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Oh invitations, how I love and hate you all at the same time!

When I got engaged I thought I knew exactly what I wanted. Formal feeling with a hint of interest. I ordered a sample about 40 minutes after the the ring was on my finger:

by Invited Ink

While they are GORGEOUS and very well made, they just didn't feel right. I started doing more research, and realized there is a whole world of invitations out there- way more than what I initially wanted. I mean look at these- Embroidered for pete's sake!

via Rifle Paper Co

Or how about these? They are a freaking record! They play a song!

I mean, how could the measly invites I was considering not look inadequate after seeing THAT video!? I started to panic- but then I realized that I needed to think about it like this: what do I want these invitations to say about our wedding? I definitely want a formal feel, since we will be having a black tie optional affair. But I don't want them to be stuffy or boring, I want fun formal invitations, maybe with some floral details to match the gardeny feel of the wedding.

Here are the final 3 designs that are fighting for my love at the moment:

Option #1: Custom Calligraphy- love the adorable little flowers!

Via Angelique Ink

Option #2: Trellis of Flowers

via Wedding Paper Divas


Option #3: Wreath with the most adorable bow ever!!! (have I mentioned yet that I love bows?)

Via Minted/ Design by Gakemi Art+Design

While I have samples of the first 2 options, the third one is not actually in production- it is currently in a contest to find new designs for Minted.com, and the public can vote for the designs they like the best (hint hint- GO VOTE NOW!)

I can't decide which I like best! All 3 are adorable and get the message across that I am intending to send, but I don't know which one should be OUR invitation! So hive, do you have a preference? Which do you think fits our wedding and style the most?