Would you pay for calligraphy for placecards? - Page 3

Mrs. Martin · 08-15-2008, 11:17 AM

I had a bridezilla moment last night-

My aunt came over to work on these these last night. She was writing the names on with a pencil first, she tried erasing a few times and broke three. I was furious, so I decided that I would take matters in to my own hands. I couldn't stop; I just kept on writing! I wrote the names on all of them and I HATE the way they came out. I think they look so cheap and my vision of what I wanted is completely ruined. I completely regret not paying for the calligraphy!! It was really difficult to write on these because of the curve and texture.

What should I do, should I buy more?! I really don't want to spend the $$ on more, but I really think they look crappy!

Alyssa · 08-15-2008, 11:23 AM

If you really love this look, just buy more and have them done professionally and be done with iit!

carly · 08-15-2008, 11:25 AM

Does that picture show the ones that you did? It's really hard to see, can you make it larger?

In my previous post, I said that I wouldn't pay for it, but you really have your heart set on it and it matters a great deal to you, so I would suck it up and pay it. There are lots of things that I did or didn't do at my wedding that I wish I had or hadn't. If this is one of those things that means alot to you, it doesn't matter what we say!

NotYourAverageDW · 08-15-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Alyssa

If you really love this look, just buy more and have them done professionally and be done with iit!

I agree. Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and splurge for your vision. Sounds like a stressful night. Hope you and your aunt weren't too distressed.

Also, do you have a bigger picture, its really had to see.

Mrs. Martin · 08-15-2008, 11:38 AM

I tried resizing it, can you see it now (not that they are even worth looking at!).

Hartyt509 · 08-15-2008, 12:49 PM

I can't see whats wrong with them!

Mrs. Martin · 08-15-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Hartyt509

I can't see whats wrong with them!

Ahh, you're sweet, thanks! I just had a poll here at work (I know, I have officially lost it

) and they all said the same thing-

They said that if the wedding was very formal, then they would understand why I would want them done proffesionally. But, since I'm having a semi-formal beach wedding, that the writing and sand dollars go along with everything else. They "claim" it adds charm and character because I wrote them myself. I don't know if I believe that part, but I guess it does add a little of that personal touch!?!

NotYourAverageDW · 08-15-2008, 01:57 PM

Oh my goodness! They look AMAZING! Honestly, I can't see anything wrong with them. I really do think they look lovely and have a great relaxed feel to them. Were you hoping for more of a formal look?

nicoleandscott · 08-15-2008, 02:01 PM

i think they look great! i understand it not being exactly what you envisioned at first, but they look SOOOOOOOOO close to your inspiration!!! i would stick with it...put them away for a few days, think about other things, then come back and re-evaluate the situation. good work! :)

Mrs. Martin · 08-15-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NotYourAverageDW

Oh my goodness! They look AMAZING! Honestly, I can't see anything wrong with them. I really do think they look lovely and have a great relaxed feel to them. Were you hoping for more of a formal look?

Thanks, you've all been so sweet & supportive!! I didn't want them to look formal, just cute and neat. I think they look messy because my writing sucks!

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Originally Posted by nicoleandscott

i think they look great! i understand it not being exactly what you envisioned at first, but they look SOOOOOOOOO close to your inspiration!!! i would stick with it...put them away for a few days, think about other things, then come back and re-evaluate the situation. good work! :)

Thanks, that's a good idea! The more I keep looking at them the more I'm going to get emotional about it. I'll give myself a break from them this weekend!