Would you consider this tacky or just thrifty?

Original post by DGoldfarb0776

Mar 09, 2007 08:20 PM

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.

Snowflake08 Posted: Mar 09, 2007 10:30 PM

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Posted by MikeandJess

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

thanks Jess - you always got my back my little ghetto biooootch

MikeandJess Posted: Mar 09, 2007 10:32 PM

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Posted by Snowflake08

thanks Jess - you always got my back my little ghetto biooootch

lol that's right. I had to respond I didn't know if anyone would believe you

Snowflake08 Posted: Mar 09, 2007 10:33 PM

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Posted by MikeandJess

Posted by Snowflake08

thanks Jess - you always got my back my little ghetto biooootch

lol that's right. I had to respond I didn't know if anyone would believe you

I did it for my STD's too
Comes out even better than labels because labels are smaller than the print you may want

MikeandJess Posted: Mar 09, 2007 10:34 PM

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Posted by Snowflake08

I did it for my STD's too
Comes out even better than labels because labels are smaller than the print you may want

this is true.

Snowflake08 Posted: Mar 09, 2007 10:35 PM

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Posted by MikeandJess

Posted by Snowflake08

I did it for my STD's too
Comes out even better than labels because labels are smaller than the print you may want

this is true.

there you go again, youre so good to me!!

missgwife Posted: Mar 09, 2007 10:35 PM

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Posted by DGoldfarb0776

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.

I did the clear labels and it look wonderful.

bettybcafe Posted: Mar 09, 2007 10:36 PM

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shoot..thats a great idea, I might copy lol

snydl40 Posted: Mar 10, 2007 12:12 AM

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Definetly thrifty-We have received a few wedding invites like this, and they looked very pretty. I didn't even think of the cost of it until I saw your post.

SAMORY Posted: Mar 10, 2007 12:14 AM

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That's what I'm doing... I am not paying anyone all that money when it is that simple. That is very thrifty..

alymikewedding08 Posted: Mar 10, 2007 12:37 AM

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for my wedding i want a calligrapher.. but for my e-party I printed the addresses on the envelope.. we have a really good laser printer they came out good.

Autumn08 Posted: Mar 10, 2007 06:28 AM

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I just got a wedding invitation and it was hand written in neat hand writing and I didn't notice it until I read a different post about calligraphy and went back to check it out. My brother knows how to do cal. and will still charge me which is fine. But I think as long as everything is neat and clear and spelled correctly I wouldn't notice anything.

Kimbalina Posted: Mar 10, 2007 08:42 AM

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Posted by Autumn08

I just got a wedding invitation and it was hand written in neat hand writing and I didn't notice it until I read a different post about calligraphy and went back to check it out. My brother knows how to do cal. and will still charge me which is fine. But I think as long as everything is neat and clear and spelled correctly I wouldn't notice anything.

Your brother will still charge you! Yikes!

megzzie Posted: Mar 10, 2007 08:58 AM

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I don't think it's tacky

truelove5803 Posted: Mar 10, 2007 09:27 AM

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I am totally using clear address labels. I can't see spending all that money on a calligrapher.....when really everyone just opens it and throws the envelope out...you are spending all the money for the postman to look at it!

SugaBeans Posted: Mar 10, 2007 10:06 AM

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i think its a good idea. Im not going to get calligraphy. i dont have anyone to do it and i dont feel like paying someone to do it. i was thinking of clear labels.

Autumn08 Posted: Mar 10, 2007 10:21 AM

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Posted by Kimbalina

Posted by Autumn08

I just got a wedding invitation and it was hand written in neat hand writing and I didn't notice it until I read a different post about calligraphy and went back to check it out. My brother knows how to do cal. and will still charge me which is fine. But I think as long as everything is neat and clear and spelled correctly I wouldn't notice anything.

Your brother will still charge you! Yikes!

He's a starving artist!!! And in the next sentence he was talking about how ridiculous the cost of weddings are. I don't even try to understand him.

Jesses Girl Posted: Mar 10, 2007 11:33 AM

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exactly..i would do clear labels.

ant n tilde Posted: Mar 10, 2007 11:44 AM

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i have to suggest just printing on the envelope - i think it looks more elegant. . .and will actually cost LESS since you dont have to purchase the clear labels.

We did that as a DIY for my cousin's wedding - we ended up crying and drinking about 6 bottles of wine in that week BUT if you want to cut costs here are my suggestions:

Buy some crappy envelopes to practice on. Set up the format on the computer and then just keep changing the actual address.

Start early and only print about ten envelopes each day. We used several different printers and after a certain number it starts to streak - so I think ten is a good number, or if you want to try twenty?. The printer needs to 'rest'

Make sure your print settings are set to 'Fine' or 'Best Quality' it wastes a lot of ink but it is worth it

- I have to say though that in the end with the cost of ink and all that. . . I think you should look into the invitation place printing hte envelopes for you (NOT calligraphy - but much cheaper!)

ETA: clear labels are NOT tacky at all - i am just giving you some other suggestions! good luck!

lb9977 Posted: Mar 10, 2007 01:00 PM

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I think that's a good idea! I don't think its tacky at all!

jgl Posted: Mar 10, 2007 02:30 PM

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i dont think I like the look of that because you can see the label. but you could just put the envelopes in the printer and have them printed directly on the envelope. We did that for our Eparty invites.