inspiration

So lately it seems like parts of my wedding have begun to fall into place.  From ceremony to reception to other services.  With these new found decisions I can further decide style of the wedding and get inspiration for the invitation as well as the save the date.

I look at various invites and found details that like but I want something that isn't cookie cutter.  There are a few different styles that I like with "love birds" and there are others with swirls and filigree type designs.  However they all remind me of something mass produced and not unique to my wedding.  I would love to have the invitation include details from my dress or represent the feel of the day but that would mean that I have to design it myself.  So I guess where I'm stuck is trying to take what I like and the details I want putting them on paper and then incorporate them into a layout that I can produce on the computer.

Using samples from sites like Exclusively Weddings, Storkie and B.T. Elements I found the wording that fits the day and layout designs that will inspire my final design.  Thankfully I have a few friends who can draw better than I can who might help me with the design.   I like the vintage look with a casual feel.  I don't want the invitation to suggest a formal event when we are shooting for a relaxed cocktail style event.

So as follows are design touches that I like.