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Romance with a bit of Rock n’ Roll

Juliana B. Williams — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:00:48 +0000

How fun is this tattoo inspired invitation by Etsy artisan Queen Quince? It’s edgy, fun yet very romantic; perfect for the couple looking to infuse a little rock n’ roll, “take a walk on the wild side” attitude to their wedding while maintaining elegance and romance.

The invitation suite is crafted from recycled paper and includes:

- 5×7 inch invitation with rounded corners
- A7 kraft paper outer envelope with return address screen printing
- Kraft paper booklet with four (4) inner pages, including an RSVP card on the last page with a perforated edge for easy tear out. The booklet is bound with hemp twine.
- RSVP envelope with address printing

Price: $475 for 100 invitation sets

Click here to visit Queen Quince’s Etsy shop

Wow! FREE Wedding Invitations

Juliana B. Williams — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:45:09 +0000

I was pleasantly surprised when I stumbled across the fabulous Design Betty website this morning. It’s not often you come across a site that offers such a wide selection of free well designed wedding invitation templates.

The generous folks at designbetty.com have made available an easy to edit collection of invitations that you can print at home. Their easy to use online editing process is so simple you don’t have to be a designer or have a lot of computer skills to create your own stunning invitations. Simply click and edit, download and print.

In addition to the free collection Design Betty also has a wonderful collection of affordable templates that retail for only $5.99 each.

Don’t forget to print these gorgeous invites on tree free or recycled paper.

So what do you think of these free designs? We’d love to hear your thoughts.

Letterpress & Bamboo Paper

editor — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:45:05 +0000

Smock Papers, a print shop based in Syracuse, New York, uses antique letterpress and bamboo paper for it’s stunning wedding invitation collection.

www.smockpaper.com

Blue, Brown & Cream

ecochic — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:00:29 +0000

This board was inspired by a question from one of our readers planning a fall wedding. “I’m in a bit of a color quandary. I love blues, browns, and creams but I want a fall wedding. Any thoughts on incorporating those colors into a fall theme wedding?”

While blue may not be the first color that comes to mind when one thinks of fall, the right shade of blue such as these rich Peacock & Royal blues mixed with brown and cream makes a sophisticated and warm fall palette.

Blue & brown feathered chair covers and table linens available for rent nationwide through Mosaic. Invitations by Hello! Lucky, a specialty letterpress company. This romantic gown was designed by Gaia House. Gaia House only uses pure, organically grown, vegetarian silks known as “Peace silks” because the silk worm is not killed during the production process. Bouquet photo by Hy Studio. There’s nothing quite like a warm cup of hot chocolate on a crisp fall day. Treat your guests to a hot chocolate favor; follow these easy instructions on how to make a hot chocolate cone for two. Insert each cone shaped hot chocolate bag into a Peacock or Royal blue paper cone.

Blue & Red

ecochic — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:15:01 +0000

What a gorgeous combination for a summer wedding, particularly for a July 4th wedding. Mix with crisp whites for an airy and vibrant atmosphere. Table setting photo by oncewed.com. Blue & red paper lanterns from Lunabazaar.com. Invitations by Beckie Tran. These adorable origami lilies are so easy to make. Get instructions at origami-instructions.com. Add a punch of color to your grooms party tuxes with a red tie and blue hydrangeas boutonniere. Make a simple yet stunning center piece by filling a crisp white round bowl with vibrant red carnations. Yummy red and blue Jelly Bellies make colorful favors (photo c/o Flickr.com – larawsong). This beautiful fairly traded glass bead necklace from Global Exchange is the perfect bridesmaid gift. Your bridesmaids will look stunning in this Toggery organic cotton Jessica dress from The Green Loop.

Orange & Brown Fall Wedding

ecochic — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:15:40 +0000

Create simple yet stunning centerpieces with silk sunflowers and leaves, dried fruit, moss and candles. These adorable natural acorn clusters from Plum Party would look fantastic fastened to rolled napkins. Want bridesmaid bouquets that can be reused as home decor? Check out these vibrant orange and brown kissing balls from Balsa Circle made with vibrant silk orange roses and a brown satin ribbon handle. Create drama in your reception hall by hanging rich brown satin/silk drapery panels on walls/windows and swags on tables. These whimsical mini husk pumpkins are perfect for decorating your ceremony/reception venue or use them as place card holders. When designing your invitations remember to incorporate white space. Heavy use of brown on a solid orange background can in some cases be overpowering and hard to read. We absolutely love Chrissy Wai-Chings’s designs. This stunning gown made of layered silk organza can be found on her site for only $359. Your main man and his groomsmen will look dapper sporting rich mahogany brown tuxedos. These silk maple leafs from Candles and Such can be personalized with your names and wedding date. Attach a small self-adhesive magnet (found at most craft stores) to the back of each leaf to create a unique reusable save-the-date card. Friends and family can use these magnets on their refrigerators for years to come and will always be reminded of your special day. Want to give a wedding favor that everyone can use? How about these maple leaf cork coasters with “Fall in Love” tags from Candles and Such. Coasters come in sets of 4.

Black & White

ecochic — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:00:42 +0000

Set the atmosphere with beautiful bamboo & rice paper latterns from Japanese Wedding Favors. Bouquet photo & instructions from Martha Stewart Weddings. Bridal party photo courtesy of Photobucket. This gorgeous black pearl and sterling silver necklace can be purchased from thehungersite.com for only $19.95. The Hunger Site donates food for every purchase. This stunning bridesmaid organic hemp, silk & cotton dress from thegreenloop.com is sure to flatter almost any figure. Beautiful b&w favor box and invitations photos courtesy of Brides.com.

Brown & Cream

ecochic — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:00:06 +0000

Cake by Diane’s Designer Cakes. Another simply stunning wedding dress with brown sash by Olivia Luca. Beautiful unscented candle in natural coconut holder from Plum Party. Scrumptious White Chocolate Mousse Tulip from Bleeding Heart Organic Bakery. Elegant eco-friendly invitations from Jayda. This gorgeous Stewart + Brown Kimono dress from Vickerey features a form flattering empire waist that flows into an a-line flare making it an idea fit for most bridesmaids. At only $128 this 100% organic cotton dress is a steal. Add some rustic elegance to your table setting with this natural hand-made branch candlestick from Plum Party. This soothing tablescape was designed by Rebecca Thuss.

Orange & Teal

ecochic — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:00:48 +0000

A cheerful bouquet of orange tulips are perfect for an early spring wedding. Orange, pink & yellow bouquets look wonderful against a teal dress. Make your own tissue paper pom poms using Martha Stewart’s easy to follow instructions. At only $104, this teal hemp & organic cotton sun dress is the perfect bridesmaids dress; sophisticated enough for your wedding and stylish enough to wear after the wedding. An organic apricot or peach serves double duty as a wedding favor and place card. Spoil your guests with orange & peach colored festive drinks such as a Spicy Citri-Politan or a Tropical Peach martini. This stunning teal cake by Kate Sullivan adds a romantic vintage feel with its intricate lace piping.