Quick update:

In trying to get out of working on my paper (#3 out of 4 this month) I decided to do a quick update...Totally not my fault, I got my box of paper and envelopes today and I just HAD to play around and make up a sample invitation!!  Anyways here it is:

So the pic on the right shows the envelope (but the color is a little off!)

And I have to figure out what to put on the top square of the belly band (love that name for the wrap on the invite)...I had a monogram all ready but it has our names and a P and then I read I shouldn't use the P before the wedding... I guess I'll have to play around with something new! 

And earlier this week I also got the table squares for the reception...Since linens are expensive and we are poor, I have resigned myself to the white tablecloths at Giovannis and no chair covers, but I did want to do something on the top to break up the white!  So I ordered black napkins (which I don't have yet), and these black and white damask table squares that will sit in the center of the tables, as well as runners for the head table! Here is a pic:

Love these!  They are around 20"x20" I believe.  What do you guys think?  This with the cake, some votives, and black napkins...Should work right?  And the best part is I can totally sell these and the napkins after to get at least some of my money back!  OK- enough stalling, but I wanted to keep everyone updated!! 

And mom said she is planning an engagement party for Jan 30th (tentative date) so let me or her know if that doesn't work out!!