cute idea to get guests involved

cute, but may be redundant in our case since we are having the photo guest book at the wedding!

From the response cards of a couple on wedding bee: the bottom of the response card read, “Please use the reverse side of this card to provide marriage advice, whimsical doodles, flattering caricatures and/or well wishes!” The back of the card was blank. We have now received about a third of our RSVPs, and the entertainment only continues!

More Invite Research

http://www.retailpackaging.com/categories/11-gift-boxes/products/2165-matte-color-boxes This site sells boxes that would be nice for invitations if we go that route. (probably wont but just in case)

http://www.bluedotpapershop.com/ has affordable invitation envelopes (folded )

I like this idea of using string to tie it all together. Especially since I do not like ribbons!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62399309/real-wood-wedding-invitation-fall-birch

Real Wood Invitations - Birch Trees:

http://diy.weddingbee.com/topic/mrs-irish-ps-wood-veneer-invitations

This woman made her own wooden invites. I love the finished look:


http://www.etsy.com/shop/jujubee455?ref=seller_info - they have some yummy looking invites too

http://www.etsy.com/shop/lvandy27?ref=seller_info

http://www.zazzle.com/custom_stationery/gifts?cg=196654214486150514
http://www.envelopements.com/ has nice stationary for diy assembling

I like this invite

Lovely!!!!!!

zazzle.com

http://www.zazzle.com/pixdezines_vintage_cream_swirls_invitations-161918190610941589

Enchanted Forest Theme!!!!!!!!!

So we have decided on our theme for our wedding!!! Enchanted Forest :-)

Lots of greenery and lighting.
For the reception tables, manzanita branches with hanging votives and crystals.
The bridesmaids can have different colored dresses to create a color variant: rust, gold, burnt orange, cranberry..

Maybe navy blue can be the base color for the suits.

I'm really excited. We are thinking of still having this at the marriott. There are a couple of more venues to visit first before making our decision, plus we want to come to terms on the menu which will determine price.
Of course.. here are the inspirational pics!

I really like this idea replacing trees

This cake is gorgeous!!

Love Potion

Engraved wood invitations maybe?

Inviting the Obamas

So I read on my soyoureengayged.com feed this morning that if you send the president an invitation to your wedding, you will get a congratulatory letter back. Yes.. I do think it is kind of silly to invite the president to your wedding... lol. But I think its cool at the same time. Logging this information in for when the time comes...

A lesbian couple has done this already, their letter reads:



“Congratulations to you on this special occasion. Michelle and I hope it is blessed with love, laughter, and happiness. your union marks the begining of a lifelong partnership as you share in the joys of your life together. I wish you the very best as you embark on your journey together and hope that your bond grows stronger with each passing year.”
 
Send your invites to:

The White House Greetings Office Rm. 39
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500

Invitation ideas

I like classy/elegant invitations, but I also like vintage or textured invites as well! 

http://www.branchvillestudio.com has some cute destination wedding invitation ideas.

www.elumdesigns.com has nice bone china design.

http://www.zazzle.com/vintage_romantic_damask_wedding_invitations-161035528086628557

minted.com

www.stephita.com - they had nice folder invitations

http://www.invitationsbydeborah.com/wed_inv.html#anchor_111   I didn't look in detail but they had alot going on and when it gets down to looking for invites I'll want to check them out again

http://www.invitationsbydawn.com

http://www.myphiladelphiawedding.com/wedding_invitations a list of wedding invite companies

http://www.yourinvitationplace.com

http://www.dauphinepress.com/wedding-save-the-date.html

http://bestdesignoptions.com/?p=12751

http://www.theamericanwedding.com/

http://www.papeteriestore.com/category.php?category_id=58

http://www.sealedwithakiss.com/

bakati.com seemed to have alot of invitation photos

http://www.invitationconsultants.com/

Invites...

This is a lovely example of a diy wedding invitation: http://www.projectwedding.com/blog/2009/03/17/elegant-do-it-yourself-invitations/

cardsandpockets.com has some nice envelopes
invitesite.com had some nice textured invitations... just for inspiration.
colorschemer.com helps with creating color schemes :-)

I want the invites to pop. I'm thinking I want to incorporate fabric into the invitations.. either a fabric covered flat box for the invite or something else...

http://www.thaisilkbox.com/
http://www.weddinginvitationbox.com/
http://www.bellainvites.com/
http://www.embellishsp.com/custom.htm

http://www.etsy.com/listing/48208320/100-boxed-couture-wedding-invitations?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_query=fabric+wedding+invitation&ga_search_type=all&ga_page=&order=&includes%5B0%5D=tags&includes%5B1%5D=title

http://www.revelryinvitations.com/gallery.html

Here are some inspirational photos..