FINALLY the time has come. I got off my butt and got those invites done, with the help of my mother (thanks mom!), crafty soon-to-be mother-in-law, and my MOH. They were definitely a labour of love because countless hours were put into designing them and our hands/brains were tired after putting about 80 together. There were points where I questioned why I didn’t get them made for me, but I knew how important it was to put my stamp on them. I wanted them to scream “Jason & Melissa” and have it be something I could personalize and detail.
I definitely wanted something that was similar to my save-the-dates – modern, simple, yet chic. It took me a while but for some reason I started having an affinity for squares which I lined along the main invitation card and used throughout the other pieces (RSVP, website/details). The two green squares represent Jason and I, although I doubt anyone will notice it. I also created wrap-around labels with the same square motif.
Jason pretty private when it comes to showing things online, so I had to blur out some of the details in the images. But you get the idea!
The map took the longest to design, but all in all, entirely worth it because it turned out well. In line with my green/white/black/grey wedding theme, the borders of the individual pieces within the invitation set varied from black, charcoal grey, to a light grey. The belly bands (piece that holds everything together with our initials) were so helpful because they held all the cards together so guests could easily remove them from the envelope.
So if I had to go back and do it all over again, I would. Despite all the cost of supplies, it was entirely worth it, and it was a fabulous learning experience.
Comments
O. M. G. I’m in love with these! They were definitely worth the effort. I can’t WAIT to see what a reception at the art gallery looks like!
Haley Shandro on January 29, 2010They turned out fabulous!
Love them!
It’s going to be a beautiful wedding… can’t wait to see the pictures!
Sheri
Sheri Colautti on January 29, 2010Great job! I’m very impressed!
Jenelle Gartner on January 29, 2010Great Job!!! Absolutely beautiful invites, love the green squares that represent you guys. Just the two of you in the crowd, how sweet.
I can’t wait to see your wedding pics.
gilkana on January 29, 2010They look amazing! Congrats on getting them done!
Kerry on January 29, 2010Congrats on a job well done! It’s so nice to get such a big project checked off your list. I’m sure your guests will love them!
Jolyn @ Nuance Occasions on January 30, 2010These look great! wanted to do DIY invites, could you please tell me what paper you used and printing? PLease please pretty please!!!!
Desert Bride on January 30, 2010[...] Well, gray icing to be exact. The gray cupcakes will have the green squares like the ones on my invitations and the green iced cupcakes will have the gray squares. The cupcakes will be tiered on her lovely [...]
Wedding Obsession - Canadian Wedding Inspiration for the Modern Bride. on February 28, 2010Hi,
Can I ask you where/how you set up your wedding website?
Fantastic Idea and very beautiful wedding!
