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.
modern wedding invitations
If your wedding or event is in October, order your invitation in July so you will have plenty of time to diy or have printed, assemble, address and mail out your announcements… invitations should be mailed six to eight weeks before your event.
We put together this fall invitation idea for October weddings or events using a modern green heavyweight card and white overlay wrapped with floral lace and a chic blue plaid tartan wrap ($1.74 each from Formal-Invitations.com, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AR-ANJO-LABP.html). The overlay was printed with a simple monogram, using the typeface Century Gothic… the rest was set in Lichten Script for a nice contrast.
Continuing the lace theme, we found this gorgeous rhinestone and french chantilly headband from TwigsandHoney.com ($185). ultra pretty with a 100% silk ribbon self-tie, available in white lace (as pictured) or ivory lace.
Perfect for a red and silver themed event, these glamorous scarlet red wedding invitations were wrapped with a metallic silver cording that was strung with silver, clear and pearl glass beads. These unique invites ship with a protective thin foam sheet for mailing ($1.14 each with envelope and protector from Formal-Invitations.com), order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AG-SCAR-ICE.html.
We also love with the ultra-flattering silk Cecelia dress from J. Crew in vintage burgundy ($225), paired with the Lumiani silver leather strappy shoes ($35 from 6pm.com) and a Simplicity Silver & Swarovski Crystal Lariat Necklace ($78 from Orange & Blossom) to complete the look.
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
We were inspired by these gorgeous handmade rings made with Swarovski and Japanese crystals, available at www.teruamaro.com. These luxe rings (available in over 50 color combinations) are an affordable $30 and ship in a beautiful box wrapped in grosgrain ribbon, perfect for bridesmaid gifts. We used the crystal rings as an inspiration for these Jet black wedding invitations wrapped with silver metallic cord that were strung with sparkling glass beads, in ocean hues. The invitations were also a great deal at only $1.02 each, available from Formal-Invitations.com at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AG-JET-OCEAN.html
Think pink in 2011, according to Pantone’s choice for color of the year… “Courageous. Confident. Vital. A brave new color, for a brave new world. Let the bold spirit of Honeysuckle infuse you, lift you and carry you through the year. It’s a color for every day – with nothing “everyday” about it”.
We created these pretty in pink wedding invitations from Formal-Invitations.com using their vibrant Berry heavyweight background card, wrapped with a delicate unryu sash embedded with gold threads and a royal purple satin bellyband for a bold accent. The overlay was printed with a monogram for a bit of vintage charm ($14 for a clip art book and cd of 812 ornate letters and initials, also from Formal-Invitations.com).
Also in keeping with the times, these invites were also budget-friendly at only $1.02 for a diy kit or if you want them printed; $147 for 100, order from http://www.formal-invitations.com/pink-wedding-invitations.html.
Perfect for a July 4th, patriotic or military wedding, these modern red wedding invitations feature a small flag charm for a personal touch. We used the heavyweight Scarlet red background card and crisp white overlay wrapped with a metallic Gold cording, which was adorned with the brass charm. The price was also a charming $1.06 each, with envelope from http://www.formal-invitations.com.
We also think the silk “Cecelia” dress from J.Crew featuring smart, clean, classic lines would make the perfect bridesmaid dress for your summer wedding.
Inspired by Bride’s magazine ideas and finds featuring hot hues of sunny days, we created these orange wedding invitations, perfect for a summer wedding. The heavyweight Papaya orange background card and white overlay were wrapped with a Moss satin band, which was embellished with an embossed Pink paper flower and Tsavorite green crystal brad. A chic look for a cool price at only $1.18 each, with envelope from http://www.formal-invitations.com.
