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Miss Cherry Pie, Seattle/Polebridge, Montana Age and Occupation: 25, Marketing Communications Specialist Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Nurse Practitioner Engagement Date: August 26, 2006 Wedding Date: September 2008 Blogging Since: April 1, 2008 Venue: A tiny town just outside of Glacier National Park About Me: I think of life as a journey and I love the places it's taking me! I went to school to study Magazine Journalism, ended up with a second major in Japanese language, and now work at a company that makes software for libraries. I love writing, computers, photography, and the great outdoors. I spend most of my time playing Guitar Hero and Rock Band or geeking out online with Mr. Cherry Pie. I'm happiest when I'm on the road, especially traveling abroad, or just nesting quietly at home with my sweetie, who is a fabulous cook and bakes a delicious rendition of a certain cherry-filled dessert!
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Going Postal

July 17th, 2008 @ 11:31 am by Mrs. Cherry Pie

After some deliberation, I’ve decided how to use the vintage mailbox that I purchased in Kalispell.

First, I was considering using it as a card box. Then, I was considering using it as an alternative to a guest book. Then, I realized I could just as well do both!

What we’ll do is set the mailbox on a table or secure it near a table on a post, with a sign that says something like “for your cards and well-wishes.” Near the mailbox, we’ll place a nice, fine-tipped pen and stacks of these…

…an assortment of pre-addressed, stamped, vintage replica Glacier National Park and Montana postcards.

I would never have known that these awesome postcards existed, but that I was given a book of them by Mr. Cherry Pie’s dad after our engagement. He’d removed one…a postcard with the image of Gunsight Lake (where Mr. CP proposed) and had written us a message on the back, “Here on August 26, 2006, Justin proposed to Kat! And she accepted! Congratulations!”

I was also able to get the postcards for half-off retail price because they’re printed at FarCountry press, the Montana publisher that owns Montana magazine, where I interned in the summer of 2004.

After our guests put the postcards in the box, we’ll remove all of the wedding-gift cards and give the postcards to Mr. CP’s dad without reading them. Our plan is to have him mail them to us, one by one, over the coming weeks and months so we can receive a stream of happy letters as newlyweds. Hopefully they won’t all be filled with criticism and sour-grapes advice as I’ve heard some Bees’ wish-bowls have been.

What do you think? Are any of you forgoing traditional guestbooks and taking a more creative avenue?

11 Responses to “Going Postal”

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psu01 says:

I did the same thing with postcards as our “guest book.” My mom mailed them to us while we were on our honeymoon so when we got back we had a nice stack to go through(we even got one 6 months later because it got lost in the mail). I loved reading all of the messages!

Those are great vintage postcards!

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MissTeacup says:

What a PERFECT idea!

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shannamt says:

Thanks for the links. Those are great postcards! I think I may have to order some MT and Missoula ones for my wedding.

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Miss Avocado says:

I’ve got to start posting my ideas sooner. We are guestbook twins now!

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Miss Pomegranate says:

What a smartie! I love this idea - combining the two. It’ll be super fun to go through too.

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stephanie says:

So clever! I love this idea! Can’t wait to see the pics!

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AliCherri1 says:

That is a great idea - combining the card box & guest book AND having your FFIL mail you the cards over the coming months and year :) I may have to copy you ;)

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Becky says:

Very cute - what a unique idea!
:) Becky

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Miss Espresso says:

I love this idea and I love the vintage postcards!

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Angel says:

Those are perfect cards for you guest book…they have such a great feel, just like the rest of your wedding!

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Miss Green Tea says:

that freaking rocks, and so much less time consuming than my teapot wish bowl thing! me jealous!


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Mrs. Cherry Pie Miss Cherry Pie, Seattle/Polebridge, Montana Age and Occupation: 25, Marketing Communications Specialist Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Nurse Practitioner Engagement Date: August 26, 2006 Wedding Date: September 2008 Blogging Since: April 1, 2008 Venue: A tiny town just outside of Glacier National Park About Me: I think of life as a journey and I love the places it's taking me! I went to school to study Magazine Journalism, ended up with a second major in Japanese language, and now work at a company that makes software for libraries. I love writing, computers, photography, and the great outdoors. I spend most of my time playing Guitar Hero and Rock Band or geeking out online with Mr. Cherry Pie. I'm happiest when I'm on the road, especially traveling abroad, or just nesting quietly at home with my sweetie, who is a fabulous cook and bakes a delicious rendition of a certain cherry-filled dessert!