You're Invited ...

I love this time of year when our mailbox fills with Christmas and holiday cards.  Some are from friends who we are lucky enough to have in our daily lives.  Some are from far away relatives and neighbors who we miss.  And some are from old friends that we rarely see but cherish more than they will ever know.  These are the ones I look forward to the most: cards from my first-year college roommate, from my UVA besties, from our babysitters to whom we will always be indebted.

I think one of the things that makes Christmas so special are the cards.  We rarely get personal mail any more.  During the year, I love the surprise of opening a hand-addressed envelope from a special friend.  So I started thinking about your oyster roasts this year.  How about ditching Evite and emails and sending a printed invitation to your event?  I've put together several of my favorites and where you can buy them online.  (Please remember that the images are the sole property of the artists who created them.) Enjoy!

Oysters & Lemons.  (www.invitationbox.com)
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this fresh design for oysters.  Perfect for a roast or a cocktail party.  Invitations start at 10 for $14.

Braxton Crim Graphic Design (Charleston, SC)
Braxton Crim is the Asst Art Director at Garden & Gun.  'Nuf said.  This is a custom design, but I liked this one so much I had to include it.

Watercolor Oyster Invitation.  (www.etsy.com)

Allison Ashton's original watercolor is delicate, refined and definitely makes an impression.  Not only will your guests look forward to your party, but they'll forever have a beautiful piece of artwork.  What a hostess!

Sweet Wishes Oyster Roast Beach Party.  (sweetwishstore @ etsy.com)
This is the most modern and fresh design we've seen for an oyster invitation.  Can be ordered in any quantity you want.

Got oysters?  (www.cafepress.com)

Got friends with a  sense of humor?  These hit just the right note.  You can also order aprons, t-shrits and mugs to match.

Engagement Toast & Oyster Roast  (www.paperstyle.com)

Not a picture of an oyster in sight ... but it's perfect.  

Oyster Invitation  (www.polkadotdesign.com)
Simple.  Elegant.  Let's the oyster do the talking.

Oyster Roast Invitations.  (www.creationsbyleslie.com)
Can't you just feel the cool, crisp air and the hot fire?

Do you have a favorite?  We want to know.  Have you designed your own oyster roast invitation?  We'd love to see it. Post a comment and share with your friends.