My hunt for invitations

Im down to my last "biggy": invitations.

My wedding is Nov 22 so I would like the invitations sent out hopefully no later than the first week of Sept. Our colors are different shades of gold and brown. Im using a lot of lace, feathers, pearls and crystals/sparkles (kinda like a shabby chic feel).

 I searched for hours online. Went to stationary stores. When I ordered samples online, I wasnt satisfied with what I saw. I had ordered custom mock-ups from professionals but despite telling them what I wanted, the end result was still dissatisfaction or $25+/per invitation. I even tried DIY (complete failure and most importantly, I dont have the time).

So now what? Im stuck. I dont want a typical cookie cutter invitation and the invitations out there dont really reflect our style (which hasnt been a problem with everything else).

What's wrong with me? Any recommendations?

Thanks!

Juliet

Hi!

There is nothing "wrong" with you silly.. it's your big day and it's getting closer & every detail is important.

Check out etsy.com-look under the wedding invitations category. There are many simple invitations that are about $4 per set. Some of my favorites =)

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10379003

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=11934192

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11095922

ps..keep in mind you can customize any font, size & color to make it yours!

hope this helps,

cindy

Talk to Kohler her invitations seem like something you may want They are absolutely gorgeous and stunning!...see where she got hers done...

http://www.projectwedding.com/post/list/my-invitations-are-done

Thanks for your repies! I actually found a couple of things on etsy and I also emailed the person who had done Kohler's invitations.

Everytime I needed advice or recommendations, I've always gotten solutions or great recommendations!

Thank you all so much. I cant tell you how many times everyone here has SAVED ME !!!!

(sigh)... wedding planning! Love it, but its just soo stressful!

good luck Juliet...i ordered a lot of samples too...and lucky for me, becuase i didn't like them either...i ended up going to a stationery store where the AWESOME owner helped me out....and they are in today!!  YAY!

Juliet-  I went thru the same thing. I ordered samples from a million different places, I went to printers  (all the ones I wanted were expensive)   etc.  I found someone thru a friend who did my STDs and they were awesome and cheap. BUT-  I designed the entire thing AND I insisted he  mount the paper (2 pieces together)  to make it thicker.

I can refer you to my guy, if you are in SoCal if not-  you can try what I did:  look @ everything. Find a high -end design that you love and alter it. And take it to a local printer and oversee the whole thing