- Using a simple, inexpensive cover of cardboard and silken raffia, you can create wedding invitations reminiscent of an African safari. Specialty paper shops, like those for scrapbooking, have high-quality fine-grain cardboard that's made for invitations and card-making.
- The distinctive colors and patterns of handwoven African Kente cloth captures the essence of the African people like nothing else--sturdy, vibrant, rich and authentic. You can wrap invitations in Kente cloth, use it to line your invitations, or cut it down and hem it into accent ribbons.
- Use the rich patterns of the tiger, the zebra or the leopard to give your wedding theme personality and flair. Washed out versions of these patterns allow you to use them in a more subdued way.
