Unique Green Wedding Invitations with Gold Cord and Leaf Charm $1.02

May 4, 2010

Kiwi Green Wedding Invitations with Gold Cord and Falling Leaf Charm $1.02Inspired by Twigs & Honey’s gorgeous Woodland headband with silk flowers ($80), we created these unique green wedding invitations, perfect for a spectacular fall wedding. The heavyweight Kiwi background card and white overlay were wrapped with a metallic Gold cord, adorned with a small brass leaf charm. Invitations are available from http://www.formal-invitations.com for $1.02 each with envelope.


Gorgeous Garden Petal Wedding Invitations with Lokta Tie 94¢

March 24, 2010

Garden Petal Wedding Invitations with Cypress Lokta Tie 94¢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 Wedding Invitations Wrapped in Lokta Cord $1.02 from Formal-Invitations.com

March 22, 2010

Wheat Wedding Invitations with Cedar Lokta Cord $1.02The latest invitation line from Formal-Invitations.com features beautiful lokta cord. Lokta is a 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. The cord can be used as a short tie or wrap, the ends untwisted to create a beautiful leaf shape. These unique wedding invitations with lokta were made with the heavyweight Wheat background card and white overlay wrapped with Cedar brown lokta cord for $1.02 each, with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com


Fresh Pear Green Wedding Invitations with Brass Leaves Charm 90¢

March 4, 2010

Anjou Green Wedding Invitations with Two Leaves Brass Charm 90¢Perfect for spring weddings, these fresh pear green wedding invitations make an elegant statement. The Anjou Pear heavyweight background card and white overlay were attached using the solid brass Pair of Leaves brass charm with brass mini brad (90¢ each with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com).

We also loved these beautiful leaf earrings found at Etsy Roundabout Designs, great for bridesmaid’s gifts (under $20).


Exquisite Garden Petal Wedding Invitations with Copper Dragonfly Brad 94¢

February 15, 2010

Garden Petal Wedding Invitations with Dragonfly Brad 94¢The dragonfly is a symbol of happiness, new beginnings, change and love …a perfect symbol for weddings. To incorporate this theme into announcements, we used Formal-Invitations.com’s new copper dragonfly brads to adorn these exquisite petal wedding invitations. The heavyweight Garden petal cards were made from 100% recycled cotton and are embedded with rose, marigold, bluebell petals and bits of grass, making them earth-friendly as well as beautiful. The brads were used to attach the printable translucent vellum overlay, creating a high-quality, layered invitations at a great price (94¢ each with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com).

Order extra brads to adorn place cards for a unique look! ($3 per pack of 25 from Formal-Invitations.com).


Rich Brown Wedding Invitations with Copper Skeleton Leaf $1.02

December 17, 2009
Chocolate Brown Wedding Invitations with Copper Skeleton Leaf $1.02

Chocolate Brown Wedding Invitations with Copper Skeleton Leaf $1.02

These rich brown wedding invitations feature a  skeleton leaf tucked into a beautiful unryu sash. The leaf embellishment is made from real rubber tree leaves and dyed with a metallic copper for a little sparkle. We used the heavyweight Chocolate brown background card layered with a crisp white overlay, then wrapped with a delicate translucent unryu sash for a dimensional, unique look …not your typical flat card! The price is also an affordable $1.02, including envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.


Forest Green Holiday Invitations with Pine Cone and Topaz Jewel Brad 62¢

September 3, 2009
Forest Green Wedding Invitations with Topaz Jewel Brad 62¢

Forest Green Wedding Invitations with Topaz Jewel Brad 62¢

Perfect for a late fall or winter wedding these holiday invitations feature a rich dark Forest green heavyweight card, crisp white overlay and a brown pearl Topaz jewel brad for only 62¢ from Formal-Invitations.com, with envelope. The overlay is printed with vintage clip art of a pinecone, available separately from Formal-Invitations.com ($14) and includes a book and cd of 1517 images. These images can be used throughout your event for favors, menu cards, envelope return labels and more.

We also love this Fir earring for the bride or bridesmaids, made from eco-friendly, sustainable material by Prismera Design, Gently curving and exquisitely detailed. Created in stainless steel with sterling silver ear wires. Also available in 14k gold plated steel with gold filled ear wires.


