Inspired by the fresh summer colors of green and yellow, we created these chic pear green invitations using the heavyweight Anjou green background card, white overlay, delicate unryu sash and Daffodil yellow grosgrain band, adorned with a sparkling Peridot crystal brad. The overlay was printed with vintage floral clip art ($12 from Formal-Invitations.com) and can be used throughout your event for a cohesive look. Order from http://www.formal-invitations.com/AYD-ANJO-LEPD.html ($1.22 each from Formal-Invitations.com).
We also love these cute lip balm spheres, perfect for a shower favors. EOS lip balm is 95% organic, 100% natural, and paraben and petrolatum free. Select from summer fruit, lemon drop, honeysuckle honeydew, tangerine and sweet mint.
Do you like these colors for a summer wedding or shower?
Inspired by Pantone’s fall color report, we put together a fresh, modern palette using pear green, teal and royal purple. The designers secret to using these colors is to choose one dominant (60%), a secondary (30%) and an accent color (10%) throughout your event for a consistent look.
We used these hues to create this fabulous wedding invitation using a heavyweight Anjou background card and crisp white overlay wrapped in romantic lace and a contemporary royal purple satin belly bands ($1.26 each from Formal-Invitations.com). Teal would also look great with the lace and purple band. Order at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AYR-ANJO-LARO.html
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
As seen in InStyle magazine, soft is in for the upcoming spring season and taking a modern approach by pairing the pastels with a sleek accessories for pure elegance. We used the idea to create these gorgeous pink wedding invitations using the heavyweight Magnolia card, layered with a white overlay then wrapped with a delicate unryu sash and contemporary gray satin belly band. The sophisticated invitations were a great value at only $1.02 for a diy kit or $147 for 100 printed invitations from Formal-Invitations.com. We printed the overlay with vintage Japanese clip art of gingko leaves ($14 for 454 images the clip art book and on cd from also Formal-Invitations.com). Order kit and clip art at http://www.formal-invitations.com/AY-MAGN-UNGR.html
Bride’s magazine latest issue featured stunning gowns on a bold red and blue backgrounds which inspired us to create these red, white and blue wedding invitations. We used the heavyweight Scarlet red background card with white overlay, wrapped with a delicate unryu sash embedded with gold threads and layered a Cobalt blue grosgrain band to complete. Perfect for a patriotic or military theme, July 4th, or for Chicago Cub fans! …also perfect for your budget at only $1.02 each, with envelope, from http://www.formal-invitations.com
This modern strapless Gracen silk dress from J.Crew.com ($215) features a simple silhouette in a stunning color. We used the same contemporary inspiration to create these fabulous black and aqua blue wedding invitations. The heavyweight Jet Black background card and white overlay were wrapped with a delicate Unryu sash embedded with gold threads for a little sparkle layered with a satin Turquoise belly band. Even though they look like they cost a fortune, they were an affordable 98¢ each, with envelope from http://www.formal-invitations.com.
Cherry blossoms are a beautiful symbol of good fortune, love and spring …a perfect theme for this season’s weddings and special events. To create these modern pink wedding invitations, the overlay was printed with vintage clip art of a cherry blossom twig ($14 for a book and cd of 417 images from Formal-Invitations.com), which could also be used to print on favor labels, menu cards, place cards and programs. The overlay and heavyweight Magnolia pink background card were wrapped in delicate unryu (rice paper) and satin Moss belly bands (98¢ each from Formal-Invitations.com, including envelope made from 100% post-consumer fibers).
We also love the petals for pathways and for guests to toss, as they are non-staining and not slippery (66 cups of #5 Blend for $69 from FlyboyNaturals.com). Flyboy is the world’s largest producer of eco-friendly freeze dried petals, choose from over 105 colors!
Instyle magazine featured a collection of eye-catching accessories for a pop of color this season. We used the inspiration to create these pink wedding invitations using the heavyweight Berry background card and white overlay wrapped with delicate Unryu (rice paper) with an Apple green grosgrain band, creating a fresh modern look. These layered, dimensional invites were also an affordable 98¢ each from Formal-Invitations.com, including envelope made from 100% post-consumer fibers making them earth-friendly as well.
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.
Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2010 is luminous turquoise blue. Combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green, Turquoise inspires thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a comforting escape, while at the same time restoring our sense of wellbeing.
We used the inspiration to create these pretty turquoise blue wedding invitations using the heavyweight Tiffany blue background card and white overlay wrapped with a delicate unryu (rice paper) and white satin belly bands. Even though they look expensive, they were an affordable 98¢ each, including envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.
We were inspired by the Glamour wedding blog featuring a gorgeous palette of black, white, apple and wine to create these modern green wedding invitations. We used the heavyweight Kiwi background card and crisp white overlay wrapped with delicate, translucent unryu sash and Wine grosgrain ribbon. The layered invitations make an luxe statement, but were only 94¢ each from Formal-Invitations.com.
