I found this idea over at A $10,000 Wedding and I LOVE it!! It is also VERY affordable!
This bride took this black and white paper, and used it to accent a funky yet classy printed invitation for a very simple, unique and beautiful invitation. The color scheme is also perfect for a Black and White or Tuxedo Theme wedding.
I would have taken it one step further, and attached the invitation to black card stock for a look something like this:
The supply list & approximate costs (for 100 invitations)
The 4.25 x 1.38″ Stickers: 250 for $20 from The Sticker Guy
100 4.25 x 5″ pieces of white cardstock with the invitation wording printed on them. You can get 4 from a 8 1/2 x 11 piece of cardstock so you will need 25 pieces: $20 – Check your local dollar stores or ebay, you may be able to get them for even less then this.
100 4.75 x 5.5″ pieces of black cardstock – cut 4 from 12 x 12 cardstock so you will need 25 peices – $25 – again, check local dollar stores and ebay for deals.
Ink for printing
Approximate Cost: $65 – 65 cents per invitation!!!
Some additional ideas:
- The stickers only come in set of 250 but for $20, you can’t go wrong! Use the extra stickers for sealing the envelopes, place cards, thank you cards, etc.
- When you cut the black card stock, you should be left with a 2.5″ strip of black cardstock – perfect to cut into 2.5 x 3″ pieces to use for your RSVP cards! Print the RSVP information onto white paper and then mount it on the black pieces.
- If you want a slightly more formal look – cut the black cardstock into 9.5 x 5.5″ pieces and then fold for a card. Attach the white cardstock and sticker inside. You could cut out a piece of the front flap for the sticker to show through, add a ribbon to the flaps to tie them closed, stamp your names in white or silver ink on the front, or add white flower embellishments to the front to dress it up some more – but remember, those things cost money so calculate that in before you start.
