Instyle magazine featured a collection of heart-themed items for Valentine’s Day and we used the idea to create these lovely red wedding invitations. The heavyweight Scarlet red background card and white overlay were adorned with a beautiful solid brass heart charm, attached with a white mini brad. We also loved the price at only 86¢ each, including envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.
Red Invitation Ideas
Grandiflora Rose Wedding Invitations with Silver Mini Brad 88¢
The vibrant Dior fashions and makeup were inspirations for these dramatic red wedding invitations featuring a stunning photograph of a rose in full bloom. The Grandiflora background card and translucent vellum were fastened using a tiny silver mini brad for a modern look. The card and envelope are both made from 100% post consumer fibers, making them an earth-friendly as well as affordable at only 88¢ each from Formal-Invitations.com.
We loved the favor collection shown in Modern Bride and got the idea for these pretty holiday invitations from one of the favors. The Scarlet red background card and white overlay were embellished with a lovely Red Plaid fabric wrap for a warm, inviting look. The are perfect for a holiday event or winter wedding …and your wallet at only $1.02 each, with envelope, from Formal-Invitations.com.
Wedding invitation trends 2010
The fashion runways provide fresh ideas and trends for upcoming wedding and event invitations including graphic prints in black & white, creamy neutrals, rich teal and dramatic red, plus plenty of romance for the upcoming season.
Bold, hot colors are giving way to neutral wedding invitations in shades of champagne, pale meadow green, frost blue, creamy vanilla or soft magnolia pink, bringing their sophisticated elegance to this seasons announcements. Adorn invitations with beautiful metal charms for a romantic feel or sparkling crystal brads for a modem touch.
Modern black & white designs are hot on the runway and the graphic designs make a contemporary, yet classic statement. We love the invitations featuring elegant black and white fine paper sashes, available in modern and classic patterns from Formal-Invitations.com. The 100% recycled fine paper sashes pair beautifully with neutrals, tropical brights or rich traditional colors and create luxurious layers that are wrapped like a beautiful gift.
Teal blue wedding invitations are also of-the-moment, a color both cool and rich, showing up in the latest fashions. Teal is gorgeous paired with crisp white and sparkling silver embellishments.
Dramatic red wedding invitations in shades of bright poppy and rich scarlet are a growing trend and the gorgeous hue is fabulous paired with gold and black adornments.
Romance is back in a big way with lovely, beautiful patterns delicately layered with translucent vellum. Fabulous lace wraps or intricate charm embellishments would also make enchanting romantic wedding invitations.
Earth-friendly wedding invitations will always be the smart choice in invitations and hopefully the trend will continue. Look for tree-free and fine papers and envelopes made from 100% post consumer fibers.
Do it yourself wedding invitations continue to be popular, as a way of saving a significant amount of money plus the ability to completely personalize invitations. They are also great if you need invites in a hurry, as the supplies can be shipped out right away.
Frugalista brides have discovered http://www.formal-invitations.com for the bride that wants both style and affordability. Visit Formal-Invitations.com for premium materials to fashion dreamy invitations that coordinate with any theme. Their online video instructions, free wedding invitations templates, paper guides and standard 8.5×11 overlays make it easy to create invitation, even for the craft-challenged. Select luxurious heavyweight cards from fashionable solid hues or stunning patterns, layered with printable translucent vellum or a crisp white overlay and embellish with decorative crystal brads, intricate metal charms, fine paper sashes, jacquard fabric wraps, romantic lace, or miniature silk flowers for distinctive invites that only look expensive. Prices start at 58¢ for the completed invitation, which includes: heavyweight background card, printable overlay, embellishment and 100% recycled envelope. Sign up for their newsletter to receive money-saving wedding invitation coupons for additional discounts.
Formal-Invitations.com, a family-owned and operated company founded in 1991, has grown to become a leading online source for cheap wedding invitations that only look expensive. To make it possible to offer the lowest possible prices, these unique invitations and supplies are only available directly from http://www.formal-invitations.com Formal-Invitations.com is approved for people and planet by Green America and is listed in the Green Pages. They also donate $1 to the Make it Right Foundation of New Orleans for every order.
