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I like #4 best, in either the all red or red and white. I do like the idea of having wheat, but I think in #1 the shapes of the stalks are too perfect. #3 is my second favorite.

Allow me to preface this by saying that all of them look very impressive!

I really like 1 and 2–both have nice, strong graphic elements and add just a touch of color that make them very eye-catching. While I like 3 on principle (the dandelion motif is a cute one)…I’m just not feeling it as much. And 4 is very bold, but the more I look at it (especially in red), the more I like that one, too. Top four, in order: 2, 4, 1, 3.

I like #1 and #4. I agree that #2 looks like tenticles!!! I prefer them both in the dark red. They’ll look great letterpressed!

I’m torn between #4, with the darker red colors, and #1 (the middle one, with the embossed monogram). I think the choice depends on how formal you want the invitations to feel. Your friend did a great job with these.

(Though I agree with Mr. Cherry Pie on the tentacles… complete with fingers… )

I like number #3–simple and classic. Plus it has dandelions!

Ooh, how exciting to be able to pick and choose your own designs!

Don’t forget that you can always mix and match your favourite bits of the designs. For instance - I agree with Mr CP about the tentacles of no.2 … but you could always have the same layout but using the wheat from no.2.

Personally, I love no.4, in red. I think the appearance of the wheat looks a lot more natural and ‘organic’ (i.e. rather than just three pieces popping up on their own - they look a bit random), and I think the layout of the text is very elegant. The flowers will look gorgeous in letterpress as well (don’t forget that letterpress always has a more muted look than print).

You might want to think about if you want a recurring design element/motif in the rest of your wedding. But then again, there’s no reason why this has to be the same as the invitations.

Your friend is very talented - hold onto her!

… you might also want to think about how you’re going to assemble the invitations. I think no. 4 would look gorgeous on its own, but 1 and 2 would be lovely on a deep red backing card.