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Invitations are gonna make me lose my mind

MrsReynolds12MrsReynolds12 member
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I don't know about you ladies but I'm having the worst luck when it comes to invitations. FI and I want save-the-dates and invitations that are simple, classic and not too expensive. Our budget for that is $500 and we need about 75 invites. Has anyone had any luck with vendors. I'm very hesitant to use websites like american wedding and such.I want to be able to somewhat personalize my invitations and find someone I can work with down the line to design our programs, escort cards and table numbers. I am beyond frustrated with this process. Anything advice anything helps.
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  • mitchsbridemitchsbride member
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    edited December 2011
    Diane at Tampa Calligraphy
    www.tampacalligraphy.com

    When you order invitations from her, she addresses them for free.  She does place cards, programs, menu cards, etc. at a very reasonable price.

    You should check out her feedback on Wedding Wire.  She's doing everything for our wedding and we've been blown away by her work.
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  • ShakeUpTampaShakeUpTampa member
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    edited December 2011
    I ordered my STDs on 123print.com for about $20 and 125 invites for $126 on annsbridalbargains.com
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  • tampabayRNtampabayRN
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    edited December 2011
    There are some great Etsy vendors that will customize invitations for you and you can print yourself or they will do it all for you. 
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  • teachermegsteachermegs member
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    We used magnetstreet.com for STDs and invites.
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  • chescamchescam member
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    edited December 2011
    You can try etsy. That's where I found my invitations. I'm also doing menu cards, escort cards and programs using the same person on etsy for the design. 
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  • jc04100657jc04100657 member
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    edited December 2011
    We had really good luck with Vistaprint. You can google 50% off coupon and really save. I had no issues with them and I customized and matched everything together (magnet save the dates, information cards, invitations, envelopes, rsvp cards)
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  • BlueyeddramatixBlueyeddramatix member
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    edited December 2011
    Joanne with inviting business... this lady knows her shi*... its in palm harbor, i dont know where you are... but her address is 31950 Hwy 19 Palm Harbor, FL 34684. 727-781-0486... I needed 100 invites, and mine are a little elaborate and my total came out to like $564 with tax... she has tons upon tons of samples for you to see and feel in person... and you make it your own, from color to font, ect. Awesome!
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  • KatieC82KatieC82
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    edited December 2011
    Etsy or Vistaprint. We got out STDs from vista print (magnets) for $22. We're still deciding on invites, but we're taking to an Etsy seller.

    If you want simple you might want to consider getting a kit from Joann's or Michael's and printing them yourself.
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  • MrsReynolds12MrsReynolds12 member
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    edited December 2011
    Thank you ladies. I'll be looking into these very soon. These seem much more reasonable than the $1000+ quotes we were receiving when all we want are plain black and white invitations.
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  • NoleBride11NoleBride11 member
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    edited December 2011
    I talked to an Etsy seller named Little Lady Bug Press I think that had absolutely adorable stuff and she was pretty reasonable. I also have a friend of a friend who owns The Notes Nest who also does them locally - you can find her on Facebook. I thought she was a little pricey, but had great work. I opted to order my stuff from Cards & Pockets and design my own when I fell in love with an invite that was $10/each but I was determined to duplicate! Now of course, I am regretting that decision since I have run into snags and have way too many other things to deal with. :-)
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  • jenmcgarryfljenmcgarryfl member
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    edited December 2011
    We used electronic STD and invites for any guest with an email address.  Pingg.com has a great feature to tell you if they have even read the invite and you can schedule your reminders.  Go green and embrace the electronic invite!  Wink
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  • navy1lfnavy1lf
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    edited December 2011

    We used Annie's Invitations in Dunedin.  Beverly Namath (the owner) got us everything at AWESOME prices, perfection (no errors or reprints) AND got new invites printed in 5 days when our Venue CLOSED on us and we had to change locations! 

    We had the whole package done for about $250 the first time and on $60 for the reprints!!

    Give her my name - Lauren Frazier

    http://anniesinvitations.cceasy.com/

    Beverly Namath - 727-736-6373

    Good luck!

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