February 12, 2010
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.
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Posted by Melissa
January 29, 2010
Instyle magazine featured a collection of heart-themed items for Valentine’s Day and we used the idea to create these lovely red wedding invitations. The heavyweight Scarlet red background card and white overlay were adorned with a beautiful solid brass heart charm, attached with a white mini brad. We also loved the price at only 86¢ each, including envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.
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Posted by Melissa
January 7, 2010
Grandiflora Rose Wedding Invitations with Silver Mini Brad 88¢
The vibrant Dior fashions and makeup were inspirations for these dramatic red wedding invitations featuring a stunning photograph of a rose in full bloom. The Grandiflora background card and translucent vellum were fastened using a tiny silver mini brad for a modern look. The card and envelope are both made from 100% post consumer fibers, making them an earth-friendly as well as affordable at only 88¢ each from Formal-Invitations.com.
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Posted by Melissa
December 18, 2009
Onyx Black Wedding Invitations with Unryu Sash and Red Velvet Bands $1.18
Red and black make a stylish statement this holiday season, as shown in Bride’s magazine. We love the modern lines and stripes and used the pattern to create these stunning black wedding invitations. The heavyweight Onyx background card and snow white overlay were wrapped with a delicate unryu sash and rich, red velvet ribbon for a luxurious effect. Even though they look expensive, they were only $1.18 each, with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com. The overlay was printed with vintage clip art, also available from Formal-Invitations.com ($14 for a book of 1517 images with cd for easy placement). The artwork can be printed on favors, place cards, menu and programs for a cohesive look throughout your event.
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Posted by Melissa
November 18, 2009
We created these chic red wedding invitations using the heavyweight Scarlet background card and crisp white overlay, wrapped with the chocolate brown Cosmos sash. This fine paper sash features a cool design in red, greens, white and metallic silver. The price was also a cool 98¢ each, with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com. These invitations and chocolate bar favors from Dagoba Organic Chocolate would be perfect for a winter event. The Beaucoup Berries bar is made with pure vanilla, dried cranberries and cherries blended with dark chocolate creating an antioxidant rich sweet-tart flavor exploration.
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Posted by Melissa
October 27, 2009
Rich red is hot this season and the dramatic hue is showcased in these red wedding invitations featuring a rose in full bloom. The heavyweight Grandiflora red rose background card, made from 100% post consumer fibers, is layered with translucent vellum and embellished with a sparkling Tsavorite green crystal brad, all from Formal-Invitations.com for only 96¢ with envelope.
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Posted by Melissa
October 1, 2009
Custom printed wedding invitations $1.99-$2.99
We love the menswear-inspired fashions shown in Glamour magazine and used the popular stripe pattern on these gorgeous custom printed wedding invitations from Formal-Invitations.com. Choose from their collection of artwork and colors or they can use yours. The price is an affordable $1.99-2.99 each, depending on quantity and includes the envelope printed with a return address. As a bonus, the heavyweight 100# card stock and envelopes are all made from 100% recycled post consumer fibers, making it a smart, earth-friendly choice.
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Posted by Melissa
September 28, 2009
Wedding invitation trends 2010
The fashion runways provide fresh ideas and trends for upcoming wedding and event invitations including graphic prints in black & white, creamy neutrals, rich teal and dramatic red, plus plenty of romance for the upcoming season.
Bold, hot colors are giving way to neutral wedding invitations in shades of champagne, pale meadow green, frost blue, creamy vanilla or soft magnolia pink, bringing their sophisticated elegance to this seasons announcements. Adorn invitations with beautiful metal charms for a romantic feel or sparkling crystal brads for a modem touch.
Modern black & white designs are hot on the runway and the graphic designs make a contemporary, yet classic statement. We love the invitations featuring elegant black and white fine paper sashes, available in modern and classic patterns from Formal-Invitations.com. The 100% recycled fine paper sashes pair beautifully with neutrals, tropical brights or rich traditional colors and create luxurious layers that are wrapped like a beautiful gift.
Teal blue wedding invitations are also of-the-moment, a color both cool and rich, showing up in the latest fashions. Teal is gorgeous paired with crisp white and sparkling silver embellishments.
