KellyandMatt08

Quote: Originally Posted by nylalany KellyandMatt08 - what color did you use for the text on the invitation? I ended up ordering mine to be made, so they ended up a more teal color than yours, but for the rest of my stuff (OOT screenprint, welcome letter, etc), I'd prefer a color similar to your blue! Its actually a custom color from Microsoft. I just looked it up... Blue Accent, 1 Red 79 Green 129 Blue 189

I went to a wedding in November who used them for the Photography. The bride hated the pictures and this was not a wedding on a budget at least $100k. I was suprised she used them. I thought the pictures were average.

I got my girls dresses from JCrew in light aqua, sorta like the color in my monogram below. They also have this dress available in white (which I bought for the rehearsal dinner), they can tie a sash around that if they want. I'm actually thinking about doing that too. And the dress can be worn again. You might be able to call their wedding specialist to see if they can find you the aqua one still (I bought it last year on clearance). 1.800.205.3877 Just an idea.

This is a great idea. I'm going to order plain white ones from OTC. 24 for 9.95 (although these ones are small) I'll just make labels for them all.

I'm going to be doing BD photos in late February/early March with a friend who is going to school for photography. We are currently researching hotels (looking for something interesting/historic in Philly). For those of you that have done photos and rented a hotel room by the hour, how did you find these locations? We are having a hard time that will rent them by the hour for just photos (and without sounding like a hooker.)

I totally agree Heidi, I guess I just figured that more family would be coming then friends. Right now we have 22 booked and its about 50/50. But I dont see anymore family booking and maybe 10-15 more friends making the trip. Its just sad, but we knew this came with the territory of have the DW.

Did/Will you have more family or friends attend?

Thanks everyone!! Quote: Originally Posted by majnooni Wow! Those are great! How long did it take you to assemble all 50? I started the starfish about 3 months ago just to get them done first. I could do about 5 in an hour (sitting in fron of the TV). I also cut and assembled the blue and tan paper 2 months ago. It took 5 of us about 2 hours to finish putting them together, boxed, and wrapped.

very cute!

Thanks everyone for their feedback. I'm just looking to do it for that extra decorative touch since we will be using white tablecloths and napkins. If anyone has done this or is planning on doing this for the buffet can you post an example?

Very cute!!

Happy Birthday!

For those of you that did buffet for your reception did you make menu cards? We are probably going this route with food, but I'm not sure if I should make the menu cards. I think they would look nice at the seats. What did/would you do?

Thanks everyone! I LOVE how they came out. I've been working on them since before Halloween, doing a little bit here and there.

Very pretty. I am looking for something just like that. Where did you order it from?

My invites are done! Thanks Shelley for your help in the begining. I can finally check invitations off the list! My bridesmaids and mom came over on Sunday and we got them all done! 50 in total (we only sent them to the people who replied back yes, maybe, and didnt reply to the preliminary RSVP) All wrapped together: Out of the wrapper; invitation, rsvp postcard, extra information inserts (hotel information, airfare information, and shutlle information) The inner labeling; Each invitation was put in a box (5x7 jewelry type box). Each was wrapped with a ribbon and labeled with the invitee name (just like you would see on the inner invitation envelope) Outer labeling; after each box had its ribbon and label they were wrapped in white craft paper and labeled. Each one has to be hand stamped at the post office since they don't have postage stamps for them.

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Quote: Originally Posted by Lizz We did almost the exact thing, except a little earlier with the STDs (July). My invitations are ready to be mailed for my May wedding and I'll probably do it in the next 2 weeks. I put March 15 as the RSVP date. I already know who is coming for the most part, I just want to nail down the "maybes" at least 2 months ahead of time. Ditto! RSVP date is exactly 2 months before the wedding, exactly 1 month before the room block ends.

Yay! Everything looks great!!

We got my E-ring at Steven Singers. We are heading back out there next month to get both of our bands.

Count me in: 7 IS00IV 1 IS00TQ

My mom is going to try and make them for me and the BMs.

Thanks everyone! I'll have to check out those sites. I went to Michaels and AC Moore and they didnt have the color i was looking for. Maybe I should just be a little less picky.

Does anyone know where I can find Metallic Card Stock in aqua or something close? I can't seem to find anything online in that color. TIA!

My done list is much shorter then i thought. And my not done list is way too long. I'm glad its written though so I can get moving. Done •Dress (needs fitting in March) •Bridesmaid dresses •Location/Deposit •Hotel Booked •Cake topper •Hair Accessory •Booked photographer •Booked DJ •Completed registry In Progress •Invitations (DIY) send out week of 1/21 •OOT bags oPurchased Bags Chap stick Aloe Cards •Fans (12 left to finish) Not Done •FI and Groomsmen Outfits •Airfare •Bridal Accessories (shoes, veil, jewelry) •Bridesmaid accessories •Wedding bands •Decide on flowers (decided on florist) •Pick a cake (decided on bakery) •Determine hairstyle and makeup •Seating arrangement/cards/table #s •Decide on Rehearsal •BM/GM gifts •Make hang tags for OOT bags and fans •Decide on Menu •Decide what to do for guestbook •Determine music for reception •OOT Bags oKoozies oSunblock oWelcome letter oWedding day timeline •Determine Centerpieces •Decide canopy/arch for ceremony •Plan possible group activity •Sand ceremony •Honeymoon •Starfish bouquet jewel •Book hair/nail appointments •Ceremony Chair ties •Sand ceremony •Purchase Ecofetti and make holders •Trash the dress, dress