Save the dates and invitations

Brian and I went into Harvard Square last night to walk around and to shop for invitations and save the date cards. We went into this shop called Papyrus. I asked a nice woman at the front where I could find samples. She guided us towards the back of the store and said if we had any questions to ask as she showed us where the albums were. Sure. That sounds great. Brian and I start perusing the different types of invites. Brian even tries out an embosser. We were actually having a pleasant time.

After about five minutes of looking, a very persistent salesperson came up to us. We started chit-chatting with her and told her our plans of marrying away. I told her I was aiming towards September to get the save the date cards out. Oh no that's too late, she exclaimed. You should get them out by August the latest was her advice. When I explained I was planning on sending the invitations out at the beginning of January, she again exclaimed that was not adequate time. She advised sending the invitations out in November!!! That's almost 5 months before our wedding. She explained that with the holidays, things get very hectic at the shop and at the companies. For the sake of our guests, we should get them out as soon as possible. She made me feel as though I was breaking some cardinal rule by sending the save the date cards 6 months in advance and the invites only 8 weeks in advance. I was getting very aggravated. Instead of making this a joyous occasion, she made us feel as though we were imposing on her and her shop. If that wasn't bad enough, I started looking at prices. Talk about having a mini heart attack. The saleslady left us in peace and we then proceeded to leave the store, empty handed.

Brian and I had a nice dinner at John Harvards and discussed the different options. When we got home I started looking online for other options. I found what looks like a great option at printingmadeeasy.com. We don't need anything super fancy for the save the date cards. A simple postcard will suffice. Something that can be stuck on a refrigerator door is all I'm asking for. It would be nice to send a folder with all kinds of information but what's important right now is the date and the place. Now, if only I can figure out an inexpensive alternative for the invites. Oh well. That's a problem for another day. Right now, I need to start collecting addresses.