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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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.
Bride’s magazine featured a beautiful crinkle chiffon dress with delicate ruffles and modern tie by Vera Wang. We used this inspiration to create these stunning green wedding invitations, made with the heavyweight Anjou pear-green card and white overlay wrapped with delicate lokta cord, the ends unraveled revealing a pretty leaf shape ($1.02 from Formal-Invitations.com, including envelope).
Perfect for a garden wedding, these gorgeous petal paper wedding invitations are made using the Garden Petal cards made from recycled cotton, embedded with real rose, marigold, cornflower petals and grass. The handmade cards are layered with translucent vellum and tied with lokta cord. The Cypress green lokta cord contains 50% recycled lokta fibers, naturally colored using vegetables dyes, the ends were unwound to create a beautiful leaf shape. Even though they look like they cost a fortune, they were an affordable 94¢ each, including envelope direct from Formal-Invitations.com.
Dagoba’s organic chocolate in Roseberry, would also make a great favor for your summer or garden themed wedding. Dark chocolate infused with raspberries, and rosehips for the perfect balance of sweet and tart. (12-Pack for $36 from dagobachocolate.com).
New lokta cord from Formal-Invitations.com can be used as a short tie or wrap to embellish wedding invitations. …the ends can be unwound to reveal a beautiful leaf shape. 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.
Lokta twisted cord from Formal-Invitations.com contains 50% recycled lokta fibers, naturally colored using vegetables dyes in four shades: Birch white, Cypress green, Cedar brown and Juniper blue. Lokta for 5″ ties is 12¢ each and lokta for 22″ wraps are 48¢ each. Wedding invitation kits with lokta ties or wraps are 94¢ to $1.02 each and include heavyweight background card, overlay, lokta and envelope also from Formal-Invitations.com.
