I had laser calligraphy (printed) and years ago when that was not an option we used hand calligraphy. I like either option. I had the laser calligraphy of course the laser calligraphy is less expensive, but the clear labels in my opinion is something I see when I do mailings at work and not for a formal invite or thank you for that matter.
Posted by Blu-ize
I had laser calligraphy (printed) and years ago when that was not an option we used hand calligraphy. I like either option. I had the laser calligraphy of course the laser calligraphy is less expensive, but the clear labels in my opinion is something I see when I do mailings at work and not for a formal invite or thank you for that matter.
Posted by Beth1210
I think you should do what makes you happy
I am paying over $2.00 to have my envelopes printed with matching font to the invites
Could I do it myself- maybe
Do I have the time- not really
I am spending so much on invites- I just want to look great!
edited to say- I am sure no one I am inviting even cares- it's for me- to make me happy
I've seen caligraphy fonts printed on envelopes and do not think they look cheap at all. My wedding is a formal affair. If someone will actually run their fingers over the address to see if they are engraved or not, has a serious problem and needs to get a life.
I am not crazy about labels for wedding invites.... Calligraphy is sooooooo much nicer. I prefer hand written but I would take computer over labels.
Posted by DUCKS2001
u can print it on the envelope without a label from your comp. looks the same.
Posted by leighdvm
If someone will actually run their fingers over the address to see if they are engraved or not, has a serious problem and needs to get a life.
Posted by kase21
Honestly, I think the Calligraphy looks nice, but it's a total waste - who keeps the envelope? I don't even keep the invite! I would look for a great font and print on the envelope. It's cheaper and can at least be customized to your style... not everyone is a Calligraphy kind of couple. With all the money we spend on weddings, you should save the calligraphy $$ and treat yourself to a day at the spa! If Mom or whoever wants a special envelope, then get a couple done so those people have it and move along. Or if you have money to burn, do what makes you happy!![]()
I don't see the big deal about the state. So it's abbreviated... and what? As long as it gets to you, it should be ok.
I think that we adhere a little too closely to old traditions (some that just aren't practical for some people) and it's unfair to hold everyone to your standard, simply because you chose to do something a particular way.
JMO![]()
I dont know if I missed this point in this thread but there is a difference in computer calligraphy and the labels. It doesnt need to be hand written I guess but I have seen calligraphy done by computer and it looked very nice. I probably would have done that myself if I didnt have a friend who does calligraphy.
Posted by CJStein
To each his own, if you want to use labels, go for it, if you want to have your invites addressed with calligraphy, go for it.
Bottom line, if someone is passing judgement on you and your wedding b/c of it, that's ridiculous. Same goes if you pass judgement on someone b/c of clear labeled invites. I find myself getting wrapped up in all of this wedding competition (this one was better, this wedding was horrible, I want mine to be nicer, etc) and I have to take a step back and remind myself that it's a wedding, a happy day, it shouldn't be so dramatic. Be happy for the couple getting married.
I am hardly in competetion with anyone in regard to making or planning a wedding. I am the last of my friends and cousins to get married. I think that everyone is entitled to do as they see fit for their own wedding. There are those people who see having engraved invitations and hand calligraphy as unnecessary, obnoxious or pretentious. There are plenty of people, myself included, that feel they are part of the vision of THEIR ideal wedding. If MY idea of setting the tone for a formal wedding is an engraved invitation with hand calligraphy on the inside and outside envelopes, is pretentious, then honk my hooters I am one heck of a snob.
Posted by Goldi1021
I am hardly in competetion with anyone in regard to making or planning a wedding. I am the last of my friends and cousins to get married. I think that everyone is entitled to do as they see fit for their own wedding. There are those people who see having engraved invitations and hand calligraphy as unnecessary, obnoxious or pretentious. There are plenty of people, myself included, that feel they are part of the vision of THEIR ideal wedding. If MY idea of setting the tone for a formal wedding is an engraved invitation with hand calligraphy on the inside and outside envelopes, is pretentious, then honk my hooters I am one heck of a snob.
Posted by Goldi1021
I am hardly in competetion with anyone in regard to making or planning a wedding. I am the last of my friends and cousins to get married. I think that everyone is entitled to do as they see fit for their own wedding. There are those people who see having engraved invitations and hand calligraphy as unnecessary, obnoxious or pretentious. There are plenty of people, myself included, that feel they are part of the vision of THEIR ideal wedding. If MY idea of setting the tone for a formal wedding is an engraved invitation with hand calligraphy on the inside and outside envelopes, is pretentious, then honk my hooters I am one heck of a snob.
