Need your HONEST opinion: What do you think of this invitation
marc_rai
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Need your HONEST opinion: What do you think of this invitation
Okay,
About 2 months ago, FH and I finally decided on an invitation and we asked my mom to go look at it to tell us what she thinks. So she never did that. Yesterday, I emailed her (she finally knows how to use the internet ) of the invitation so she can look at the wording,and she says what else can you choose. So I'm like, 'I asked you for over 2 months to go look at invitations and you never did. Now, when we are about to order something you want us to start all over?' But, I told her that she probably needs to see it in person, because that's how FH and I selected it. We may have seen it online, but I don't think it stood out to us until we saw it in person. The picture doesn't really do it justice. FH and I love this invitation. It is in our budget and we think it looks cool. But now, I'm starting to wonder because my sister also said she doesn't like it. FH mom and sister likes it but now I don't know....
What do you ladies think? Also, what do ya'll think about the wording? We wanted to personalize it, but still keep it formal.
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If you can fit it, you should have a space between ...'man and wife' and 'Mr. and Mrs. Douglas...' The part about you being together for so long should be set apart from the rest. It also could be mistaken that your parents have been together from ages 16 to 25. Also, the wording should probably be changed to '...sixteen through twenty-five...' The word 'to' between the ages signifies a start and end, not a continuous period of time, and the ages should be written out since all of the other numbers on the page are. The invitations look beautiful though - and congratulations on marrying your childhood love!
prncssrachel
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I voted that I like the invitation, but I have to be honest, the wording, I'm not crazy about. It's too squished on the top of the page. But I love the design of the invite.
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The actual invite is unique - I like it. I agree that the wording is a bit crowded at the top. You liked it and chose it for a reason, don't let your moms opinion change that!
bluesashbride
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not digging the wording. i would keep it simple- kinda reflects the design of the invite. but i like the invitation.
akaMrsT
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I like the invite but agree the wording looks squished.
Will the printer adjust the font to make it fit better or do they print as is?
ETA - the wording reflects your relationship and I think it's perfectly acceptable.
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Posted by Bunnymonkey
The actual invite is unique - I like it. I agree that the wording is a bit crowded at the top. You liked it and chose it for a reason, don't let your moms opinion change that!
I agree. And I'm not to keen on the 'these two' line at the top.
But I do think you should do what makes the both of you happy :) that's what matters!
marc_rai
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Wow, more 'hates' than 'likes'. Maybe FH and I have weird taste? Thanks for all the advice, I will look into making it less crowded. I may need to change the font. Is there any other wording that I can change it to other than 'these two'?
marc_rai
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Posted by kdrainey
I like the invite but agree the wording looks squished.
Will the printer adjust the font to make it fit better or do they print as is?
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I will call them to find out. Thanks.
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Just a thought, instead of saying 'From age 16 to 25' maybe try saying 'Our love has grown for the past nine years' or something along those lines.....
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Posted by Dooodles
Just a thought, instead of saying 'From age 16 to 25' maybe try saying 'Our love has grown for the past nine years' or something along those lines.....
Yea, I think something like this flows a little better
melissaandsean
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hmmm...some thoughts I came up with. maybe they'll help a little. But don't be upset if we don't like them or there are more no's then yes's.
YOU have to like them :) No one else!
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Through the past 9 years Raissa and Marcus have shared a life of love, emotion and devotion
So, with great pleasure Mr. and Mrs. Douglas XXXXX request the honour of your presence at the marrige of their daughter Raissa XXXXX to Marcus XXXXX son of ....
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Over the past 9 years our children have shared a life of love, emotion and devotion And now they will become husband and wife
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas XXXXX request the honour of your presence at the marrige of their daughter Raissa to Marcus son of ....
marc_rai
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Posted by melissaandsean
hmmm...some thoughts I came up with. maybe they'll help a little. But don't be upset if we don't like them or there are more no's then yes's.
YOU have to like them :) No one else!
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Through the past 9 years Raissa and Marcus have shared a life of love, emotion and devotion
So, with great pleasure Mr. and Mrs. Douglas XXXXX request the honour of your presence at the marrige of their daughter Raissa XXXXX to Marcus XXXXX son of ....
OR
Over the past 9 years our children have shared a life of love, emotion and devotion And now they will become husband and wife
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas XXXXX request the honour of your presence at the marrige of their daughter Raissa to Marcus son of ....
Thanks everyone. My FH and I do LOVE the invites, and I am not offended at all. Everyone has a different taste and style, but I think it's funny that there's so many 'hte it'. I just goes to show that we are all different people. I love the advice ladies. I never thought the invite looked crowded, but now that I look at it, it does look squished.
We wanted to express the fact that we've been together for so long (since we met when we were 16 many people said that we wouldn't last) but I want something that rhymes. What about this:
Through the past nine years devotion Raissa and Marcus have shared a life of love, and XXX and emotion
or what about From six-teen to twenty-five
Ideally, I want something in there that says humor or silliness, but I can't think of any words? Any suggestions? PS: Thanks Melissaanddean for the top part.
suezboss
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My mom and sister did the EXACT same thing to us! we FINALLY picked an invite that we both liked, all my co-workers (Except 1 ) and all my friends LIKED it, but Mom/Sister DIDN'T!
I was so P.O'd. I got really upset with it...
I did end up goign with another one (and NOt b/c them, but just b/c we had One last sample on the way, and it arrived the next day, and we immediatley liked that one)...
but i say, if YOU TWO like it, GET IT.
NObody else is going to save your invite, except you! so that is the only people it really matters if they like it or not.
