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Over a year ago Natasha went to a bridal show and won $250 toward invitations at a local invitation shop so we made an appointment and went to check out the goods today. Natasha fell in LOVE with some fabulous invitations, but honestly for 175 invitations they were running $1200-$1400! Definitely out of the budget. So I set to work finding something similar to the 3 invites she loved, but more within the budget.
Vintage Vision - InvitationCozy Corners With Motif - InvitationEco Friendly Wedding Invitation, Fancy, Calligraphy, Script, Black Tie, Uptown, Printed on Shimmer Coverstock -Sample -Black and White-
The breakdown?
Top left: You can change the filigree color and the text font and color AND you can line the envelopes in color. Best part?  For the invite, response card, and lined envelopes for 175 people- $240
Top right:  These invites have a rough edge to them and look a bit like hand-beveled invitations. Again, you can change the design/font/colors and line the envelopes. For this invitation with a lined envelope and response cards (and envelopes) you're looking at- $210
Bottom picture: 150 of these invites with response cards and envelopes (unlined) would be $410- higher than the others but still do-able
Natasha also loved these out of the budget beauties
HAYLEY Vintage Lace Wrapped Wedding Invitation
My budget-friendly picks with a similar feel?
Wholesale Personalized white printing flower wedding invitation card fold invitations wedding favors, Free shipping, $1.13-1.47/Piece | DHgate
Left: 200 for $285
Right: DIY option (you know I love to do it myself)  for $180 (using invites printed at www.uprinting.com, paper doilies from http://www.delightsville.net and ribbon from http://www.bagsandbowsonline.com including $50 for ink)
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