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invitation help!

bobbileighbbobbileighb
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I already had our invitations picked out and had ordered samples, gotten pricing and consulted 2 or 3 times and was just waiting to order until we locked down the times and guest count.  I received an email today that they are no longer taking or fulfilling order and are shutting down business.

We fell in LOVE with these invitations because they were custom, heavier card stock and very good quality.  We we going to get the collection which includes the invitation, envelope, response card and envelope, and thank you note with envelope all for 3.40 per set.  We did not want to have to print them ourselves and did not want just a one page invite.

Below are some pics of what we were going to get just with different colors.  Does anyone have any suggestions of where we might be able to get something like this locally.




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  • shortgirltxshortgirltx
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    edited December 2011
    We consulted with Marta Simmons-Wiechmann.  She was extremely helpful and full of ideas.  We chose the DIY route but not because of her or anything.

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  • bobbileighbbobbileighb
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_invitation-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:ad808277-825e-4e90-acf8-a3d6984c4773Post:949efbe5-bb96-4877-801c-f3d2a2aafe58">Re: invitation help!</a>:
    [QUOTE]We consulted with Marta Simmons-Wiechmann.  She was extremely helpful and full of ideas.  We chose the DIY route but not because of her or anything. Marta Simmons-Wiechmann Belletrist Design Loft 940-382-4090 - Studio 817-368-2430 - Cell <a href="http://www.belletristdesignloft.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.belletristdesignloft.com/</a>
    Posted by shortgirltx[/QUOTE]

    Thanks for the info, do you have any idea on pricing because that is my main concern that I will pay double or triple to find something similar.  If you are not sure I will just give her a call but if you knew I didnt want to waste her time.

    Thanks
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  • fallbride1109fallbride1109 member
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    edited December 2011

    Did you try Etsy?  I feel sure you can find something comparable there.


    Also I'm pretty sure Cards and Pockets will print your invitations also--you would just have to assemble them.

    ETA:  Sorry, I just realized you wanted someone local.  I would still recommend Etsy though.

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  • Tiffany618Tiffany618
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    edited December 2011
    This isn't local like you asked for, but Etsy has an alchemy section where you can post what you would like to have made (and at what price) and the Etsy sellers will bid on the project.

    It couldn't hurt to put out some feelers and see if anyone bites?
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_invitation-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:ad808277-825e-4e90-acf8-a3d6984c4773Post:5d467a45-0f95-4dc6-9ab0-71a023bb4919">Re: invitation help!</a>:
    [QUOTE]Did you try Etsy?  I feel sure you can find something comparable there. Also I'm pretty sure Cards and Pockets will print your invitations also--you would just have to assemble them. ETA:  Sorry, I just realized you wanted someone local.  I would still recommend Etsy though.
    Posted by stephiehall[/QUOTE]

    I said local only because I want to be able to see the quality and I dont like a lot of the websites but etsy is a really great idea.  I will have to check them out.  Thanks
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  • fallbride1109fallbride1109 member
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    Yes, I used Etsy for mine and I ordered a sample first, then later a sample of one of my invitations actually printed with my information and colors.  I was completely happy with the experience.

    The only bad thing is that there are so many vendors it can be overwhelming.  Just set aside a couple of hours one night when you can start looking.
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  • LizcatLizcat member
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    edited December 2011
    I use Charlotte from DeLovely designs for labels (but she does invites as well)...found her on Etsy, and she was great and turns out she is in Dallas..don't know invite pricing but my things were very reasonable, and she has great design sense..
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  • bobbileighbbobbileighb
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    edited December 2011
    thanks ladies I really appreciate it.
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  • JennaV26JennaV26
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    edited December 2011
    Wow your invitations are very, very similar to mine! I got mine at a place in Tulsa, OK called The Inviting Place which probably doesn't help you much. I will say that their store was much cheaper than anything I found in DFW which is to be expected.
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  • shortgirltxshortgirltx
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_invitation-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:102Discussion:ad808277-825e-4e90-acf8-a3d6984c4773Post:398f7c31-d685-4d8b-baed-3b83386c0b18">Re: invitation help!</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: invitation help! : Thanks for the info, do you have any idea on pricing because that is my main concern that I will pay double or triple to find something similar.  If you are not sure I will just give her a call but if you knew I didnt want to waste her time. Thanks Posted by bobbileighb[/QUOTE]

    I don't remember the pricing; I think it just depends on what you want and how complicated you want to get. 
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  • bobbileighbbobbileighb
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_invitation-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:ad808277-825e-4e90-acf8-a3d6984c4773Post:310326b3-3f44-4be5-a224-9720a468fed0">Re: invitation help!</a>:
    [QUOTE]This isn't local like you asked for, but Etsy has an alchemy section where you can post what you would like to have made (and at what price) and the Etsy sellers will bid on the project. It couldn't hurt to put out some feelers and see if anyone bites?
    Posted by Tiffany618[/QUOTE]

    Tiffany and Stephie thank you guys so much.  I had forgotten about etsy and I had not idea they had the alchemy section.  I put up a request lastnight and within a couple hours I had over 10 responses and today I will be mailing out the samples I have to a wonderful lady who is actually going to beat the price I was originally quoted by including save the dates! Thank you thank you!
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  • fallbride1109fallbride1109 member
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    edited December 2011
    Oh wow, I didn't know about that feature myself.  Good to know!  So glad it worked for you!  :)

    Just be careful--Etsy can be sooo addicting!  :)
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_invitation-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:ad808277-825e-4e90-acf8-a3d6984c4773Post:abc8ad3a-1620-4e2b-8e25-f743b0c8bca9">Re: invitation help!</a>:
    [QUOTE]Oh wow, I didn't know about that feature myself.  Good to know!  So glad it worked for you!  :) Just be careful--Etsy can be sooo addicting!  :)
    Posted by stephiehall[/QUOTE]

    I KNOW I spent hours on there last night because one of the quotes I got back also does bridal accessories so I spent quite some time looking at fascinators and other accessories which may end very badly for my budget lol.
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_invitation-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:ad808277-825e-4e90-acf8-a3d6984c4773Post:abc8ad3a-1620-4e2b-8e25-f743b0c8bca9">Re: invitation help!</a>:
    [QUOTE]Oh wow, I didn't know about that feature myself.  Good to know!  So glad it worked for you!  :) Just be careful--Etsy can be sooo addicting!  :)
    Posted by stephiehall[/QUOTE]

    I JUST posted something about this... I didn't know about it either until this conversation yesterday... I feel an Etsy addiction coming on...
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