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Invitation time!

P: 6/30/2009 11:10:25 AM

alli_esq

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Hi, ladies!

I was wondering if you could give me your opinion on which invitations you would choose.

Some background facts:

--I loooove letterpress and found two vendors that are A LOT more reasonable than anything else I've found.

--My wedding "colors" are chocolate brown, burnt orange, and other autumnal colors (my wedding is the week before Thanksgiving).

--#1 would have both the text and design elements in the same color (which is a chocolate brown on ecru paper).

--#2 would likely be the colors shown (text in chocolate brown, design element in gold, paper in ecru), or I might decide to have the text in chocolate brown and the design element in blind letterpress.

--#2 is about $250 more expensive than #1 altogether, but if I got #1, I would be getting RSVP postcards and not RSVP regular cards.

--#1's paper is a little (barely perceptibly) thicker than #2, and the letterpress is a little bit deeper. But both letterpress designs are pretty deep.

Okay, let 'er rip! I have to decide by today, though, because #1 is on sale and I have to order by today if I'm going to do it!
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"You seem very calm for a woman who's getting married, I said & she nodded. It's on my to-do list, she said, so there's no point in agonizing about it." Storypeople

Posted: 6/30/2009 11:10:25 AM

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P: 6/30/2009 11:12:24 AM
alli_esq Ideal Rock Total Posts: 697 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 3/18/2008	#1--all of the elements (though I'm only using the invitation, reply postcard and thank you note) ____________________________ "You seem very calm for a woman who's getting married, I said & she nodded. It's on my to-do list, she said, so there's no point in agonizing about it." Storypeople
Posted: 6/30/2009 11:12:24 AM

P: 6/30/2009 11:13:21 AM
alli_esq Ideal Rock Total Posts: 697 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 3/18/2008	#1, just the invitation ____________________________ "You seem very calm for a woman who's getting married, I said & she nodded. It's on my to-do list, she said, so there's no point in agonizing about it." Storypeople
Posted: 6/30/2009 11:13:21 AM

P: 6/30/2009 11:16:21 AM
alli_esq Ideal Rock Total Posts: 697 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 3/18/2008	#2, just the invitation ____________________________ "You seem very calm for a woman who's getting married, I said & she nodded. It's on my to-do list, she said, so there's no point in agonizing about it." Storypeople
Posted: 6/30/2009 11:16:21 AM

P: 6/30/2009 11:17:32 AM
alli_esq Ideal Rock Total Posts: 697 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 3/18/2008	#2, the reply card ____________________________ "You seem very calm for a woman who's getting married, I said & she nodded. It's on my to-do list, she said, so there's no point in agonizing about it." Storypeople
Posted: 6/30/2009 11:17:32 AM

P: 6/30/2009 11:18:59 AM
alli_esq Ideal Rock Total Posts: 697 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 3/18/2008	Thanks in advance for your responses! ____________________________ "You seem very calm for a woman who's getting married, I said & she nodded. It's on my to-do list, she said, so there's no point in agonizing about it." Storypeople
Posted: 6/30/2009 11:18:59 AM

P: 6/30/2009 11:23:46 AM
lucyandroger Ideal Rock Total Posts: 887 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/12/2008	I LOVE #2! It looks so warm and autumny. * "At this point, going to law school is like starting to smoke. Its expensive, its probably going to kill you, and its a stupid life decision. But some people just dont care." ATL *
Posted: 6/30/2009 11:23:46 AM

P: 6/30/2009 11:27:27 AM
NuggetBrain Cut Rock Total Posts: 203 Last Post: 9/28/2009 Member Since: 3/20/2009	I second the vote for number 2.
Posted: 6/30/2009 11:27:27 AM

P: 6/30/2009 11:34:28 AM
sunnyd Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,510 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/5/2007	I voted for #1, because $250 is a lotta money! And I like the sharpness of the flourishes. Very pretty!
Posted: 6/30/2009 11:34:28 AM

