Weddingbee Blog

So here they are—the final product. I second-guessed doing save the dates sooo many times throughout this process. BUT, they’re done, and they’re sent.

Oopsie: I did not order color samples of envelopes like everyone tells you to

I win: Color was perfect and exactly what I wanted

Oopsie: I constantly questioned WHY I was actually doing these. Was it weddingworld pressure?

I win: Mr. PD reminded me that we have a popular wedding weekend and lots of people traveling—the sooner we “officially” notify them, the better! Plus, save the dates are like a dress rehearsal for invitations.

Oopsie: I smacked clear labels on them instead of hand-addressing

I win: Faux-pas, shmo-pas—people are throwing these envelopes away. Maybe if our wedding were formal/black-tie I would have done this, but…it’s not. Homies can get over it.

OH WAIT, no I don’t: Turns out the labels smudge/wipe off at any hint of moisture. Basically, if it rains or snows while they are en-route to mailboxes…they will not GET to mailboxes. Both the address and return address will be ruined. That’s right folks—bridal blogger of the year. “Tacky” and useless labels.

Oopsie: Designed them myself despite having no design software whatsoever, and I’m an insane perfectionist.

I win: I hit a point where I just stopped caring about perfection, and I left them alone. I’m actually happy with the way they turned out. Plus, they’re personal! Or something.

Oopsie: I did not buy fancy bridal stamps or collect vintage stamps or anything of the like. I used these goofy guys:

I win: I care way more about these babies than I ever could about stamps. So what if our save the dates and invites have silly pet faces on them? Even the littlest thing I could do to promote the adoption of shelter pets is a win in my book.

Now, on to the invitations…

Tell me this: did you DREAD invitations after you did save the dates? Because, like, I could weep just thinking about it.