| Are you a style-conscious celebrity watcher, | | | | invitations for 2010 are eco-friendly. From paper |
| eager to catch the newest trend in wedding | | | | made with up to 100% recycled products to |
| gowns? Do you scour bridal mags looking for the | | | | invites embedded with seeds that can be planted |
| best fashion forward ideas? Fashionistas | | | | in your guests' gardens, it's possible to find invites |
| everywhere know that stylish wedding invitation | | | | that are easy on the eyes--and easy on the |
| ideas are just as important as the wedding favors | | | | earth. |
| or the floral arrangements. Look for these top | | | | *Go neutral - One of the hottest new trends in |
| trends in the best wedding invitations for 2010: | | | | wedding stationery is using metallics as neutral |
| *Mix-n-Match - Coordinating bridesmaids' dresses | | | | colors. Earthy bronzes, elegant platinums, and |
| are becoming the go-to fashion for the new year. | | | | opulent golds are guaranteed to add shimmer and |
| Reflect this in your invites by using mix-n-match | | | | shine to fashion-forward invites. Wow your guests |
| stationery. For instance, use a solid-colored | | | | with shimmery, silvery paper or classic golden |
| invitation with a fun striped or patterned reply | | | | borders. |
| card. Another option is to mix and match colors in | | | | *Custom wedding stationery - Some of the best |
| opposite colors of the spectrum or by using | | | | wedding invitations for 2010 are customized |
| coordinating shades. If you're into DIY, consider | | | | invites that let your personality shine through. By |
| seeking out mix and match kits which will allow | | | | working with a wedding stationery specialist, you |
| you to customize your invitation ideas. Mix and | | | | can customize invites, from selecting your own |
| match invitations and invitation kits can be found | | | | font and ink colors to one-of-a-kind images. |
| easily through online wedding suppliers. | | | | *Frugal is fashionable - DIY kits are a top wedding |
| *Splash 'em with color - Lately stylish brides have | | | | invitation idea trend, allowing brides to print invites |
| been spicing up the traditional white wedding gown | | | | or other matching cards, such as thank yous, on |
| with flashes of color. If you're choosing this bridal | | | | high-quality paper using a home computer. You'll |
| runway-inspired style, let your stationery follow | | | | save a few bucks on printing and, as a bonus, will |
| suit. Try a white or ivory invitation trimmed with | | | | have complete control over how the invites look. |
| a color that matches the colors in your bridal | | | | Remember, don't let your quest for style get in |
| gown. | | | | the way of your wedding day. Ultimately, the |
| *Be green - Whether you're an | | | | best wedding invitations for your ceremony are |
| honest-to-goodness tree hugger or a woman who | | | | the ones you like. So find wedding invitations that |
| just wants to make a difference in the | | | | match your own personal taste and style. |
| environment, some of the best wedding | | | | |