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What type of file is it?

If it's something from MS Clip Art Gallery, you can usually go into powerpoint, and ungroup the clip art repeatedly until all of the components are "loose". then you can change the color of each component.

If it's a jpg, gif or png file, it's harder. Photoshop or another program like it is your best bet - you can download a free 30-day trial of photoshop from Adobe. You can also try using paint (in your applications), but it will often pixiliate the image.

Good luck!!

We didn't order the boxes with ours, but they all came with them. They were white corrugated cardboard. I think in the end we unpacked all of them and wrapped two together in a piece of tissue to save the space in the suitcase.

Congratulations!!!! It's hard to believe it's finally here!

Can't wait to hear all about it!

We didn't have a legal ceremony in Mexico, so I'm not 100% sure, but the WC at our hotel was pouring for us while we were getting ready and waiting to get people seated.

I would understand if they had concerns if you were slurring and staggering drunk, but I can't imagine anyone would care if you'd had a glass or two of champagne before hand!

Doing it DIY isn't that hard once you get a design you like. You really only need a couple of tools (paper cutter and corner rounding punch), and if you buy the inexpensive ones and learn how to use them before you start working on your invites you can totally DIY them. The hardest part is finding the time to design put them together, because that can take a long time.

That being said there are several designers here that are really reasonable price-wise. Worst case, contact some of us for pricing and at least figure out what the pricing would be.

Good luck

You might

There are lots of opinions on this one. Some people don't mind and even like to let people try theirs on. Other people really don't.

Personally, I wouldn't care, but DH once told me his ex-wife had done that all the time and he hated it. So, while it wouldn't bother me, I don't share mine because of what he thinks.

Don't let the idea of an uneven number make your decision. People have uneven numbers all the time - especially at DWs. And your ideas for the memorial are lovely - I've seen bouquets on chairs at the front, a single, different colored flower in bouquets to symbolize the lost person, the mini frames, etc.

Have you talked to your sister? Maybe it's too soon, but it might mean a lot to her if you got her thoughts. I don't know how soon your wedding is, but I'd sit tight for a bit and let the decision come to you. It will, and it will be the right one.

Good luck!

How did I miss this thread back in the day??

We were in Manhattan until just before the wedding - now out in the 'burbs on Long Island.

We got married at the Paradisus RM. So amazing!!

We should have another NY area get-together. It's been too long!

Wow! Great dress to begin with, and at that price it's amazing!

You're going to be absolutely stunning!!!! Congratulations!

I think Jan 31 is fine. Some people would say more, some would say less, but in the end it's 3 months....

Rather than adding the card and explaining it all, is there any way that you could buy more of the paper on which it's being printed (and if you're printing on cardstock, see if they have a regular text weight in the same style so it's thin)? If so, I'd just print the new date, and cut it out as small as you can and glue it on over the old date. (Even better if it's on white and you can just use a regular white label) That way you don't have to explain it, etc.

Good luck!

I am a huge fan of the Tombo Mondo adhesive roller - you should be able to find it at Michaels. Either the permanent or the repositionable tapes are good.

If you're using a velum, be sure to get velum adhesive but otherwise the Tombo works well with almost any paper.

Happy birthday Erika!!!!! I hope it is wonderful!

Oh yay Kenya!!!!! You looked absolutely gorgeous! And SOOO happy!!!

Congratulations!!!

Definitely get a calling card - your local drug store or newspaper stand will likely sell them. And the pricing is different, so look at the back and get the details (bring a magnifying glass because the print is small!)

Other tip - when you do call do it from a land line, not your cell phone. Sometimes the cards have a different rate if you are connecting through a cellular carrier (like 2x the price they indicate).

Good luck!

Gorgeous photos!!!! But what else could we expect of you!

Oh, I love this thread!!!

Here's my lovebug Sadie. The photo is old, but it's what I've got here. I'll find something more recent:

But moooooooom! I had to tear it's stuffing out! Can't you see it was attacking me?

Yay!!!! Glad to hear it! I know that there have been a bunch of brides married in PR. Check their review and planning threads until you find a good recommendation for a WC.

Thanks Stacey!! I had so much fun with your passports, and I'm thrilled that your guests are loving them! You were wonderful to work with!!

Depending on what you are printing on, if you use a slick paper (metallic or glossy, for example) and print it on an inkjet such that the ink stays damp, you can add your embossing powder to that.

Short of that, there are lots of places online that will use custom art and turn it into a stamp - I've heard ok things about thestampmaker.com.

Good luck!

I checked all of my regular free sites, and couldn't find it available. You can purchase it, but I'm sure you know that.

Identifont says these are similar:

Hooligan

Jinxed

Jive Talk

Twitty Bird NF

Shuma

Futuramano condensed

Abbott Bold

ITC Noovo

Maybe you can find one of these?

I ordered my holders from Wares Direct, it's item number AVT75524 - they were clear on both sides (not the white backing).

I know you must be heartbroken to have to change your plans!!!

I'm wondering if you play this differently, you can make it easier on yourselves... let everyone think that the reason you're changing your plans is because it suits you better.

I got to scribbling down some notes - I didn't get it quite put together, but maybe you can use it and fill in some blanks:

We thought a big wedding

Was the fun thing to do

But then we decided

We like it, just us two

So we're off on our own

We're sneaking away

Can't wait to tell you all about

Our secret wedding day

Good luck!!!

How big are your inserts? Very few printers will take a sheet that is less than 3-1/4 or 3-1/2 inches on any one side.

Your best option might be to take some regular pages, print a line down them as a guide and tape your inserts to them and run them through the printer. Not great, but better than crooked.

Good luck!