Let me start by saying that I am still trying to get the hang of blogging and I apologise if its layout is not of the best quality. I have posted some blogs and images of invitations that I have found on the web. Hope that you enjoy them and that you find some creative inspiration. www.cool-invitation-ideas.com has exactly that, cool d.i.y invitation ideas and they are truly fabulous. Remember to source recycled paper if you are going to do your own wedding invitations. If you are using a designer and want them printed, please, once again ask for recycled paper. Alot of chlorine and chemicals go into making paper and most importantly it involves the unnecessary chopping down of trees, vital to our survival on this planet. I personally love tactile, printed wedding invitations, they are always so beautiful and set the tone of your wedding, incorporating your colours and themes. I do however reiterate the use of recycled paper. You can also make your own paper by blending used paper and leaves or flowers in a blender. Mix with water and glue and stretch over pantyhose on a rectangular, reshaped coat hanger. Dont be wasteful. I know that traditionally there are save the date cards, programs, seating charts, menus, name place cards and thank you cards, but if you have chosen to have an eco friendly wedding and lets face it, even if you havent, it truly is a waste of money and of paper. Another fabulous option is the e-invite, try www.designbetty.com there are hundreds of invitations that you can change to suit your special design needs. Make the changes and the free e-vites, save the dates and thank you cards will be sent to your inbox. All you have to do is send them to your guests and wait for your inbox to fill with replies. Its up to you, thereafter what you print and what you dont. I think that programs are a serious waste of time, paper and money. Seating charts, name place cards and menus are important. People need to know where they have been seated. Once again use recycled paper and take inspiration from nature. Use 1 menu per table and have one large seating chart. Here are some inspirational ideas for seating: Hope you find inspiration here.
Thanks for coming....
Faye
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