Pretty Willow Green Wedding Invitations with Silk Calla Lily Flower 98¢

August 28, 2009
Willow Green Wedding Invitations with Silk Calla Lily Flower 98¢

Willow Green Wedding Invitations with Silk Calla Lily Flower 98¢

The calla lily has a beautiful elegance that is symbolic of purity. To use this popular wedding flower in our invitations, we created these pretty silk flower wedding invitations using the heavyweight Willow background card, translucent vellum with a miniature calla lily silk flower. The Willow card is made from recycled cotton and is embedded with silky fibers, making it a truly green, smart choice with a luxurious feel. These unique invitations look costly, but were a great value for  only 98¢ each, with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.

Carry your calla lily theme into your reception favors with these single flower stem candle favors from MyWeddingReceptionIdeas.com. Set one atop each place setting for an elegant and unique twist. Each candle is presented in a clear plastic gift box and tied with a white organza ribbon.


Gorgeous Late Summer Wheat Wedding Invitations with Natural Skeleton Leaf 98¢

August 25, 2009
Wheat Wedding Invitations with Unryu Sash and Natural Skeleton Leaf 98¢

Wheat Wedding Invitations with Unryu Sash and Natural Skeleton Leaf 98¢

Perfect for a late summer wedding, these gorgeous skeleton leaf wedding invitations were created with the heavyweight Wheat background card and crisp white overlay wrapped with a delicate Unryu sash. The invitation was adorned with a natural skeletonized leaf, tucked into the sash. The combination of rich textures and unique embellishments create a luxurious feel, for a value price of only 98¢ each from Formal-Invitations.com, including envelope.

The background artwork from Allposters.com features a gorgeous print by Kanyo Ede, named “Late Summer”. Ede’s warmly colored landscapes are an escapist sanctuary of solitude and serenity. Ede, who was raised and schooled in Nigeria, fell in love with color after seeing the African textiles his father sold and now draws inspiration from nature. Initially an art instructor and graphic artist, he moved to the United States to paint full time. Now an Atlanta resident, Ede regularly exhibits in Atlanta, New York, High Point, Chicago and Montreal.


Natural Cotton Wedding Invitations with Leaf Imprint 86¢

August 14, 2009
Leaf Imprint Wedding Invitations with Silver MIni Brad 86¢

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.


Fashion Forward Navy Blue Wedding Invitations with Wave Sash 94¢

August 10, 2009
Navy Blue Wedding Invitations with Wave Fine Paper Sash 94¢

Navy Blue Wedding Invitations with Wave Fine Paper Sash 94¢

Swirling shades of blue and green were highlighted in the gorgeous agate necklaces featured in Elle Magazine, and we thought this pattern would make beautiful, fashion-forward blue wedding invitations. The heavyweight Navy background card and crisp white overlay were wrapped in the Wave sash …a gorgeous soft, crinkled, textured paper hand marbled in blue, teal, metallic gold and black. You won’t get the blues with the price of these invites, as they are only 94¢ each, with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com


Beautiful Full Color Sunflower Wedding Invitations with Topaz Jewel Brad 86¢

June 24, 2009
Sunflower Wedding Invitations with Topaz Jewel Brad 86¢

Sunflower Wedding Invitations with Topaz Jewel Brad 86¢

These beautiful fall wedding invitations feature a colorful photo of a sunflower embellished with a Topaz brown pearl jewel brad from Formal-Invitations.com …for only 86¢ each, including envelope. The heavyweight sunflower card and envelope are also made from 100% recycled post consumer fibers, making them a smart, earth-friendly choice. We also love these all-natural chocolate covered sunflower seeds from MySunnySeeds.com, they would make a great wedding favor for an autumn wedding.


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

June 23, 2009
Watermelon Pink Wedding Invitations with Zebra 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.


Apple Green Fall Wedding Invitations with Gold Leaf Brad 58¢

June 17, 2009
Kiwi Green Wedding Invitation with Gold Maple Leaf Brad 58¢

Kiwi Green Wedding Invitation with Gold Maple Leaf Brad 58¢

A simple gold maple leaf adorns these modern fall wedding invitations, created using the heavyweight Kiwi background card, crisp white overlay and gold maple leaf brad for only 58¢ each, with envelope, from Formal-Invitations.com. Autumn’s stunning foliage is also featured on Lake Champlain’s Maple Crunch …an embossed dark chocolate surrounding a maple syrup buttercrunch center. These Vermont chocolates would make a decadent favor for your fall wedding.


