The back of the envelopes (for the return address) will be stamped with my parent's address via an ink stamp I purchased from expressionery .
Back to business. Please humor me while I share with you our remaining laundry/ to-do list as we have EXACTLY (gulp) 3 months and 1 day until our wedding. Please appreciate the fact that I alphabetized the list for your reading enjoyment.
- agonize over whether to use the reception hall's standard white card box, or make a fabulous plum one.
- buy (white) shoes and earrings for the big day in time for next fitting
- create day of timeline/schedule for the parents, 'maids, and vendors
- design seating chart for the reception once the RSVPs start coming in
- enjoy the taste testing at the reception hall. attempt to pick out chicken that doesn't taste like rubber
- finish invitations...before throwing them out the window
- get thru the rest of the fittings without letting the alterations lady take me to the cleaners
- hope the hair and make-up trials go alright
- investigate that stuff that plugs tear ducts so i don't cry like a baby and ruin my make-up
- just breathe
- keep searching for gifts for the bridal party and parents as well as ties and socks for the groomsmen.
- line up day of transportation
- make or rent table runners for reception that are the perfect shade of plum
- notify florist of when we want to see a mock-up of the bouquets
- order tuxes for the men
- peruse the mall for beachware for the honeymoon
- question if i will be able to design the programs myself while staying sane
- rehearsal and rehearsal dinner time and details still need to be established
- scrutinize the pros and cons of having either a candy bar, favor boxes filled with chocolate, or no favors at all
- try to find more things we can slap our monogram onto
- undertake making a sign to lead our guests from the parking garage to the ballroom where our reception will be held
- veil needs to be purchased at some point in time
- welcome bags for out of town guests need to start taking shape
- x, y, and z are impossible.
I did wrap around labels instead of hand writing and people really liked them! i got lots of compliments. I know etiquette says to handwrite, but I think if your label is done well and is a "sneak peak" of what is in the envelope, that is just as nice. Go for the labels and save yourself the headache!
ReplyDeletei threw etiquitte out the window a LONG time ago :) no hand addressing for this bride-to-be!
ReplyDeleteI'm 3 months and 28 days away. And now I'm freaking out that I haven't made a laundry list. omigod.
ReplyDeleteHang in their hunny buns!
ReplyDeletewhat program are you using for your invites? im in the process of ordering a monogram...i see the different styles of invites you have created..my question is..HOW DID YOU DO IT!THANX
ReplyDeletehey nicole: i commented on your blog regarding your comment here. if you want more info just e-mail me!
ReplyDeleteI have an amazing timeline that my wedding planner put together. It breaks everything down to the minute! Let me know if you are interested :)
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