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The next step in my wedding planning is working on the invitations. My Mom and I decided to make them ourselves, and I figured, the money we have budgeted for our wedding, could be better spent elsewhere.
Unfortunately I’m terrible at making decisions….
I have no idea what I want for the invitations. One day it’s a wild print; the next day it’s solid, simple colors. One day it’s ribbons and bows and the next it’s stamps and stencils.
Some things I do know is that I:
- Want to tie in the colors of my wedding (mostly yellows)
- Like the look of simple, classic monograms
- Think bellybands are the coolest, but finding the right one isn’t so cool.
- Don’t want frilly and foofy. It’s just not me.
My incredible mother got to work and came up with a bunch of ideas (she even took a class!) and mailed them out to me. She did an AMAZING job with them; I swear she should start a business.
Unfortunately there isn’t one that’s jumping out at me saying, “I’m the one! Pick me! Pick me!” So hopefully that’s where you guys come in. Below are photos that my talented fiancé took of each invitation my Mom created. I would love to hear your thoughts and ideas. Which ones do you like best? Should we go with a print or keep it simple?
While I consider myself a pretty creative person, I definitely need all the help I can get with this. I’m stumped! So please let me know what you think!
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Reader Comments:
I vote for the mexican tile looking one. Your mom is good, she should sell those. J
The first one is the one I immediately went to! Though they are all lovely. Way to go Dani! First one is my pick! Margie :)
I love the last one! Well I love them all but the last one seems like you. Lynne
I like #4
Ooh, they're all great! Nice work Dany!! :)
If I HAD to choose one, or a combonation from these six, I'd choose the "invitation" of #1 with the sleeve of #5 or #6. Love them all though!!!
**Stace**
I like the last one best Shelby... reminds me of the cross section of an arange! love the colours too. ties in with the Valencia too! Dany is so clever- we're so lucky to have her doing this part for you. Rene
Oops! had a spelling mistake... it should have said ORANGE. Rene
I like the text layout and monogram on number 6 but the outside decorative paper of number 4.
Nice work mom and Shelby!
Love, Mrs. Reynolds
I like the invitation of #6 and the bellyband of #1. So exciting! Lyndsy :)
I like the invitations #5 and #6 and the bands #4 and #6. Nice work Dany did.
-Lindsay
I like #5....very simple yet very elegant. Great job mom!!
I like #6! So pretty!!! I love seeing your wedding progress, so fun! :)
-Michelle
We find all of them very beautiful, but if we have to choose we prefer #4 or #6
Wonderful job Dany. Love you all Tot and Lilian
Hey - u guys.
Love the invites - this is what I think :)
Love invite #1 with the deco paper of number 3. I love the 6th ones monogram.
Cant wait to see what u decide!
Lee - SA
Hej Shelby, Victoria (Lars' daughter) and I Lilian are looking at your blog and Victoria would like to tell you that she like # 5 the most. Victoria wish you good luck with your wedding and all the best for you and Rich in the future. Love Victoria and Lilian