Not sure why, but I've been slashing our guest list lately. Is it bad that I have zero problem eliminating? I am trying to focus on the people who really do care about us. I want to kiss my new husband, grab his hand, pause and look and see 100-120 familiar, loving, emotional faces. I just can't imagine turning to see a group of faces I've never seen before. We both realize that there may be some extended family, or out of state friends that one of us has not had the pleasure of meeting yet, but for the most part the "randoms" (as we've dubbed them) are not invited. It's not a snobbery thing, but more like a
we're doing it our way thing.
photo: via Faye & Greer
photo: via Victoria With RosesAnyway, I've been thinking a lot about invites lately. I'm still completely head over heels in love with a simple, no graphic,
calligraphied invite. I am also still in love with the
sewn pocket idea. I am also now in love with a
boxed invite.
I started thinking of how to combine all three. And I have a fourth idea. I want lavender to be incorporated in little details of our wedding. It wont be a theme or anything, I'm really just after that beautiful scent.
Here's what I'm picturing: A craft-colored box with a layer of dried lavender inside. Lying over the lavender is our invite, tucked away in it's fabric sleeve. A matching ribon is keeping all of the inserts together inside of the sleeve. One of the inserts instructs the invitee to make their own lavender scented sachet with the fabric sleeve, dried lavender and ribbon. Am I being hysterical in thinking that someone will actually do this? I have to say, I think I would love it, but it could be a giant waste...
photo: Save-on-Crafts
Materials needed: Paper for invite and insterts, Calligrapher (I have already hired a fabulous one), fabric, thread, sewing machine, ribon, lavender, box, labels. Postage. We will have about 65-75 invites at this point. Am I crazy?
**ok, ETA, I'm adding this up and it may be too costly. Calligraphy and sewn pockets are for sure. We'll have to see about the lavender...
photo: via Faye & Greer
photo: via Victoria With Roses
I think that is a fabulous idea! I know I am obsessed with weddings and all, but if that arrived in my mailbox I would be very excited!!
ReplyDeleteI love calligraphy. I have a great girl who did a guest post for me on my site (today) - you should check it out.
ReplyDeleteAfter seeing your no graphics just calligraphy invites, it's making me rethink just doing the envelopes... Hmmmm.... Hmmmm...
Ps. love the box idea :)
RelentlessBride
Hi Amy! I think this invite idea is fantastic and I would love to make them for you! :)
ReplyDeleteGirl, you totally upped the ante with the lavender!! Who cares if some of them don't make sachets - the invitations will smell DIVINE! Love. It.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, if one of these showed up on my doorstep I might just fall over squealing with excitement. I think you're right about it possibly getting pricey though...especially once you consider postage for the box. With that said, even if you go for the calligraphy and sewn pockets only, your loved ones are in for a real treat.
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I ADORE the calligraphy idea... so much that it's what I'm going with for my wedding! Mine though, are a mix of calligraphy plus other fonts.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of an interactive project with the invitations. We tried something similar with our Save the Dates. But I have to admit not many people actually did the craft project - nor were they clever enough to lie to me and say they did;. I would consider your invites and how many would appreciate the effort before you decide.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog by the way.
loooooooove the fabric pockets x 1,000. it is a must! :)
ReplyDeletethe fabric pockets are killer. i love them like crazy. do it. prove it. be it.
ReplyDeleteLOVE YOUR BLOG! We are having very similar rustic chic weddings... ON THE SAME DAY! :-)
ReplyDeleteYour so creative! I really love your unique idea. I am excited of creating my own.. just to give a good practice for my wedding soon. Thanks for your inspiring blog.
ReplyDeleteVery artsy! Brilliant idea. Maybe I'm planning to have my wedding invitations to make it on my own, that will be so special.
ReplyDeleteI love the pockets and the beautiful calligraphy invites - they will be so very pretty!
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