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Mrs. Seashell, Chicago, IL / Providence, RI Age and Occupation: 28, Marriage and Family Therapist Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Electrical Engineer Engagement Date: September 3, 2009 Wedding Date: September 2010 Venue: The Glen Manor House About Me: Fonts and fashion, stationery and Sundays, photography and french toast... the beauty is in the details for this fun-loving Chicagoan who loves to plan plan plan! The soon-to-be hubs plays "Mr. Fix-It" in our new condo while I swoon over beautiful, personalized stationery and choose shades of aubergine for my bridesmaids' dresses... and thus begins my new fairy tale! Skirting to the East Coast for our September nuptials where my home state of Rhode Island awaits with fall foliage, I'm just a few dress fittings and bachelorette party away from saying "I Do" to a very happy ending!
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They’re official! Our Save the Dates have been sent!

After toying with mounting them on cardstock, then scrapping the idea entirely, simplicity won out! Funny enough, they are what I initially didn’t want: a “boring” magnet in an envelope. Fortunately, they fit perfectly snugly in the envelope, and the wrap-around label and matching stamp looks polished without going over the top.

For the design of our wrap-around labels, we were torn between the chandelier and soft lace designs. Ready to see which we chose?

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We opted for the soft lace for a few reasons. For one, we are using lace as a subtle element of our wedding style. My dress has lace applique, which will be replicated on our wedding cake, and also we are using lace from my aunt’s veil on our ring pillow. But ultimately, we decided to save the chandelier to use it on our formal invites. (Read: we didn’t want to overuse chandelier details.)

Here are the close ups:

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Save the Dates: Official Reveal :  wedding diy providence save the dates Std Sta std_sta

I’m so glad that I had the help of our invitation designer on these! I don’t think I could have come up with something quite as polished looking on my own. Did your Save the Dates vary from your original vision? How far in advance did you send them out?

Secret Fact: These actually went out in early March.

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25 Responses to “Save the Dates: Official Reveal”

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labrat
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labrat (message)  472 posts, Helper bee

I love how the flap of your envelope opens to reveal the two of you framed perfectly in the natural envelope cut out! Very cute!

 
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Miss Hermit Crab
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Miss Hermit Crab (message)  3,562 posts, Sugar bee

these are so great!!

 
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Cornhusker
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Cornhusker (message)  274 posts, Helper bee

Wonderful, the little details make them perfect!

 
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puzzle
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puzzle (message)  248 posts, Helper bee

Good choice using the soft lace design! And I love how you wore a purple dress in your picture. You have a knack for tying in details of your color scheme without it looking cheesy or forced.

 
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Miss Hamster (message)  4,046 posts, Honey bee

All the details tie together so nicely!

 
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Miss Seashell (message)  1,713 posts, Bumble bee

@puzzle: Thanks so much! You made my day :)

 
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Mrs. Pug
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Mrs. Pug (message)  3,753 posts, Honey bee

looks fantastic!

 
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Miss Starfish (message)  1,924 posts, Buzzing bee

They look great! I love the coordination of the details!

 
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beexiong (message)  194 posts, Blushing bee

My Save the Dates were “boring” magnets in an envelope too! But yours turned out so awesome! I love how you guys are sticking out of the envelope, almost like you planned it that way! It could not be any more perfect. :)

 
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Miss Lobster (message)  668 posts, Busy bee

Love how you guys are the first thing people see when they open the envelopes. We sent our STDs out 3-4 months prior but really wish I sent them earlier.

 
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Miss Cardigan
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Miss Cardigan (message)  8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

Love them! The lace looks great on the envelope!

 
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AlmostMrsS
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AlmostMrsS (message)  21 posts, Newbee

Oh my gosh, I’m so jealous! Those are darling!

 
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alivoo01
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alivoo01 (message)  2,622 posts, Sugar bee

Love that the envelope flap frames you two and are the first things your guest will see! The not-want worked out perfectly! Love your Save The Date still!!

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

These are lovely! Especially love the colors… :)

 
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Lillindy
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Lillindy (message)  7,974 posts, Bee Keeper

Soo pretty and I’m glad you went with the lace, it looks perfect!

 
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winter
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winter (message)  1,333 posts, Bumble bee

those look so pretty!

 
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Miss Frog (message)  505 posts, Busy bee

Lovely - I’m a big fan!

 
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Miss Locket
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Miss Locket (message)  2,837 posts, Sugar bee

I love the lace…I swear your wedding has some very similar details to mine!

 
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Miss Turtle (message)  782 posts, Busy bee

I LOVE these!! They turned out so classy!

 
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jordynrose
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jordynrose (message)  6,351 posts, Bee Keeper

Very pretty! Love the lace.

 
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Mrs. Seashell, Chicago, IL / Providence, RI Age and Occupation: 28, Marriage and Family Therapist Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Electrical Engineer Engagement Date: September 3, 2009 Wedding Date: September 2010 Venue: The Glen Manor House About Me: Fonts and fashion, stationery and Sundays, photography and french toast... the beauty is in the details for this fun-loving Chicagoan who loves to plan plan plan! The soon-to-be hubs plays "Mr. Fix-It" in our new condo while I swoon over beautiful, personalized stationery and choose shades of aubergine for my bridesmaids' dresses... and thus begins my new fairy tale! Skirting to the East Coast for our September nuptials where my home state of Rhode Island awaits with fall foliage, I'm just a few dress fittings and bachelorette party away from saying "I Do" to a very happy ending!

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