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Colors abound for this retro-carnival-themed wedding. The invitation mimics a boardwalk poster accompanied by an RSVP “ticket.”Tiny pennants adorn cupcake desserts.The pink and green color scheme was picked up in the accordion-style program.Pink and white striped paper bags, traditionally used by bakeries, served as this invitation's inner envelope.Bold turquoise and red ribbons secure a custom dupioni silk and ivory linen invitation scroll.The couple’s travels through India provided an exotic theme for their wedding and I used illustrations based on traditional Mehndi designs.Mehndi detail on the RSVP cardWe carried the Mehndi details throughout this colorful package.The peacock, India's national bird, was used as part of the wedding logo and the reception tables were named for favorite Indian cities.The ensemble is housed in a black silk box, wrapped in three ribbons and adorned with a crystal buckle.The invitation also has a few crystal embellishments.Handmade Japanese paper provides a burst of color and texture to the full package.