I have had to search this stuff so many times that I've decided to put links up on my blog just to make it easier to find. Also, it seems that there are samples for bridal shower invites, rehearsal dinners, and many other occasions- so they might be useful for you guys too!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
RSVP Sticker
It dawned on me that I left out the "R.S.V.P. by..." date when I did the reception cards. Since I already printed most of them, I tried to come up with a creative idea so I wouldn't have to re-do everything. So, I made a sticker that will serve as the seal to hold the envelope together, but also has a little message that says "R.S.V.P. by August 1st". Also- I printed a matching name label for the front of the envelope (not the one that is mailed, but for the inside envelope). I know stickers sound tacky, but I think that these ended up looking pretty tasteful. Here are some pictures to try and help explain my idea....
The sticker that holds the envelope together:
Name sticker on the front of the envelope:
Envelope standing upright to show where the 2 stickers are located:
The sticker that holds the envelope together:
Name sticker on the front of the envelope:
Envelope standing upright to show where the 2 stickers are located:
Monday, March 8, 2010
DIY Distraction
Since I wasn't feeling great today (recovering from my vacation illness and now herxing after restarting my antibiotics again), I decided to distract myself with a new project. I've seen some ideas for decorating your own votives, and I decided to experiment. I made one with patterned vellum, another with pink paper and heart cutouts, and another with ribbon. Here's how they turned out:
Ribbon Votive
Heart Votive
I really like the first 2 for inside, and I think they would look pretty on the reception tables in 4 clusters of 3. (I keep seeing that look, and I really like it.) I think the pink votives with the heart cutouts would look cute outside. Maybe they could outline the terrace, which would look really pretty after the sun sets.
Vellum Votive
Ribbon Votive
Heart Votive
I really like the first 2 for inside, and I think they would look pretty on the reception tables in 4 clusters of 3. (I keep seeing that look, and I really like it.) I think the pink votives with the heart cutouts would look cute outside. Maybe they could outline the terrace, which would look really pretty after the sun sets.Monday, March 1, 2010
Bridesmaid Dresses
Bridesmaids- check your email for an update on the dress situation. Please get your measurements to me ASAP because I am pretty sure that I am going to go ahead and order the Priscilla dress. I will be out of town Wed-Sun so I won't be posting much, but am probably going to try to get the order started over the phone (if that's possible) because these dresses take 4 1/2 months to come in. Will update more about the dresses as soon as I get some more information from Stefanie at the bridal shop.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Bridesmaid Dresses
Here were my 4 favorites from today (there might have been more, but I ran out of time):
The pictures of me turned out terrible and I'm hesitant to post them because they really don't do the dresses any favors-- at all. Obviously, a professional photographer will be taking pictures from more flattering angles and this will not be an issue on the day of the wedding. I will post the one of me in the dress I liked the most. Disregard the weird skin discolorations on my shoulders- I was trying to photoshop my bra straps out to make it look nicer.
And on the model:
The problem with these two dresses is that the one on the left comes in a color I really like, but not what I had planned to have for the wedding and the one on the right- I'm not completely sold on the bow. If there were a way it could hang down and not be so obnoxious- I would really like it.
So, I saved the best two pictures for last. Hahahaha. The 6554 was waaaayyy too big for me, so trying it on really didn't help at all. I think the look on my face here is priceless. My other complaint about that one would be that I'm not too sure about the halter- it is flattering, but might not be fancy enough to go with my dress. The 2792 was also too big, which made it look pretty unflattering when I tried it on. My main reason for posting these two pictures is just to give an idea of how different some of these dresses are once you try them on....
The pictures of me turned out terrible and I'm hesitant to post them because they really don't do the dresses any favors-- at all. Obviously, a professional photographer will be taking pictures from more flattering angles and this will not be an issue on the day of the wedding. I will post the one of me in the dress I liked the most. Disregard the weird skin discolorations on my shoulders- I was trying to photoshop my bra straps out to make it look nicer.
And on the model:
The problem with these two dresses is that the one on the left comes in a color I really like, but not what I had planned to have for the wedding and the one on the right- I'm not completely sold on the bow. If there were a way it could hang down and not be so obnoxious- I would really like it.
So, I saved the best two pictures for last. Hahahaha. The 6554 was waaaayyy too big for me, so trying it on really didn't help at all. I think the look on my face here is priceless. My other complaint about that one would be that I'm not too sure about the halter- it is flattering, but might not be fancy enough to go with my dress. The 2792 was also too big, which made it look pretty unflattering when I tried it on. My main reason for posting these two pictures is just to give an idea of how different some of these dresses are once you try them on....
Friday, February 26, 2010
Pink Style Board
I made this pink style board on the Dessy website. I think I'll try again later and pick a shade of pink that is a little closer to the one I want to have for the wedding. Today I have an appointment at 3:00 to look at bridesmaid dresses at Bella Bridesmaid. Will post pictures later!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Reception Cards
Here are the reception cards that are going to go inside the pocket of the invitations. Before I print all of them- any suggestions or anything I should change? Let me know!
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