Eggplant purple wedding invitation with rust Paisley sash

Purple was the top color in our lastest color poll and we used it as a feature hue for this fall wedding color palette. Rich, dark purple is the dominant color, with rust orange as a secondary and metallic gold for accent. Using this formula, we created these wedding invitations from http://www.formal-invitations.com (82¢ each with envelope) using the heavyweight Eggplant purple and white overlay wrapped with the rust Paisley sash printed with a metallic gold paisley design. The overlay was printed with vintage monogram clip art ($16 also from Formal-Invitations.com, for a book of 812 letters and initials plus cd of scanned images) that could be used throughout the event. Bridesmaids would also look great in purple, carrying a bouquet of orange lilies or roses, accented with gold embellishments.

Inspired by Instyle magazine’s feature on Anne Hathaway wearing a romantic Bottega Veneta dress, we created these stylish wedding invitations featuring a band of royal purple satin, the top hue in our latest wedding color poll. We used the Jet Black heavyweight background card and white overlay printed with a vintage monogram ($14 for a book and cd of 812 ornate letters from Formal-Invitations.com), wrapped with a delicate Unryu sash and Royal Purple satin belly band. We like the vintage illustration paired with a the modern clean lines, and the price at only $1.02 each, with 100% recycled envelope from http://www.formal-invitations.com

Perfect for a bridal shower or modern garden wedding, these hot pink wedding invitations (66¢ each from http://www.formal-invitations.com) feature a vintage butterfly illustration. The heavyweight Berry background card was layered with a crisp white overlay printed with Japanese vintage clip art ($14 for a book of 454 designs plus cd of scanned images from Formal-Invitations.com), the butterfly image would also look great printed on favor labels, menus, programs and return address labels.

We also like these flower hair pin sets from Handle & Spout, made of layered fabric & tulle, attached to a 2″ bobby pin as a bridesmaid accessory …perfect for your summer wedding.

Are you having a garden wedding?

Inspired by Pantone’s Fashion Color Report for Fall, we created these beautiful olive green wedding invitations which combined modern hues with a vintage illustration of acorns, perfect for a fall wedding. The heavyweight Basil background card was adorned with an Amethyst crystal brad and the overlay was custom printed using vintage artwork from Formal-Invitation.com’s collection ($1.44 for each printed inviation with blank envelope from http://www.formal-invitations.com or 74¢ for a blank diy kit.). Do you like the color combination of basil and amethyst?

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?

The beautiful Jet Black with Zircon Crystal Brad invitations featured in our last post are available as a do-it-yourself wedding invitations kit (70¢ each with envelope) or if you don’t have time to print yourself, two new options for custom printing are available from http://www.formal-invitations.com to fit any budget: as custom laser printed overlays and return labels or as custom shop printed overlays, envelopes and cards.

Custom Laser Printed Invitations
For the bride who is short on time but still wants to stay within a budget, custom laser printed overlay and return address envelope labels are an affordable alternative. Clients can select from an exquisite collection of vintage artwork and beautiful fonts and Formal-Invitations.com will custom print to their specifications. Laser printing is an economical choice that uses in-house high-resolution laser printing, making it easy to produce the invitations quickly and efficiently. This custom laser printing option is offered for the invitation overlay for an additional 70¢ per invitation, and for return address envelope labels (which can double as an envelope seal) for an additional 20¢ per label. If reply cards are needed, they offer pre-printed reply cards or even better, the tech-savvy bride can use an online rsvp service.

Custom Shop Printed Invitations
For expanded custom printing options, Formal-Invitations.com also offers shop printed overlays and envelopes for an additional $1.99, printed by their local print shop. Custom printed reply cards, reply envelopes and reception/directions cards are available and priced separately. Colored inks as well as large quantity discounts are also available with this option.

Vintage clip art is a great way to add a timeless look to your announcements. For these rich black wedding invitations, the white overlay was printed with an elegant leaf image adorned with a modern pale blue Zircon crystal brad for a little sparkle. The invitation price was also a vintage 74¢ each, with 100% recycled envelope from http://www.formal-invitations.com, along with the clip art book of 1517 decorative ornaments for $16, which includes the image scans on a cd.

These summer wedding invitations feature a sophisticated palette of rich black and moss green, plus lace for a touch of romance. We used the heavyweight Jet black background card and white overlay wrapped with  floral lace which was layered with a satin Moss green band ($1.22 each from http://www.formal-invitations.com, including envelope). The overlay was printed with vintage clip art of a butterfly ($14 for a book and cd of 1268 images from Formal-Invitations.com), this image would also look great printed on place cards, wedding programs, menu cards, favor labels and return address labels.

We also like the green baby hydrangea from FiftyFlowers.com,  as a wedding flower for your black and green wedding palette. This award-winning green baby hydrangea is a smaller hydrangea that has become an extremely popular for weddings. The beauty alone of this flower will make stunning and easy to make wedding bouquets, table centerpieces or flower arrangements.

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.