Weddingbee Blog

We picked an invitation!

I can happily say we decided to go with Oslo Press. Since the beginning they have been wonderful–answering any question I’ve had and sending my requested sample priority mail. Mr. Peppermint and I settled on “Burst” because of the bold look and the slightly Palm Springs lounge feel (as reader Anne K pointed out!). As a reminder, here is the Burst design:

We’ll be modifying it by having it in Oak (it is shown in a darker wood - Walnut) with “Olive” colored text on the reply card and envelopes (as seen in their “Flair” invite, below).

Now our next hurdle is the wording! I’ve been consulting with Mama & Papa Peppermint (who are hosting) and here’s what we’ve come up with:

Mr. & Mrs. Peppermint (my parents)

Request the pleasure of your company

at the marriage of their daughter

Miss Peppermint

to

Mr. Peppermint

son of Mr. & Mrs. Peppermint (Mr. Pep’s parents)

Saturday, the —– of December

Two Thousand and Seven

at half after two o’clock in the afternoon

The O’Donnell House

— Tahquitz Canyon Way

Palm Springs, CA

Reception to Follow

We wanted something formal and wanted to get all the information out there. We also wanted to include Mr. Peppermint’s family. Are we missing anything?? Do I need to say “Reception to Follow”? Is this too wordy?? How are you wording your invites?

For the reply card we wanted something relatively simple:

Please reply by the Fifteenth of November

____________________________

___ Accepts

___ Declines

___ Filet of Beef ___ Vegetable Lasagna

I’m not sure if we might want something less cold than “accepts” or “declines”…I don’t want it to be too cutesy, but maybe ease up on the formality. Any suggestions? How did you word it?

Also, on a separate note, since we are considering hosting a welcome the night before and/or a breakfast the next day, should we include that on the RSVP or have another card with the invitation?? So much to think about!