Rich Gold Wedding Invitations with French Wrap for Less

These rich gold wedding invitations were inspired by Glamour magazine’s collection of luxe looks for less. The heavyweight metallic gold background card and white overlay were wrapped with a stunning black and gold jacquard French wrap. The overlay was also printed using a vintage monogram for added flair, from  “Ornate Letters and Initials”  clipart book with cd from Formal-Invitations.com for $16. The monogram can be used thoughout your event in the program, menu cards and favors for a cohesive look. Including envelope, these gorgeous invitations were also a deal at only $1.06 each from Formal-Invitations.com.

Fabulous Red Wedding Invitations with Black and White Damask Sash 86¢

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.

Perfect Cream Wedding Invitations with Green Crystal Brad 66¢

Vanilla Cream Wedding Invitations with Tsavorite Green Crystal Brad 66¢

We love the elegant green pop of color against the cream colored gown shown in Brides Magazine, and used the inspiration to make these gorgeous cream wedding invitations.  The heavyweight Vanilla background card and translucent vellum was embellished with a Tsavorite green crystal brad, for a bit of sparkle. The vellum was printed using vintage clip art of a fan ($14 for a book and cd of 1268 images) and the invitation worked out to an affordable 66¢ each with envelope, both from Formal-Invitations.com. The invitations are also eco-friendly, as they are made from 100% post consumer fibers, making them a smart, green choice.

Lovely Silver Wedding Invitations with Satin Bow 66¢

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This dramatic veil, by Suzanne Couture Mllinery, inspired us to create these lovely silver wedding invitations, featuring a white satin bow. The heavyweight metallic Sterling background card was layered with a printed white overlay and embellished with a easy stick-on satin bow for a shimmering, glamorous look. The price was lovely as well, for only 66¢ each, with envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.

Creamy Vanilla Wedding Invitations with Amethyst Crystal Brad 62¢

Vanilla Wedding Invitations with Amethyst Crystal Brad 62¢

As shown in in Elegant Bride Magazine, a bright pop of unexpected color makes a subtle statement in the makeup of a modern bride. To create the same effect we created these elegant cream wedding invitations with the heavyweight Vanilla background card and white overlay attached with a sparkling purple Amethyst crstal brad. The hit of purple adds a little modern color to the traditional ivory and white. The invitations were an affordable 62¢ each with envelope, from Formal-Invitations and are made from 100% post consumer recycled fibers as well.

New Gold Wedding Invitations with Beautiful Irish Claddagh Brad

Metallic gold wedding invitations with gold Irish claddagh decorative brad

These beautiful new Irish Claddagh wedding invitations from Formal-Invitations.com feature a heavyweight metallic gold card and gold Irish Claddagh decorative brad for only 62¢ each, including envelope.

The Claddagh ring is a traditional ring  worn as a wedding ring. The design and customs associated with it originated in the Irish fishing village of Claddagh, located just outside the old walls of the city of Galway. The Claddagh’s distinctive design features two hands clasping a heart, and usually surmounted by a crown. The elements of this symbol are often said to correspond to the qualities of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown). The expression which was associated with these symbols in the giving of the ring was: “With my two hands I give you my heart, and crown it with my love.”

Impressive Belted Wedding Invitations for Less

Camel wedding invitations with brown grosgrain belt and brass buckle

We loved this classic look put together by Instyle magazine and used the same elements to create these gorgeous belted wedding invitations. The heavyweight Camel background card was layered with a printed white overlay and wrapped with a grosgrain belt, which was embellished with a solid brass buckle. It’s a rich looking invitation at an affordable price for only 98¢ each, including envelope from Formal-Invitations.com.

