Can We Just Get Ourselves an STD Already??

Can We Just Get Ourselves an STD Already??

February 23rd, 2010 @ 9:11 am by Ms. Stripes
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It’s a little crazy how fast time goes by. Seriously, it was just yesterday that I was twiddling my thumbs and WISHING I could crank out some paper goods already. Save the Dates. Invites. Something.

And now, suddenly thanks to my little wedding count-down thingamabob, it’s come to my attention that our wedding is fast approaching the 200 day mark! I know, I know, 200 days is still pretty far off, but when you’ve had a long engagement it starts to seem so darn close! Side note—did anyone else make fun of those “counter things” as well as the use of FI, SO, FMIL, DH and the like before getting engaged and starting their own wedding blog? I know I sure did. And now I’ve drank the Kool-Aid.

Anyhow, with around 7 months to go it’s actually time to start making some decisions. Save the Dates are a necessity—we have out of the country, out of town, and just plain popular friends whose dance cards are sure to fill up quick.

The STDs (finally, an acronym I can get behind) need to be two-fold: obviously they need to give people the pertinent info AND they’ll help set the tone for our awesome wedding!

So just what tone is it that we want to set? Well, Fun.

Our wedding/reception is all about the fun. Quirky fun. Vintage/modern/stylish Fun. Mostly just FUN. And yet some nagging little part of me (the designer part) really wants the STDs to match the INVITATIONS, to match the DECOR. All in a mismatched way, of course. Pull me back from the ledge and tell me it doesn’t matter already. NOT that I’ll listen to you.

So while we anxiously await the arrival of our glorious STDs I wanted to share a few that I found inspiring. Do enjoy!

Can We Just Get Ourselves an STD Already?? : wedding save the dates 1 1

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Love the frame. Love the color combo.

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How awesome would a little box of buttons/magnets be?

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Everything I love: Kraft paper, white ink, mini-calendar!

Can We Just Get Ourselves an STD Already?? : wedding save the dates 4 4

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My current favorite- I even found a vintage postcard of OUR building!

Can We Just Get Ourselves an STD Already?? : wedding save the dates 5 5

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I love the DIY feel of these.

Can We Just Get Ourselves an STD Already?? : wedding save the dates 6 6

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Simple. Vintage. LOVE that shade of blue.

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Love the bold graphic/bright colors.

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Love the balloons. Feels like vintage French children’s illustrations.

Can We Just Get Ourselves an STD Already?? : wedding save the dates 7 7

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I got one of these wood cards for my birthday and I’m SMITTEN! Love love.

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We have a bunch of historic buildings at our site, so this could be a cutie!

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Um. Someone wants to draw cartoons of us and our pets? AWESOME!

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One more. Awesome personalization. A tandem bike? Scrabble? I die.

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Vintage circus goodness. Enough said.

So which one do you like the best? Which one did we choose? Unfortunately you’ll have to wait a few more days because: A) They’re due to arrive (to us) any day now. yippee! And B) We’re still collecting addresses for our guest list. Hmmm… maybe I should blog about Google docs in the meantime…

I will give you a hint that some caricatures are in the works—but that’s definitely not all!

How much thought did you put into your STDs? Were they a priority for you among all the other wedding details?

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35 Responses to “Can We Just Get Ourselves an STD Already??”

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Miss Scissors (message) 7,343 posts, Bee Keeper

I adore all of those, ESPECIALLY the one from Matt Miller’s wedding! I might be partial, ’cause we homies.

P.S. My STDs are on the counter. Ow owww.

2/23/10 @ 9:16 am (reply)

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Miss Sloth (message) 3,184 posts, Sugar bee

I totally “borrowed” the balloons illustration for my own save the date!

http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/which-save-the-date-1

Not sure if I’ll definitely use it, though.

2/23/10 @ 9:27 am (reply)

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Miss Brooch (message) 1,721 posts, Bumble bee

All of these are cute! I like the buttons the best because they’re soo unique! I don’t think anyone would expect to get a STD in the form of a button!

