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 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
A real skeletonized leaf is featured in these stunning silver wedding invitations. The shimmering Silver metallic heavyweight card and white overlay were wrapped with a delicate unryu sash, with a skeleton leaf tucked in between for texture and interest. These unique invitations were available in a diy kit for $1.10 or custom printed for $1.80 each, with envelope from http://www.formal-invitations.com.
To go with the cool modern tones, we also like the silver leaf pendant ($90) and earrings ($175) with ethically sourced green sapphires from BrilliantEarth.com, perfect for bridesmaid gift.
Do you like metallic wedding invitations?
Butterflies are though to symbolize new beginnings and we used this appropriate motif for these chic pear green wedding invitations. The white overlay was printed with a vintage illustration of a butterfly ($14 from http://www.formal-invitations.com for a clip art book of 1268 images with cd), which could also be used to print on return address envelope labels, favor labels or tags, menu and programs for a uniform look. The invitation overlay was layered with heavyweight Anjou background card and wrapped with a delicate unryu sash embedded with gold threads (90¢ each, with envelope from http://www.formal-invitations.com).
We also loved this vintage beaded bridal clutch from Orange & Blossom ($67) made in Belgium by hand. This designer handbag by Walborg features a stunning butterfly design in white beads, which shines on a cream/ivory background. A gorgeous vintage touch alongside any wedding gown.
Do you think butterflies are a good wedding theme?
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.
Onyx Black Wedding Invitations with Unryu and Cobalt Bands 94¢
Coco Chanel was a pioneering French fashion designer whose modernist philosophy, menswear-inspired fashions, and pursuit of simplicity made her an important figure in fashion. Elle magazine’s collection of Chanel’s French seaside inspired looks gave us the idea for these layered wedding invitations with bellybands. The heavyweight Onyx black background card and crisp white overlay were wrapped with a translucent Unryu sash and a Cobalt blue grosgrain ribbon for très beau invitations. The very beautiful invitations only look expensive at only 94¢ each, including envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.
