Roses are ancient symbols of love and beauty and a perfect theme for modern weddings. These beautiful invitations were created using a heavyweight handmade card made from recycled cotton embedded with real rose petals and bits of grass. The cards were layered with translucent vellum, and attached with a sparkling pink quartz crystal brad for a contemporary touch. Order from Formal-Invitations.com ($1.06 each) at http://www.formal-invitations.com/APD-ROSE-QUAR.html. Order petal paper invitations through July, and take 25% off with code PETAL25 when checking out, offer expires 7-31-2011.
We also love these Le Chocolat en Rose Truffles from Vosges Gourmet Chocolates which combine Piper Heidsieck brut rosè Champagne in 65% cacao dark chocolate, rolled in fragrant rose bud poudre. The name of these truffles is inspired by Edith Piaf’s signature song, La Vie en Rose which in French means “life through rose-colored glasses” or literally “life in pink.”
Ann Taylor’s new collection features exquisite dream-day dresses … the Gardenia Corsage One-Shoulder Gown shown here ($450 from anntaylor.com) is made with diaphanous layers os silk georgette, adorned with a hand placed silk petals creating a lush petal corsage at the shoulder.
In keeping with this elegant theme, these beautiful Gardenia wedding invitations feature a translucent vellum overlay, embellished with a pearl jewel brad ($1.04 from formal-invitations.com). The invitations and envelopes are also made from earth-friendly 100% recycled paper as well, order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AH-GniaPerl.html
These gorgeous wedding invitations ($1.02 each by Formal-Invitations.com) were created using heavyweight petal paper made from 100% recycled white cotton, processed chlorine free, embedded with real aster, marigold and cornflower petals plus bits of grass. The beautiful handmade cards are layered with a translucent vellum overlay consisting of pure cellulose fiber, which is naturally translucent and free of resins and chemical additives, recyclable, biodegradable, elemental chlorine free and FSC-certified. The vellum was printed with a vintage bird illustration ($14 for a book of 1268 clip art images with scans on cd from Formal-Invitations.com), which can be used as a motif throughout the entire event on place cards, menus, programs, etc.
A lokta cord was used to attach the vellum to the petal paper card, providing a beautiful and unique embellishment. Lokta is an native shrub in Nepal, harvested by cutting its stem, which regenerates in a few years. The inner bark of lotka is soaked, hammered into pulp then spread into thin sheets and dried by the sun and hand-rolled into cording. The invitations also included an envelope made from 100% post consumer fibers, also processed chlorine free.
Lavender Wedding Invitations with Polka Dot Grosgrain Wrap $1.30
Purple hues are taking center stage, according to Instyle magazine and we love the fresh lilac look, perfect for a springtime wedding. These beautiful purple wedding invitations highlight a heavyweight Lavender card made from recycled cotton and embedded with silky fibers and white overlay wrapped with a polka dot grosgrain wrap. These affordable announcements from Formal-Invitations.com are a great value at $1.30, including envelope.
Silk wedding invitations with Snowflake Brad and Satin Bow $1.10
These gorgeous winter wedding invitations feature a heavyweight cotton card embedded with silky fibers layered with translucent vellum and adorned with a silver snowflake brad and satin bow. Perfect for a holiday or winter special event, these dimensional invitations from Formal-Invitations.com will stand out from the typical flat card. They are also perfect for your wallet at only $1.10 each, including envelope …and for the earth, as they are made from 100% recycled cotton.
Add a touch of winter magic to your wedding or party with silver wire snowflake place card holders from MyWeddingReceptionIdeas.com. These snowflake wedding favors will do double-duty at your wedding reception or party as place card holders and a keepsake favor to take home to hold photos, or notes every winter holiday season.
These decadent custom printed wedding invitations were inspired by the rich colors from from Godiva’s fine chocolates. We selected the classic diamond pattern from Formal-Invitations.com’s vintage artwork collection, printed in dark and milk chocolate brown, with mahogany brown text over a creamy inset. The sophisticated invitations created a rich look for less at only $1.99 to $2.99 each, depending on quantity, with printed envelope from Formal-Invitations.com. The announcements were also earth-friendly, using high quality, heavyweight 100% post consumer papers.
