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wedding invitations - Summer Gardens

Tags: wedding invitations, modern, paper lanterns, glowing, lush, garden, tent, citrus, invitation, wedding, party, cream, orange, lime, green, yellow

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comments from the designer:

I love paper lanterns. Lush citrus colors inspired me, but it's so easily adapted to any wedding palette.

tags:

wedding invitations, modern, paper lanterns, glowing, lush, garden, tent, citrus, invitation , wedding, party, cream, orange, lime, green, yellow

colors shown:

Grapefruits, limes, lemons, oranges, rich soil

fonts:

Clarendon Light, Sloop One, Bebas

design inspired by:

Sweet Sixteen

submitted on:

Feb 17 2010

Edited on:

Aug 15 2010

average score:

3.26

comments:

35

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wedding invitations - Summer Gardens by Design Lotus

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posted by Design Lotus on 2010-02-17 19:06:10
designlotus
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I dish it. So I can take it. Tell me what you think and how I can improve this design. Just imagine I was designing this for your wedding...

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posted by Pretty in Paper on 2010-02-17 19:37:53
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Love it!!!

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posted by Three Kisses Studio on 2010-02-17 20:05:39
amyfontes
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I was at the gardening store this weekend, and they had these lanterns. I thought, "what a great idea for the wedding challenge!" And then you beat me to it!! :) But I think you executed it better than I would have. Very festive...I'd love to go to this wedding!

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posted by Sara Heilwagen on 2010-02-17 20:35:47
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The only thing that stands out to me is that the first and middle names run together a bit

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posted by cadence paige design on 2010-02-17 22:36:40
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Absolutely fabulous!

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posted by Karen Glenn on 2010-02-18 07:43:43
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Really cool, Amy! I grew up with Japanese lanterns around my house--really fun! I guess the one thing that seems off to me is that there is no overlap in the lanterns. I would try staggering and/or resizing them just a bit, so that they fall more in front or behind one another--just in a spot or two. To me, just the size differences are not quite enough to give the depth perception--it's more like different sized lanterns all on one flat plane, if that makes sense. I would also agree to bumping the spacing between first and middle names just a hair :)

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posted by Carrie ONeal on 2010-02-18 07:53:43
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I was waiting in anticipation to see what genius you put out there. This doesn't disappoint at all. It's beautiful!!!

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posted by Design Lotus on 2010-02-18 08:03:04
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Thanks ladies! I adjusted the name spacing. I see your point Karen about the depth perception. They are actually different sized lanterns and I'm sacrificing the 'reality' factor for a clean and simplified design. Believe me, I was trying to do glowing lights inside and tenting. I had to stop myself from over complicating things - which is my tendency...

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posted by Tickled Ink on 2010-02-18 08:17:40
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Very beautiful!! I love the illustrations and the treatment of the type. The colors are also bright and cheerful, which I love. Personally I would think it would be more for a less formal wedding (not black tie optional) or even a rehearsal dinner invite. Although I am very inspired by this design!!

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posted by annie clark on 2010-02-18 09:31:28
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i really love the illustration, but the type feels like there's no hierarchy. i think a simple, more minimal type layout would make this design more appealing and usable.

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posted by Lisa Razza on 2010-02-18 14:26:27
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I like the treatment of the type; adding the two columns changes things up a bit. :) The lanterns and colors are also great! If I were to nit-pick, I would try reversing the color of the largest yellow lantern with the first one on the left. It seems to lose some of the contrast since it's the lightest color and it's standing out to me since it's the largest one. Also, I agree with Emily, this seems appropriate for an outdoor or informal wedding so maybe lose the "black tie". Great work as always!

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posted by - Keg Design - on 2010-02-19 05:59:27
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it might be nice if all type (except names) was in the coral/red color - that way the names would really pop? nice work...

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posted by Jessica Strayer on 2010-02-19 08:16:57
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great design and love the colors!! very summer evening!

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posted by Jennifer Postorino on 2010-02-19 10:48:30
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i like where this is going! do you think you could connect the lanterns by a hanging "ribbon" or "wire" of some sorts? it could be in a very light color so it wouldn't dominate any of the design. that may give you the 3-d effect while still keeping things clean... and i'm not sure you need the 2 green lines on the sides by your info. the 1 in the middle may be enough. just a few thoughts :)

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posted by Design Lotus on 2010-02-20 07:22:59
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Updated the fonts and colors. I wanted something a little less backyard and a bit more gardens feeling...

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posted by Three Kisses Studio on 2010-02-20 07:41:10
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I like the font layout/selection much better. The focus now is appropriately split between the graphic and bride/groom names. Great job.

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posted by SunnyJuly on 2010-02-20 12:34:56
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love the changes to the font. It dresses it up a bit more and adds more texture!! Love it!

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posted by uphill industries on 2010-02-20 15:06:01
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ooh, i love this new version. it retains the playful quality, but feels more put together. the only thing i would say is that the names feel a little crowded by the script at the bottom.

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posted by Design Lotus on 2010-02-21 06:22:04
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Good catch Miya - I fixed it. Thanks for the feedback Minties!

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posted by Holly Herick Design on 2010-02-23 15:45:18
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Executed very well. Makes me think of a summer garden party too. Went to a wedding with these lanterns everywhere and it was wonderfully beautiful.

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posted by Jessica Bishop on 2010-02-25 14:47:47
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love the lanterns!! it definitely has a summer feel to it :)

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posted by Amanda Larsen Design on 2010-03-03 09:47:22
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Lovely work, Amy! I especially love the festive colors and the warmth of this design. The type looks gorgeous!

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posted by Elena Kloppenburg on 2010-03-04 03:23:31
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gorgous! I love lanterns too, and this design is really recreating a summer wedding atmosphere!

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posted by Citrus Press Co. on 2010-03-04 13:54:58
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Love the fonts and colours.

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posted by .Laura Hippe. on 2010-03-04 23:03:46
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Love, love, love this one! The lanterns are fun and playful. I'd definitely want to attend this wedding! My only suggestion is to move the "to" down a little. It just looks a little high at the moment.

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posted by Design Lotus on 2010-03-05 22:34:50
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Thanks Minties for the feedback. I made some minor adjustments.

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posted by Tickled Ink on 2010-03-06 12:13:57
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This is one of my favorites- I love your illustrations!

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posted by Oscar & Emma on 2010-03-08 08:25:02
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great lanterns. perfect for a lovely summer wedding.

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posted by Two Pooch Paperie on 2010-03-10 08:41:40
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this is great. I just went to a wedding last weekend that should have used this invitation :)

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posted by Carrie ONeal on 2010-03-13 18:08:30
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I know you posted this pretty early in the competition...but it still stands out as one of the best!

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posted by Donna on 2010-03-18 10:43:09

Too bright.

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posted by Karen Glenn on 2010-04-06 08:47:04
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Congratulations, Amy! Such fun invite!

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posted by Paper Dahlia on 2010-04-06 09:31:25
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Congrats, Amy! Fantastic design!

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posted by kelli hall on 2010-04-06 11:30:03
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yay amy! this is one of my favorites and well deserving of a win! you could plan a whole event around this piece

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posted by Laura Hankins on 2010-04-06 14:53:49
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Congratulations Amy- this was a real standout throughout the challenge!

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