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Mrs. Cinnamon Bun, Calgary, Alberta Age and Occupation: 26, Stage Manager Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Theatre Technician Engagement Date: June 22, 2010 Wedding Date: June 2011 Venue: Calgary Opera Centre About Me: I'm a life-long crafter and bookworm living in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. Some of my loves include Lord of the Rings, Sherlock Holmes, knitting, opera, musicals, Etsy, baking, and of course, Mr. Cinnamon Buns. We're keeping our wedding close to home---the venue isn't very far from our house, and we live within walking distance of 6 bridal salons. I'm using the wedding as an excuse to try out every craft project I possibly can, with the endless help and support of my fiance.
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Bookish Invites At Last!

March 29th, 2011 @ 3:45 pm by Mrs. Cinnamon Bun

You saw the inspiration. You saw my scribbly sketches. You saw the start of Ms. Giraffe’s work, and some progress. You’ve read about printing the envelopes. Now you get to see the whole thing, revealed at last!

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The websites I’ve found say that only British citizens will receive replies from Her Majesty. I’m hoping that being from “the colonies” will work in our favour, plus Cinnamon Buns and I do both have dual citizenship, as our parents were born in the UK.

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Can I just say how sad it was to blur stuff out? They’re so pretty and I made them ugly with my need for privacy and not being stalked! Sad face.

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H <3 P !! I love it!

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I’m a big fan of how the belly band doesn’t cover up any information, just our silhouettes! After looking at so many sideways photos of myself trying to find the right one, I realised that I actually have a very flat profile/face. It made me sad for a little bit, but I got over it. Cinnamon Buns’ looks just like him though!

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Our info card. Yes, we are not inviting children. Yes, we put it right there on the invite suite. Luckily, we don’t know too many people who have children (or children under 20, anyway!) so we’ll only actually be ‘offending’ about 2 people. And I do believe that all parents deserve a night off! We tried to be funny in the wording with that one.

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RSVP card, with green envelope behind, addressed in our pretty pretty font.

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We tried out some book-y wording (thanks for all your help with that!) but we ended up loving the ‘bells’ wording. And I love that Miss G worked a little handbell in there, too cute! I hope we get a few cards returned with people’s art on the back.

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Everything!

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Love that font.

I just have to say that none of this, absolutely none of this would have been possible without the amazing work of Miss Giraffe. We are so happy with what you made for us, G! Love!

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29 Responses to “Bookish Invites At Last!”

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Miss Hyena (message)  2,500 posts, Sugar bee

These turned out so cute!

 
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sarah

Eeeeeeeeeeeeek! Love it! Super creative I love how you made them your own. Can’t wait to see some of the art! =]

 
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Jenniphyr
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Jenniphyr (message)  3,426 posts, Sugar bee

Yay! They’re so pretty! : ) I have to ask though, what’s a bar by donation? Cash bar but proceeds go to charity? Or (probably more logically) hosted bar, but if guests choose they can pay for their own drinks & you will be eternally grateful?

 
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Miss Candy Apple (message)  1,832 posts, Buzzing bee

I have a huge crush on your invite suite. Like, major. Particularly the RSVP card. You/ Giraffe did such a great job!

 
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Mrs. Knitting (message)  1,072 posts, Bumble bee

These are gorgeous! I love them so so much.

 
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kaybee
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kaybee (message)  630 posts, Busy bee

I have been waiting to see what your invites were going to love like…they are awesome!

 
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Kcoleybear
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Kcoleybear (message)  683 posts, Busy bee

Can I tell you I am in love with your invites?

 
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sparks
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sparks (message)  649 posts, Busy bee

Love your invites, they fit your theme so well!

 
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Miss Cinnamon Bun (message)  1,115 posts, Bumble bee

@Jenniphyr: Thanks, I forgot I hadn’t explained that one to the hive! I’ll write a post, but it is basically your second option – we’re not putting a set price on drinks, so people could not pay, or there will be a jar they can chuck a few dollars into, which will go to pay for the alcohol. We were having a hard time figuring out how to do our bar, and a caterer we met with (not the one we went with!) suggested this. She suggested a ‘honeymoon fund’ sign for the jar…. I’m not so sure about that, but there will be some sort of clever sign. :)

 
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Miss Waffle (message)  1,161 posts, Bumble bee

I love your invites!!! Funny sidenote…I used some fun “bells” wording on our RSVPs too as we will be using/giving antique bells at our wedding. Great theatre, brunchy minds think alike!

 
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Corgi (message)  25 posts, Newbee

Miss CB and Miss Giraffe – you are crazy cool cats!

LOVE the suite! These invites are just so inspiring – can’t wait to see if anyone “expresses their answer” with art!

:o )

 
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Gerbera
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Gerbera (message)  4,481 posts, Honey bee

Beautiful! Def very unique! ;)

 
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HardyPooleParty (message)  631 posts, Busy bee

Please post any expressing of art, on the back of the RSVP cards!! So curious!

 
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Miss Gazelle (message)  1,018 posts, Bumble bee

Wow, your invitations are amazing!!!!!! The RSVP cards are fantastic. Love it!!

 
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Mrs. Earrings (message)  2,601 posts, Sugar bee

I love, love, LOVE them! They turned out so great! Some of the most unique and creative invites I have seen for sure.

 
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Miss Elephant (message)  6,335 posts, Bee Keeper

LOVE how they turned out! They look so amazing! Great work Miss CB and Miss G!

 
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sugarpea
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sugarpea (message)  3,358 posts, Sugar bee

These are so amazing! (: I’m in love with the rsvp wording haha

 
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MissMusic (message)  439 posts, Helper bee

I LOVE the RSVP cards. I wish I had thought of this before doing ours!

 
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Miss Pain au Chocolat (message)  2,297 posts, Buzzing bee

Your RSVP wording makes me happy! Guests are going to love checking off their response. And art on the back – very fun! The invites turned out so well. You and Miss Giraffe should be VERY proud of yourselves. (And do not feel badly for having a “flat profile”! I’m right there with you.)

 
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Miss Tartlet (message)  3,227 posts, Sugar bee

These invites are beautiful and absolutely one-of-a-kind! Kudos to both you and Miss Giraffe for an incredible design!

 
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Mrs. Cinnamon Bun, Calgary, Alberta Age and Occupation: 26, Stage Manager Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Theatre Technician Engagement Date: June 22, 2010 Wedding Date: June 2011 Venue: Calgary Opera Centre About Me: I'm a life-long crafter and bookworm living in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. Some of my loves include Lord of the Rings, Sherlock Holmes, knitting, opera, musicals, Etsy, baking, and of course, Mr. Cinnamon Buns. We're keeping our wedding close to home---the venue isn't very far from our house, and we live within walking distance of 6 bridal salons. I'm using the wedding as an excuse to try out every craft project I possibly can, with the endless help and support of my fiance.

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