Vote - Invitations

As you all know, we had budgeted $500 for our stationery.

This was changed to $200.

Due to time, effort etc, I am changing this back to $300.

But which invitation should we get?

The below are from weddingpaperdivas.com

My thought is to tie it together with the maps, rsvp, reception cards with lace and twine (the twine over the top of the lace).

This will work into the "natural vintage" theme.

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So - Which is your favourite???

Ceremony Only Invites

Tell me, what do you think of "ceremony only" invites?

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A few months ago I was on an American Wedding Forum and a girl asked this same question.

She was attacked

"It is so rude, why invite them at all! The whole wedding is about the reception/party"

"I would find it offensive to be only invited to the ceremony"

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Are we different in Australia? I think that Ceremony Only Invites are perfectly fine?

People understand how expensive receptions are nowadays, but would still feel privileged to come to the ceremony and have a part in your special day.

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I have created our Ceremony Only invites on Vistaprint.

These will be for close friends parents, my aunties and uncles (bah), and work people (we work in a 40 strong department - inviting 3 to the reception)

So tell me - What are your thoughts on "Ceremony Only Invites"

Our Save The Dates (mock up)

This is a mock up of our Save The Dates.

The back part is the postcard.

The middle part is a magnet

I will use "sticky dots" to join them together

And finish it up with some twine (the dodgy bow part!)

VistaPrint

I'm a sucker for a bargain.

If something says "75% off" I'm the first to run on over and check it out.

I've lived my life like this from the start, and I doubt I will ever change.

THIS is why I love VistaPrint.

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Last night I was doing a bit of exploring on Martha Stewart Weddings and fell in love with the Lace Stationery Ideas.

I have our invitations now planned out in my head.

Just need some supplies and away we go.

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That doesn't mean I couldn't organise the Save The Dates though!

I ordered 50 small magnets (with the lace design and wording), and 100 postcards (with the lace design only).

In my head I will stick the magnet onto the postcard with a sticky dot, and tie it all loosely with twine (As I said - In my head).

The Post Cards - Were FREE (Saving of $41.99!)

The Magnets - Were $11 (Saving of $50.00!)

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While I was there a few more deals sucked me in......

A Small Banner, with the lace detailing and text (our names and wedding date) - FREE!

I will use this on the backdrop of the self made photo booth! (Saving of $23.99!)

I also ordered 140 return labels (lace once again!)- FREE (Saving of $15.68)

And 10 Christmas Cards :P - FREE (Saving of $13.99)

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I was worried about how much the postage was going to cost

How can they make any money when they GIVE everything away.....

Postage - $32.88

I selected EXPRESS postage, a little splurge getting express.

TOTAL Saving of products - $150.62!!!

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The final verdict will be the quality hey.....

Have you ever used VistaPrint? How was it?

(If you would like me to send you their latest freebies, leave your email address in a comment - They ship to basically ALL countries)

Save the date

How cute is this very personal invitation

I would love to use something like this for our Save The Date

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We will need to send our Save The Date's out before the end of the year.

March the 7th 2010 is a Sunday, the day before a public holiday

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Check out Ted Carpenter's website HERE

DIY - Lace Invitations

I had a little play with some lace, cards and ribbons today.

Something is missing though.

Tell me - What are these invitations missing?

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