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Why am I so obsessed with the invitations even though 90% of them are getting tossed after the ceremony?

I know this is a good place to save money, but I keep looking at the fancy invites and wanting them!

Sometimes my bride brain baffles me!

Thanks!

The practical part of me knows I should go simple and inexpensive, but the little girl bride in me likes the pretty ones!

I really appreciate the comments!

Anybody get the invites of their dreams and totally regret it?

Well, to give some background, I'm pretty frugal by nature (have been either a teacher or student my adult life).  Normally, I"m all about the DIY, but things are going to be really hectic between now and the wedding so I'm not sure if that's a good idea.

Anyway, I'm torn between a practical option that would probably cost about a hundred dollars and a less practical (gateway folds) that will cost probably about double that plus extra postage (but the guests could untie the bow like they're unwrapping a present screams the "I want the pretty invites" bride in me).  

The weird thing is that, before all this wedding stuff happened, i would have always chosen the more practical less expensive option.  Ever feel totally surprised by what you want and how you've changed since becoming engaged?

@pitbull lover and noritake22, both of your invitations are absolutely lovely!  Good work on those!

I am a HUGE paper person too!  I send invites out for everything! we are having a halloween party this year - invites got sent.  thanksgiving with all our friends - invitations.  cookie exchange party, new years cocktail party, mothers day brunch, easter dinner, EVERYTHING gets an invite.

this is the thing - boring invitations get tossed into the trash.  i just sent out these AMAZING invitations (that will be featured on a couple paper blogs this week) and got such amazing responses: "they really set the tone and theme for the party" (yes, my girlfriend said those exact words, it cracked me up!) one of my hubbys guy friends who SWORE he would NEVER wear a costume (too cool for that) went out and bought one - and everyone has them  up on their frig. 

when your invitations are awesome, set the tone for your event, preview your guests to your theme, style, and formality.  i think they are beyond important and it kinda makes me a little sick that brides just dont care about them.

Ok, after a chat with my FI (and dragging him to the paper store) we decided to go with the pretty, labor intensive ones.  Hey, we're only getting married once, right!