Invitations and Replys

So I'm ordering my reply cards today. I went really back and forth on reply cards. I know it's "proper" to have them, but I also know that it saves a lot of money and paper not to. So I did some more research in to it, and ran across this idea where your guest "doodles" his own reply. I totally love that idea and figure that in order to meet the criteria of "good manners" that some people consider so important, I'll print them on postcards to save on shipping. PLUS, I can make it fun and put together this neat little idea. Since all of our friends are so creative and talented, we just had to do this - good manners or not. So I designed some of my own and will have them printed through overnightprints.com I have a promo code to make them 60% off. I actually got that in an email, but I go here- http://www.retailmenot.com - before I order anything online. You can usually save a good amount of money. I saved 60% on the postcards, and paying just 13 bucks with shipping included!

So here is what I came up with

It says-
Please RSVP at http://www.theknot.com/ourwedding/cassandraspade&justinmccloud
But we'd like to see exactly how you say it, so fill in a reply that fits you best, and don't forget to mention if you're bringing a guest
On the bottom it says-
Please respond by October 1st

Now I have to figure out what I'm doing for the actual invitation. I'm thinking something artsy. I found this really cool idea on GiversLog that I absolutely love.



How cool would it be to get that as an invitation?
So I'm mulling over it for now. But I'm happy I at least have the replys done!

Grape Jelly

The dresses are decided on, and the color will be "Grape Jelly". I love that! All of the dresses below come in that color and the girls get to pick their favorite. I'm really excited about this because each of my bridesmaids is so unique and when they are standing in front of everyone, I want them to show that. I wish I could wear one!!! Now we're working on shoes.. stay posted, it should get interesting :)

So much has happened already! We found a venue! We will be having the wedding at one of our groomsmen's grandparent's house in Casa Grande.. pretty sweet! I also decided on the website and it's now up and running - http://www.theknot.com/ourwedding/cassandraspade&justinmccloud
I love it, it turned out really great.

We are still planning our trip to Casa Grande to check it out. I'm really excited, I've been told it will be perfect.