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Britt.
Savvy August 2016

All lowercase wedding invitations?

Britt., on June 3, 2016 at 4:03 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 48

I'm designing and printing all the invitations for my wedding and I'm planning on mailing them next week (don't worry it'll only take me one day to print everything once I finalize the design!)

My parents and FH think that the proper nouns on our wedding invitations should be capitalized.

While I understand that's proper grammar, I'm looking at this from a design point of view. This look fits our wedding style. And all lowercase letters to me seem elegant and modern, not to mention everything is roughly the same height. I don't want to find a new font because this is the font that will be on the programs, wedding signs, and other stuff (also, I've searched high and low for another font that I like and have come up empty-handed).

My parents and FH said it's up to me, but I don't want our wedding guests to think I don't know proper grammar. Will people really care if I use all lowercase letters?

48 Comments

Latest activity by FutureMrs.Lockhart, on June 4, 2016 at 12:11 PM
  • Britt.
    Savvy August 2016
    Britt. ·
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    Here's the all lowercase invitation


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  • Uny Bride
    Super June 2016
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    I don't think the lower case looks bad at all, however the font is a little difficult to read.

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  • Muffinbutton
    Super August 2017
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    I also don't think all lowercase is a problem. No one is going to think you don't know how to use capital letters. However, I too find the font sort of difficult to read.

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  • futuremrslavender
    Super June 2016
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    Personally I love the font... I think its really nice. but it is hard to read. I would do yours and your FH names in that font and then do everything else in an easy to read arial font. Thats just my own opinion.

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  • Britt.
    Savvy August 2016
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    I wish I could make the image bigger so it's easier to see :/

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  • Mrs. CK
    VIP November 2015
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    I do think they need to be capitalized, and I would only have your names in that font. It's hard to read the other information in that font.

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  • Britt.
    Savvy August 2016
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    I could change the font for the rest of the information. Does anyone have good recommendations for a font that would pair with it nicely?

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  • OG_MrsC
    VIP September 2016
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    I think they need to be capitalized. And I agree with the other posters...this would look cleaner if only your names were in that font.

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  • JBach
    VIP September 2016
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    I think you should choose a different font for all other information besides your names. The font is a bit difficult to read.

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  • futuremrslavender
    Super June 2016
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    OP I'm using my mac book pro and have zoomed into the image and still find it difficult to read.

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  • MrsMohan
    Expert October 2016
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    I also feel like the rest of the info should be a different font. I realize the size on my phone is probably a factor, but I can't read it at all.

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  • Kari
    Master October 2016
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    I like the font but I think the script could be difficult to read for some. I remember showing some font choices to my FMIL (from WPD) and she nixed 2 of them I liked because the script was too difficult for her to read. I figured if she had a hard time others might too so I went with a more simple font in script/ cursive.

    I don't mean that people can't read cursive, (that's sad) my FMIL is 67 and has some sight issues.

    My opinion on lowercase---I like proper grammar for formal invitations and edgy design for other writings. So....up to you.

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  • Heather
    Dedicated September 2017
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    The font is super cute! I think it will look fine, may I ask where you are creating your own invitations though? I really want to do this as well!

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  • Possum
    Master December 2015
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    Looks a slight bit kidish to me with that font. Also nearly impossible to read.

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  • Stacy
    Expert October 2016
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    I would change all the small text to a standard font. Maybe do all caps so you really get a nice balance. Think easy legibility for great aunt Susie when she sticks it on the fridge.

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  • OMW
    Master August 2013
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    Not a fan. To me, lower case doesn't look elegant. It looks casual.

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  • Stacy
    Expert October 2016
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    If you're going modern try a Futura font against it. Check pinterest for some ideas too! Edited for my phones autocorrect.

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  • Britt.
    Savvy August 2016
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    @Heather - I'm designing them in Illustrator! I bought deckled edge paper from Silk and Willow and am printing them at home on my printer. I've done a few test runs and the ink quality looks really good!

    @Devon - I'll definitely try that! Our STD were from Minted and this font was one that we used on it.

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  • futuremrslavender
    Super June 2016
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    This is what we did for ours hopefully it helps you a little Smiley smile


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  • Britt.
    Savvy August 2016
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    Our wedding is elegant casual. Not really formal at all! Lawn games and tented reception with pies and cake for dessert. That's why the wording is less traditional.

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