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Invitations don't match wedding style...

katyb507katyb507 member
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Ugh, need some opinions.  My fiancee's Nana very generously offered to purchase our wedding invitations.  I've learned to pick my battles with her over the years, so I didn't put up a fight when she suggested (i.e. insisted) that we go with a particular invitation.  They're beautiful and very elegant, but now that I'm starting to get into the details of choosing programs, place cards, etc. I'm realizing how different the invitations are going to be from the other printed items.  How much do you think that matters??  Part of me thinks no one will remember what the invitation looks like, but the other part of me worries that the invitation sets the tone for the wedding and I don't want anyone thinking this is going to be super over-the-top and elegant.  Thoughts??
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Re: Invitations don't match wedding style...

  • redheadtmkredheadtmk member
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    You are way over thinking this. Nobody is going to remember the invitation and judge the rest of your wedding by it. Let it go, relax, and remember wedding planning is only as stressful as you make it. That is, the more controlling and "perfect pretty princess day" you are, the more stressful it is. The more you can let go some control, make the wedding a reflection of you and your fiance, not sweat the details. the more relaxing it will be. Good luck and have fun!


    p.s. i did not mean i think you are being controlling and whatnot....just that the more flexible a bride is in general, the less stressful planning is.
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  • katyb507katyb507 member
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    Haha, no worries I know what you mean!  Thanks so much, I appreciate it.  I think you're right and that was my first instinct -- no one will remember what the invitation looks like.  And they really are beautiful but I'm starting to head in a more vintage/casual elegance direction, so was a little worried.  But agreed, not worth losing sleep over it.

    Thanks!!!

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  • Avion22Avion22 member
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    Your invitations should match the overall level of formality of your wedding.  For example, ivory engraved invitations with black script font would indicate that your wedding is very formal.  So you wouldn't want this for say, a casual backyard BBQ-type wedding.   That's an extreme example.  

    All of your paper products do NOT have to match.  We got our invitations from VistaPrint, and made the programs and placecards ourselves.   Nobody noticed or cared.
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  • KindachewyKindachewy
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     I think I do actually get a general feel for the wedding by the stationary, if I get a very fancy invitation, I would dress differntly than if I got a casual one
    ** I don't believe that old cliche that good things come to those who wait. I think good things come to those who want something so bad they can't sit still **
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