P: 6/30/2009 11:36:22 AM
Italiahaircolor Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,337 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/17/2007	I love number one...love, love, love it. To me, #2 looks so traditional, the colors look more peachy than autumn to me, overall they are just "so-so" in my opinion. #1 is more modern, which I'm always more drawn to. I feel like you could make #1 more custom post-production with a couple autumn colored crystals...it would just be a really lovely invite. Plus it has a thicker paper, deeper imprint...these are tiny details that I ____________________________ Remember to keep your words soft and sweet...you may have to eat them someday.
Posted: 6/30/2009 11:36:22 AM

P: 6/30/2009 11:37:15 AM
JerseyGrl81 Cut Rock Total Posts: 269 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 7/12/2008	I voted #2 because it sounds like it goes well with your wedding theme. #1 is also a beautiful choice. You can't go wrong with either one!
Posted: 6/30/2009 11:37:15 AM

P: 6/30/2009 11:38:49 AM
rhbgirl24 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,086 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 2/6/2009	I like #1 soooooooooo much better than number two. They are gorgeous! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *MARRIED* and a Mrs.!!!! "Too many people miss the silver lining because they are expecting gold." Gra Dilseacht Cairdeas~Love, Loyalty, Friendship
Posted: 6/30/2009 11:38:49 AM

P: 6/30/2009 11:39:01 AM
packrat Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,787 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/12/2008	I voted for #1-I like it better, plus you save money too
Posted: 6/30/2009 11:39:01 AM

P: 6/30/2009 11:42:21 AM
Rock_of_Love Ideal Rock Total Posts: 996 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 1/7/2009	I voted #1 because I like the idea of having RSVP postcards. But, they are both beautiful!! ~ * ~ Found my Rock of Love!!
Posted: 6/30/2009 11:42:21 AM

P: 6/30/2009 11:42:41 AM
ams0124 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 934 Last Post: 8/11/2009 Member Since: 8/6/2008	I voted for #1. The colors in #2 don't really remind me of autumn...I think it's the peach that I don't like. #1 has a more modern feel which is what my personal taste is drawn to...also I like the flourish details beter...and then on top of all that it saves you money! Never a bad thing.
Posted: 6/30/2009 11:42:41 AM

P: 6/30/2009 11:43:40 AM
Dreamgirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,993 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 3/25/2008	I like them both but I voted for #2 based on the facts that it goes with your color theme of the wedding and it's in the fall. Otherwise, I like #1 because it is very classy with black/white but it just doesn't seem like it goes with your theme... ____________________________________________________________ Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away. Dreaming of the Osaka sun...
Posted: 6/30/2009 11:43:40 AM

P: 6/30/2009 11:45:29 AM
alli_esq Ideal Rock Total Posts: 697 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 3/18/2008	Thanks so much everyone for your opinions so far! I don't know if I was clear--but #1 would be text/design in chocolate brown on ecru paper--NOT the black & white shown... Does that make sense? ____________________________ "You seem very calm for a woman who's getting married, I said & she nodded. It's on my to-do list, she said, so there's no point in agonizing about it." Storypeople
Posted: 6/30/2009 11:45:29 AM

P: 6/30/2009 11:56:34 AM
Dreamgirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,993 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 3/25/2008	Oh, well then in that case #1! lol ____________________________________________________________ Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away. Dreaming of the Osaka sun...
Posted: 6/30/2009 11:56:34 AM

P: 6/30/2009 12:14:20 PM
DiamondsforDee Cut Rock Total Posts: 127 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/21/2008	I prefer number 1. Can I ask where they are from? I'm also looking for letterpress invitations without blowing my budget. I did find one gorgeous set on Etsy but I'm still hunting around a bit. My FI isn't convinced that invitations need to be so expensive. Men!
Posted: 6/30/2009 12:14:20 PM

P: 6/30/2009 12:26:51 PM
alli_esq Ideal Rock Total Posts: 697 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 3/18/2008	Sure--#1 is from Ajalon #2 is from JazyRain The customer service from both have been extremely accommodating so far, so I would recommend both based on my interactions with them! ____________________________ "You seem very calm for a woman who's getting married, I said & she nodded. It's on my to-do list, she said, so there's no point in agonizing about it." Storypeople
Posted: 6/30/2009 12:26:51 PM

