Invitations

A very good friend of mine had offered to help design my invitations. She does not think she will be able to attend the wedding but still really wants to be a part of it. I adore her for that. She's not a graphic designer but has made some awesome posters and flyers for organizing work.

So after a few weeks of trying to figure out how to do it and me, sort of, rejecting her drafts, we/I have decided to design them myself with her help. It's a little different, in that I sort of figure out exactly what I want (images, fonts, concept as a whole) and then she will do some of the more technical stuff. She has also offered to pay for half the cost of the invites, but I really do not thing that's necessary.

Anyways, this means, I have been staring at website of paper products for days and days. Let me tell you, I hate it, but LOVE IT. I am getting really pumped up about crafting it up!

Tonight I have a paper date with the FH (future hubby) to literally look at paper at a place literally called The Paper Place. The last time I visited, they had a lot of great ideas for invitations, and although I'm leaning towards a 5x7 layered card, I may be inspired to do something else.

I also am currently using a website called One Heart Wedding to get clipart, background and inspiration. I essentially was able to make my draft for free because they allow you a free trial and make 2 free downloads. For unlimited access for one year its $32, which I may decide to do because if this invitation goes well, then I will continue to keep the same theme with other upcoming stationary; I'm thinking the ceremony program and menu cards mostly.


Due to the size of the wedding and the time I have, I really want to take an intimate hand at imagining and creating the details. I did show my MOH my first draft and she told me she loved everything about it and was more emotional that I was prepared for. LOL oh, Cams.

More updates as I move along!