Chic Black Wedding Invitations with Real Silver Skeletonized Leaf

June 16, 2009
Onyx Black Wedding Invitations with Silver Skeleton Leaf 98¢

Onyx Black Wedding Invitations with Silver Skeleton Leaf 98¢

The latest issue of Bride’s magazine featured the hottest color trends, including black paired with silver. We used this palette to create these gorgeous black wedding invitations using the Onyx heavyweight card embellished with a delicate unryu sash and silver skeletonized leaf. Perfect for a chic fall wedding and for your wallet at only 98¢ each, including envelope from Formal-Invitations.com


Beautiful Forest Green and Cream Wedding Invitations with Wheat Motif

May 20, 2009
Forest Green Wedding Invitation with Cream Grosgrain Belt and Brass Buckle 98¢

Forest Green Wedding Invitation with Cream Grosgrain Belt and Brass Buckle 98¢

Gorgeous cream and green boutonnieres and headbands from Twigsandhoney.com inspired us to these beautiful fall wedding invitations. We used the richly textured Forest green heavyweight card and crisp white overlay wrapped with a cream colored grosgrain belt, then embellished with a solid brass buckle.  The overlay was printed with vintage Japanese clip art, which would make a great motif throughout your wedding. The art is available, along with 453 other images on cd and in book form for $14 from Formal-Invitations.com, the invitations were also available from them for only 98¢ each, including envelope.


Willow Green Ginkgo Wedding Invitations with Peridot Crystal Brad

May 15, 2009
Willow green wedding invitations with Peridot crystal brad

Willow green wedding invitations with Peridot crystal brad

The beautiful ginkgo leaf is a symbol of long life, a perfect for symbol for weddings. We found these pretty favors from Beau-Coup.com that features these lovely leaves. The willow green wedding invitations were made using a heavyweight Willow card, made from recycled cotton and embedded with silky fibers, embellished with a sparkling Peridot crystal brad, adding a modern touch. The overlay was printed with vintage Japanese clip art, available from Formal-Invitations.com for $14 with 453 other images on cd and in book form. The invitations, also available from Formal-Invitations.com were an amazing 90¢ each, with envelope made from 100% post consumer fibers, making it a smart, affordable choice.


Divine Petal Paper Wedding Invitations with Tsavorite Green Crystal Brad

May 14, 2009
Bouquet petal paper wedding invitations with Tsavorite green crystal brad 94¢

Bouquet petal paper wedding invitations with Tsavorite green crystal brad 94¢

These gorgeous petal paper wedding invitations were inspired by a butterfly garden. Handmade recycled cotton cards are embedded with cornflower, marigold plus pink and purple aster petals with bits of grass …all favorites of butterflys! We added a modern touch with the sparkling Tsavorite green crystal brad, used to attach the translucent vellum overlay. Though they look expensive, the invitations, with envelope were only 94¢ each from Formal-Invitations.com


Lovely Lily of the Valley Wedding Invitations

April 30, 2009
Custom printed wedding invitations with lily of the valley photo

Custom printed wedding invitations with lily of the valley photo

The new movie Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, starring Jennifer Garner and Matthew McConaughey includes Jennifer as a bride carrying a simple bouquet of lily of the valley. These sweetly scented flowers bloom during springtime and with their bold green leaves and delicate bell shaped flowers, make a perfect wedding flower for spring weddings. We also love the meaning of this flower is “you will find happiness”. We used this lily of the valley photo from Formal-Invitations.com collection to create these custom printed wedding invitations, using the Violet color for the text. The price will also bring you happiness for only $1.99-$2.99 (depending on quantity), including printed envelope from Formal-Invitations.com…all on high quality 100% post consumer recycled papers. Choose from their artwork collection and color palettes to create your own unique design, or you can even submit your own photo or art to use.


Eco-friendly Green Wedding Invitations with Tourmaline Jewel Brad

April 22, 2009
Ivy green wedding invitations with Tourmaline crystal brad

Ivy green wedding invitations with Tourmaline crystal brad

Inspired by Bride’s magazine organic floral arrangement, these eco-friendly green wedding invitations were created using a 100# heavyweight dark green Ivy background card, made from 30% recycled content, processed elemental chlorine free, plus FSC and Green Seal certified. The white overlay and envelope are both made from 100% post consumer fibers, processed chlorine free and manufactured using non-polluting wind-generated electricity. We finished the invitation with a sparkling Tourmaline crystal brad for a  modern touch.

The invitation was also a wallet-friendly at only 62¢ each, with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com as well as the vintage Japanese clip art with cd for $14, which was used to print on the overlay.


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