Something to Read before buying STD's and Invites

This is from the 2010 Customers Guide for the USPS.

Some things to be aware of for brides before you order your Save the Dates, Invitations, and RSVP Cards.

Maximum Thickness for Letters: 1/4" So before you grab the cardstock or the big bows make sure you envlope doesn't end up to thick

Post Cards: Minimum size is 3.5" X 5" and max is 4.25" X 6" any thing smaller they won't pick up and anything larger gets classified as the next largest shape so it cost more

Unsual shapes that have to be hand sorted: Squares! Yes Squares count as unusual shapes to the post office. Sideways envelopes where the information is on their vertically instead of the standard horizontal. These cost extra!

Check out the Postal Explorer for more info on pricing!

Dress Weights

After a long wait I'm finally back on the blog.

Sorting through some Martha Stewart Wedding stuff and came upon a brilliant idea. Dress weights. If any one as worn a skirt to high school on a windy day you know what a brilliant idea this is. For those of you who don't a lot, of flowy skirts are extremely aerodynamic and a good breeze can have your skirt floating above your waiste in no time.

The best way to do this is sew metal buttons just above the hem. It should provide enough weight to keep the skirt down in a good breeze without weighing it down unnaturally.

Here's the link to Martha Stewarts website where I found it:
http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/good-things-for-bridesmaids?lpgStart=1&currentslide=10&currentChapter=1#ms-global-breadcrumbs