My non-traditional Invites/STDs...w/ pics!

[rach220]

So we went kinda casual with the invites...

It took us so long to get out our STDs, that we ended up combining the two...

so this is our invite/STD...

-We used the pics from our engagement session and a poem by one of my favorite authors (ee cummings)

-printed the envelopes on our home printer

-Invites/postcards/envelopes from vistaprint.com $45

-ribbon from Michaels and Walmart $8

-sand dollars from Oriental Trading $5

-glue tape $7

-white paperstock from amazon.com $20 (i really wanted colored metallic but it was so expensive to get in the size we needed) I really didn't want to spend a lot of money considering not that many people are going to end up coming anyway...

-postage $40 (two postcard stamps and 2 regular stamps for each invite)

-----Grand total: $125

DIY is NOT always cheaper, especially in lower quantities...postage really got us, it was an extra 20 cents to have the sand dollar on them because they couldn't go through the machine at the post office. I had budgeted $100 for these and went a little over...BUT I could have saved money at vistaprint if I waited to get a better coupon and we will use the paper for the rest of our projects (over 200 sheets left)...

Now for the pics...

[rach220]

[yamille]

These are fabulous! You did a great job.

[MarieSam]

Oh my gosh, I LOVE THEM!!!! So while they may have costs you more than expected ~ they are fabulous and you should be proud. I'm sure your guest will LOVE them The postcard idea of you guys holding the date is awesome, such a great idea

[Positanobride10]

They look great!

[InspiredBride]

Oh my gosh, I LOVE THEM! Those are awesome! I wish I wasn't doing RSVP by our website, or I'd steal your madlib idea. How fun!

[MsShelley]

they look great, you did an awesome job!

[Jennifer Davis]

Those are fantastic! Love them!

[DanielleNDerek]

Mad libs so cool. They look great. We love non traditional things around here.

[~Angela~]

They look amazing!!! I also love te postcard idea with you guys holding the date!