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Mrs. Giraffe, Chicago Age and Occupation: 23, Graphic Designer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Music Student Teacher Engagement Date: October 23, 2008 Wedding Date: May 2011 Venue: Trinity Lutheran Church & Idlewild Country Club About Me: Coming from the suburbs of the Windy City, you'll often find me with my foot in my mouth while laughing for no reason or telling bad knock knock jokes. I've been crafty for as long as I can remember, and will DIY something twice over before I have someone do it for me. I'm a semi-awkward, typeface obsessed, design junkie and have been know to break out my dance moves for no reason as well as try my best to be ridiculous at all times. My love of pop culture, wordplay, and graph paper almost rivals my love of Mr. Giraffe (who is just the bee's knees). After a 2.5 year engagement, we're planning a modern-in-disguise traditional wedding, and cannot wait!
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Oh man, Hive, ever since I talked about Packing the Invitations, I’ve had belly bands on my mind. I’ve gone through weird belly band phases, where I thought they were just okay, and then loved them, then just okay, and then loved them again.

Well, right now, I currently love them. Love. Them. It amazes me how creative people can get with the bands, and how fantastic they can all look, even if they are different.

I’ve decided that showing you just two photos in my last won’t do. I hereby dedicate this entire post to belly bands. That’s right! In honor of the hug for our invitations, here are all kinds of belly band eye candy.

Enjoy.

Monogram belly bands!

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Patterned belly bands!

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Fat Belly Bands!

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Skinny belly bands!

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Belly bands with a seal!

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Hippo Wedding bands!

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Ahhhhh! So much goodness!

Alright, Hive. Let’s see ’em. Hands up! Who loves belly bands?!

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30 Responses to “Belly Bands… Like a Hug for Your Invitations”

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Misslizzy
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Misslizzy (message)  282 posts, Helper bee

I’ve never thought of them for my invitations… but those last ones are so cute! Kinda like a garter for your invites…

 
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texas
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texas (message)  55 posts, Worker bee

Love the belly bands! We are still trying to decide what design to use for ours. Thanks for all of the inspiration.

 
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Miss Lox (message)  1,128 posts, Bumble bee

I pink puffy heart belly bands. Although I am now afraid my own were insufficient after seeing all of this awesome inspiration!

 
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april

When i read you last post about them I was so inspired i went in and designed my invites right then and there. I put a belly band on it and now I am seeing a few more options here that i like…Thanks for the ideas!

 
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Miss Pain au Chocolat (message)  1,698 posts, Bumble bee

Thank you for all the inspiration. We’re doing belly bands too and leaning more toward Hippo’s smart solution.

 
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thekindbride
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thekindbride (message)  39 posts, Newbee

my head just exploded. there are so many details!

 
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NotYourTypicalBride (message)  1,294 posts, Bumble bee

Love the pink floral cutout belly band and the garter, too! Here’s mine:
http://diy.weddingbee.com/topic/my-diy-invitations-2

The colors are off in the photo - much brighter/more vivid in real life. Monogram colors are lime green (letters) and turquoise (starfish), and the monogram frame color is more of a clover green. All paper is from cardsandpockets.com, and my sister designed them.

 
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Miss Tartlet
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Miss Tartlet (message)  3,207 posts, Sugar bee

Meeeeee! And, I totally LOL’d at your “random uncategorized awesome belly bands” description. So many pretty details!

 
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Paper Rose
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Paper Rose (message)  174 posts, Blushing bee

I want the see thru ones. WANT.

 
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Miss Elephant
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Miss Elephant (message)  6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

We used them, and the guests loved them!

 
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Lilacgal
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Lilacgal (message)  380 posts, Helper bee

I love all of the belly bands in your post! They are wonderful!

 
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toshella
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toshella (message)  642 posts, Busy bee

Oooh I love the one with the seal! I was tempted to show it to my FI, but I don’t think he’d get it…. I’ll have to explain the whole “inner wrapping” by the time we make our invites. :)

 
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CapeBride917 (message)  94 posts, Worker bee

LOVE them! I’m totally obsessed so thank you for this post!

 
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sparkedlove11
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sparkedlove11 (message)  167 posts, Blushing bee

How wonderful are those! Juries still out on our invitations, I hope they look that fabulous if we do decide to go that way!

 
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Miss Cotton Candy (message)  436 posts, Helper bee

Love this! we’ll be giving our invites a big hug!

 
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Miss Ostrich (message)  1,948 posts, Buzzing bee

that last “LOVE” belly band stole my heart. yay for wedding bands!

 
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The Average Bride
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The Average Bride (message)  196 posts, Blushing bee

oooo they’re all so pretty. Don’t know which one to choose! I guess it would depend on your theme.

 
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helenberrycrunch
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helenberrycrunch (message)  3,690 posts, Sugar bee

I love the off-center ones!

 
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Miss Cinnamon Bun
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Miss Cinnamon Bun (message)  1,100 posts, Bumble bee

We’re doing belly bands, and I have a cunning plan!

 
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Miss Crepe (message)  313 posts, Helper bee

I passed on them to keep me sane but love seeing these!

 
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Mrs. Giraffe, Chicago Age and Occupation: 23, Graphic Designer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Music Student Teacher Engagement Date: October 23, 2008 Wedding Date: May 2011 Venue: Trinity Lutheran Church & Idlewild Country Club About Me: Coming from the suburbs of the Windy City, you'll often find me with my foot in my mouth while laughing for no reason or telling bad knock knock jokes. I've been crafty for as long as I can remember, and will DIY something twice over before I have someone do it for me. I'm a semi-awkward, typeface obsessed, design junkie and have been know to break out my dance moves for no reason as well as try my best to be ridiculous at all times. My love of pop culture, wordplay, and graph paper almost rivals my love of Mr. Giraffe (who is just the bee's knees). After a 2.5 year engagement, we're planning a modern-in-disguise traditional wedding, and cannot wait!

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