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Where do I begin with the PAPER...

LES8419LES8419
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Hi all! I have all the big stuff booked and ready to go. Next on my list is the paper. We have E-pics scheduled Oct 27 and will be using one of those pics with the STD. I figure I will do those on Vistaprint or something similar. That said...where do I begin with invites and all other paper (Invites, programs, table numbers, seating chart, etc.)? I have $500-$600 budgeted for this but I would prefer to spend less if possible. If I have to DIY to cut way down on this - that is fine with me! I am looking for something traditional but unique. Guest count is 250. I am at a loss as to what different routes for this guest count will cost. Professional vs Etsy vs DIY vs a combo. If you have an advice, please help! TIA!
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  • LES8419LES8419
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    edited December 2011
    Annndd I just realized that the budgeter calculated out the cost of invites x250, when clearly I will not actually need 250 invites. So I am aiming for closer to $330-$400 (Is this a lot? or average?) or less I would guess. I would like them to look professional but not at an exorbitant cost. Sorry for all of the details but I always find it easier to respond when the poster provides details. Ok, thanks again!
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  • nrskrsnrskrs
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    edited December 2011
    The amount budgeted for your invites sounds pretty reasonable, before I chose to DIY that's about where my price point was for about 150 guests.If you are not normally a DIY person or a very crafty person, I would probably look into having it done professionally or enlisting friends/family who are because, while DIY sometimes is cost-effective, it's extremely stressful and you can wind up sinking a lot of money into it if you have to keep redoing things that you're not happy with.GL! 
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  • kelklumpkelklump member
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    edited December 2011
    Look into Yochi Designs located here in Cincinnati. They did my invites as well as others here on the knot. I purchased 130 invites including invite, thank you cards, reception cards and rsvp cards. They put all return labels on there for me with my design and they were great. Its a great way to custom make an invite pretty cheap. Their website has a bunch of options for invites you should check out. http://www.yochistudio.com/wedding.htm
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  • clearheavensclearheavens member
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    edited December 2011
    Kel, if you don't mind me asking again about prices, how much was Yochi design? Your invitations are gorgeous! The details at the bottom are eye candy. You can reply directly or e-mail me at vtheresa at gmail. Same as before. Thanks so much!
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  • jarmstrong23jarmstrong23
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    edited December 2011
    You owe yourself a trip to the Land of Oz over in Cheviot.  They have a ton of styles and varieties from which to choose, and all at discounted rates.  It's a "mom and pop" kind of deal, but both "mom" and "pop" are super friendly and eager to help.  I have pics in my bio of my invitations-- love them! :) The downside is that they do not have a website nor do they do email... everything is over the phone and through appointments.  But, if you're like me and willing to do some exploring to save some money, it's totally worth a look. GL!
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  • tb583tb583
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    edited December 2011
    If you don't want to DIY, definitely check out Land of Oz.  They have tons of books to look through and take I think it is 30% off of the listed price.  I looked in to both Yochi and Pink Ink, I loved the designs both had on their website, but both quoted me a base price of about $7 per invitation (without assembly).  After looking at econner's bio, I decided to try to design my own in photoshop and it was fairly for easy (for being someone who previously knew nothing about photoshop). 
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  • hrparkerhrparker
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    edited December 2011
    I DIY-ed our invitations, but it was actually pretty expensive ($12+ per invite total), mainly because (1) I used silk dupioni to cover the pocketfolders, (2) I had the invitations and 4 inserts letterpressed, I paid an arm and a leg for calligraphy, and (4) we used custom postage (if you can't tell, I was a bit of a paper snob...).  Pics in my planning bio under paper.Without these things, the invites would have been rather affordable (and MUCH less time consuming).  FWIW, I found both my letterpress artist and my calligrapher through etsy.
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  • LES8419LES8419
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    edited December 2011
    I will definitely check out Yochi and Land of Oz - thanks, ladies! HR - if your calligrapher was the one who addressed your invite to the White House, the work is beautiful!
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  • hrparkerhrparker
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    edited December 2011
    Ah, yes, the work WAS beautiful (THANKS, btw :)), but just ask any of the ladies who was around during that debacle for the backstory on that fricken fracken calligraphy.  It's the reason she only got a "recommend with caution" in my reviews....
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  • jenn1981jenn1981 member
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    edited December 2011
    I used Blustery Day Design and they were by far one of my favorite vendors. They designed everything for me from scratch based on my colors, ideas, wants, etc. and they were very reasonable. YOu basically give them a budget and they make it happen. They ended up making my invites (including inner and outer envelopes, rsvp card and envelope and direction card), table numbers, monograms, programs, seating chart and a few other cards that I wanted for details around my reception. I LOVE LOVE them!! www.blusterydaydesign.com
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  • jimljiml
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    edited December 2011
    We used Pink Ink and they are fabulous!!! Their prices provide DIY assembly or having them do it and their designs are very nice. Not too overwhelming.
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  • eek214eek214
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    edited December 2011
    It might be out of your budget, but this site has a lot of really creative ideas: http://beautifulpaper.typepad.com/Hope this helps!  
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  • katers690katers690
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    edited December 2011
    my FMIL is going to put ours together (she is in a card stamping club already so this is right down her alley) but we are getting our stuff from Archivers, in West Chester. They are great and have really cute and fun stuff. I believe you can also use their craft room and supplies if you buy their stuff, which would be less that you would have to buy. I havent really shopped around though, this is just one of the few stores that is located in Cincy and Denver (my FMIL lives in Denver). Good luck. http://www.archiversonline.com/
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