Invitations featuring Vintage Designs and a Modern Color Palette

February 14, 2012

Just for Valentines Day, this modern romantic collection from Formal-Invitations.com features an exquisite vintage illustration of a cherub surrounded by flowers, butterflies, doves and tiny hearts. We love the mix of vintage artwork printed with fresh, modern colors, choose from their collection of fresh hues or use your own at no extra charge ($164/100), order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/PC-SHAY-TANG.html. Happy Valentines Day!

Fresh Pear Green Wedding Invitations and Lavender Polka Dot Wrap for Spring

January 30, 2012

Polka dots are a great way to add a fresh modern look, as shown in Glamour Magazine’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.

New Vintage Paris Invitation Collection

January 20, 2012

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-AUDR-LAVN.html.