Fall 2011 Gown by Monique Lhuillier and Shoes by Valentino via Saks Fifth Avenue

Both Images via Style Me Pretty Magazine

Gorgeous lace luminaries via Martha Stewart Weddings, Sweet Invitations by Oh so Sweet Prints via Etsy

Love the lace necklace by White Owl via Etsy, amazing Cake Art by Cake Coquette

Aren’t these “All Aboard”  Save the Dates adorable?  Here is a sampling of the tear off RSVP card attached.  It’s convenient for the guest as well as perfectly thought out in functionality and design.

Here’s a fun Destination Wedding Day by Day  Itinerary.  Again, the design gets 100 points for concept and 100 points for the chic factor.

Love the attached Accommodations Suggestion Card

Here is an image of the RSVP card separate of the invitation…still gorgeous and chic.

Here is a sample of one of their wedding invitation sets, this one is called “Vintage Glam Weddings” and is named appropriately so…perhaps it’s because of my love for pink, damask and chandeliers.

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[1]  Creative Shapes and Sizes

I love invitations that come in sizes, shapes and formats that are out of the ordinary.  I absolutely love the vertical/horizontal panel size presentation of the invitations below as well as the”Journal” Invitation from Dauphine Press.  It’s just the smallest differences that make the invitations so unique.

Image 1::Rustic Daisies Invitation by Dauphine Press, featured on Minted.com

Image 2::Journal Invitation by Dauphine Press

Image 3::Whimsical Stripes Wedding Invitations by The Happy Envelope, featured on Minted.com

[2] Skyline/Neighborhood Recognition

I think it’s wonderful to incorporate the city skyline or neighborhood sketch of the location you will be getting married at.  Not only is this visually fun for those who open the invitations, there’s something so simple about it that it’s just absolutely nostalgic.  The skyline or neighborhood sketch can also be an important graphic that ties other elements of your wedding into one cohesive theme.

London Skyline Invitation by hellolucky.com

[3] Wedding Logos

I personally think that having a wedding logo is a must at some point in your wedding planning.  It really does give your wedding an identity and like the skyline motif, it can be used throughout your wedding on almost everything printed.

Love Logo #16 Invitation by Betsy White Stationary Boutique

[4] Silhouettes

I love Silhouettes that are incorporated into the Wedding Theme.  I think it’s so cute and definitely, historically iconic of the Belle Epoque Era.  I think that it would be even cuter if the silhouettes were personalized profiles, but in any case, it’s the perfect visualization of a boy meets girl romance.

Face to Face Wedding Invitations, Aqua Marine by Modern Girl Invitations

[5] Chandeliers = Chic

I love how chandeliers are so prevalent in Weddings and Large Social parties these days.  They really are so elegant and a wonderful graphic motif that tells so much about the couple and event. I love this ode to classical elegance.

Chandelier Invitations by Papeterie

[6] Must love flowers!

So it’s supposed to be a top 5 list, but just because we love flowers sooo much, we had to include some floral motifs into our list.  Yes, they are pretty standard, but we find the hand drawn floral motif to be just charming.  Who can resist these deliciously drawn out flowers in such pretty colors?!

Image 1::Carolyn Wedding Invitations by Wiley Valentine, featured on Minted.com

Image II::Meghan Wedding Invitations by Wiley Valentine, featured on Minted.com