How about a slambook shaadi ka card?

Aanchal Kurmi went scouting for some hatke designer wedding invitation cards, which make a fashion statement of their own


The red and golden leaf-shaped card has fine designs in gold that are lining the edges of the leaf and a Ganesha at the centre.	The golden-orange laminated card is wrapped in metallic paper, with an auspicious Ganesha embossed at the centre. It is studded with colourful stones and in-laid with golden beads. The look is traditional as well as trendy.	The cream-coloured card is made of handmade paper and designed with bamboo chips. It has a jute broach and is studded with coloured stones. There is a pocket, which can hold separate enclosures for different events like sangeet, mehendi and the wedding ceremony.

This slambook-like dark and light pink wedding card has designs on gold and is studded with stones.u00a0 It opens out like the pages of a book, informing you about the different events of the wedding. In the middle, there is a stylish Ganesha in fine lines, with the studded trunk shaped like an "Om". It is very ethnic as well as contemporary.	The fan-shaped card is made of handmade paper in dark brown and gold. The look is accentuated with golden work and coloured stones. It also sports a Ganpati in the middle. Rates: Rs 22 onwards per designer card. At: Prakash Printers, Appa Balwant Chowk, Shop 5, Shiv Ganga Chambers, 687, Budhwar Peth. Call: 24471873 Open: All days from 10 am to 9 pm	The chocolate-and-golden-coloured wedding card is fabricated like a jewellery box. It is ideal for keepsake and the guests won't forget the design in a hurry. The box opens out and reveals a section inside, which you can fill with chocolates or dry fruits for your guest. On the cover is a sketch of a bride in all her finery. rates: Rs 70 onwards per designer card. At: Nahar Cards, 534, Shaniwar Peth, Dhanwan Chambers. Call: 24452627 Open: Monday to Saturday, from 10 am to 8.30 pm