Photo Booth Save-the-dates & Invitations

Love this idea!  Plus its DIY!  Get to a photo booth (FYI, there is one in the AVAM) or "make your own."  Just find a back drop and a camera with a timer or better yet, enlist a friend to snap the photos.  You'll need some signs, either make your own or you can buy some adorable ones on etsy.com.  Get creative- hand drawn signs, cut out letters or printed out words can work beautifully!  Want some more ideas?  Check out my post on photo props.  Finally, scan your photos to create post cards or invitations.

Check out this couple's creative and hilarious wedding invitation:

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 This save the date is adorable: 

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This couple used a mini chalkboard:

Inspired Designer: Row House 14

I'm all about shopping local and supporting artists and designers.  So, I thought I would introduce you to Row House 14.  Baltimorean, Heidi Shenk, designs custom stationary, invitations, and cards.  My favorite are these adorable magnetic "popsicle" save the dates in bright colors! 

 You can find these save the dates in Row House 14's etsy shop.  You can see more of her designs on her facebook page.

Etsy Finds: A Cut Above

As always, perusing etsy.com for the latest handmade goodness...  I came across some very talented designers who make die cut and laser cut wedding invitations.  It's all in the details!  Think outside the box and consider invitations cut into shapes or packaged in intricately cut envelopes.  Here are several of my favorites:

Gettin Hitched Pocket Wedding Invitation

Modern Laser Cut Out Invitations

Simply Modern Squares - Wedding Invitation

Flourish - Wedding Invitation

Gatefold "Love Bird" Wedding Invitations

Chelle Paperie Online!

One of my favorite vendors, Chelle Paperie,  just opened an online shop with several of their designs.  Although most of what they do is custom for their clients, they want to give those in a time-crunch the chance to have gorgeous invitations!

 Also, be sure to check out their collection exclusive to Garnish Boutique.