DIY Save The Dates

DIY Save The Dates

October 15th, 2007 @ 3:39 pm by Mrs. Chickadee
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I stumbled across this knot bio a couple months ago, and it really struck a chord with me. I’d been back and forth about colors since we got engaged and when I saw this bio, I thought OMG BLACK WHITE AND YELLOW and haven’t been able to think anything else since, seriously. So then I decided to completely rip off this girls wedding. I’m sorry if you’re her, but I’m only doing it because I love you.

DIY Save The Dates : wedding diy peoria save the dates Springchic Bwy

I obviously can’t have her exact wedding (there are no places with black and white flowered wallpaper in my town, I’m nearly certain) but I’m really in love with the color scheme. But no one was really believing that it’d really look good. My mom just kept saying “yellow, like a bumblebee?” So I decided to take action and go find what I wanted.

I live in the middle of nowhere in Illinois and we don’t have fancy schmancy stores like Paper Source or fancy stationery places. But we do have Hobby Lobby…and that’s apparently all I needed. Especially since everything was 50% off.

DIY Save The Dates : wedding diy peoria save the dates Std001 std001
Stuff randomly strewn about my extra bedroom

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The important pieces

DIY Save The Dates : wedding diy peoria save the dates Std006 1
All glued down

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What it would look like closed up

Soooo, as you can tell, I am mucho excited by this! I still have a good couple months before I actually need to send out STDs, but when inspiration strikes…well, what can you do?

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32 Responses to “DIY Save The Dates”

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Miss Jasmine (message) 1,170 posts, Bumble bee

Those are gorgeous!!!!

10/15/07 @ 3:42 pm (reply)

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triciaj (message) 257 posts, Helper bee

So pretty!

And as a side note, even now living somewhere with Paper Source and the like, I totally miss Hobby Lobby.

10/15/07 @ 3:43 pm (reply)

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Aimee

I too, am obsessed with this girl’s wedding!
Beautiful!
My friend had a B&W and yellow wedding and it was beautiful as well. My only advice is if you are going to go for it, really go for it like this girl did–black and white printed dresses, invitations, etc. It’s dramatic, but awesome!
In another life, I would’ve done black and white and magenta.

10/15/07 @ 3:43 pm (reply)

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smartl (message) 534 posts, Busy bee

So gorgeous I am now rethinking my own invitations. Not in black & white & yellow, but that design could translate to any colour. Lovely!

10/15/07 @ 3:45 pm (reply)

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mrs. violet

It’s absolutely gorgeous! I’m not a fan of yellow, but these are really beautiful, great job!

10/15/07 @ 3:45 pm (reply)

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lilneko69 (message) 471 posts, Helper bee

Your invitations are gorgeous! I love the effect. Very vintage 1920’s but with a modern twist!

10/15/07 @ 3:45 pm (reply)

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vtjill

These are seriously beautiful. I am in love!

10/15/07 @ 3:46 pm (reply)

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Sarita

Lovely STD’s and that is definitely one of my top favorite knot bios of all time, too - just DREAMY! I can’t wait to see how the rest of your wedding turns out!

10/15/07 @ 3:47 pm (reply)

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jessi

i loved this wedding too! LOL! great job on your papering! LOVE IT!

10/15/07 @ 3:47 pm (reply)

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Miss Canary (message) 682 posts, Busy bee

I love the black, white, and yellow color scheme! I think you did a great job on those STDs! Can’t wait to see the rest!

10/15/07 @ 3:48 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Bluebell (message) 310 posts, Helper bee

Sooo perfect! Love it!!!

10/15/07 @ 3:52 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Onion

The save the dates look so classy. Not to be too picky, but the one thing I’d point out before you send your invitations is I assume the “H” will be your new married monogram. Unless this is extra cute because you share the “H” already, you’re really not “supposed” to use your married monogram until post ceremony (so for menus etc).

That being said — do whatever makes you happy, just thought I’d give you a heads up! I LOVE the pattern — so great. I used a similar feeling (except using brown, not black) with the patterns in my invitations and bridesmaids dresses. If you can keep this element throughout it will really bring everything together.

10/15/07 @ 4:00 pm (reply)

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stargazerlily (message) 942 posts, Busy bee

Tres Chic! The invites look so awesome!

10/15/07 @ 4:01 pm (reply)

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Jen

Love Love Love this idea. I was wondering how easy it would be to make a color combo like this work without being cheesy. I love how modern and sleek and beautiful it is!

10/15/07 @ 4:06 pm (reply)

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karebearlbc

Yes, your version is awesome! I love it! It came out perfect. Now your mom will get it. Sometimes uncreative people need a serious visual in order to understand the whole concept!

I’m also one of many obsessed with her wedding! Her colors, pix, dress! WOW!

10/15/07 @ 4:11 pm (reply)

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Angel

These are classiest Save-the-Dates I’ve ever seen…I think you’ve captured the feel of the the colors perfectly.

10/15/07 @ 4:13 pm (reply)

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calamansi

I love how you took it, and made it your own
Heads up on a black and white silk floral dress to go with the theme :

http://www.bananarepublic.com/browse/product.do?cid=35666&pid=526279