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.
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For a chic mix of modern and vintage, we created these layered holiday invitations with the heavyweight Ivy green card, wrapped with delicate rice paper unryu, a Cherry red grograin band and metallic gold cording for sparkle. The overlay was printed with a vintage holiday scene for a bit of nostalgia. Order these luxe invites (1.38 each from Formal-Invitations.com) and clip art book with images on cd ($14) at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AYM-IVY-UNCHGO.html.
We also like this Old World Drinking Chocolate from LakeChamplainChocolates.com ($12.50), for a great holiday gift — 54% dark chocolate shavings melted in piping hot milk for a mug of intense chocolate flavor and rich velvety texture. Good Housekeeping recently selected Lake Champlain Chocolates’ Old World Drinking Chocolate as the winner of their dark chocolate Hot Chocolate Taste Test.
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.
August 24, 2011
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.
August 8, 2011
It seems too early to think about the holiday invitations, but it’s best to order now before the rush, plus it’s also a good time as Formal-Invitations.com is offering an early bird sale for 20% off holiday invitations until August 31st at midnight, use code HOLIDAY20 during checkout. You can view the entire collection at http://www.formal-invitations.com/holiday-invitations.html designed for exquisite holiday parties and winter weddings.
The holiday collection includes this stunning metallic gold invitation, wrapped with gold cording that was strung with black, brown and amber glass beads for some modern glamour ($1.14 each with envelope and foam mailing protector at Formal-Invitations.com, order from http://www.formal-invitations.com/AG-GOLD-EART.html). As a contrast, the overlay was printed with vintage pinecone artwork ($14 for a book of 1268 images with cd from Formal-Invitations.com), which would also look great printed on favor labels.
Perfect for a party favor, these Vermont chocolates feature a miniature moonlit Lake Champlain Winter scene molded from bittersweet chocolate blended with a crisp peppermint crunch and wrapped in Italian gold foil ($84 for 85 pieces from lakechamplainchocolates.com).
Inspired by the tuxedo jacket trend, shown in Instyle Magazine, these fabulous black and white wedding invitations were created using a heavyweight Jet black background card and crisp white overlay wrapped with a delicate unryu sash and modern white grosgrain band, then finished with a crystal black Onyx brad. The elegant invites are also a great value at only $1.22 each, with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AYD-JET-OXUW.html
A real skeletonized leaf is featured in these stunning silver wedding invitations. The shimmering Silver metallic heavyweight card and white overlay were wrapped with a delicate unryu sash, with a skeleton leaf tucked in between for texture and interest. These unique invitations were available in a diy kit for $1.10 or custom printed for $1.80 each, with envelope from http://www.formal-invitations.com.
To go with the cool modern tones, we also like the silver leaf pendant ($90) and earrings ($175) with ethically sourced green sapphires from BrilliantEarth.com, perfect for bridesmaid gift.
Do you like metallic wedding invitations?
For pure romance, we used the heavyweight Merlot wine background card and white overlay wrapped with delicate unryu and white satin belly bands to create these romantic wedding invitations (98¢ each with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com). The overlay was printed with vintage clip art ($14 for a book and cd of 556 holiday images, also from Formal-Invitations.com) which can also be used throughout the event on menu cards, place cards and programs …the monogram letter inside the heart was added for a modern look.
We also like these favor boxes from MyWeddingReceptionIdeas.com to match your burgundy or merlot wine wedding colors. Each 2 x 2 box features a clear, heart shaped window, making them ideal for displaying colored treats that will accent the place settings at your guest tables. Tie a piece of ribbon around each box for additional color and contrast.
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).
Frost Blue Wedding Invitations with Matilija Poppy Sash 98¢
Brides magazine featured a shimmery palette of frosty hues and we used the inspiration to create these cool ice blue wedding invitations. The heavyweight Frost background card and white overlay were wrapped with the Matilija fine paper sash imprinted with metallic white poppies. This fabulous invite was a great value at only 98¢ each, including envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.
Metallic Gold Invitations with Gold Mini Brad 66¢
These shimmering gold holiday invitations were created using the heavyweight Metallic Gold background and white overlay attached with a mini gold brad from Formal-Invitations.com (66¢ with envelope). The overlay was printed with vintage clip art of a holiday candle for an elegant look ($14 also from Formal-Invitations for a book of 556 holiday images with cd).
We love these beautiful tapers from Bluecorn Naturals, made from 100% pure beeswax and cotton wicks. Scented by honey and colored by pollen, the raw candles are beeswax in its purest form.
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.
