Help Us Pick a Save-the-Date! Part II

Help Us Pick a Save-the-Date! Part II

June 16th, 2009 @ 9:30 am by Mrs. Mouse
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Thanks to everyone who looked at our save-the-date choices and gave their input! Although the consensus seemed to be for Design #1, the Dude and I really liked the mix tapes, so we decided to go with #3. I realize the design does not “match” our English garden wedding theme, but these STDs are really an opportunity for us to do something funky and fun. I promise our actual invites will be vintage-y, floral, and full of English garden goodness.

We had our designer/friend (I guess he’s a friendor!) move some of the text around, as well as give us some more color options. He also used a couple of different fonts for the text at the very top. Take a look at our new choices!

Help Us Pick a Save-the-Date! Part II : wedding save the dates 15 1

Color choice #1

Help Us Pick a Save-the-Date! Part II : wedding save the dates 23 2

Color Choice #2

Help Us Pick a Save-the-Date! Part II : wedding save the dates 33 3

Color Choice #3

Help Us Pick a Save-the-Date! Part II : wedding save the dates 41 4

Color Choice #4

So, once again I will ask for your opinion—which color do you like best with this design? Do you like how the wedding website URL is now on the tape? I’m pretty happy with that. And finally, do you have a preference for the font used at the top?

On a related note, it looks as though I might have resolved the issue of how to print these bad boys. I did a sample print of Color Choice #1 using my Canon Pixma printer, just to get an idea, and it came out better than I ever expected! I used Oatmeal 100% recycled cardstock in 80 lb. weight from Paper-Papers.com. Here’s a picture of the first try.

I like how faded the colors look—it makes it more vintage. Of course when we print the final versions, we’ll size the STDs down a bit to postcard size, and we’ll make the backs look like real postcards. Now all I need to do is pick a color and start searching for some vintage music stamps on eBay, and I can have these STDs in the mail ASAP!

Which color is your favorite? If you didn’t like the mix tape design before, how do you feel about it with the new colors? It’s alright if you don’t like it—my feelings won’t be hurt!

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57 Responses to “Help Us Pick a Save-the-Date! Part II”

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Miss Bruschetta (message) 5,565 posts, Bee Keeper

I liked the red a lot! But, the green on white (and white in green) of color choice three is also great — and one of the easiest of these options to read, IMO.

6/16/09 @ 9:35 am (reply)

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bridecat (message) 355 posts, Helper bee

I definitely like colors 2 or 3…
And I think it’s cool to have your STD be different from your wedding theme…it’s not like you only have one side to your personality! Go for it!

6/16/09 @ 9:38 am (reply)

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thefuturemrsjewell (message) 1,829 posts, Buzzing bee

i like #2 & #4, i think the less bright colors look better against the bold design of the STD’s. I think they look great! definitely full of spunk & fun! great job!

6/16/09 @ 9:39 am (reply)

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rachelpete (message) 90 posts, Worker bee

I love both of the greens, and all of the fonts except #1 look nice.

6/16/09 @ 9:42 am (reply)

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krissybee (message) 3,921 posts, Honey bee

i definitely like #3 the best..easy to read. i really like the blue in #2, however think the white text is harder to read. Maybe desaturate the blue even more? Such a cute design though and your guests will LOVE receiving them!!!!

6/16/09 @ 9:44 am (reply)

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Miss Lamb (message) 970 posts, Busy bee

I like 3 as well - the bolder green, pops more against the black

6/16/09 @ 9:47 am (reply)

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RoddyBride09 (message) 2,961 posts, Sugar bee

I like color choice #1. The red really stands out.

6/16/09 @ 9:48 am (reply)

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smilez (message) 201 posts, Helper bee

I vote for 3 or 4. I think they’re the easiest to read

6/16/09 @ 9:56 am (reply)

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Jessie516 (message) 5,480 posts, Bee Keeper

I think I like #3 the best. I think the brighter green makes the whole thing “pop” a little more.

6/16/09 @ 10:07 am (reply)

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Emilydll (message) 428 posts, Helper bee

I vote #1. I like the colors and font of this design best.

6/16/09 @ 10:09 am (reply)

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Luvbug6315 (message) 425 posts, Helper bee

I like No. 1 the best and No. 3 after that.

6/16/09 @ 10:09 am (reply)

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Mrs. Kitten (message) 868 posts, Busy bee

I like #1. But they are all great!

6/16/09 @ 10:10 am (reply)

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pvaulter718 (message) 2,116 posts, Buzzing bee

Okay - feel free to correct me if I’m wrong, but my wedding is in the beginning of September and I’m about ready to send out my invites. Seeing that Miss Mouse is just now sending out her save the dates makes me think I am too early with my invites?

6/16/09 @ 10:17 am (reply)

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Caroline

I like color #2 the best. The bright green is a little reminiscent of a garden wedding.

6/16/09 @ 10:17 am (reply)

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mariavvisa (message) 313 posts, Helper bee

3 and 4 seem to work best.

6/16/09 @ 10:18 am (reply)

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Caroline

Sorry, I meant #3!!!

6/16/09 @ 10:18 am (reply)

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Mrs. Quiche (message) 3,157 posts, Sugar bee

I love the turquoise and poppy color combo of #1!

6/16/09 @ 10:18 am (reply)

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Mojito (message) 341 posts, Helper bee

I like #3 because the green ties in the garden theme the most. All of the fonts used for this choice look good & the wedding website on the tape is a great idea!

6/16/09 @ 10:19 am (reply)

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blightygirl (message) 209 posts, Helper bee

I like #3 because I think the words pop out the most. Plus, if the printing makes is look a little vintage, the other colors may wash out too much and make it difficult to read.

6/16/09 @ 10:21 am (reply)

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lou

I like #3, because it looks a bit like a garden wedding! And it’s ok to have a different style STD … ours were much more ‘graphic’ compared to our invitations.

@pvaulter718:
Ooh, I didn’t realise Miss Mouse’s wedding was so close! I think you’re fine with going ahead with invitations now … we sent our STDs out about 10 months ahead (mostly because some people would have to travel), and sent invitations about two months ahead. I think sending out invitations now is perfect timing, and I’m not really sure how useful a ‘Save the Date’ at this stage would be.

6/16/09 @ 10:23 am (reply)

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