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As the days tick by and we get closer and closer to W day, I am feeling the need to knock items off the mile-long to do list. Luckily most of the big crafty projects are winding down and I’m left with a list of items that need to be purchased. Slowly but surely I’ve been knocking these puppies out on an almost daily basis (which is kinda fun as almost every day now seems like Christmas. Not so much fun when I look at my bank statements.) Anyhow, the most recent purchase was justified as it can be used again and again after the wedding. Score one for practicality.
We ordered this sweet little return address stamp from Etsy seller babyjewels last night.
The adorable design mimics some of the flourishes we’re used in the Save the Dates as well as the (soon to be unveiled!) invitation suite. We’ve decided to be totally gauche and break from Ms. Post on this one and will use the stamp on the back flap of our invitation envelope. I’m sure it’ll make an appearance on the eventual thank you notes as well as many future birthday cards and mortgage payments.
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Congrats on your first home Lemonades! and that return address label is too cute 
FH and I are hoping to buy before we get married as well, we’ll probably stick with my parents address for the invitations, since technically they are throwing the wedding, but all thank yous will have our new address.
Those are so cute! What a fun idea, and like you said, practical. I also think it’s important to make your invite stand out from all the junk and boring mail, and this certainly does the trick.
way to get your money’s worth out of the labels! Great job! So cute!
Oh my gosh! I was just agonizing about this same thing…I too decided to throw etiquette to the side and use our own stamp (bought on etsy as well) for our invites. And like yours, ours has only our first name. I used the same stamp on our STD’s and will use it on our thank you cards as well. I think it’s a great way to tie everything together. I’m sooo glad that I’m not the only one worried about the names-in-print thing!
As an office supply junkie, I must confess that I loooooove this stamp. What a great idea!
That stamp is adorable! I will definitely check out that etsy seller!
So adorable! I think I will definitely be checking out that seller for a couple of custom stamps!
I think it’s totally ok to stamp the envelopes, especially with such an adorable stamp!
i seriously considered a stamp (yours is so cute!), but i just know i won’t use it after the wedding and i hate waste. our return addy for our invites and rsvps were our first names only too
I love the stamp. Coincidentally, I was just thinking about the first name/last name issue. We’ll be living together before the wedding, and I’d like to have the invites come to us instead of my parents (who live 3 states away). This would be a great idea for us to use it before and after the wedding. Loves it!!
I am (im)patiently waiting for your invitations! The stamp is cute.
We ordered a stamp from Sweet Paperie with our names (first only) and address — and a little design.
We used it to address our response cards, and I do adore it!
That stamp is so so cute! I’ve got one with my new name on it, but not one as a couple, with both Mr. Peng and my name. I gotta get one!
Thank you so much for listing that etsy seller! I just picked up a stamp for our invitations.
we also stamped the back flap & used our first names (I’m probably changing my name but maybe not)
Great stamp! We bought an address embosser and didn’t put any names on it - just our joint address. I looked for stamps, but didn’t find any that complimented our invitation design so we went the embosser route.
We did everything with just first names. I mean, hey, they don’t change, right?
great idea. i’m doing this!
Such a cute idea! And kudos with the handmade, etsy shopping. I want to see an entire etsy wedding. Favors, dress, jewelry, the whole works. So cool!
Aww, this is so cute! I haven’t really decided what I’m going to do for return addresses. Most likely printing them and stressing myself out!
LOVE that idea! Can’t wait to see your invites! Good for you for starting your own tradition and finding something so neat you can use way beyond your wedding day!
Here’s another “vote” for what a clever idea it is to use just your first names! We live together too and will be sending out STDs and invites from us. I think I’ll be ordering a cute name & address stamper too! That etsy seller needs to cut you a commission check…
Very cute! I wanted to order an embosser but I didn’t know what to do regarding the names. It’s funny how something so simple NEVER seems like a solution!
That is so super cute!! And so practical too!! on another note, not to kill the good vibes you got going, but how is the bridesmaid dress hunt going? Have you been able to score one one ebay yet? I hope it all works out I’ve been keeping my fingers crossed for you. In fact I think I will check ebay again to see if any show up!
omg that stamp is so adorable. i must get one!!
congrats on the new home! =D
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Mrs. Lemonade, Austin/San Antonio
Age and Occupation: 28, Bureaucrat
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Music Management
Engagement Date: December 21, 2007
Wedding Date: April, 2009
Blogging Since: August 22, 2008
Venue: Country Club ceremony, ballroom reception
About Me: I’m a total wonkette who is lucky enough to be surrounded by her favorite things on a daily basis – awesome music, the great State of Texas and of course, Mr. Lemonade! I find any excuse I can to craft something and am completely infatuated with the 1950’s, all things Kennedy, and my furbaby Vida.
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