Extra wedding invites?

We all know the wedding planning whirlwind! After finalizing the guest list, you often find yourself with a few 'extra' invitation suites. What's a couple to do with those beautifully designed cards that didn't make it to a guest? My partner and I faced this exact dilemma and decided to turn it into a fun, memorable project rather than letting those precious cards go to waste. For us, it wasn't about inviting more people, but about spreading a little extra joy and creating unique keepsakes from our special day. We thought, why not send them to places that hold a special meaning in our journey together? It’s a subtle, sweet nod to the spots that shaped our story, even if they can't attend the wedding itself. It adds another layer of personalization to our wedding memories, making even the 'extras' count. Choosing your special places can be incredibly personal and fun. Think about your own love story! Did you have your first date at a specific coffee shop or restaurant? Is there a park where you got engaged, or a beloved bookstore you frequent as a couple? Perhaps a company headquarters for a brand you both adore, like we did with Starbucks or Amazon in Seattle! You could even send them to places in cities significant to your relationship, such as San Francisco, St. Louis, or even Atlanta, as a nostalgic nod to past adventures or homes. Imagine the surprise and delight of a local business receiving a beautifully addressed wedding invitation – it's a small gesture that can truly brighten someone's day. When it came to what to send, we kept it simple. We placed the actual invitation suite into a neatly addressed envelope, just like we would for any guest. The effort of those handwritten addresses really adds a personal touch, making each envelope feel special, whether it’s going to a close family member or a beloved coffee shop. You could even include a small, handwritten note inside, briefly explaining why you chose them, or you could leave it as a delightful mystery! The OCR mentioned how our extra wedding invites were sent to places in Seattle, San Francisco, and St. Louis, which truly captures that idea of spreading our joy across meaningful locations. Beyond just mailing them out, there are other creative uses for those extra invitations. Consider framing one as a beautiful keepsake for your home, adding it to a wedding scrapbook to chronicle every detail, or even putting one in a time capsule to open years down the road with your partner. These extra invitations don't have to be an afterthought; they can be another opportunity to infuse your personality and love story into your wedding journey, transforming them into cherished mementos of your big day.