Dramatic red wedding invitations in shades of bright poppy and rich scarlet are a growing trend and the gorgeous hue is fabulous paired with gold and black adornments.
Romance is back in a big way with lovely, beautiful patterns delicately layered with translucent vellum. Fabulous lace wraps or intricate charm embellishments would also make enchanting romantic wedding invitations.
Earth-friendly wedding invitations will always be the smart choice in invitations and hopefully the trend will continue. Look for tree-free and fine papers and envelopes made from 100% post consumer fibers.
Do it yourself wedding invitations continue to be popular, as a way of saving a significant amount of money plus the ability to completely personalize invitations. They are also great if you need invites in a hurry, as the supplies can be shipped out right away.
Frugalista brides have discovered http://www.formal-invitations.com for the bride that wants both style and affordability. Visit Formal-Invitations.com for premium materials to fashion dreamy invitations that coordinate with any theme. Their online video instructions, free wedding invitations templates, paper guides and standard 8.5×11 overlays make it easy to create invitation, even for the craft-challenged. Select luxurious heavyweight cards from fashionable solid hues or stunning patterns, layered with printable translucent vellum or a crisp white overlay and embellish with decorative crystal brads, intricate metal charms, fine paper sashes, jacquard fabric wraps, romantic lace, or miniature silk flowers for distinctive invites that only look expensive. Prices start at 58¢ for the completed invitation, which includes: heavyweight background card, printable overlay, embellishment and 100% recycled envelope. Sign up for their newsletter to receive money-saving wedding invitation coupons for additional discounts.
Formal-Invitations.com, a family-owned and operated company founded in 1991, has grown to become a leading online source for cheap wedding invitations that only look expensive. To make it possible to offer the lowest possible prices, these unique invitations and supplies are only available directly from http://www.formal-invitations.com Formal-Invitations.com is approved for people and planet by Green America and is listed in the Green Pages. They also donate $1 to the Make it Right Foundation of New Orleans for every order.
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Posted by Melissa
September 16, 2009
Color Trends for Spring 2010
Finally, a little color from New York Fashion Week! …vibrant sunset orange, rich scarlet red and bright poppy red were seen in the latest designs. We also saw pretty, muted coral pinks and fuchsia, making an elegant statement.
For upcoming spring wedding invitations, the Poppy, Scarlet or Sunset heavyweight background cards, layered with a crisp white overlay and embellished with a Mandarin orange or Ruby red crystal brad would create a modern, fashion-forward statement. They are also affordably priced at only 66¢ each, with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.
The sophisticated Rehmanni calla lily wedding invitations, made from 100% post consumer fibers, features gorgeous muted pinks and would look elegant paired with translucent vellum and sparkling green crystal brad for only 90¢ each, with envelope, also from Formal-Invitations.com.
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Posted by Melissa
September 8, 2009
Ivy Green Wedding Invitations with Red Beaded Sash 98¢
Perfect for the upcoming season, these luxe holiday invitations feature a rich heavyweight Ivy green background card and snow white overlay wrapped with a beautiful red sash, textured with raised gold beading from Formal-Invitations.com (98¢ each, with envelope). The overlay was printed with vintage clip art ($14 with cd of 1268 scanned images), which can also be used on gift tags, favor labels, menu cards and more.
This beautiful headpiece from TwigsandHoney.com features a classic star feather flower in red and with swarovski crystal twig accents and would be the perfect holiday accessory.
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Posted by Melissa
August 27, 2009
Scarlet Red Wedding Invitation with Damask Fine Paper Sash 86¢
A classic black and white damask pattern was featured in these fabulous red wedding invitations, perfect for an elegant affair. We used the heavyweight Scarlet background card and crisp white overlay, wrapped with the Damask sash, made from 100% recycled fibers from Formal-Invitations.com for a beautifully layered design that is unwrapped, like a gift. …the price was also a gift at only 86¢ each, including envelope.
