Because we decided on envelopes for our save the dates, we had to figure out a way to address these puppies. There was no way I was handwriting anything. And, I surely did not want a plane label. So I searched for ways to create a wrap around label. I mean, they’re all over the place, but considering we wanted to mail these out pretty soon, I was working with a short timeline. Which left me with very few choices.
My mom had purchased what she thought were Avery 5160 labels (you know, the traditional, 3 across, 10 down labels). When she opened the box, they were the 2 across, 10 down type. So basically, longer that the 5160 labels. How convenient? I picked them up from home one night, and downloaded the Avery DesignPro program. I was not about to figure out if Photoshop could do a mail merge of about 200 addresses, and Word only gives you so many options in terms of design. DesignPro, is like the easy, free (and extremely low tech) version of Photoshop with a mail merge.
So, with a little magic and inspiration from our Save the Dates design, I crafted a wrap around:
Boy, did this make the addressing process entirely too easy. I already had everyone’s address in an Excel file, so it was a matter of merging the two files together. Taking off the labels (and stamps) from their backing sheet, and sticking them on the envelopes!
After a marathon sesh of label/stamp sticking, we were ready to mail them off!
How did you address your save the dates?
P dot S, I promise the reveal is coming!
7:27 am on March 22nd, 2010
WOW!!! Great job on all those save the dates!!!
10:37 am on March 22nd, 2010
I actually thought about doing that for our wedding invitations but ended up changing my mind, can’t remember why I did that now.
Yours look great!
12:38 pm on March 22nd, 2010
I haven’t gotten that far yet but I bookmarked this for my own day. You and your designs look adorable!!
2:06 pm on March 22nd, 2010
I nearly had a heart attack when I saw the preview image on your FB post – my envelopes were *literally* identical at first glance! I think we REALLY need to hang out some!! So funny!
7:59 pm on March 22nd, 2010
Those look awesome!! We did by hand and it was a major pain!
9:32 pm on March 22nd, 2010
I love when you post about your wedding! Those wrap around labels look like ours – we used Avery labels too! They look fantastic – love the red envelopes.
P.s. How cute is your dog!
12:39 pm on March 23rd, 2010
The address labels are GENIUS! When I got your save the date in the mail, I immediately thought “this has to be from Brit” before I opened it or saw who it was from. Way to go!
10:50 pm on March 24th, 2010
Great idea! I was lucky enough to have a friend with amaze balls handwriting who was willing to address ALL of them for me!
7:22 pm on March 25th, 2010
I LOVE this idea! I am getting married in June and we are compiling address and I have no idea how to keep them all straight and orderly… I love the idea of just having them in an Excel file but I have no idea how to even begin to set that up. Could you maybe do a tutorial about how to do that? or just let me know?
you inspire me an incredible amount! I love your blog and everything about your designs!
7:54 am on May 12th, 2010
I get excited when i receive wedding invitations. sometimes i also make customized wedding invitations.:-.