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My sister and grandmother will be throwing me and my bridesmaids a luncheon the day before the wedding. I am really excited for the event. I think it will be sweet and fun, and exactly what we need to kick off the weekend. We decided on an adorable location. We will be having a “tea”, complete with scones, cucumber sandwiches, and hats. Yes, I said hats!!
I decided to design the invitation and would love advice from the hive on what invitation you all like best. It is so fun making all of these invitations!!!
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Version 1:
Version 2:
Version 3:
The location of the shower is the Azalea Inn, and one of the owners has a room called “Karen’s Tearoom” where she hosts teas. Azalea Inn has several hats you can wear while experiencing their afternoon tea… or you can wear your own. I am so excited!
Did you get to participate in designing your shower/luncheon invites? Did you enjoy it as much as I did?
#1 reminds me of the little beaded/lace accent we saw during one of your recent custom wedding dress update posts — but I also love how #3 looks like fancy doilies!
#2 is my favorite. I like the look of #3, but I really like the picture of the lady in the hat.
The “L” in Bridal looks way too small, almost like an “E”. I know it’s the font but it just rather odd. Anyway, I vote for version 1, I love how the lace looks almost wrapped around the card!
As a grammar freak, the wording should read “After all the planning, the big day is almost here!” with a comma. I vote for the first version.
I agree with dddd89 regarding the “l” in Bridal. In terms of design, out of #1 and #2, I like the look of #1 best, but I really like #3- seems like a cleaner design of all of them.
Number 2! I think the important info (time and place) stands out more without the lace background. Such a cute design!
I love them all!!! And my mother and I hosted a Tea in honor of my bridesmaids and a few very special Aunts. It was really great, but to tell you the truth, I don’t really remember it! I had so much on my mind, we threw it the day before my wedding, I wish I stopped to really enjoy it!
#3 is my favorite. LOVE IT! But since the hats are so fabulous and the girl in hat is adorable, I might be tempted to go with my second choice: #2.
I like #1 and #3 best, but I’d put more space above each. It seems too tight. You could even reduce the size of the “A Bridal Luncheon”
I like number 2 best. I like the girl in the hat and think that number 1 has too much text.
I love them all but have to ask- where did you get the lace graphics? I wanted to use lace on my invites but couldn’t find the right graphic and yours are perfect!
@Lacey: I got the lace here at Martha - http://images.marthastewartweddings.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2009Q2/msw_spr09_napkinrings.pdf
@agrosses: Thanks for the grammar help! Always appreciated 
Hi Miss A.C. (or anyone else interested in hats) — Great idea! But do you need hats? I’m trying to sell the ones we used @ our cocktail hour. See
http://barnchicwedding.wordpress.com/vintage-hats-for-sale-great-for-a-photobooth/
#2 is definitely my favorite. I love the image of the woman in the hat! Sounds like it’ll be a lot of fun!
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Mrs. Apple Cider, New York/Charlotte Age and Occupation: 27, Corporate Communications Manager Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Grad Student – Clinical Mental Health Engagement Date: September 13, 2008 Wedding Date: October 2009 Venue: Banner Elk Winery & Blueberry Villa About Me: I am a North Carolina girl with a New York City spirit. I love crafting, blogging, laughing and dreaming. I know every word to the Anne of Green Gables and Little Women movies. I own every single Martha Stewart Wedding Magazine and have been dreaming of weddings since I was little. I believe life is about doing what makes you happy. If you aren't happy re-evaluate what you are doing. You should never look back on your life and not be proud of what you are doing. If you want to travel - travel. If you want to sing - sing. If you want to start a company - start a company. If you want to blog – blog!
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