Our invitations are done! They were designed by the wonderful Lee of Pearl & Marmalade, and I couldn’t be happier with them. I think they are perfect. This picture kinda sucks, but they are beautiful in real life. We printed them at Kinkos on 100% post-consumer content recycled cardstock. It was pretty cost-effective to have them printed that way, especially since they are 3-color.

Lee made us two kinds of RSVP cards and an extra little notecard since there was room left on the paper. The RSVP card on the top has room for two names, and for their reply, says “accepts with pleasure” or “declines with regret.” Then the RSVP card on the bottom has room for only one name and says “I wouldn’t miss it!” or “Sorry, can’t make it.”
Lee came up with this wording for us because we were trying to think of a subtle way to let some people know we really don’t want them to bring a date. I have a lot of friends/family members who are single, but feel compelled to bring a date just for the hell of it, so my Mom suggested we find some way of dropping the hint. Hopefully it won’t seem too rude. I have no problem with someone bringing a date if they are acutally dating, but I don’t want them to bring someone they barely know just so they can say they have a date. Know what I mean?
I’m also in the process of making a DIY map using the instructions from MapBio on the Knot. I will hopefully get it finished today, then I will add some directions, out-of-town guest info, and invites for those coming to the rehearsal dinner. We need to get these suckers mailed out this week.
Wow, it’s all getting so real now. Once we send out the invitations there is no going back!
Your invitations look awesome! I like the creative wording for the response cards too, very nice!!