In today’s beehive, Amber is looking for affordable places to buy paper and envelopes for invites, Lynn wants to know whether or not to invite her future brother-in-law and his wife who she and her FH had a falling out with, and yeh-eun is looking for an affordable NYC florist that offers free delivery.
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I have been with my boyfriend for over 4 years and plan to get married in the next year or two after he is done with school.
My BF and I have had a falling out with his older brother and wife for the last 2 1/2 years for something totally lame- its basically about not supporting out relationship. We dont think our relationship with them will get better down the line since it hasnt already. So…my dilemma is…When we do plan to wed, do we invite the brother and his wife…when all along they never supported our relationship?
BTW- I am ok with inviting the brother and wife just because it’s his BROTHER and I dont wanna my BF to regret it one day.
i had a question too! anyone know of a place that is affordable for florist? (nyc area) that will deliver for free?
amber - try paper-source.com, bed bath beyond have a invitation kit that includes response card +envelope w/ribbon and a circular initial tag. it comes in gold and silver. target has some invitations that are already embellished that sell for $1-$2 per invite!
lynn - you should invite him regardless since he is family. at least if you invite him then you both have nothing to regret and you reached out first. the ball is in their court whether or not they should come and you shouldn’t worry after you send out that invite…. if they don’t come then it’s their fault. but if they do… maybe there is hope for all of your relationships.
If you’re in NYC, *the* paper destination for all things invite + wedding related is Paper Presentation on 18th St. b/w 5th & 6th. Right next door is Print Icon and they have a lot of great stuff too. In fact, if you use uniquity, you can take the printouts to Print Icon to have them professionally trimmed for a super low cost. They did our STDs for $25.
lynn–definitely invite the brother and sister in law. even if things are lame between you guys, i think it’ll get even lamer when the extended family realizes that immediate family were not invited. be the adult
http://www.paperandmore.com is an awesome site! They have all different kinds of paper, including vellum in large quantities and the envelope sizes are great to choose from.
And plus - they have a flat shipping rate of $3.95!!!!!!!!
Thank you, everyone! I was just thinking about maybe using vellum WITH cardstock! Thanks, ladies!
Lynn, be the bigger person and extend the invitation. And let them decide whether they want to attend or not. You and your fiance might also want to talk to the brother & the wife… let them know that you’re inviting them to the most important event of your lives, that you hope they will show up BEING HAPPY for you and start supporting your relationship. I guess that’s a hint that if they still decide to be unsupportive, then they might as well not show. The ball is in their court.
Definately invite his brother…because it is something that he’d regret not doing. Maybe try and reconcile your differences if possible, so there’s not a lot of tension on your wedding day.
Lynn- I agree, invite the brother. Worst case scenario, you just avoid him for the night. If it’s a big wedding, you’ll be too busy anyway!
Lynn I have to share an experience with you. At my friend’s wedding, an aunt of the groom showed up, and after the ceremony proceeded to try to attack the bride because she never received an invitation. but it was because the groom never sent it out!! needless to say the bride broke into tears and everyone was wondering what in the world was going on.
not to say that your brother would ever do anything like that, but you know you just can’t cut ties with family. i’d say definitely invite the brother. if you can’t bury the hatchet then, when will you? your fh is sure to regret it in the future if you guys don’t invite him.
http://www.custom-programs.com/index.php?page=13
here’s a great website I happen to find through a friend.
You can order DIY invitations that are pre-cut and folded for you.
Mrs. Bee, New York
Age and Occupation: 29, Weddingbee Publisher
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 33, Internet
Engagement Date: May 7, 2004
Wedding Date: March 5, 2005
Venue: Westside Loft, New York
About Me: Yes, my name really is Bee! I love my blogging, wikis, and tabasco sauce!
Where is there a good place online for cost-efficient DIY invite paper and envelopes? We’re using uniquity (thanks, Weddingbee!) and need to find a good place to use! Thanks!