Gorgeous Black and White Wedding Invitations with Miniature Calla Lily Silk Flower

black and white wedding invitations with calla lily silk flower

A fresh white flower, the calla lily has a large, trumpet-shaped bloom that rests upon a long, smooth stem. Symbolizing “magnificent beauty,” the calla lily is easy to arrange and guaranteed to make an impression. Available from FiftyFlowers.com, they would make a spectacular wedding bouquet, table centerpiece or flower arrangement. For these stunning calla lily wedding invitations, we used classic black and white and embellished it with a miniature, crush-proof calla lily silk flower. Even though they look expensive, the price was a magnificent 66¢ each from Formal-Invitations.com. As a bonus, the Onyx black heavyweight background card, white printable overlay and white envelope are all made from 100% post consumer fibers, making it a beautiful and earth-friendly choice.

Rich Wedding Invitations for a Low Price

Modern Bride magazine put together a rich opulent wedding style featuring sparkling jewels and luxe fabrics. Get this same luxe look with purple wedding invitations from Formal-Invitations.com for a low 62¢ each with envelope! We started with the rich plum purple background card and created the overlay using crisp white printed with clip art of a vintage decorative ornament. The overlay and background card were fastened with the Citrine jewel brad. Easy and gorgeous.

Chic Black and White Wedding Invitations

Glamour magazine featured how to look chic in simple, striking black and white fashions this month. We love the bold graphic look and created simple black and white wedding invitations using our Onyx black background card and crisp white overlay enhanced with vintage clip art, sold separately. We fastened the overlay to the background card using a Diamond jewel brad for a sparkling modern twist. A chic designer look, made entirely from 100% post consumer fibers, including envelope is only 62¢ each, the clip art book and cd was $14.

Roman Inspired Wedding Invitations

Ancient Roman influence is popular today as seen in the gladiator shoes, shown in both Glamour and Brides magazine this month. You could incorporate this theme in your wedding using a palette of white and gold accented with ivy green. Our gold wedding invitations wrapped with the Roman jacquard belts, embroidered with gold metallic threads, would set the tone for your glamorous wedding. Since the invitations are only $1.02 each, including envelope, you can splurge on those gorgeous Christian Lacroix shoes!

Simple and Chic Wedding Invitations

We saw this gorgeous Vera Wang dress on PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com and took the same idea and applied it to our wedding invitations supplies. The white printable overlay was layered over our Vanilla background card and embellished with the Latte satin ribbon and Oval brass buckle…simple, chic and a reasonable $1.26 each with envelope. The card, overlay and envelope are all made from 100% post consumer fibers, making this a very earth-friendly choice.

Something Borrowed, Something Blue Wedding Invitations

The dress isn’t borrowed, but it is the next best thing…pre-owned, for huge savings. We found this gown at PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com, a listing service designed to connect buyers and sellers of new, sample and used designer wedding dresses. The splash of pale blue is an elegant way to add the traditional “something blue” to your ensemble. We applied this tradition to our Snow white wedding invitations made from recycled cotton and embedded with silk fibers, fastened to the translucent vellum overlay with a pale blue Zircon jewel brad… providing another way to have high end items for huge savings, at only 94¢ each with envelope.

Trendy Black and White for Spring Weddings

In New York Magazine’s 100 Most Fabulous Looks we are seeing lots of black and white with simple silhouettes. Based on this trend, we put together a collection of affordable black and white wedding invitations for stylish up-to-the-minute designs. Shown starting from the left, the Onyx black with an easy peel-and-stick faux wax seal that looks like the real thing, but is much easier to apply and more durable for only 99¢ each with envelope. Next, the Onyx is paired with a simple Pearl jewel brad for an incredible 62¢ each with envelope. We used the Diamond jewel brad with our Snow card, which is recycled cotton embedded with silky fibers for just 94¢ with envelope. On the right is Onyx with our new Silver Jacquard embroidered belt (99¢ including envelope) and a silver Glitter Sash (94¢ each with envelope). Our black and white collection is also extremely green as all background cards, overlay and envelopes are tree-free made from recycled cotton or 100% post consumer fibers.