A Map of Our World

A Map of Our World

October 28th, 2009 @ 3:02 pm by Mrs. Parfait
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Our invitations are currently in the works! I’ve been talking with a graphic designer to come up with something formal, bright, personal, and cute! I love cute. And even though I have no idea what it will look like, I already know that my favorite part is going to be the map!

Mr. Parfait and I grew up (and currently live) in the town where we’re having our ceremony. Our houses are about 30 seconds away from each other, and our reception venue is just down the street! All of this close proximity means that we can feature our favorite places on the map, including:

Our current homes
The place we met: Our high school!
The hill where we have all our picnic-and-Frisbee afternoons
The fountain where he proposed to me
Our favorite restaurant
Our favorite ice cream shop
Oh, and our church and reception venue… can’t forget those!

While looking for map-inspiration, I came across Aerialist Press. I fell in love with the maps in their gallery! Here is a sampling of what they create:

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These three maps have completely different styles, but I adore all of them! The first is formal; the second is playful; and the third is very straightforward. I think my older relatives would appreciate the third one the most, but my younger ones would get a kick out of the second one.

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Isn’t this so creative? I had to include this map, because our first date was at The Cheesecake Factory, too.

Which map is your favorite? And what other places would you include on your wedding map?

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22 Responses to “A Map of Our World”

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Miss Pretzel (message) 1,891 posts, Buzzing bee

love that Phipps plaza is on this map… ummmm shopping… Can’t wait to see your map- it will be the perfect finishing touch!

10/28/09 @ 3:11 pm (reply)

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oracle (message) 4,932 posts, Honey bee

I love the personalized touch of the map!! What a brilliant idea!!

10/28/09 @ 3:15 pm (reply)

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Maestro (message) 190 posts, Blushing bee

I absolutely *love* that last map for the Georgia wedding. The colors and whimsy make me smile.

10/28/09 @ 3:19 pm (reply)

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alishaneva (message) 2,152 posts, Buzzing bee

I really love the last map - it’s so pretty and colorful!

10/28/09 @ 4:00 pm (reply)

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mvargas81 (message) 15 posts, Newbee

I love, love, love the second one (Mainly because I’m a california girl myself) These are so creative this will be a beautiful touch.

10/28/09 @ 4:01 pm (reply)

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Sage (message) 728 posts, Busy bee

I LOVE that last map! Soooo beautiful! and colorful!

10/28/09 @ 4:13 pm (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 5,587 posts, Bee Keeper

i love the second map!

10/28/09 @ 4:18 pm (reply)

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Joels Girl (message) 42 posts, Newbee

I love the second map! I think I’m slightly biased though . . . our first date was at the Cheesecake Factory (in Pittsburgh) as well!

10/28/09 @ 4:20 pm (reply)

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goodbuddy (message) 532 posts, Busy bee

I used the Aerialist Press for our invites and they were so awesome. Months ago, I left a glowing message about them on the boards. I’m sure it sounded like I was a vendor, posing as a blogger. I wanted to follow up and say, “I’m real! Just a delighted bride telling other brides about a great find!”

I just never thought I could afford letterpress, and Alex and Craig made it happen for us. Miss Parfait, you will be thrilled with their work! Oh, and I vote for the second map.

10/28/09 @ 4:25 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 7,263 posts, Bee Keeper

i like the second and last one [the one with the georgia peaches]. they’re both so whimsical!

10/28/09 @ 4:34 pm (reply)

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Miss French Fries (message) 2,217 posts, Buzzing bee

I love the last map with the peaches!

10/28/09 @ 4:38 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Perfume (message) 2,253 posts, Buzzing bee

that is such a great way to use the maps! not only for directions but a glimpse into your lives!

10/28/09 @ 6:13 pm (reply)

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Miss Moonbeam (message) 1,732 posts, Bumble bee

I love 2 and 4, it’s going to be so cute.

10/28/09 @ 6:46 pm (reply)

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Jenniphyr (message) 2,602 posts, Sugar bee

I love that you’re including those things on your map — it’ll give it a gorgeous personal touch! : ) I think I like the third map best…but if I’m absolutely honest, I much prefer the cute cartoon ones that Laura (from WeddingbeePRO) makes. I think the ones above are a little crowded, though I LOVE the letterpress.

10/28/09 @ 7:05 pm (reply)

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KMSull (message) 6,442 posts, Bee Keeper

Oh Atlanta! I LOVE the Atlanta map! That’s my home and I miss it so much. I love personalized maps, though, they are SO cute!

10/28/09 @ 8:31 pm (reply)

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ms boardwalk (message) 356 posts, Helper bee

i am in love with the 4th map.

10/28/09 @ 10:09 pm (reply)

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jeaninelovesyou (message) 155 posts, Blushing bee

cuteness galore. i think i need a map like that.

10/28/09 @ 10:43 pm (reply)

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RecessionistaBride (message) 5,018 posts, Bee Keeper

I love every single one! We could never do something so cute because our first date was in Seattle, I live in Canada, he lives in Kentucky…. our special moments & places are all over North America! haha.

Very cute idea though… I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

10/28/09 @ 11:01 pm (reply)

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