Ok someone mentioned to me that on her wedding invites she didn't use a calligrapher.
Instead, she did clear address labels (in script text) which when she put them on the envelopes (stuck them on), matched the color of the envelopes.
Would you consider this tacky looking or just a bride being thrifty? I know it sounds a bit unusual but if it's not considered tacky I might consider it rather than hire a calligrapher.
beachbum05
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no no! I think its great! If I dont do calligraphy, I plan on using clear labels.
Nirvin
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Doesn't sound tacky to me at all. Y pay extra money for a calligrapher when you can cut costs by using labels.
sassygirl9
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I know a lot of people wouldn't do it, but I've considered it, people throw that **** away anyway
Princess Cut Bride
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I don't think it's tacky at all. Just use a pretty font.
jjk1007
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I did it for my save-the-dates and Im doing it for my invites. I could care less what people think about it cause like someone above me said, they throw them away!!
sassygirl9
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That was me...look I learned how to post my pic....
Collweenie21
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Not tacky at all. If you can do it, go for it!
xXxNovember08xXx
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i'd do it! thats a great idea
Kimbalina
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In my unlce's wedding they were cutting cost and did the clear lables, I dont like the look of it. I would say if you are having a 'more upscale' wedding then.... go for the real deal, not lables.
I dont want to offend any one,, it is only my opinion.
Ilovebriani
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i dont think it is tacky either, i was thinking of doing the same....or, is it possible to print the address on the envelope itself? i think it is....i want to try that!
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Posted by Ilovebriani
i dont think it is tacky either, i was thinking of doing the same....or, is it possible to print the address on the envelope itself? i think it is....i want to try that!
YES! It is!!! I di it for my Eparty invites!!!!!
Collweenie21
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Oh and it looks fab. No one thought I did the invites myself!
nifheim
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Why not try printing on the envelopes directly? the only way it doesn't work is if its a coated stock or it has a texture on it. Try it on your printer on some plain envelopes and if you can't swing it then do the labels.
The post office poops on the envelope and it gets thrown out so why spend tons of money!
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Posted by nifheim
Why not try printing on the envelopes directly? the only way it doesn't work is if its a coated stock or it has a texture on it. Try it on your printer on some plain envelopes and if you can't swing it then do the labels.
The post office poops on the envelope and it gets thrown out so why spend tons of money!
I actually never thought of that,, the pooping that is!
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Now I'm really thinking of doing the clear labels.. I just think my family would rather see me doing the calligraphy ( I can do it but I don't want to do it for over 150 invites- if it was like 80 I'd do it..lol)
I might also try printing it on the envelope itself.. but you're right most people just throw it away anyhow..
jennandrolo
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I did a sample envelope where I printed right on it. It looks great!
Snowflake08
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i dont think its tacky but you could also put the envelopes in your printer with a fancy font
thats what i'm doing - i did my sister's and my best friend's and nobody knew the difference
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Posted by Snowflake08
i dont think its tacky but you could also put the envelopes in your printer with a fancy font
thats what i'm doing - i did my sister's and my best friend's and nobody knew the difference
true story, that's how I did my christmas cards, they came out awesome
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