The wedding invitations for Prince William and Catherine (Kate) Middleton were sent out last week and the simple design, emblazed with an insignia of Queen Elizabeth, made an elegant statement.
Inspired by the invitation, Formal-Invitations.com created a new royal line using a modern color palette and vintage illustrations. The horizontal 5×7 custom cards are printed to your specifications on 30% recycled stock …use the designs shown or choose from their unique collection of artwork and colors for a truly personal announcement.
Fit for a princess, but at a commoners price, these invitations make an elegant statement at a great price at only $164 for 100. Order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/custom-printed-cards.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.
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
Custom printed wedding invitations $1.99-$2.99
We love the menswear-inspired fashions shown in Glamour magazine and used the popular stripe pattern on these gorgeous custom printed wedding invitations from Formal-Invitations.com. Choose from their collection of artwork and colors or they can use yours. The price is an affordable $1.99-2.99 each, depending on quantity and includes the envelope printed with a return address. As a bonus, the heavyweight 100# card stock and envelopes are all made from 100% recycled post consumer fibers, making it a smart, earth-friendly choice.
Burgundy wine wedding invitations with floral sash
The multicolored hand-embroidery on an antique silk bridal gown, featured in Bride’s, was simply stunning and inspired us to create a burgundy floral wedding invitations using the heavyweight Merlot background card and white overlay wrapped with an exquisite fine paper sash. The Portofino sash is imported from Italy and contains beautiful, watercolor-like florals adorned with rich metallic gold ink swirls. Though the invitation is luxurious, the price is not …only 94¢ each with envelope, from Formal-Invitations.com. They also off the vintage monogram clip art, which was printed on the overlay and can be used throughout your event.
This gorgeous photograph by Annie Leibovitz was shown in Vogue magazine highlighting a stunning collection of gowns. We used the idea to create luxurious and romantic wedding invitations using the metallic Gold background card and white overlay wrapped with an exquisite fine paper Florentine sash. …the beautiful pastel hues in the floral design blend softly together like a hand-painted watercolor. Inspired by the renaissance period, this romantic offset printed Italian paper is adorned with the metallic gold accents and the flowing detail that Florentine designs are known for. The overlay was printed with a vintage clip art monogram, which could be used with wedding programs, favors and thank-yous. Though rich on detail, the price was a low 98¢ each, including envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.
Elegant Bride put together a gorgeous bridal collection featuring violet and gray hues, for a beautiful and refined color palette. We used this inspiration to create muted lavender wedding invitations wrapped in a delicate translucent unryu sash. The monogram was printed on the white overlay from vintage clip art letters and initials and layered over the Hyacinth background card, which is embedded with light sparkles. A sophisticated look for an easy price of only 78¢ with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com