The caricatures are pretty awesome too and with the last example, you can provide more information than with just a button or two.

Also, I hear you on the time quickly passing!! I’m in the same boat. I desperately wanted a DIY project and now that it’s time, I don’t know where to begin!

2/23/10 @ 9:29 am (reply)

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KMSull (message) 6,442 posts, Bee Keeper

Ahhhh I LOVE the 6th one (vintagey and blue) and the very last one. They’re both so cute!

2/23/10 @ 9:41 am (reply)

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Miss Snow (message) 916 posts, Busy bee

Oooh, the first! (But they’re our wedding photographers, so I’m partial!:)

Can’t wait to see what you picked!

2/23/10 @ 9:42 am (reply)

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Miss Frozen Yogurt (message) 2,685 posts, Sugar bee

Love the inspiration! These are amazing!! I can’t wait to see what you came up with!

2/23/10 @ 9:45 am (reply)

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MichelleMyBell (message) 312 posts, Helper bee

Those are awesome! I wish I hadn’t already sent mine so I could use your inspiration. I would go with either the buttons or the vintage postcard “Wedding in the Park” one.

2/23/10 @ 10:11 am (reply)

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Miss French Fries (message) 2,218 posts, Buzzing bee

I love the little buttons — too cute!

2/23/10 @ 10:18 am (reply)

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Alicia W.

Can you re-post the source for the vintage-blue one “Madeline and Aaron”? I am COMPLETELY in love but can’t find it at the link!

Thank you!!

2/23/10 @ 10:23 am (reply)

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VictoriaM (message) 68 posts, Worker bee

ah, ellothere have designed our invites - love them

2/23/10 @ 10:29 am (reply)

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redsoxgirl8 (message) 222 posts, Helper bee

Love the wedding in the park one! hmmm I should have put this much thought into mine.

2/23/10 @ 10:57 am (reply)

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Ms Potato Chips (message) 1,193 posts, Bumble bee

Um, I like them ALL! And I REALLY like the pairing of the names “Bear & Landy” (in #10)

2/23/10 @ 11:06 am (reply)

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UCLAMeghan (message) 118 posts, Blushing bee

I fell in love with the first one too! I don’t know if you have seen these: http://www.hellolucky.com/tahoe-digital-wedding-invitation-chocolate-lake-and-moss.html

They are great as well (if you are leaning towards the first option).

2/23/10 @ 11:09 am (reply)

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Miss Sewing (message) 2,701 posts, Sugar bee

ahh i really like those buttons! i need a button maker..button looove!

2/23/10 @ 11:17 am (reply)

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Miss Argyle (message) 2,516 posts, Sugar bee

Those are all seriously adorable!

I designed ours myself, but sort of took a postcard approach to them and used one of our e-pics. They should be arriving in our guests mailboxes starting today!

2/23/10 @ 11:18 am (reply)

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Mrs. Piglet (message) 1,045 posts, Bumble bee

I love the one w/ the kiddos floating off w/ the balloons!

2/23/10 @ 11:26 am (reply)

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Mrs. Sprinkle (message) 545 posts, Busy bee

I almost made the buttons but just couldn’t get my shit together in time. Meaning I didn’t have the energy to dig up my ancient button maker from the depths of our “craft room.”

All of these are amazing and I can’t wait to see what you chose!

2/23/10 @ 11:45 am (reply)

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Miss Stripes (message) 1,063 posts, Bumble bee

@Alicia W.: Oh no! I’ll have to investigate what happened to the link when I get home this evening! I’ll repost/pm you with the goods!

2/23/10 @ 12:06 pm (reply)

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Miss Stripes (message) 1,063 posts, Bumble bee

@Miss Argyle: So exciting right? I can’t wait to put ours in the mail!!

2/23/10 @ 12:08 pm (reply)