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Miss Elk, City: Syracuse/Long Island Age and Occupation: 25, Medical Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Computer Engineer Engagement Date: November 22, 2010 Wedding Date: May 2012 Venue: The Old Field Club About Me: I’m a Long Island girl finishing my last year of medical school in western NY, on the road to becoming a pediatrician. When I’m not studying or sleeping at the hospital, I spend my free time watching bad TV (Vampire Diaries anyone?), playing with my pooch, singing incredibly off-key (to the annoyance of Mr. Elk ), and reading Harry Potter for the zillionth time. Mr. Elk and I are planning a secular wedding infused with both Irish and cultural Jewish traditions. Only a week after I become an M.D., I will get my Mrs. degree, too!
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Be Our Guest

November 27th, 2011 @ 9:25 am by Miss Elk

Oh, invitations—how I love and hate you all at the same time!

When I got engaged I thought I knew exactly what I wanted. Formal feeling with a hint of interest. I ordered a sample about 40 minutes after the the ring was on my finger:

Be Our Guest :  wedding invitations long island stationery Invited

Be Our Guest :  wedding invitations long island stationery Invited01

Above images via Invited Ink on Etsy

While they are GORGEOUS and very well made, they just didn’t feel right. I started doing more research and realized there is a whole world of invitations out there—way more than what I initially wanted. I mean look at these—they’re embroidered, for pete’s sake!

Be Our Guest :  wedding invitations long island stationery Embroid  Image via Rifle Paper Co.

Or how about these? They are a freaking record! They play a song!

I mean, how could the measly invites I was considering not look inadequate after seeing THAT video!? I started to panic—but then I realized that I needed to think about it like this: what do I want these invitations to say about our wedding? I definitely want a formal feel, since we will be having a black-tie-optional affair. But I don’t want them to be stuffy or boring; I want fun formal invitations, maybe with some floral details to match the garden-y feel of the wedding.

Here are the final three designs that are fighting for my love at the moment.

Option #1: Custom calligraphy—love the adorable little flowers!

Be Our Guest :  wedding invitations long island stationery Il Full014  Image via Angelique Ink on Etsy

Option #2: Trellis of flowers

Be Our Guest :  wedding invitations long island stationery Thermog  Image via Wedding Paper Divas

Option #3: Wreath with the most adorable bow ever!!! (Have I mentioned yet that I love bows?)

Be Our Guest :  wedding invitations long island stationery 1f1f8b9  Image via Minted / Design by Gakemi Art+Design

While I have samples of the first two options, the third one is not actually in production—it is currently in a contest to find new designs for Minted.com, and the public can vote for the designs they like the best. (Hint hint—GO VOTE NOW!)

I can’t decide which I like best! All three are adorable and get the message across that we are intending to send, but I don’t know which one should be OUR invitation! So, hive, do you have a preference? Which do you think fits our wedding and style the most?

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15 Responses to “Be Our Guest”

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Miss Ke Aloha
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Miss Ke Aloha (message)  479 posts, Helper bee

Number 1 is nice and has a fun feel to it. Number 2 looks a little more formal but still not stuffy.
I also thought I knew exactly what I wanted for invitation - and thank goodness for samples because some were not the paper quality I wanted and expected.

 
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halicolandrea (message)  23 posts, Newbee

I LOVE # 1

 
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MissTiger
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MissTiger (message)  135 posts, Blushing bee

“I ordered a sample about 40 minutes after the the ring was on my finger”

I ordered 4 and let them order the other sample and I don’t even have a ring yet, lol.

 
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MissTiger
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MissTiger (message)  135 posts, Blushing bee

Opp, forgot, number 1 =D

 
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Jesij1212

Definitely #1!!!!!!

 
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Karine04 (message)  3 posts, Wannabee

#1 is adorable! Very garden-party-meets-formal.

 
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Great Gatsby
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Great Gatsby (message)  123 posts, Blushing bee

I too love flowers and bows, and my favourite is the first one with the little flowers! So whimsical :)

 
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Miss Mink
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Miss Mink (message)  1,510 posts, Bumble bee

I personally like the third option, but I tend to like something with a little quirk to it. The flowers are charming. :)

I’m a HUGE fan of Minted and I’ve been voting for designs for a while.

 
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Miss Sunhat (message)  865 posts, Busy bee

If #3 goes into production, I vote for that! It is so pretty and interesting. #1 is back 2nd fave - I really like the font.

 
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LibraryBride2013
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LibraryBride2013 (message)  164 posts, Blushing bee

I LOVE Angelique Ink Calligraphy, I recognized it as soon as I saw the invitation! We almost used them for our name/address stamps, so I personally would pick that one!

 
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Miss Fox (message)  859 posts, Busy bee

I love numero uno!! The calligraphy is just gorgeous.

 
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Miss Hawk (message)  598 posts, Busy bee

I’m jumping on the #1’s bandwagon. So beautiful!

 
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TinyTina
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TinyTina (message)  3,312 posts, Sugar bee

I love them all really, but I have to go with number 1!!

 
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abby

#1 for sure

 

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Miss Elk, City: Syracuse/Long Island Age and Occupation: 25, Medical Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Computer Engineer Engagement Date: November 22, 2010 Wedding Date: May 2012 Venue: The Old Field Club About Me: I’m a Long Island girl finishing my last year of medical school in western NY, on the road to becoming a pediatrician. When I’m not studying or sleeping at the hospital, I spend my free time watching bad TV (Vampire Diaries anyone?), playing with my pooch, singing incredibly off-key (to the annoyance of Mr. Elk ), and reading Harry Potter for the zillionth time. Mr. Elk and I are planning a secular wedding infused with both Irish and cultural Jewish traditions. Only a week after I become an M.D., I will get my Mrs. degree, too!

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