MemberI know we have a long way to go, but would it be a feasible option to hand-write all our save-the-dates, invitations, thank-you notes, etc? our guest list is of around 60-70 people, and I would be using a proper dip-pen with black ink on ivory laid paper. Would this be tacky or a sign that we are cheapskates? Thank you!
MemberI can’t imagine anyone would think that tacky or a cheapskate tactic!
If you have the time and inclination (and handwriting skilz!) I say do it. What a lovely idea. And you’re doing a historic wedding, right? Is that in keeping with the customs of the time, or is it just a fun thing you’d like to do?
Member@annifer: It is partially for the aesthetics, but mostly because I enjoy writing a lot. The fact that it won’t cost as much as printed ones is just a bit of a bonus. From what I can tell, invitations to weddings in 19th century Tasmania were included in normal letters or were by word of mouth
MemberI think handwritten correspondence is quite lovely, and if I were a wedding guest, I would be really impressed by it.
Member@MadsTheGallifreyan: If you have the time and patience to do it, go for it.
I mean there are people out there PAYING others to handwrite their envelopes, so it must be considered really nice…
Hostess@MadsTheGallifreyan: people out there pay BIG money to have hand calligriphed invitations written – if you can do it GO FOR IT! It’s not cheap or tacky at all. I have good handwriting but it’s not THAT good!
MemberI agree! If you have the talent, use it! I have nice hand writing, but I know I get sloppy when I get tired and it isn’t nice enough to use a proper dip pen and fancy paper. Nor would it look appealing on an invitation! I’m always so jealous of crafty women. I seem to be missing that gene.
MemberAs long as you budget out the time (that is the important part – it takes longer than you think), go for it!
Thought I will warn that most people don’t look at invitations – I’ve discovered many of my guests didn’t even look at the accompanying information or notice it was right on the invite itself.
But my sister hand-wrote the envelopes for my bridal shower with a caligraphy marker and I got many compliments on it from guests, so maybe all isn’t lost. 🙂
Member@MadsTheGallifreyan: Are you doing a historic wedding? If so I need to hear more! I’m a huge history nerd, and have thought about this myself!
Member@MadsTheGallifreyan: I did hand written invitations for my bridal shower. I had to write out about 100. It was very tiring considering I had to address all the envelopes as well. I will be doing handwritting thank you cards as well for after the bridal shower and wedding. My wedding invitation I got pre-printed, but I have to hand write the addresses on those too.
Memberi hand-addressed my STDs and i am doing the same with my invitations (75 total)
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