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
Wedding theme 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.
Perfect for a cozy holiday wedding or event, these deep forest green holiday invitations feature a blue plaid ribbon and rice paper unryu sash embellishments ($1.54 each from Formal-Invitations.com, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/ARS-FORS-UNBP.html). The overlay was printed with a vintage illustration of a reindeer ($14 for a clip art book and cd of 1500 images also from Formal-Invitations.com). The reindeer image could also be printed on favor labels, gift tags, menus, programs and address labels for a unified look. For additional savings, take 20% off all holiday invitations with code HOLIDAY20, offer expires 8-31-2011 at midnight, view the holiday invites at http://www.formal-invitations.com/holiday-invitations.html.
To compliment the rich green, we like these deep red rose from FiftyFlowers.com. The Black Magic rose is one of the deepest, darkest red roses on the market. Its large velvety head fully opens into a captivating star-shaped bloom. This dark red rose would add a magical touch to any wedding bouquet, table centerpiece or flower arrangement. The bulk Ecuadorian roses are shipped fresh in bud form at wholesale prices.
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.
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Elegantly patriotic, these distictive red, white and blue invitations feature a heavyweight scarlet red background card and crisp white overlay wrapped with a rice-paper unryu sash and royal blue grosgrain band for texture and dimension… not your typical flat card ($114/100 diy or printed for $164/100). The overlay was printed with a vintage flag illustration ($14 for a book and cd of 556 holiday images from Formal-Invitations.com), which could also be printed on menu cards, programs and more for a unified look. Order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AYU-SCAR-COBA.html.
Perfect for table favors, this White Favor Box from Lake Champlain features their all natural, made in Vermont gourmet chocolates. Customize your favors by choosing among 20 different ribbon colors to coordinate with your event’s color scheme, and by selecting your favorite combination of chocolates, including truffles… white raspberry would be a great choice for a patriotic theme.
Bride’s Magazine featured a chic vintage themed wedding with a fresh modern edge in their latest issue and we used this idea to create these custom printed invitations cards from Formal-Invitations.com. The Ornate Calligraphic design was selected from their unique collection and printed with our own colors of Grape and Tangerine, at no extra charge. The cards are an extra heavy 140# (typical invites are #100-#110 and less) made from 30% recycled fibers, the prices range from 85¢ to $2.45, depending on quantity…. for 100, they were $1.60 each with envelope. Order from http://www.formal-invitations.com/PC-ORNA-CALL.html
Vogue magazine is wild about the ultra-chic leopard prints this season and we used this fashion trend in these sophisticated custom printed wedding invitation cards from Formal-Invitations.com. The custom invitation cards are printed to your specifications on premium white 30% recycled 140# extra-heavyweight matte card stock …prices are a tame 85¢ to $2.45 each. Substitute a the mahogany brown interior color and font(s) at no extra charge from their unique collection for a different look. After they receive your order, they will email a .pdf file for you to approve. Printed cards ship five business days after approval, order from http://www.formal-invitations.com/custom-printed-cards.html.
The precious bird-inspired jewelry featured in InStyle would be perfect as an accessory for a springtime wedding, symbolizing new life and joy.
This lovely wedding invitation features vintage Japanese artwork with a bird and floral motif, continuing the theme. The exquisite art is used as a background for custom printed wedding invitation cards from Formal-Invitations.com. Select your font and color for the wording, we used a coral color that matches the flowers in this sample, from their unique collection. Invitations are printed on extra-heavyweight 140# card stock made with 30% recycled fibers, prices (including envelope) range from 85¢ to $2.45, depending on quantity ordered, visit http://www.formal-invitations.com/custom-printed-cards.html for more information.
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?
We love this stylish dress in silk organza from Ann Taylor ($255) , the layered petal skirt offers a chic and flattering silhouette. Inspired by the pale hue and flowery design, we created these sophisticated pale pink wedding invitations, perfect for a garden wedding. The Magnolia heavyweight background card and white overlay were wrapped with a metallic Gold cording, that was strung with a solid brass butterfly charm ($1.06 each, including 100% recycled envelope, from http://www.formal-invitations.com).
Gerbera daisies are a wedding favorite, expressing beauty and happiness. These vibrant blooms make a brilliant impression using unique embellishments and modern colors with your invitations. To create these lovely hot pink wedding invitations, we used the heavyweight Berry background card and white overlay wrapped with a metallic gold cord that was strung with a solid brass Flower charm. A modern look at an old fashioned price of only $1.06 with 100% recycled envelope from http://www.formal-invitations.com.
We also like these pretty gerbera daisy napkin holders, from Etsy.com that would double as a table decoration.
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.
