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Mrs. Kiwi, Los Angeles Age and Occupation in 06: 27, Bookkeeper Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, P.E. Teach/Coach @ private schools in LA Engagement Date: March 31, 2006 Wedding Date: November 3, 2007 Venue: Radisson Hotel About Me: I'm a bookkeeper who failed high school algebra. I'm currently living in Los Angeles, literally a street over from where I grew up with Mr. Kiwi, my honey of three years. We have a jumbo mini-dachshund (seriously, he's huuuuge), and we're planning an autumn themed wedding on a shoestring, paid for by ourselves. The wedding date is my late grandma's birthday, I needed her there somehow, and that seemed like the best way for us. I can't believe I'm a Bee! I couldn't be more proud!
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Setting The Mood

June 12th, 2007 @ 2:24 pm by Mrs. Kiwi

Being one of the most indecisive people ever (you should see me order food–it’s like an I Love Lucy episode!), this whole “choosing ONE invitation” thing is driving me mad. I’ve narrowed it down to a few choices, and I’d appreciate your feedback. To help with your decision, here’s the rundown of our wedding:

-Our colors are rust (terracotta), ivory, and gold, with touches of chocolate.
-My dress is ivory, the MOH’s dress is sienna, and the groom with be wearing a dark brown suit.
-Our cake is ivory with white floral/leafy decorations
-Our theme (like you don’t know) is Autumn.
-Our centerpieces are hurricane vases with gold candles and various colored glass stones.

Now, here are the invitations I like:

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I like this one because of the little acorn at the bottom. The gold oak leaves look too much like holly leaves to me.

This is another I’m considering, I apologize for the size!

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Here is a closeup of the frame:

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I really like this one, but it’s a bright white card, and I was really looking for an ivory.

And finally, this is the last one I’m considering. It’s a terracotta color, which is what we need, and the scrolling at the top matches our cake.
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The only reservation I have regarding this invitation is how dark it seems. So many invitations are light and clean looking. I do adore this invitation, though.

So, which one do you like better?

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Tassamai

I like the first one, very clean, easy to read and elegant. Good luck on the decision, i definately know how you feel!

 
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Lisa

I vote for the last one. It’s not too dark–and looks fantastic!

 
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Red

The last one wins hands down!! I actually like the fact that it’s white lettering printed on dark paper — very elegant!

 
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MK

I like the last one too– it’s unique, beautiful, and fits with yout theme.

 
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Tanya

I like the last one. Couldn’t you get someone to design an invitation for you that incorporated the design elements of it, while putting it on an ivory card? Maybe keep the terracotta color in the top, swirly portion, and print in terracotta ink?

 
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Jessica

I like number two. I think the last one is a little hard to read. And I don’t think it matters that it’s in white instead of ivory.

 
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Miss Bluebell

After much much internal conflict I have finally decided to cast my vote for terra cotta! DO IT!!!! :-D

 
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Miss Lovebug

Door #1 if it had a border or something…otherwise, door #3.

 
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twelvetigers

The last one looks the most elegant overall, but the first one would match your theme very well. I think I’d still pick the last one as my favorite.

 
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shenanigans

I think the first one gives a somewhat more casual feel, and second and third are more formal. Personally I like the first one.

 
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Katy

I like the last one too. I like the colored cards with white (or some other non-black ink) writing.

 
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Natakie16

I vote for the last one- very unique with beautiful contrasting, I would love to get that in the mail and would never think “yuck, too dark for a wedding invite, what were they thinking?!”

 
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SBH

Number 3 all the way! Beautiful!!

 
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Lucy

I vote for #3. Not that any of them are bad, but that one really jumps out at me. I agree that #1 & #2, but #3 is cozy and really sets a fall mood.

 
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JenniferB

My vote goes for the last invitation. Verypretty!

 
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bliss

I like the last one but minus the design at the tope. SInce your wedding is an autumn wedding I think you can easily get away with having a dark colored invite.

 
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AKS

I think the first one is the best one of the three. The leaves don’t remind me of holly at all.

 
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jen

#3. No doubt. I’m dealing with invite indecisiveness right now too. I feel your pain. GL!

 
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Mrs. Toucan (message)  1,327 posts, Bumble bee

My votes for the last one! It stands out more than the other two.

 
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Iris

first choice - #3
second choice - #1
third choice - #2

 
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Mrs. Kiwi, Los Angeles Age and Occupation in 06: 27, Bookkeeper Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, P.E. Teach/Coach @ private schools in LA Engagement Date: March 31, 2006 Wedding Date: November 3, 2007 Venue: Radisson Hotel About Me: I'm a bookkeeper who failed high school algebra. I'm currently living in Los Angeles, literally a street over from where I grew up with Mr. Kiwi, my honey of three years. We have a jumbo mini-dachshund (seriously, he's huuuuge), and we're planning an autumn themed wedding on a shoestring, paid for by ourselves. The wedding date is my late grandma's birthday, I needed her there somehow, and that seemed like the best way for us. I can't believe I'm a Bee! I couldn't be more proud!

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