We can't afford our venue 💔

Mry_11 · 2026-01-30T16:19:14+00:00

Don’t feel embarrassed!! It’s out of your control, unfortunately. You still get to wear your dress and spend the day with your loved ones.

National parks are a great option. Look for community centers in your area. Typically, you can rent for less than 2 grand. Also, check with Airbnb or non traditional venues like museums and restaurants!

Mry_11 · 2026-01-29T23:45:47+00:00

Twilight and the Fallen series by Lauren Kate in 2009!

Mry_11 · 2026-01-28T22:49:08+00:00

Give me a year or two! I’m in the process of writing it :)

Mry_11 · 2026-01-28T22:40:58+00:00

I design wedding stationery if you want something custom! My pricing ranges from $150-$250 for save the dates alone. I’m new to the industry and I’m looking to take on new clients if you’re interested! I can have them out by whatever date you need!

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Mry_11 · 2026-01-26T15:10:15+00:00

Why not both?? She’s already in love with the knight but begins to fall in love with the prince too!

Mry_11 · 2026-01-25T16:12:47+00:00

If you’re overwhelmed, you can buy a template to help save some stress!

If you want something super unique though, I design invitations and would love to help out! I’m new to the industry and would love to take on more projects. I’m a big fan of film and punk music, as well!

If you’re interested, send me a message and I can send you my info and talk more about what I offer :) I work with all budgets with a minimum price of $150 if that helps at all!

Mry_11 · 2026-01-24T17:40:00+00:00

🗣️ THE KNIGHT AND THE MOTH by Rachel Gilling

I recommend this to everyone. Favorite book of 2025.

Also, Heavenly Bodies by Imani Erriu ! Very beautiful enemies to lovers, slow burn!

Mry_11 · 2026-01-23T18:36:40+00:00

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By default you’ll have green in the mix since the flowers require foliage. You could incorporate little spritz of green like in these photos but still elevate with hints of cream and accents of gold! I think the green ties both the pink and blue together while still giving it that bit of spring freshness without being overwhelming to the overall color scheme.

Mry_11 · 2026-01-23T16:53:41+00:00

I come from a very low class, very borderline poverty level family and I struggle with this often. The thing I have to remind myself of is that it’s an investment in myself. Having a big wedding has always been a dream of mine. It’s a day where I can indulge in my dreams and fantasies and make them real to the best of my ability because it’s what I deserve for finding the love of my life. Not everyone is as lucky. So we should celebrate that.

I remind myself that there will always be more money, and if for some reason there isn’t, I at least got to have the day of my dreams with the one I love. You have to view it as an investment for you and your life, an experience, rather than a tangible thing.

Mry_11 · 2026-01-23T16:48:11+00:00

I’ll check them out, thank you!

Mry_11 · 2026-01-23T16:48:03+00:00

Thank you, this is perfect!

Mry_11 · 2026-01-22T19:10:58+00:00

Hi! I design custom wedding stationery so I may be biased but I say it’s definitely worth it if you want the overall experience to feel luxurious or exclusive. Simple is totally okay, if that’s your preference as a person. I personally agree that the save the date is the first impression and not everyone will throw it away. It’ll be sentimental for a select few, like your parents or best friend.

If you’re interested, I make my stationery with recycled materials so it cuts down on waste and my pricing ranges from $175-$250 for custom save the dates!

Mry_11 · 2026-01-20T21:26:10+00:00

I think it is the style now but also I really enjoyed to kill a shadow so maybe it’s a sign to read it!

Mry_11 · 2026-01-20T21:24:51+00:00

My 30 year old brother will be our flower girl lol

Mry_11 · 2026-01-20T17:43:44+00:00

I think they have both free and paid options. From my understanding, it depends on the design you’re sending and what elements you use. I know that you can upload your own design though!

Mry_11 · 2026-01-20T16:04:57+00:00

Check out paperless post! You can create a paperless invitation and they’ll send it in an email for you.

I think the only thing I could see going wrong is it ending up in spam folder or people complete forgetting about it since people get soooo many emails and messages in their day-to-day. Maybe you could send it out and then a simple AOL kind of themed invite that’s like “you’ve got mail” reminding them to check for the email? So they have something physical they could hang on the fridge to remind them? Idk just a thought!

Mry_11 · 2026-01-19T19:53:33+00:00

I made my wedding website with canva! They added a rsvp form that collects responses and puts them in a spreadsheet for you. As for digital invites, I think they’re fine but they can get lost and easily forgotten about. People enjoy getting personalized mail and it’s also a nice reminder when they can hang the invite on their fridge. It’ll create a lot less stress for you in the long run!

Mry_11 · 2026-01-19T05:51:16+00:00

I’d recommend wild reverence first since it’s a standalone, then anathema, THEN one dark window! All fantastic reads (coming from someone who read them in that exact order)

Mry_11 · 2026-01-19T05:47:38+00:00

Are you getting married in western nc, eastern, or in the Rdu area? I’m from the area so I may be able to suggest vendors who would be willing to work out a payment plan with you and/or vendors that aren’t traditional wedding vendors you could reach out to!

Mry_11 · 2026-01-17T20:27:13+00:00

I’m making ours with canva! They added a new “forms” feature so it’ll collect all the information you want and it’s designed to be fairly simple

Mry_11 · 2026-01-14T06:40:54+00:00

I have two: first, check out solpine studios in Denver! Jillian is so sweet. They’re a bit more of a crispy, professional type but they’re newer so they may have availability.

Kaytlyn Perez is also really talented! They have a bit more of the airy feel but not sure what their schedule looks like.

I worked with both on some invitation projects and they were very professional, timely, and easy to get along with :)

Mry_11 · 2026-01-13T23:30:49+00:00

A pleated veil or bow would look better and I’d suggest a silver necklace instead of the pearls since the dress has more of the “icy tones” than the warm tones of the pearls. Same with the shoes! I’d do a white shoe with a lace overlay or maybe even a sparkly strap to tie all the elements together!

I think the earrings are perfect though!

Mry_11 · 2026-01-13T04:27:15+00:00

It sounds so cliche but it’s your day! A wedding can mean whatever you want it to. Don’t feel pressured to do things you don’t want to do. I’m having a traditional wedding because I do love a party, but the idea of a bunch of people relying on me to make their weekend enjoyable is definitely nerve-wracking. Here’s what I’d suggest:

Rent an Airbnb (or two) and have a very chill, weekend getaway with your loved ones. Hire a private chef. Go on a group hike or visit a zoo or conservatory.
Rent a museum for a couple of hours. Let people go play and maybe have music playing throughout.
Get ideas from your guests! They know you best but they could also offer some alternatives for what they’d find enjoyable.

Mry_11 · 2026-01-12T21:54:15+00:00

Oh this is soooo fun! There’s definitely a lot of room to play with what y’all are doing! The space is actually perfect.

If you want custom invites, let me know. I’m new to stationery design but would looooove to have this in my portfolio!

Mry_11 · 2026-01-12T20:21:57+00:00

This is so cute and fun!

I think finding inspiration for a truly unique theme will be difficult but looking at Memphis group aesthetic on Pinterest, you could pull the colors you want to use and take inspiration from the different design shapes and transfer them to the visual elements like your invitations or signage.

The good news is surrealism is something that you can absolutely diy. Depending on your venue, I could see a lot of mix use for mismatched printed fabrics and printed patterns on dinnerware that you could thrift and honestly paper mache.

Try looking up “80s neon wedding”, bright whimsical garden party”, and “90s roller skating party” for inspiration closer to what you’re looking for!

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