Chic Berry Pink Wedding Invitations with Embossed Orange Flower and Crystal Brad $1.02

Colin Cowie put together this stylish collection featuring rich orange and hot pink for Brides magazine and we used the inspiration to create these chic pink wedding invitations.  The heavyweight Berry pink card and white overlay were attached using a dazzling embossed paper orange flower and Mandarin crystal brad for texture and sparkle. The invitation price was also easy on your wallet at only $1.02 each from Formal-Invitations.com, including envelope.

Fabulous Chocolate Brown Wedding Invitations with Lavender Bird Sash 98¢

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

Sparking Crystal Jewel Brad Embellishments 16¢

Crystal Jewel Brads from Formal-Invitations.com 16¢

These beautiful rings from Lorenzo feature  the liveliest, brightest and most beautiful natural stones from around the world. Get the same effect with crystal jewel brads from Formal-Invitations.com as an affordable way to add a little sparkle to your wedding invitations, favors or place cards. The jeweled paper fasteners are easy to attach and come in fifteen gorgeous colors. Choose from purple Amethyst, Aquamarine blue, pale orange Citrine, clear Diamond, Emerald green, Mandarin orange, Pearl, Peridot yellow-green, rose Quartz, Ruby red, Sapphire blue, brown pearl Topaz, leaf green Tourmaline, olive Tsavorite or pale blue Zircon. Brads are sold in sets of 25 for only $4 per pack or 16¢ each.

New Wedding Invitations Sashes from Formal-Invitations.com

Fine paper sashes are a great way to add color, texture and dimension to your invitations. Formal-Invitations.com has just added ten new wedding invitation sashes to their extensive collection, for creating fabulous invites (sashes are pre-cut and include a super-adhesive glue to dot to attach). Wedding invitations with sashes start with a heavyweight background card with a white overlay, which are wrapped with one of these exquisite embellishments for a unique, one-of-a-kind announcement. Best of all, even though they look expensive, sash invitations are an affordable 98¢ each, including envelope.

Wedding Invitation Trends for 2010

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.

New York Fashion Week Color Trends – Scarlet, Poppy Red and Sunset Orange

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.

New York Fashion Weeks Color Trend for Spring – Black

Color trends for Spring 2010

New York Fashion Week’s hits also featured classic black in many collections for the upcoming spring season. Designs included bold modern graphics and romantic feminine details.

These gorgeous black and white sash embellishment for wedding invitations, made from 100% post consumer fibers, are perfect for adorning your spring wedding invitations, inspired by this current trend.  Wedding invitation with sashes are an affordable way to create invites that only look expensive, for only 90¢ each from Formal-Invitations.com, which includes solid color background card (choose from over 30 colors), white printable overlay, black and white sash plus envelope. The sashes are wrapped around the layered cards creating a luxurious texture. Choose from elegant Shigeri, modern Wave, Dandelion, Kochi or the traditional Damask patterns shown here.

New York Fashion Week Color Trends for Spring – Neutrals

Color Trends for Spring Wedding Invitations

The hits from New York Fashion Week featured many sophisticated shades of creams and whites for the upcoming spring season. Beautiful detailing and gorgeous embellishments made a big impact using these elegant neutral shades.

Wedding invitations featuring classic colors embellished with dimensional sparkling crystal brads, jacquard wraps, intricate metal charms would be perfect for a modern spring wedding. Check out Formal-invitations.com collection for affordable, earth-friendly cream wedding invitations. Choose from metallic Champagne, tree-free cotton Snow embedded with silky fibers, creamy Vanilla, refined Mica with bits of sparkle or beachy sand as a background card, and adorn with their collection of exquisite embellishments for added texture and interest.

New Modern Black and White Graphic Sashes for Wedding Invitations

Shigeri, Nami, Damask, Dandelion and Kochi Sashes for Wedding Invitations 40¢

Graphic black and white prints are a hot trend on the runway and these gorgeous new fine paper sashes for wedding invitations were inspired by the modern, bold fashions. These exclusive sashes by Formal-Invitations.com were printed with vintage artwork in rich black on a 100% post-consumer recycled fine paper with a subtle linen finish. Choose from five exquisite designs:

Shigeri (luxurance of foliage): pure elegance
Nami (wave): perfect for a beach wedding
Damask: a classic timeless pattern
Dandelion: inspired by nature
Kochi (east wind): for the modern bride

Sashes are used to embellish wedding invitations by wrapping around the card and overlay, for a dimensional, unique look. The black and white designs pair up beautifully with creamy neutrals, tropical brights or rich traditional colors. Best of all, they provide an luxurious feel at an affordable price of only 40¢ each. The completed invitation with solid background card, overlay, sash and envelope works out to just 86¢ each …a great value for invitations that only look expensive.

Glam Black and White Damask Wedding Invitations

Custom Printed Wedding Invitations $1.99-$2.99

These glamorous black and white custom printed wedding invitations were printed on heavyweight 100% post consumer recycled card stock using a vintage pattern from Formal-Invitations.com’s unique collection. Though you can choose any colors, chic black and white were used for pure refined elegance. Prices range from $1.99 to $2.99, depending on quantity and included a printed envelope, also 100% recycled …making them a smart, green choice from Formal-Invitations.com. We also found these favor boxes from MyWeddingReceptionIdeas.com for 64¢ each, for elegant wedding favors at a great price.

