Invitations are not fun!!!!

Bridex100 Posted: Oct 31, 2006 11:56 AM

Invitations are not fun!!!!

This has got to be the most painful part of wedding planning.

I just want a simple invitation with high quality cardstock. Is that so hard?!??!

Can you recommend a vendor where I can go and touch the stationary that isn't too expensive? I'd like to spend $10 max per invitation.

Wedding Library on Park Ave quoted me $91 per invitation for a boxed invitation. Insanity!

libby2595 Posted: Oct 31, 2006 12:00 PM

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Posted by Bridex100

This has got to be the most painful part of wedding planning.

I just want a simple invitation with high quality cardstock. Is that so hard?!??!

Can you recommend a vendor where I can go and touch the stationary that isn't too expensive? I'd like to spend $10 max per invitation.

Wedding Library on Park Ave quoted me $91 per invitation for a boxed invitation. Insanity!

did you just say $91 EACH????!!!!!

***!!!!!!!
wow.

i'm sorry, i diy-ed it. i wish i could help. but i just had to comment on that

kimnsteve Posted: Oct 31, 2006 12:01 PM

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Posted by libby2595

Posted by Bridex100

This has got to be the most painful part of wedding planning.

I just want a simple invitation with high quality cardstock. Is that so hard?!??!

Can you recommend a vendor where I can go and touch the stationary that isn't too expensive? I'd like to spend $10 max per invitation.

Wedding Library on Park Ave quoted me $91 per invitation for a boxed invitation. Insanity!

did you just say $91 EACH????!!!!!

***!!!!!!!
wow.

i'm sorry, i diy-ed it. i wish i could help. but i just had to comment on that

i was just gonna write the same reaction! i have never heard of such a thing! chech the vendors on here im sure they can give u a better price than that!

Bridex100 Posted: Oct 31, 2006 12:02 PM

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I didn't realize until later but I believe Wedding Library is owned by Saks Fifth Ave.

I don't need anything super fancy. I just want it to be simple and classy on high quality paper.

I find it difficult to use online vendors bc they all look the same. I can't tell the paper quality and it's all about the cardstock when it comes to invitations.

Tatum&Steve Posted: Oct 31, 2006 12:02 PM

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can't you get samples before you order?

kimnsteve Posted: Oct 31, 2006 12:02 PM

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you can have places send you samples

Bridex100 Posted: Oct 31, 2006 12:04 PM

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There are so many choices. It is giving me such a headache. I'd really prefer to go with a vendor where I can visit.

The texture of the paper is what really makes the difference.

I requested catalogs from online vendors but they really all look the same!

SOON TO BE MRS. B Posted: Oct 31, 2006 12:12 PM

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Try Lion in the Sun in Huntington. They have beautiful things.

neener1211 Posted: Oct 31, 2006 12:14 PM

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Go to party city, or even minute man press (we saw books there last night) they will have the sample books, then you can order them...

EverlovingEv Posted: Oct 31, 2006 12:15 PM

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saks is crazy

jenn122397 Posted: Oct 31, 2006 12:15 PM

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$91 for each invitation? thats insane!
i havent started looking yet but now ya got me scared!

MandG072909 Posted: Oct 31, 2006 12:18 PM

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Posted by SOON TO BE MRS. B

Try Lion in the Sun in Huntington. They have beautiful things.

i second that...that's where we went to pick ours out and then we ordered it online for like 2/3rds the price...the have a really large range of styles, qualitites and prices...HTH

billandme Posted: Oct 31, 2006 12:18 PM

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Posted by Bridex100

Wedding Library on Park Ave quoted me $91 per invitation for a boxed invitation. Insanity!

ali120206 Posted: Oct 31, 2006 12:46 PM

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Also go to Crane, I believe they are located in Rockefeller Center, they have high quality paper products that are simple and elegant. They were out of my price range but, I love their stuff!

soontobmrsn Posted: Oct 31, 2006 12:56 PM

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try www.notfromabox.com
i just got our sample and its on gorgeous quality stock paper..HTH

CASJLL Posted: Oct 31, 2006 01:03 PM

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$10 per invitation?! $91 per invitation?! Do you mean including printed envelopes, response cards, reception cards, liner envelope etc?
I think I paid under $5 for each if you phrase it that way. Granted it's not the highest quality card stock, but it's a pretty invitation.
You can DEFINITELY get samples from online catalogs, because I got LOADS before ordering mine

foodiequeen Posted: Oct 31, 2006 01:17 PM

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Try Kate's Paperie. They have a few location sin the city. I used them for my STD and enjoyed working them. They have tables so you can fip through books and not feel pressured. I also didn't enjoy the whole invite thing! It is overwhelming. Just remember that it is an ivite and if you want something classic on good stock to ask the salesperson for help.

I would also recomend not bringing the FH and plan on getting a cocktail afterwards

dianadrw Posted: Oct 31, 2006 01:18 PM

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Check out Crane's. Their invitations are high end and printed on very high quality stock. They have a retail locator on their site so you can see their stuff in person.

Good luck!