Just minutes ago, I finished printing, stuffing and stamping our invitation envelopes. They’re going to the post office today! Yay!

(Not the best photo, but what can you do at 2 a.m.?)

I was less than thrilled when my invitations first arrived. Honestly, less than thrilled is a huge understatement. I immediately emailed my matron of honor, despairing over how disappointed I was, and then I promptly mailed a couple to trusted advisors. Everything was done to my specifications — down to the PMS colors — but it didn’t come together the way I envisioned. I felt like the paper (that I raved about back in October when I picked it out) didn’t complement the delicate, intricate design at all. Well, Rebecca encouraged me to run with it, and my Granny said it was “the most beautiful wedding invitation she has ever seen.” (And she’s not biased at all — ha!) I got a couple of bids on doing a reprint and then decided to put the invitations away for a couple of weeks and reassess. When I got them out this week, I had way more perspective. They aren’t what I expected, but now I can see beyond that to recognize that they’re unique and beautiful. Crisis averted.

We used heart stamps on the save-the-date cards, but this time we were able to use the new Oregon statehood stamps. I wish we could’ve used the same stamps for everything, but I was way too excited about these to pass them up.

Now, on to crossed fingers (for the RSVPs that I hope start rolling in!) as I start on ceremony programs, welcome bags, and other last-minute projects…