So, we’re in the process of writing out our envelopes for our save the date cards, and I’m wondering — how many of you follow the intense etiquette rules for wedding invitation addresses? Just browsing online, I’ve seen a myriad of rules and regulations, many of which I have NOT been following. Here are some examples of the things I’m seeing:
Move over paper stores, there’s a new sheriff in town…YouTube! While browsing the many tech magazines I read (yes, I am a bit of a tech nerd), I ran across an article highlighting the up and coming trend of Save the Date videos. I started sifting through video on YouTube of these save the dates and found everything from slideshows set to music integrating script of wedding details to full on productions like this one.
Man, choosing invitations is hard work! So many types, styles and designs from which to choose. And so much lingo to learn…flat-print, letterpress, thermography, etc. etc. etc. How do you find the right one? Good news…I’ve narrowed it down to 2 choices, one from Paper-source.com and another from blushpaperie.com:
Everybody knows that your save the dates or invitations set the tone for your wedding and is the first glimpse of your big day for your guests. What I have started to notice is that the route you take for choosing these important “pieces of paper” really says a lot about your wedding planning style. Are you the “Creative DIY” bride, the “I can take it on alone” bride or the ”I need help” bride? I honestly haven’t figured out which one I am yet, but I think I might be a bit of each…ok, well maybe not so much the DIY bride, I knew from an early age (actually, kindergarten when I couldn’t color in the lines like everyone else) that I just didn’t have that gene. This is where I have come to my road block in the invitations search.
Do I rebel against that inner child and go DIY, do I spend hours searching the internet for something already made or do I go to a professional and have them create something for me. Each has their pros and cons.
I’ve been going back and forth on this question. I personally love menu cards. I believe that they are another way of decorating the guest’s tables in addition to the flowers, the linens and the wedding favors. However, are they necessary?
The following is an example of a menu card that I got at a meeting with the Association of Bridal Consultants, Washington State branch. The color of the card complements the platter and it looks lovely folded in the napkin. This menu card in particular had information on both sides. One side was the program and the opposite side was the menu.
So a friend recommended that I look into Jessica Klepac for invitations. Not only are these invitations amazing looking, but they are also very affordable!! Would you believe I’ll only be spending about $40 on my invitations? Granted, I only have a few to send out, I still thought this price was great. Here is a picture from her portfolio:
Is her work not fantastic? You can ask her to design something for you and she will ship them to you wherever you are. I contacted Jessica and she was great to talk to and very nice. I’m going to be using her for our save the dates and our invitations. I will definitely post pictures when those are available!
Our Save the Date card project has been a labor of love and a long journey. Oh my! I did so much research that my head was just spinning by thinking about it.
The images on this post were taken by my Matron of Honor (MOH). I really wanted our wedding style to come across on the Save the Date cards. We put a lot of thought into each detail and are proud with the finished product.
To make these cards a reality I had to find the right photographer; select a hair and make up artist; find the best location for our photo shoot; determine the date, time and attire for the shoot; purchase the materials for the cards…and finally assemble them.
I had my MOH and a friend help me with the assembly. For the production assembly, I decided to use my office, since we had the privacy and space needed for the project. I was inspired by a designer of custom invitations and greeting cards, known as Keg Design. I used her idea with a “splash” of our own style and personality.
Its been a while since I posted “DIY Wedding Invites Pt.1: The Layout“. I have since gotten back all of my invite pieces from printing and have completed and mailed all of them. Here is my process to get to the final product!
My wedding invitation
While I was waiting for everything to be printed, I made sure I had the final supplies to complete the invites so when I did get them back I could get to work right away. I still needed:
I rushed to the printers last evening because our invites are printed! Probably not the best day to pick them up, as it seems to be monsoon season here in New York, so I held the box close under the umbrella, sacrificing the contents of my purse.
I hesitate to post this iPhone picture of them, because it really does no justice to the fabulous work my graphic designer friend did to make them completely unique and fitting of Dahlia Dude and me. But here they are:
I can’t believe that it’s 65 days until our wedding. And wedding plans and preparation seems to have stopped for the past couple of weeks!
I’ll explain, myself and Paradise Dude recently bought a house, so have spent the past several weeks getting ready, moving in and now painting. But we have managed to fit in some wedding things.
From myweddingflowerideas.co.uk
We set up our gift list, which was exciting, I think I enjoyed having the scanner more than anything. At first we struggled with what to get whilst trying not to get into an argument over bed linen, but we soon got the hang of it and found things that we both liked. And I didn’t go too crazy with the scanner, although Paradise Dude was convinced that I would wander into the clothing section and find some chocolate to put on the list!
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