We also like the personalized black and white damask glass candle holder favors from MyWeddingReceptionIdeas.com. Each holder comes packaged in a clear gift box wrapped with black grosgrain ribbon and a signature present favor charm. Personalize a favor tag for each holder with a name and date to customize your candle favors. $8.79 for four personalized holders.
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Posted by Melissa
July 10, 2009
Grandiflora Rose Wedding Invitations with Ruby Crystal Brad 86¢
According to Florapedia.com, many early cultures used red roses to decorate marriage ceremonies and they were often a part of traditional wedding attire. Through this practice, the red rose became known as a symbol for love and fidelity. For a contemporary take on the traditional rose, these fresh, modern wedding invitations feature a gorgeous photograph of a rich red rose on a crisp white background, translucent vellum and a sparkling Ruby red crystal brad for only 86¢ each, with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com. As a bonus, they are also “green” …made from 100% post consumer fibers, making them a smart choice as well. Bride’s magazine used lush red roses for a winter table setting and this invitation would set the stage for your luxurious winter wedding.
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Posted by Melissa
June 8, 2009
Merlot Wine Wedding Invitations with Brown Polka Dot Grosgrain Wrap 98¢
We love this birdcage veil and wrist corsage from TwigsandHoney.com and created fabulous fall wedding invitations featuring the same rich palette. The heavyweight Merlot wine background card and crisp white overlay were wrapped with a modern chocolate Brown Polka Dot grosgrain wrap. They look like they cost a fortune, buy luckily they were only 98¢ each, with envelope, from Formal-Invitations.com.
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Posted by Melissa
May 26, 2009
Scarlet Red Wedding Invitations with Tabriz Embroidered Jacquard Wrap 98¢
This dazzling gold and sapphire blue ring, originating from pure sources and harvested using socially responsible practices from BrilliantEarth.com inspired us to create equally stunning and earth-friendly red wedding invitations. The heavyweight recycled Scarlet red background card and white overlay was wrapped with the Tabriz jacquard wrap, which features an intricate embroidered design using metallic gold, red and blue threads. These luxe invitations only look expensive, as they were only 98¢ each, with envelope, from Formal-Invitations.com.
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Posted by Melissa
April 28, 2009
Merlot Wine Wedding Invitations with Cowboy Hat Charm and Bow
Inspired by Brides’s magazine article featuring a stunning western themed wedding, we created beautiful wine wedding invitations with country charm using the heavyweight Merlot background card and white overlay embellished with a solid brass keepsake charm and satin bow. The price was also a charming 98¢ each, including envelope, from Formal-Invitations.com.
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Posted by Melissa
April 20, 2009
Scarlet red wedding invitations with brass fleur-de-lis charm
Gorgeous red wedding invitations embellished with a solid brass fleur-de-lis charm were inspired by Bride’s magazine color school featuring rich crimson and sparkling gold. We used the heavyweight Scarlet red background card and crisp white overlay fastened together with a brass French flower charm using a mini white brad. The keepsake charms give the invitation a dimensional, unique look for an affordable 82¢ from Formal-Invitations.com, which includes an envelope. The fleur-de-lis is a stylized design of either an iris or a lily, and is particularly associated with the French monarchy.
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Posted by Melissa
February 14, 2009
Onyx black and white wedding invitations with Ruby jewel brad
Rubies have always been held in high esteem in Asian countries, they were laid beneath the foundation of buildings to secure good fortune to the structure. Rubies are also associated with a 40th wedding anniversary. To make this sophisticated ruby wedding invitation, we used the heavyweight Onyx black background card and white overlay, embellished with a Ruby crystal jewel brad. The white overlay was printed with vintage clip art featuring traditional designs from India, available from Formal-Invitations.com for $14, which includes a book of 800 designs and cd of scanned images. The price of the invitation was also a sweet 62¢ each, also from Formal-Invitations.com. As a bonus, the papers and envelope are made from 100% post consumer fibers, making it a smart, earth-friendly choice.
Beau-Coup.com offers these sparkling crystal paperweights, cut to resemble a brilliant ruby, a novel gift idea for weddings, bridal showers and anniversary parties.
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Posted by Melissa
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 loved the favor collection shown in 
