The Save the Date Story

I’ve heard a lot of conflicting thoughts about sending out Save the Dates.  I am sure that to a lot of people, Save the Dates are considered an “added expense” or “unnecessary”,” but for some reason I just really wanted to get Save the Dates printed and sent out. I love getting other couple’s save the dates and putting them on my fridge. To me, the save the dates are the fun part, you get to use your engagement pictures and use pretty colors and fonts, whereas the invitations (though beautiful and elegant) don’t exactly scream “it’s a party!”

I ordered the Save the Dates from a fabulous site called weddingpaperdivas.com. It was so easy to use, I was very impressed. I order 250, thinking I would have enough to send plus a few extras in case I forgot anyone. They wonderful fiancé decided to add more people to the list. I then had to rush order more Save the Dates, came in very quickly, looked great, and I assumed everything was perfect. Then my as we are sending the Save the Dates out next week and my mother, mother in law, and bridesmaids are addressing them in 2 days.

No offense to my fiancé, I love him to death, but he is a social butterfly who has to have everyone, including people he knew in elementary school that don’t even know he is engaged at the wedding. It’s getting a little out of hand. But I want him to be happy. Leave it to men to get things rolling at the last minute right?

My mom had the cutest idea to send out the Save the Dates so that they arrive to people on Valentine’s Day. How cute is that? Nothing like announcing a wedding date on Valentine ’s Day. The people who are in a relationship are going to think it’s just the cutest thing. Of course, alternatively, people who are not in a relationship are going to hate us forever. It’s all part of it I guess. We are even going to put little heart stamps on them. I’m dying. It’s too cute.

On a side note, I found out that it is considered proper etiquette to hand write all of your addresses for Save the Dates, Invitations, and Thank You cards (that includes return addresses.) At first I was thinking “man this rule SUCKS,” but the more I think about it, I understand why. I wouldn’t think people put time and care into a pre-stamped address or labels…it’s impersonal and a tad lazy. Kudos to whoever made the unofficial hand written rule. My bridesmaids may hate me for having to help address this all, but I would do the same for them, so they can get over it.

Seven and a half months (and counting) until Happily Ever After begins!

 

As always,

Michele