Mark Your Calendars, Ladies & Gentlemen. We Have a Date!

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Miss Sweet Cream, Philadelphia Age and Occupation: 26, Public Relations Account Manager Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Outside Sales Engagement Date: July 4, 2010 Wedding Date: October 2011 Venue: Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church / Rosebank Winery About Me: Born in the ‘burbs of Philly, it took some time living in the Big Apple to realize that I’m a girl who likes her roots. That’s why the mister and I bought a 1950s house on a charming street not too far from our childhood stompin’ grounds. This could also be the reason why our hometown is the scene where we are planning our super sweet, totally charming, BBQ-for-supper wedding that I never knew I always wanted. I DIE over DIY projects and live for vintage, heartfelt inspiration. I obsess over all things mid-century (from forks to furniture). Love is… cartoons and flea markets, and I am known to whip up a mean banana cream pie. I met the Mr. in grade school and after that boy took me for a spin on the handle bars of his BMX, I knew that things would never be the same again. Besides lovin’ my Mr., I also love to plan, sew and create, and that’s just what I’m doing as I navigate through the details, creating a laid-back day that oozes charm; one that will go down in (at least our) history as the Best. Day. Of all time.

Mark Your Calendars, Ladies & Gentlemen. We Have a Date!

June 7th, 2011 @ 3:43 pm by Miss Sweet Cream
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I am a bride who loves paper. I love combing through Etsy looking at invitation suites. I love seeing other brides DIY invites and all of the time and planning that was put into them. I love getting invitations for weddings and seeing how each one fits the bride and groom—an invitation with its own personality, whether it’s the font, phrasing, or colors. Before we could get to the invitation stage, I was on a mission: To find the perfect idea for the save the dates.

With a 15-month engagement, I just knew I wanted to send something in the mail announcing our date. Never mind the fact that most of the relatives learned our date during phone calls or at someone’s christening. This date was ours and it needed to be saved in something worth saving—at least for us to save and pull out to remember.

I first fell in love with something like this for the save the dates…

Image via JuneBug Weddings

Then I was obsessed with the idea of a “vintage postcard,” especially one in particular on Etsy.

Image via ItsMelC on Etsy

And I swooned over Mrs. Duckling’s save-the-date tutorial.

Image via Mrs. Duckling

If only a bride could have multiple save the dates! Sigh.

Well, with the inspiration of this:

Image via Crust Station Blog / 1. Small pennon ribbon via weiwenhaitun on Etsy, 2. Lighted paper pennant garland via Once Wed, 3. Pennant tea party invites via mer mag, 4. Tea party plates via mer mag, 5. DIY save the dates via Forget Me Knot Weddings, 6. Mini pennant garland via Etsy, 7. DIY mini bunting birthday card via How About Orange, 8. My folk lover via Catherine Campbell

Image and tutorial via What Makes Me Happy

Image via The Wedding Chicks

Aren’t these adorable?! The Wedding Chicks have this template for free on their site. Totally customized. Totally fabulous!

I started my journey of carefully cutting, night after night, hot-gluing and envelope lining, stuffing, addressing, and finally sealing! Ta-da!

Personal pic

Although it was a long process, I am very happy with the outcome and think that it was worth the labor. I can definiately post a little tutorial for fellow brides looking for something that is oh so cute that literally costs $0—besides envelopes/mailing, that is.

Did you do save the dates? What inspired them? Do you think all of the time and effort in the details is worth it?

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7 Responses to “Mark Your Calendars, Ladies & Gentlemen. We Have a Date!”

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MissKabers (message) 114 posts, Blushing bee

fabulous!!! you should most definitely post a tutorial! - also, i had many of the same std’s bookmarked - and while all our lovely, now I’m not so sure hmmmmm

6/7/11 @ 5:23 pm (reply)

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Miss High Wire (message) 754 posts, Busy bee

We did save-the-dates but kept it simple. Ours actually wound up being pretty unique because we opted not to use a photo of us for the cards. Anytime I see it on a friend’s fridge, it stands out because it is different in that way.

6/7/11 @ 5:58 pm (reply)