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.
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The precious bird-inspired jewelry featured in InStyle would be perfect as an accessory for a springtime wedding, symbolizing new life and joy.
This lovely wedding invitation features vintage Japanese artwork with a bird and floral motif, continuing the theme. The exquisite art is used as a background for custom printed wedding invitation cards from Formal-Invitations.com. Select your font and color for the wording, we used a coral color that matches the flowers in this sample, from their unique collection. Invitations are printed on extra-heavyweight 140# card stock made with 30% recycled fibers, prices (including envelope) range from 85¢ to $2.45, depending on quantity ordered, visit http://www.formal-invitations.com/custom-printed-cards.html for more information.
Perfect for a spring wedding, these exquisite French blue wedding invitations were created using the heavyweight Slate background card and white overlay wrapped with a Birch lokta cord ($1.02 from http://www.formal-invitations.com). The overlay was printed with vintage invitation clip art of a lovely bird ($14 for “Floral, Folk and Paisley Designs” book with cd of 417 images from Formal-Invitations.com), which would also look great printed on favor labels, menu cards, place cards and programs.
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. The Birch white lokta twisted cord contains 50% recycled lokta fibers, the ends are gently unraveled to reveal a beautiful leaf shape.
Chocolate Brown Wedding Invitations with Lovebird Sash 98¢
Lovebirds are beautiful birds that are affectionate and social, their name stems from the strong, monogamous bonds of the pair and the long periods in which they will spend sitting together. They are also a perfect theme for a wedding, as shown in the latest issue of Brides magazine. These fabulous brown wedding invitations were created using the heavyweight Chocolate brown background card and overlay, wrapped with a fine paper Lovebird sash, which features printed bird silhouettes and glittering white leaves for a little sparkle. The price is also for the birds at only 98¢ each, with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com
Berry Pink Wedding Invitations with Silver Mini Brad 58¢
Perfect for a spring wedding, these pink wedding invitations feature beautiful vintage clip art of a two birds in a nest. The wedding clip art is available from Formal-Invitations.com for $16, which includes a book of 1517 decorative ornaments, plus a cd for easy importing. The artwork can also be used to print favors, menus, place cards and programs in addition to the invitation overlay for a unified look. We used the heavyweight Berry pink background card attached to the overlay with a tiny silver brad for these chic announcements, also available from Formal-Invitations.com for an affordable 58¢ each, with envelope. We also love the bird’s nest cake featured in Brides magazine, surrounded by hot pink cherry-blossom branches ..inspiring!
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.