Luxe Hot Pink Wedding Invitations with Zebra Print Fine Paper Sash 94¢

Watermelon Pink Wedding Invitations with Zebra Sash 94¢

Animal prints are huge this season, as shown in Glamour magazine, and we used this trend to create these bold hot pink wedding invitations. The heavyweight Watermelon Pink background card and white overlay were wrapped with a beautiful Zebra fine paper sash. The wood grain pattern of the sash takes on a zebra-like quality when presented in black and white while a subtle veined background of lighter greys add to the dimension of this fine paper. Even though the look is exotic, the price was a tame 94¢ from Formal-Invitations.com, including envelope made from 100% recycled post consumer fibers.

Chic Denim Blue Wedding Invitations with Silver Glitter Sash

Slate Blue Wedding Invitations with Silver Glitter Sash 94¢

Denim blue is showing up in all the fashion magazines and we used this latest trend to create these chic blue wedding invitations. The heavyweight Slate blue background card and white overlay was wrapped with a fabulous sash embedded with silky fibers and printed in a silver glitter pattern. They look like a high-end invitation, but were only 94¢ each, with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com. Elle magazine featured this gorgeous collection of denim fashions in their summer issue.

Color trends for fall wedding palettes from Formal-Invitations.com

Custom printed color combinations for fall weddings

Based on the latest fashions and trends, Formal-Invitations.com has put together sophisticated color combinations that can be used for their custom printed wedding invitations. Though you can choose any colors you like, this palette is a good place to start. The invitations are completely personalized by you, choose from their unique artwork and colors, or use your own … each invitation is is made to your specifications for an affordable $1.99-$2.99 (depending on quantity) and is printed on premium 100# card stock made from 100% recycled post consumer fibers, making it a smart choice as well.

Glorious Gardenia Wedding Invitations with Peridot Crystal Jewel Brad

Gardenia wedding invitations with Peridot Jewel Brad

Gardenias are creamy-white, exotic flowers with a heavenly fragrance …a perfect wedding flower. Beautiful white flowers are a current trend right now, and make an elegant statement as shown in Modern Bride magazine. We created these glorious Gardenia wedding invitations for only 86¢ each from Formal-Invitations.com which included the Gardenia card, translucent vellum, a sparkling crystal Peridot jewel brad and envelope. The Gardenia card is a stunning photograph printed on 100# heavyweight cover made from 100% post-consumer fibers, making is a smart, earth-friendly choice, as well as affordable.

Belted Wedding Invitations in Brilliant Beautiful Colors

Watermelon pink wedding invitations with Canary yellow grosgrain belt

Sapphire blue, lemon yellow and hot pink are popping up everywhere, and we love these colors for the spring and summer season. These modern belted hot pink wedding invitations showcase this optimistic trend and would be perfect for your upcoming event. We used the heavyweight Watermelon pink background card and white overlay, and wrapped them with a sunny Canary grosgrain belt, embellished with a solid brass buckle. The price was an easy 98¢, including envelope from Formal-Invitations.com. You can choose their diy kit or mix and match the background colors and belts to create your own color combination.

Beautiful Bright Wedding Invitations in Lemon, Tahiti or Watermelon

Watermelon pink wedding invitation with tangerine sash

As seen in Glamour magazine, brights are the new hot hues. We used these gorgeous colors to create cool wedding invitations with the heavyweight Watermelon card and white overlay and wrapped with a Fantasia fine paper sash, printed with yellow swirls. A stunning combination at a great price of only 94¢ each, including envelope made from 100% post consumer fibers from Formal-Invitations.com

Other brights available from Formal-Invitations.com are the Lemon yellow and Tahiti blue 100# heavyweight cards, also processed chlorine free, and manufactured with 100% clean, renewable hydroelectric energy.

Canary Yellow and Diamond Wedding Invitations

Canary yellow wedding invitations with diamond jewel brad

Instyle magazine’s color forecast for spring is vibrant, optimistic yellow. We love this sunny hue and featured it in layered yellow wedding invitations fastened with a sparkling Diamond jewel brad. The price will not make you blue either …only 62¢ each, including envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.

Lace Inspired Wedding Invitations

Lace is showing up everywhere! Vogue magazine also feature this trend in their latest issue. We like lace belts to wrap wedding invitations in, but we thought this charm wedding invitation also fit in with the popular trend. We used our metallic Champagne background card and white overlay fastened together with a solid brass medallion charm using a gold mini brad. This gorgeous filigree charm has a delicate lacey design with a modern edge. Even though it looks very expensive, the invitation with envelope is only 86¢ each!

Navy and Lace Wedding Invitations

Lace is now popular in home fashions and well as the runway this season… we saw this gorgeous table setting in Traditional Home Magazine and loved the crisp white against deep blue. For a similar look, we created lovely blue wedding invitations using our Navy background card and white overlay, wrapped in an elegant floral lace belt for only 99¢ each, including envelope. Beautiful!

It’s a Go for Green Wedding Invitations

Instyle magazine featured rich and dramatic hues of green shown in the latest fashions. This inspired us to put together a couple of green wedding invitations featuring Kelly and Emerald green. Our brand new Kelly green grosgrain belt and brass buckle is paired with with our metallic gold background card for only $1.02 including envelope. Of course our sparkling Emerald jewel brad fits right in with the Onxy black background card for an amazing 62¢ each with envelope.