Perfection. Via ‘The Sunday Times’ columnist India Knight’s blog, which was via the brilliant ‘I-do -it - yourself ‘wedding blog, originally from the groom’s blog, Metal Mother.
Thoughts?
x Blanaid
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With the exception of the geography and carbon footprint, it is fairly mundane. Is that the point? Beautiful, I don’t see, unless prevarication counts as beauty. As for the graphics? Well…not so good.
I can just imagine them sitting around trying to make up their minds about the invitation, which basically should consist of what’s on, where, when, who’s doing the inviting and who’s invited. There they were, for so bloody long, that they decided to tell the whole story of their courtship on the invitation. Yawn.
By the way, forgot to ask, are the bride’s parents a lesbian couple? Not that it’s relevant to anything, just curious.
I think that’s lovely! I can see why some people wouldn’t like it, but I think it’s romantic to have the whole “how we got together” story printed on there. And of course, their courtship being so unnecessarily complicated and drawn out, it’s rather fitting that their invites should be the same!
Oh my God, I think that’s just gorgeous, I’m in love with the typography and the whole idea! LOVE it.
Awesome. I love it.
This post was worth the wait! I think its a really romantic, sweet idea. x
Absolutely beautiful typography and layout. Stunning.
I really like it! I think it’s a pretty cool idea!
I wondered the same thing Cathy, or maybe Lynn is a man’s name in some part of the world? Not that it matters as you say, just curious.
I should say that what I find beautiful about this invitation is the typography and layout. I have a bit of an infatuation with typography, especially classic examples like those laid out above, and to use so many types and have them sit together so seamlessly is a perfect example of great design, to my nerdy mind anyway!
I would be thrilled to receive this in the post as an invitation and would most definitely have it framed. Someone get engaged and make some for me! (Not because you’re in love or WANT to get married, just do it for me…! Cheers…)
Love it! Very funny and different.
Lyndsey is a mans name over here in Australia, as is Kym and Kerry. I shit you not. The most powerful and richest man in Australia was called Kerry Packer and a guy called Lyndsey Fox wasn’t far behind him! It’s like that Johnny Cash song about “a man called Sue”.
Absolutely gorgeous! Just divine, the right amount of romance and humour, all wrapped up in a gorgeous, quirky design. Thanks so much for posting B.
P.s. I know a man called Lynn. He’s a great dude incidentally, hope that helps! x
Stunning - amazing - I just love it!
Just checking out your blog now - love it and that invitation is amazing. Noted that you know Eoin Hennessy - I know him from a business club.
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Hi Lorna - thanks a million for your help today!
Eoin Hennessy is my brother! Smaaaall world
x
Love the blog and also the invite above.
Thanks for posting it. Its a classic, the typeset and work that went into it is amazing.
Keep up the good work Blanaid and best of luck for 2010.
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Dennis
I get excited when i receive wedding invitations. sometimes i also make customized wedding invitations.:-”
brilliant and unique! i love it!
@cathy, “what’s on, where, when, who’s doing the inviting and who’s invited” is frankly…yawn.
Pure genious.
I don’t know if I would exactly say this is beautiful but it is very cute! And I agree with the previous statement… such long drives, long courtship across long distances–seems only fitting the invite is the same.
great
a dream come true after so long…why waiting when life is ONE and goes so quickly.
I hope you don’t mind I refer your post to my blog!
Cheers !
Wow, Cathy, you’re a bitch.
Neat idea, but it seems way too centered on her. Making a big point that SHE asked him, he almost blew it, then he kept trying to get her to move, and then finally her name is printed so much larger than his. I wonder if this is going to be a partnership or if she’ll be in charge forever.
I just think its bullsh*t that he never considered to move elsewhere rather than bugging her constantly to move to where he is… she obviously had a problem with new york. damn male privelege still dictates everything. ha but i dont know anything about them, just when i see evidence of this in almost all relationships i want to puke.
or should i say D*CKtates everything
S i think they are trying to make a point that it isnt a regular relationship where the guy controls the entire thing… but it still ofcourse is as he was never willing to move to where she was.
Cathy, it is people like you that make the internet suck. Please, next time shut the f*ck up and keep your sh*tty opinions to yourself. Lynn is also a man’s name.
Probably the most boring invitation and boring courting story ever.
I have seen other invitations do this same “tell-the-story” idea in a much better way,
http://www.peppermintbliss.com/2010/06/wedding-wednesday-our-save-the-date-for-reals/
Plus, why is the groom’s name so much smaller than the brides?
Brittany - In regards to that link, who wants to read a bloody novel?? I think it’s all preference but wow, that invite is just way too long and boring. Paragraphs?! REALLY? :\
THIS invite was much more fun to read - it flowed, it was amusing and most of all, it did hit all the main points (coupled with some fun visuals).
And DANG, you guys are reading into an invite way too heavily. “OMG her name is bigger, she must be SOOO demanding, that poor man!”
Good grief! Lets just admire the typography and quirkiness of this fun invite, shall we?
Similar story!!!
Congrats on surviving a real-life romance. Hope the marriage goes just as well.
This is an example of weak typography. The invitation lacks decent contrast and hierarchy. The rhythm and flow are not quite there yet. But it’s a nice try.
Great site! I come here all of the time! Keep up the great work!
Great Story !
carbon footprint, my ass.
I hate this invite. it is not romantic, likable, or cute in the least. it sounds insincere and aloof and almost arrogant.
My sister (who’s an artist) designed her own wedding invitations too and the front was a sequence of photos of the bride and groom, not at all cheesy or pose-y! They were so personal and so gorgeous, everyone remarked on them. The best part? It cost her about a fifth of the price of normal invitations. Definitely the way forward.
Can’t wait to see how clever their divorce announcement is.
OMG I LOVE THIS!!!!!!
wow,i thought that was beautiful….it gave me hope
thanks and best wishes for the future
come on Cathy, try a little positive thinking.
it took 7 years for jill to move to new york and when she does it’s because “they” figured it out, well i’m not keeping score but it seems like matt was telling her to move to new york the whole time. it took her 6 years to listen to her boyfriend, this story is in no way cute
A great story for long distance relationships. Nobody ever writes about the story behind their wedding, its a great idea.
S i think they are trying to make a point that it isnt a regular relationship where the guy controls the entire thing… but it still ofcourse is as he was never willing to move to where she was
Cathy Power, stop being such a dick
After all the time it takes you to get through the longest invitation ever … I have to agree with Cathy, what’s the point?
LYNN can be a man’s name. EXAMPLE: LYNN SWAN- one of the best wide receivers to play in the NFL, also my history of photography teacher is a man and his name is LYNN.
also its telling their story. I like it. If you have been in a long distance relationship like this and like I have, than you can relate and appreciate it.
Yesssssssssss……..Absolutely beautiful and Cool…!!
Oh goodness this is so adorable. Thank you, THANK YOU for not doing the tradition invite, Jill and Mathew. Well done indeed.