Weddingbee

Miss Cupcake, I’m a graphic designer too and let me say a giant “I hear ya!” I mailed out my invitations 2 days ago, so I just went through the pressure/insanity/stress that was designing, sourcing materials, (vintage stamps, glacine sleeves, paper, envelopes), letterpressing, goccoing, epson printing, digital printing, and constructing until 2am for 3 days… then putting them all together and stuffing the envelopes… by myself while FI was at his bachelor party… at Jazzfest… in New Orleans… for a week!!! Sigh. Anyway, sorry to vent… Yes, we should remember what the day is about (love and marrying the best guy ever), but as designers I think there is some real pressure. I’m starting to get emails as people receive the invites and a printer (who is now a friend) said, “You have created a magnificent ensemble of wedding announcement, maps, invites, rsvp, descriptions…over the top missy! WE ARE NOT DISAPPOINTED!” And that’s when I step back and realize that it was probably worth the extra effort, because we are lucky to have the skills to do it really nicely ourselves! By the way, if you need any source information, I’m happy to share. Good luck!!!

Miss. Cupcake - GREAT POST! I often have to step back and remind myself - Who cares as long as at the end of the day we are married
I just want it all to be perfect too hahaha.
I’m sure anything you put together your guest will love, especially since you are thinking of them to begin w/… I’ve been too a couple weddings where you can tell the Bride & Gromm didn’t consider their guests when planning most of the reception - everyone on here is also worried about their guests and I LOVE that, I’m sure they will appreciate it

Whew, I feel more relaxed just reading this.

I surprised myself by how demanding I am about wedding planning. I didn’t think I’d be that into it - I thought I’d be one of those laid-back, “all that’s important is beginning a life with my true love” kinds of people…. But truth is, I really am the kind that, if I’m going to do something, is going to do it RIGHT.

Confession: I printed our invitations twice. The color wasn’t right. But I’m proud of myself for not doing it a third time. The second color was close - I told myself I’d get it perfect for the programs and thank yous.

I am SO with you, Miss C. I have a lot of grandiose ideas about our wedding and all of the things that I’m going to DIY, but I have to remember not to stress about it if I don’t get it done. One of the things that has helped me tremendously is knowing that our guests won’t know that I was GOING to do something and ended up not doing it. That has taken off some of the pressure (though not much, I have to admit).

yes, looking at the budget helps and evidently so does talking to the parents and explaining that we prefer to have meaningful elements to our wedding vs the olden days where some chinese weddings used to be all about which bride has the most 24K gold jewelry… and yes, their necks, noth arms and fingers end looking like Mr. T after the tea ceremony!

I must admit, there were things that I thought I would personally shell out for too (i.e. white chair rentals instead of what the venue provides) and with a few months away and a couple of arguments later… I realized that the only thing that absolutely could not live without for the perfect wedding was there already (and “free”, lol)… walking down the aisle and seeing my future DH beaming with excitment…

now girls, I do have bridal nightmares about seeing him not having that beaming face or actually worse, beaming to someone else *gasp* … still trying to figure out how to calm those nerves! lol.