Tell me it's okay to not have a photo invite...

joseysbride

Ugh.  I am so dumb about this sometimes.  Rory's birthday is less than a month away, and I have a lot going on right now and very little energy and time to do it.  I just finished hosting a baby shower this weekend, so I haven't started anything for her birthday.

I really need to get the invites made and sent out this week because her birthday is over memorial day weekend, and while I have some really cute ideas for photo invites, I just don't have the time to take the photos.

I know it's not that important, and she's not going to care what the invitation looks like.  So...why do I care? 

katie277s

I have yet to do a photo invite, so I think you'll be fine. 

j-w

FWIW, I have NEVER done a photo invite for birthdays.  I always do a photo thank you, though.

Shmar

Perfectly ok.  I worry that people we send invitations to might get photo burnout, being that over the course of the year they have received DS's birth announcement and then later our Christmas card (and that was just 2 cards!).  For that reason I didn't do a photocard for DD's 2nd birthday, and I'm not even doing one for DS's first birthday party (which will also be over Memorial Day weekend).

neesernicole

i agree with a pp - just do a photo t-you or send out a wallet size photo of her 3 yo pics later.

Angela814

I have yet to actually do any type of invite for DD's birthday.  The last 2 years we just called family and friends to invite them.  I'm thinking about doing a real invite this year since DD wants to invite one of her daycare friends.

dnagal

Oh my gosh, don't worry about it!  It's more important that you just get *any* invite out so that people can schedule it--even an e-vite!  Focus on the important things and preserving your sanity! 

joseysbride

I know, I know.  Thanks girls.  I didn't even think of the photo thank you.  That is a great idea.

It's just that I LOVE doing those things, so when I don't have time, it is kind of disappointing.  You know?  It stinks when you have to put stuff you don't want to do over stuff you want to do. 

j-w

I usually put a silly cake picture on the thank you notes.  They always turn out cute, even if they are really candid!

MrsStubbs

To be honest and after seeing everything you have done in the past, I would kind of be disapointed if I got one and it wasn't a photo one. I think you set the bar way too high in the past. If you are a slacker like I am, people don't expect much. 

How did the shower go? Any pic?

joseysbride

MrsStubbs:

To be honest and after seeing everything you have done in the past, I would kind of be disapointed if I got one and it wasn't a photo one. I think you set the bar way too high in the past. If you are a slacker like I am, people don't expect much. 

How did the shower go? Any pic?

HA!  You are so right, and I know everyone will be expecting it.  We are having a much smaller party than usual this year, too because of the timing.  It is the same weekend as all the graduations, so we don't have much choice since many people will be busy with that, and honestly after this shower, I'm not sure how much I'll be able to do a month from now.  I just can't be on my feet for 10 hours like I used to do!

The shower was great!  I got some photos, but didn't have a chance to download them yet.

joseysbride

But I should add that there will be princess decorations and Rory will have her friends there, so nothing else really matters.  She will be THRILLED, and the party is for her, not everyone else.

MrsStubbs

I'm sure her party will be great whatever you do. I can't believe she will be 3.

shopgirl78

No but you can always make one later (hell even after the party!) ?and save it! ??