Sunday, November 7, 2010

I need your help: holiday cards!

I am notorious for sucking at making decisions.  True to form, I've been going back and forth on which holiday card design to go with for the last week.

What's strange and new is that Topher really doesn't have a preference- he just doesn't like the brown color tones nor the photo with our heads cut off (though I'm pretty sure I could actually convince him to go with whatever one I really end up liking).  Which leaves it up to me- thus the sucking at decisions thing. I need your help.  Badly.

I'd like to order these by Tuesday evening, so, please help!  Please forgive me for the THIRTEEN (yes, 13) options below.  Thank you in advance for any time you waste helping me.

Option A and B are quite similar, just different photos.  I love the full bleed and the colorful message, but wish I had more room to personalize the message too.
A
B

This next one, I think, is Topher's favorite. Simple.  Again, no room for personalization of messages.
C

I think THIS next one (D) is my favorite.  I like the juxtaposition of the color with the colorless photo and the many happy greetings.
D

I love snowmen- they're my favorite holiday thing- so this next one I dearly like.
E

F features the photo Topher dislikes (he thinks it's using an artsy photo for artsy's sake- but I like how it's less narcissistic of us, and I like the plaid lots o' lots.
F

Below, G has the brown but I love the greeting of JOY with Topher and I clearly so joyful:
G

I'm not sure how I feel about using more than one photo- does it seem contrived? I love the polar bear and detailing on this one though!
H

I really just like the room for messages in this next one. Thoughts?
I

 I think this one is one of Topher's initial favorites (until I went and found more options).  I could always swap a photo if this one is not so enjoyable.
J

I really like the black and white photo with the colorful Happy Holidays in K.
K

These last two are the same with different photos because I can't decide if I like the black/white or color photo look.
L

M

If you're a Weddingbee reader and you think I should use a different wedding photo, PLEASE help.  Choosing the photo options was the first hard part.

All images are proofs I created at the amazing Shutterfly (and no, this post is NOT sponsored :)

Please help.  Which, from A to M, would you like to see in your mailbox if you knew me?
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24 comments:

  1. mintedlifeNovember 7, 2010 at 6:35 PM

    These are all great options, but I think my favorite is L. I can't wait to see what you pick!

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  2. catieNovember 7, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    i love both D and L...probably L is my favorite if i HAD to choose just one. the juxtaposition of the black and white photos with the colorful text is awesome!

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  3. ashleyNovember 7, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    B or L!!

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  4. JessicaNovember 7, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    My votes go to G, K and L.
    Your pictures are all so great I wouldn't know which one to choose!

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  5. Newport NuptialsNovember 7, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    I like B, K and M best. They are all pretty awesome though. The fun colors seem so you.

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  6. LatteLoveNovember 7, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    My Votes: B, D, I, L

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  7. ElaineNovember 7, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    I love D and L. I think that picture is the best.

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  8. KatherineNovember 7, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    I'm liking D or L =)

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  9. roughitNovember 8, 2010 at 3:57 AM

    Ohh D is my favorite, with L next. Love that picture with those fonts and colors! Good luck - let us know what you pick.

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  10. KatieNovember 8, 2010 at 5:13 AM

    I really like G and M! I love the message on G and the joyful photo. However the little shapes with the message on them in M are so pretty! I can't decide. I suck at decisions too.

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  11. e.louiseNovember 8, 2010 at 5:30 AM

    Love K & L! I prefer the look of the B&W pictures since there is so much color on the holiday card. I think it adds a nice contrast. Good luck choosing!

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  12. ElissaNovember 8, 2010 at 6:00 AM

    C or D

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  13. TiffanyNovember 8, 2010 at 6:25 AM

    D & M are my favorites! Good luck!

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  14. SarahNovember 8, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    I vote for K.
    I also prefer the ones that say both your first names before your last--for some reason "Marshs" seems hard to say.

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  15. LizNovember 8, 2010 at 6:41 AM

    L is definitely my favorite.

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  16. EmilyBNovember 8, 2010 at 7:04 AM

    Holy geez. Here are my top 3 in no particular order:

    J
    K
    M

    But I actually love all of them. (I know, I'm zero help.)

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  17. MerEdithNovember 8, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    I love the B & W picture with the tree, it's just a beautiful picture. Although I can't make up my mind about the cards! :(

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  18. stelleNovember 8, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    Whoa! So many choices!

    I like M & J.

    Anything with you guys smiling, and the non-B&Ws are my favorite.

    Good luck!

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  19. rabitstewNovember 8, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    K! Absolutely my favorite out of the bunch!

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  20. KateNovember 8, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    Yay! I got so MUCH help! Thank you everyone! You ROCK!

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  21. jennybusybeeNovember 9, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    I like J or D the best!

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  22. violarulz/ducksandbooksNovember 9, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    I vote for G, J, K, H, and L. at least to limit those down for round 2 anyway :P

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  23. Environmental SoulNovember 9, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    I think K is the best. There is something about the black and white photo with the color blocks on it that just makes it standout.

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  24. Ali @ His Birdie's NestNovember 10, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    M! M is my favorite :) I love the picture and the card! MMMMMMM!

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