There will be around 90 guests and I would prefer to personally send letters rather than invitations. I plan on having a casual outdoor wedding. Would this be okay??
2007-07-15 15:35:26 · 32 answers · asked by wkuchick 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
in this day in age of e-mails and texting, i think that many people have not gotten a nice handwritten letter in FOREVER! i would be honored to get an invitation like that. it shows you really care about all your guests and you PERSONALLY want them there.
** okay, the poster under me was just plain mean. -____- shameless plug.
2007-07-15 15:41:01 · answer #1 · answered by Christina V 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think your idea sounds nice, though if it were me, I probably would write a letter within an invitation type card and request RSVP so that you know how much food to have for the guests.
Even though weddings have become a huge business, the bottom line is that it is your wedding, your big day and it should be what you want! You won’t be arrested by wedding police if you do not waste a boat load of money on things that are not that important to you. Also if you are on a budget, saving money on some things such as special invitations leaves more money for items that are more important to you.
When I got married many years ago, I did what I wanted. Though it was basically formal, the atmosphere was not intimidating so all the guests had a good time without worrying about special rules. I think modern weddings are loosing that feeling.
Also marriage does not need to start out in debt. Keep financial stress to a minimum so that all you have to focus on is adjusting to your partner.
I like your idea of sending a personalized letter to each guest.
Congratulations.
2007-07-15 15:46:12 · answer #2 · answered by Traveler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, it's your wedding and you can do whatever you want to!
Maybe just get some nice blank cards at Hallmark or even Wal-Mart and fill them in with whatever is appropriate. If it's a casual wedding, casual invites are fitting. They're also much more personal.
Good luck and best wishes for the wedding! :)
2007-07-15 15:39:19 · answer #3 · answered by Abbey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did this to announce our engagement... It was soo pretty BUT a pain in the butt! One mess up & you have to start over cause whiteout looks BAD! =( I would just get the card to your style & send them out. You will have enough to worrie about with the wedding no matter how small or big or simple it is. If you want to show off skills you have, maybe doing a nice sign that announces you & your hubby to be @ the spot where guests walk into the wedding. Maybe do it on canvas with lace trim & put it on an easel. =)
2007-07-15 15:45:58 · answer #4 · answered by Raven Punk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you may! A handwritten letter is a wonderful surprise in this day and age, but once upon a time it was the way people were invited to come and see the wedding.
Just remember to include all relevant information (date, time, place, etc.) when you write the letters.
This is a lovely, charming, and absolutely wonderful idea.
So many brides hope their invitations will be treasured keepsakes, but I think yours will have a chance of actually being kept that way.
2007-07-15 18:13:54 · answer #5 · answered by gileswench 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats how they did it before computers so it's perfectly acceptable. However you need to use ink, not a pencil. A trick though is to write in pencil so it looks good, check for mistakes, then trace over the pencil with your pen. Rub with an eraser to remove any visible lead and it looks fabulous.
Just make sure you have good handwriting and only do a few at a time. Keep the lines straight and when you feel the hand cramp coming give in and do it another night.
2007-07-15 15:39:56 · answer #6 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a very good idea. It will make the guest feel like it is more personal and also since it a small number and outdoor wedding it will be sort of like a little sort of "casual" wedding!
Oh, and by the way: CONGRATULATIONS!!!
2007-07-15 15:39:32 · answer #7 · answered by Becky 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes that would be lovely. Emily Post does mention that invitations should be the printed type over e-mail versions, but she doesn't say that handwritten invitations are wrong. You would still have to use lovely stationary, and this would be best if the guests are close friends and family.
2007-07-15 15:40:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might want to get some of the preprinted invites you find in party supply stores and just write a personal note on them and fill them out yourself instead of writing 90 letters to people.
save your hands!!!
but if you really wanna take the time to do it - go on - it's your day you can make it as personal or casual as you like.
2007-07-15 16:05:23 · answer #9 · answered by nataliexoxo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely-if you have the time, and want to do this, go for it!!!
I think this sounds so great, and I was going to do it, but it stressed me out, so I ended up buying invitations, printing them at home, and sending them.
GO FOR IT if this is what you choose-I would love getting a handwritten invitation!
2007-07-16 00:14:06 · answer #10 · answered by Learning is fun! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