Scarlet Red Wedding Invitations with Tabriz Embroidered Jacquard Wrap 98¢
This dazzling gold and sapphire blue ring, originating from pure sources and harvested using socially responsible practices from BrilliantEarth.com inspired us to create equally stunning and earth-friendly red wedding invitations. The heavyweight recycled Scarlet red background card and white overlay was wrapped with the Tabriz jacquard wrap, which features an intricate embroidered design using metallic gold, red and blue threads. These luxe invitations only look expensive, as they were only 98¢ each, with envelope, from Formal-Invitations.com.
Scarlet red wedding invitations with brass fleur-de-lis charm
Gorgeous red wedding invitations embellished with a solid brass fleur-de-lis charm were inspired by Bride’s magazine color school featuring rich crimson and sparkling gold. We used the heavyweight Scarlet red background card and crisp white overlay fastened together with a brass French flower charm using a mini white brad. The keepsake charms give the invitation a dimensional, unique look for an affordable 82¢ from Formal-Invitations.com, which includes an envelope. The fleur-de-lis is a stylized design of either an iris or a lily, and is particularly associated with the French monarchy.
Red wedding invitation with paper rose bouquet embellishment
These pretty red rose wedding invitations were made using a heavyweight 100# Scarlet background card ($5/25), white overlay ($1.50/25) and embellished using a delicate paper rose bouquet with a tiny satin ribbon ($7/25), including envelope ($5/25) they worked out to be only 74¢ each from Formal-Invitations.com …a great deal for a luxurious invitation.
This sweet bottle stopper from Beau-Coup.com would also make a great favor for your event, plus they are having a store-wide sale for $5-$15 off until midnight on January 26th, 2009. …another lovely item for less!
Poppy red wedding invitations using vintage Japanese clip art
These Japanese-inspired wedding invitations were created by layering a heavyweight Poppy red background card, embedded with light sparkles and a white overlay. The overlay was printed with vintage Japanese clip art that could be carried out and used in your program, place cards and thank-you’s. The invitation supplies for this invitation work out to 46¢ each, including envelope from Formal-Invitations.com. The clip art book with cd is also available from them for $12. We also thought these pretty ceramic crane chopstick rests from Beau-Coup.com would make a great favor for this theme.
Red Wedding Invitations with Ruby Jewel Brad
Glamour magazine featured the dos of wearing red …simple, with a sparkling accessory for a chic look. This red wedding invitation is a definate “do” using the heavyweight Scarlet background card and a crisp white overlay, fastened together with a glittering Ruby jewel brad. Though bold on style, the price is a mere 62¢ each, including envelope from Formal-Invitations.com
Tuscany wedding color palette
Viewers will be tempted to linger in the poppy-flecked, golden hillsides of Art Fronckowiak’s tranquil “Poppies of Toscano” prints, available from Allposters.com. A self-taught artist, Fronckowiak is known for his romantic, old-world style of richly contrasting shadow and light. We used the colors from this beautiful print to create a palette of Poppy red, Goldenrod and Ivy green. A casual guideline for how to use these colors through your wedding with your invitations, bridesmaid dresses, linens and floral arrangements is to choose one dominant color (60%), a secondary color (30%) and an accent color (10%). We selected the Poppy red background card, which is embedded with light sparkles and printed the overlay with a vintage clip art image. These richly colored Tuscany-inspired wedding invitations, were a great deal at only 46¢ each, including envelope made from 100% post consumer fibers from Formal-Invitations.com.
Inspired by the election, Vogue featured bright red, white and blue in the November issue. We love the strong, bold colors and used the idea to create patriotic wedding invitations, perfect for a July 4th or military wedding…or Chicago Cub fans! A vintage clip art monogram was used to print on the white overlay, layered over a bright poppy red card, embedded with light sparkles. For a pop of color we wrapped a cobalt blue grosgrain belt around the cards and sealed in back with a glue dot. Including envelope these bold invitations were an easy 62¢ each from Formal-Invitations.com, the vintage clip art is also available from them in cd and book form… no scanner required!
Wedding Essentials magazine featured harvest chic wedding invitations by Formal-Invitations.com. A scarlet red background card was layered with a white printable overlay, then wrapped in a delicate unryu sash with a real skeletonized leaf tucked in. Unryu, which literally means “Cloud Dragon Paper”, also known as rice paper, is made by adding long swirling fibers to a kozo pulp. The design origin comes from illustrations of dragons flying over the clouds, which means to bring a good fortune to persons. Fortunately, these leaf wedding invitations are a reasonable 98¢ each with envelope.
