August 3, 2009 ·

Licked and Sealed

CIMG1148Well…almost…  Thought I would reward myself with a little brain break and post about the progress so far.  We only have one piece left to add to the invitations and then they are going to get sent out!  CIMG1146The type-A in me can only focus on one thing at a time…do not rest until it is done!  We have our venue, we have invitations…next the dress!  Sooo excited!CIMG1154 CIMG1155We are using these sweet shimmering flowers to assemble three pages together.  The first page is a photo, second page the formal invite, and the third is driving directions and what not… CIMG1157CIMG1162 Brent’s mom is a card making stamper and has been lots of help in getting these put together…because you all know how much I enjoy paper and non-half hour projects!CIMG1129CIMG1145 I am really excited about how they are coming out and will be happy to have them sent out soon.  It’s been about a week and a half and we already have these practically finished!  Yay!  68 days…  I also wanted to mention, fyi, that the picture we are using was taken by yours truly at the beach with my handy dandy mini tripod.  I got it from REI and it fits in my purse and I always have it.  It makes for getting some good posed shots especially when you are ultra picky like me and do not trust random strangers to take a good photo for you!CIMG1140And to end this post, here is the lovely bride to be, yawning like a wild animal…  100+ handmade invites makes for a long night…  CIMG1160

What kind of invites are you into?  Hand made…store bought…Evite…?
written by Ashley Urke | Domestic Fashionista
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31 comments

  1. Emily Strawn PhotographyAugust 03, 2009 3:19 PM

    great job! They look GREAT! Making invitations is definitly the way to go.I made mine and it saved me a TON of money!

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  2. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasAugust 03, 2009 4:57 PM

    Ashley: I LOVE your invitations! They are so wonderful! LOVE the photo! You are going to be an absolutely stunning bride!!

    Lou Cinda :)

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  3. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on TopAugust 03, 2009 5:14 PM

    Wow! What a whirlwind! You have done a great job with the invites. Love the photo front.

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  4. JodeeAugust 03, 2009 5:33 PM

    Holy cow! I can't believe you whipped those up so fast! They are absolutely adorable! I love the colors too!

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  5. Domestic EngineerAugust 03, 2009 6:00 PM

    Congratulations! I love reading your blog.

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  6. Valencia Jones-EdwardsAugust 03, 2009 6:24 PM

    That is just so cute!!!

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  7. Vanessa GreenwayAugust 03, 2009 6:31 PM

    Simply adorable Ashley! I didn't send any invitation for my wedding, it was a "run away" to the beach wedding. But if I had to choose one would be a handmade one. Best! Vanessa

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  8. AimeeAugust 03, 2009 6:48 PM

    Those invitations are so cute!

    Can't wait to see more! Good luck!

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  9. Steph JordanAugust 03, 2009 6:48 PM

    Fun site. Great stuff too :-)
    Steph
    www.diviacity.blogspot.com

    SITStah

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  10. Amanda @ Serenity NowAugust 03, 2009 7:20 PM

    They are beautiful! :) We had our invitations engraved, but I like to make invites for my girls' bday parties. :) Simple is best for me with the bday invites and being so close to Christmas.

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  11. hzgraceAugust 03, 2009 7:42 PM

    I made mine ... wow almost 19 years ago.
    You all are doing a great job. I will be praying for your sanity and strength.
    Be blessed

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  12. AnonymousAugust 04, 2009 4:11 AM

    BEAUTIFUL! I am into what you've done~but can I do it myself???

    I have been letting the creative juices flow and am trying to be as cool as YOU and a couple other bloggy friends~but alas, it is just.not.working as well as I'd like. I need you to post some of your major MESS UPS! LOL! (((((HUGS))))) sandi

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  13. Melissa's ThoughtsAugust 04, 2009 6:17 AM

    I LOVE YOUR INVITES. I must call you if God ever decides that I will get married again. You are such a go getter and it's a blessing to watch this process.

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  14. nina@themissadventuresofninaAugust 04, 2009 7:01 AM

    I love them!!! Lovely picture, I can't wait to see the end product (Cause you ARE going to show us, right? *WINK*
    I am into Scrapbooking and card making so for our destination wedding I made my own invitations, I got lots of people asking me how I did them because they couldn't believe I did them!!!
    Much Hapiness sent your way, hope you get to sleep a little more soon!!!

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  15. LisaAugust 04, 2009 7:12 AM

    They are going to be beautiful! Of course hand-made is always best.:)

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  16. AnonymousAugust 04, 2009 7:52 AM

    Um wow! You're amazing! Not only are those invitations fabulous, they're timely as well. Look at you go! I hope everything else is going smoothly. Good luck! :)

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  17. Lynda @ SportsMadGirlAugust 04, 2009 8:34 AM

    First, Congratulations on the engagement. I stumbled onto your blog from another blog from another blog....(you get the picture).

    Your invitations are beautiful. I totally think handmade is the way to go. I made the invitations for my wedding. Not only is it cheaper but I believe more memorable.

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  18. Small HouseAugust 04, 2009 1:46 PM

    Your invitations are beautiful! This is so exciting!!! I prefer the homemade invitations. It shares a lot of each personality.
    Sandra

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  19. BlueCastleAugust 05, 2009 12:48 PM

    I love your invitations! They're beautiful. I have to check out that tripod. I carry my camera with me everywhere now and I'm glad I'm not the only nut. :) I love the fact that you're having such a quick engagement. It's the way to go.

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  20. TraceyAugust 05, 2009 12:48 PM

    I love hand made ones..Jim's and mine were hand made by me and my matron of honor. It's a lot of work, but you get what you really want. Anxious to hear about every step of the way!!

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  21. Decor GirlAugust 05, 2009 7:54 PM

    Wow--those are beautiful!!! Love the engagement photos too--congrats!! Best of luck w/the planning process. Can't wait to see all of your creative ideas :)

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  22. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowAugust 05, 2009 8:33 PM

    They look great - love your picture. Good for you for doing i all yourself.

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  23. LenoreNeverM♡reAugust 05, 2009 9:14 PM

    So happy for you! Adore the touch of flowers!! beautiful...

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  24. The Blonde DuckAugust 06, 2009 3:45 AM

    I love creative invitations!

    Next Saturday is your feature!

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  25. JennyMacAugust 06, 2009 12:11 PM

    OH MY...you are fabulous. I handmade ALL of our Save the Dates AND our programs. I love your work. The invites look fantastic.

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  26. Jerri at Simply Sweet HomeAugust 06, 2009 10:29 PM

    I love your invitations! Very creative and unique!

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  27. ShanaAugust 10, 2009 6:45 AM

    your invites are AMAZING! Our were your standard printed invites. It had a simple and pretty border with a Celtic love knot at the top (did not know that's what it was until after the fact-nice touch cuz the hubby is part Irish).

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  28. KdotEdotEff!August 12, 2009 9:37 AM

    Your invitations are so cute! You did a really good job. Im Type A as well, I would probably make mine just because I wouldn't trust someone else to do them exactly how I'd want them.

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  29. BonitaAugust 12, 2009 12:06 PM

    What beautiful invitations! Love that picture!

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  30. Jahmese MyresAugust 13, 2009 2:41 PM

    oh they look awesome! I love that picture by the way. Who took that, your tripod?

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  31. Miss GAugust 22, 2009 1:45 PM

    wowie, wow, wow, wow! Your invitations are exquisite!! I love the photo! So neat and personal and wonderful! I don't have a good post about our invites but here is the save the date we sent electronically. http://sundrenchedmoments.blogspot.com/2008/10/our-save-date-after-fact.html Kelly

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