Confusing?

myasmom Posted: Feb 21, 2004 11:32 PM

Confusing?

I have been to different sites and some say that computer calligraphy is ok if the wedding is not super formal while others say it is not ok?

What have you heard?

palebride Posted: Feb 21, 2004 11:32 PM

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i think it is more acceptable than it used to be.....for formal or informal

SReidy Posted: Feb 21, 2004 11:48 PM

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Posted by palebride

i think it is more acceptable than it used to be.....for formal or informal

Me too. We're going to use our computer and address our own invitations.

luvsun27 Posted: Feb 22, 2004 07:37 AM

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I did them myself on the computer....our wedding is not black tie...but I think they looked very professional and it's more accepted nowadays.

LovelyL Posted: Feb 22, 2004 08:50 AM

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I agree with what these ladies have already said!

BriBri529 Posted: Feb 22, 2004 08:54 AM

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There are so many situations that are 'etiquette' and you should really go by. This is not one of them IMO. I don't think the envelope is going to make or break the formality of a wedding, as long as it looks elegant. The invitation that is inside the envelope really represents the formality of the occassion. Again, JMO!!!

janwinterbridejoy Posted: Feb 22, 2004 12:35 PM

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i had just my style do them and she uses a computer program and they looked great

september2004 Posted: Feb 22, 2004 12:36 PM

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Posted by BriBri529

There are so many situations that are 'etiquette' and you should really go by. This is not one of them IMO. I don't think the envelope is going to make or break the formality of a wedding, as long as it looks elegant. The invitation that is inside the envelope really represents the formality of the occassion. Again, JMO!!!

totally agree

Bride2B93 Posted: Feb 22, 2004 12:44 PM

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I agree with BriBri529 and September 2004!

Just remember people throw out the envelope!

Marisa&Brian Posted: Feb 22, 2004 02:00 PM

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I agree w/ Brianne- who cares what the outside envelope looks like ?? - well, not 'who cares' - but I don't think it makes a difference if your calligraphy is hand written or done on the computer as long as it looks neat and professional -
I planned on doing mine that way -

charlotte227 Posted: Feb 22, 2004 02:44 PM

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I agree if its cost effective for you, is anyone at your wedding going to be an invitation expert, NOT, people will read the invitation and toss it really.....I was thinking of doing self invites but I don't have the patience and by the time I purchase all those ink cartridges it will be just about the same pricce for a prof printed invite

SteffieSunshine1 Posted: Feb 22, 2004 02:47 PM

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Many of the calligraphy companies are now using computer calligraphy.

I think my computer addresses envelopes look very elegant. I love them!

marymoon Posted: Feb 22, 2004 10:32 PM

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I've been to black tie weddings with computer 'calligraphy'...really it was justa nice font

shelly3950 Posted: Feb 23, 2004 01:51 PM

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My wedding is black tie optional, and we are making our own invites off the computer. I have never noticed when someone's invite was not engraved until after I got engaged. I don't think it takes away from anything. Besides, think about where it goes after the wedding- how many guests save the invites or even judge the wedding by the invites?

Do what you want, regardless of the formality of the affair.

CantWaitMay04 Posted: Feb 23, 2004 02:23 PM

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Just to give you an idea of how much things are changing...my wedding is black tie optional as well and I went with your classic formal invitation. I did not get tissue paper with my invites and I was told most invitation companies are not even including the tissue paper anymore. It bothered me at first b/c etiquette dictates tissue paper and it was what I'm used to. But I decided not to get the tissue paper. Things will mean and look different to different people. I think you should go with what makes you happy. As the other brides said remember that the envelopes do get thrown away. On a side note, I saw samples of hand calligraphy and computer calligraphy from the woman I am using for my envelopes. I am going to use computer calligraphy because I personally liked how they came out with the computer better than by hand...

Spot12905 Posted: Feb 24, 2004 01:49 PM

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Posted by BriBri529

There are so many situations that are 'etiquette' and you should really go by. This is not one of them IMO. I don't think the envelope is going to make or break the formality of a wedding, as long as it looks elegant. The invitation that is inside the envelope really represents the formality of the occassion. Again, JMO!!!

She is right. That is what is going to happen anyways.

btrflygrl Posted: Feb 24, 2004 02:13 PM

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I used a computer AND *gasp*.....clear labels!!! Some thought it wasn't proper....I got plenty of compliments and no complaints! Do you what you want....