Willow Green Wedding Invitations with Silk Calla Lily Flower 98¢
The calla lily has a beautiful elegance that is symbolic of purity. To use this popular wedding flower in our invitations, we created these pretty silk flower wedding invitations using the heavyweight Willow background card, translucent vellum with a miniature calla lily silk flower. The Willow card is made from recycled cotton and is embedded with silky fibers, making it a truly green, smart choice with a luxurious feel. These unique invitations look costly, but were a great value for only 98¢ each, with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.
Carry your calla lily theme into your reception favors with these single flower stem candle favors from MyWeddingReceptionIdeas.com. Set one atop each place setting for an elegant and unique twist. Each candle is presented in a clear plastic gift box and tied with a white organza ribbon.
Leaf Imprint Wedding Invitations with Silver MIni Brad 86¢
For the natural bride, who appreciates unique products made from recycled materials, these gorgeous tree-free wedding invitations were created using the heavyweight Leaf Imprint background card, made from 100% recycled white rags, imprinted using marigosa tree twigs and leaves which were placed between two sheets, then passed through a pressing machine. The pressure on the sheets crushes the leaves, which are then removed, revealing a beautiful imprint. This process requires no chemicals of any kind and the imprint is the color extract of the leaves themselves …natural color in its purest form. A translucent vellum overlay was printed with vintage clip art of two birds ($14 for book and cd of 1268 images from Formal-Invitation.com), and fastened with a mini silver brad to complete. The price for these gorgeous invites was a down-to-earth 86¢ each, with envelope, made from 100% post consumer fibers, also from Formal-Invitations.com. The leaf collection shown in the background was featured in Brides, and would make beautiful favors for a natural wedding theme.
Willow green wedding invitations with Peridot crystal brad
The beautiful ginkgo leaf is a symbol of long life, a perfect for symbol for weddings. We found these pretty favors from Beau-Coup.com that features these lovely leaves. The willow green wedding invitations were made using a heavyweight Willow card, made from recycled cotton and embedded with silky fibers, embellished with a sparkling Peridot crystal brad, adding a modern touch. The overlay was printed with vintage Japanese clip art, available from Formal-Invitations.com for $14 with 453 other images on cd and in book form. The invitations, also available from Formal-Invitations.com were an amazing 90¢ each, with envelope made from 100% post consumer fibers, making it a smart, affordable choice.
Bouquet petal paper wedding invitations with Tsavorite green crystal brad 94¢
These gorgeous petal paper wedding invitations were inspired by a butterfly garden. Handmade recycled cotton cards are embedded with cornflower, marigold plus pink and purple aster petals with bits of grass …all favorites of butterflys! We added a modern touch with the sparkling Tsavorite green crystal brad, used to attach the translucent vellum overlay. Though they look expensive, the invitations, with envelope were only 94¢ each from Formal-Invitations.com
Tree-free bluebell petal wedding invitations with sheer ribbon
The pretty wedding invitation made with a heavyweight tree-free recycled cotton card embedded with bluish-purple petals and bit of grass. A translucent vellum overlay is fastened with a sheer chiffon ribbon, for a sweet romantic look. Completed with a sage green envelope, made from 100% post consumer fibers, these gorgeous petal paper wedding invitations were only 98¢ each from Formal-Invitations.com. The field of cornflowers shown in the background is from Allposters.com and makes us dream about a warm summer day (it’s January in full force, here in Chicago).
Roses are ancient symbols of love and beauty and a perfect theme for modern weddings. These beautiful invitations were created using a heavyweight handmade card made from recycled cotton embedded with real rose petals and bits of grass. The cards were layered with translucent vellum, and attached with a sparkling pink quartz crystal brad for a contemporary touch. Order from Formal-Invitations.com ($1.06 each) at http://www.formal-invitations.com/APD-ROSE-QUAR.html. Order petal paper invitations through July, and take 25% off with code PETAL25 when checking out, offer expires 7-31-2011.
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