Invitations - How Do I Spruce Them Up?

I actually like them just the way they are...but maybe if you want to add a sheer orange ribbon on the side to the left where there is some space, that could help 'spruce' it up.

That's a wonderful idea Cydney! Thank you! You don't think they are boring if I don't do anything to them?

Cute, did you already order them?

Where did you get them from?

Hi Leena!

I also agree with Cydney except I would put the ribbon at the top, as long as it doesn't cover over any text.

But really I think they're perfect as is. Good job!

Awesome! Thanks ladies =)

Hayley - I did, I actually have them sitting in a box in our guest bedroom (which has turned into the wedding storage area). I ordered them from VistaPrint! They turned out beautiful, I just didn't know if it was too bland.. the color pops though!

Target has some cute shimmer pocket envelope kits with ribbon you could put them in, that's what we did to ours. Here's a pic!

That's really neat Mrs. L! I didn't even know Target carried things like that! I'm totally hitting up Target and Michaels!

I'm with Kris and Cydney. These are gorgeous but I like the idea of putting the ribbon at the top of the invite. I'm a 3D type of gal though

You could also mat them to some cardstock too (perhaps the orange color?) But they are very pretty.

They do, and before I found them I thought my invites looked too plain and boring. I lucked out because they simmered like sand and matched perfect. The middle card you see peeking out is the RSVP. Everyone thought we paid a fortune and they were cheap and pretty!

Thanks Mrs. B to Be! I wonder if adding pearls to the center of the flowers will look ok.. I'll have to try it out once I get home! I'm not sure about the mat so much.. I'm afraid they won't fit in their envelopes if I do that.. and I can't cut straight LOL.

That's awesome! Do you know if they carry them in any other color?

Those are really pretty New Mrs L ~ what did you end up paying on postage?

That is my only concern when you start adding colored card stock and ribbons and such. Is that the cost of the postage might go up, and I'm not sure what kind of a budget you are on.

I really like the design Leena ~ Is it a VP design or something you uploaded?

@Leena, the envelope kits are like cardstock material so no need for mat, they will look that way sitting inside. I think I saw them is several different colors. Love the pearl idea!

Thanks Hayley... I was actually lucky, My postage was before the hike, each invite cost $1.65 outer, and the .45 forever stamp inside (RSVP return).

I only said on the side b/c there wasn't much room on the top of the invite. I think if you put a pretty sheer orange ribbon on the side it would look great...I'm worried that you'll hide text if you put it at the top.

Here are some examples I found with it on the side...not the best photos but it's something

And to answer your question, no, I don't think they look too plain...I think they are gorgeous and simple. But I also had a very simple wedding invite. Two large flowers on the side, one orange and one pink and then the writing to the right of the flowers. I got tons of compliments on them...but I love simplistic.

I like them how they are, I think they're really cute! But if you do anything, I like Cydney's idea of a ribbon on the side.

I think just putting a background on it gives it a world of difference

I like the ribbon idea, and I agree that just mounting it on a coral/orange cardstock will make it pop a lot.

I think they look great the way they are.

If you really want to do something I agree with the ribbon idea- just be careful if you tie it into a bow or something it may bump up the price if the bow sticks out to much. If you just taped it down I'm sure it would be fine.

Awesome suggestions from everyone! This is what I will be trying tomorrow, and I will take pictures and ask for your advice again:

1. Please pearls in the centers of the flowers

2. Grab some Target pocket holder things (Thank you Mrs. L!)

3. Get some sheer ribbon and place it on the side (Thank you Cydney and Kris!)

Hayley - It is a VP design. I love poppies and had to have this when I saw it!

Mrs Smith - That is a great idea! It will be pretty difficult to do that now since I already have them printed.. any easy suggestions to do it now?

If those 3 changes don't look appealing then I guess I will stick with the simple look since you guys seem to think they look good the way they are! Thank you again! I will ask for your opinions again tomorrow!