P: 6/30/2009 12:33:13 PM
alli_esq Ideal Rock Total Posts: 697 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 3/18/2008	Thank you all for your input! I have to say, I'm a little surprised, since I like the design of #2 more! But I think I might go with #1, based on a few things: 1. The paper and imprint 2. The price 3. There seems to be something about #1 that most of you (and my bridesmaids) like it more!!! ____________________________ "You seem very calm for a woman who's getting married, I said & she nodded. It's on my to-do list, she said, so there's no point in agonizing about it." Storypeople
Posted: 6/30/2009 12:33:13 PM

P: 6/30/2009 12:54:18 PM
ilovesparkles Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,179 Last Post: 10/13/2009 Member Since: 2/13/2006	I chose #1 for a few reasons. It is cheaper, way important IMO. It looks cleaner, crisper, and the design is more defined. And as others have said, #2 looks too peachy to me. I am absolutely in love with #1, they are just gorgeous!
Posted: 6/30/2009 12:54:18 PM

P: 6/30/2009 1:19:30 PM
OUpeargirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,837 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 6/26/2007	I think they are both equally beautiful, so I chose the cheaper option! You honestly can't go wrong with either, they are so pretty! "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough." Mae West
Posted: 6/30/2009 1:19:30 PM

P: 6/30/2009 1:50:16 PM
mscushion Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,166 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 11/15/2008	I prefer #2, but I almost always prefer things that look a little more vintag-ey as opposed to modern. That said, it sounds like you are going with #1, and that is perfectly fine, those are gorgeous invitations.
Posted: 6/30/2009 1:50:16 PM

P: 6/30/2009 5:14:25 PM
katamari Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,093 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 5/18/2008	I do not feel the two fonts used in option 2 go together at all, so I have a very strong preference for option 1.
Posted: 6/30/2009 5:14:25 PM

P: 6/30/2009 5:17:00 PM
Amanda.Rx Ideal Rock Total Posts: 626 Last Post: 11/15/2009 Member Since: 6/20/2008	I really like both of them! That's a hard decision! I like #2 for November, but a lesser price is pretty sweet! --------------* Whatever you are, be a good one. - Abraham Lincoln
Posted: 6/30/2009 5:17:00 PM

P: 6/30/2009 9:51:33 PM
Diva0413 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 747 Last Post: 10/29/2009 Member Since: 8/19/2008	I love them both, but #2 stands out more. It has more personality. But if you're the traditional type, then #1 is the one for you. _______________________ *Don't argue with idiots. People passing by won't be able to tell you apart.*
Posted: 6/30/2009 9:51:33 PM

P: 6/30/2009 10:21:10 PM
princessplease Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,512 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 2/20/2009	I love number 1. #2 is lovely, but they seem more plain than #1. ______________________________ On July 31 I will say those two little words that will take my breath away. One little kiss will have fulfilled all my wishes of going from Ms. G to his Mrs. V ♥ 251 days ♥
Posted: 6/30/2009 10:21:10 PM

P: 6/30/2009 10:43:01 PM
thing2of2 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,661 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/1/2007	I guess I'm in the slight minority because I love #2! Both will be gorgeous, but the text on #2 really wins me over. Plus I love the colors as is.
Posted: 6/30/2009 10:43:01 PM

P: 7/1/2009 10:41:27 AM
alli_esq Ideal Rock Total Posts: 697 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 3/18/2008	No, thing2, I agree with you. If the paper and imprint had been as great as it was on #1, I would definitely order #2...I really do love the design so much more... but I can't justify the cost if the letterpress just isn't as luscious. (did I really just use the word "luscious" for stationary? I think I did. oh dear, wedding planning has me crazy.) ____________________________ "You seem very calm for a woman who's getting married, I said & she nodded. It's on my to-do list, she said, so there's no point in agonizing about it." Storypeople
Posted: 7/1/2009 10:41:27 AM

P: 7/1/2009 10:55:28 AM
SassyB Cut Rock Total Posts: 148 Last Post: 9/1/2009 Member Since: 8/12/2008	I love # 1. Did you already purchase something?? I'm a little biased. These are my invites ;) http://www.invitations-you-design.com/images/black_and_white_wedding_invitations2.jpg
Posted: 7/1/2009 10:55:28 AM

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