Save the day!

The brilliant wedding planner that is my mum, has been nagging me for months to get these finished and off to the printers, well finally they are done!

Following on my superhero theme, I have taken the Noir style and created a fun little strip for me and Gaz as superheroes.
The invitations will follow this on into a whole little story later on. I'm currently working on them.

Designing for other people I dont tend to have trouble with, but designing my own wedding stationary is proving to be very difficult. I think this is down to the fact that I am my own worst critic, even though I have had these practically done for the last month, each weekend I have come back to them for more tweaking.
This weekend was my cut off, my last cut off being two weeks ago (but again... critic!). So after a few hours today, all sorted... I hope.

Little budget tip here... I am having them printed on Ebay. For 100 double sided A5 card I have paid £26 with free postage.
(a little more then I needed but they only sell in 50s. There is only £3 difference between 50 and 100 so im not too fussed that I only need 70).
Compare that too Staples or any wedding invitation sellers, and you've got a bargin.

The only thing that has helped me is that I've had a few years learning photoshop. For others out there who may need a little help putting stationary together, just let me know and I would be happy to create something to your taste.

Otherwise check out Etsy for sellers who sell the printable stationary.  You can grab them for not very much and then have them printed on Ebay and still get the save the dates done for under £100.

Etsy save the date printables

Inspiration ideas for budding superheros

Hevs and Gazs TOP TEN geeky wedding rings

Like some men, my fiance wasn't too taken by the look of white gold or silver, ( I have never fancied the traditional gold rings) so I have been trying to find something more to his taste.

Being a bit on the geeky side (and planning a super hero wedding), we are looking for rings that show our personalities.

SO HERE IS HEVS AND GAZ'S TOP TEN GEEKY WEDDING RINGS:

10.

The Transformer Decepticon diamond ring.
This is fantastic, one lucky girl from Deviant Art was presented with this amazing engagement ring designed for her by her fiance. Lucky Girl!
http://fire-redhead.deviantart.com/art/My-Engagement-Ring-179864636

9.

The Tardis ring
For true Doctor Who fans, Pathetic peripatetic has created this 1CT princess cut ring.
Stunning. It is also now up for sale!
http://patheticperipatetic.tumblr.com/post/18990334414/i-was-bored-and-made-this-its-a-police-box-based

8.

Star Trek rings 

Stunningly geeky star trek rings created by Va La Jewellery. 

Want to get married, then "Make it so."

http://www.etsy.com/listing/128178101/sterling-silver-wedding-band-for-men?ref=shop_home_active 

Also I am very jealous of this proposal!

7.

Star Wars R2D2 ring 

Designed by Paul Bierker this is the perfect ring for any true fan. 
http://www.custommade.com/this-droid-is-for-sale/by/paulmichaeldesign/

6.

Xbox controller ring

Perfect ring for gamers. Created by Brittany Foster, this ring has four silver xbox controllers- each set with sapphire, ruby and emerald- around a band ring. 

Shame im more of a Playstation girl...

http://www.custommade.com/x-box-controller-ring-silver-and-precious-stones/by/bmf/

5. 

Half way there...

The Stargate ring

This has to be one of the coolest rings out there... the rings actually spin!

http://weddingbandsdesign.com/beautifully-crafted-gold-and-platinum-fancy-wedding-bands.html

4.

Sun Dial ring 

Apparently who needs a watch when we have the sun? As a novelty, this ring is well crafted and looks like a lost ancient relic. Indian Jones fans should be all over this.

The rings actually turn allowing the ring to be adjusted and record the time using the sun. 

http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/e56d/?cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=&CJID=2275685

3. 

Super hero rings

For the perfect superhero wedding why not fly in with one of these:

http://www.superherostuff.com/superman/rings/superman-red-translucent-symbol-ring.html?itemcd=ringsupsymrdtrn

2. 

Assassins creed ring

This is the ring my fella is dying for at the moment. He loves the game Assassins creed and is planning on getting the symbol tattooed on his arm too. 

Created by http://www.shapeways.com/designer/nakamura_shop

1.

Finally number 1! It had to go to the Tri Force ring from Legend of Zelda

These stunning two toned rings were created by http://zsoltszekely.com/333233/rings/

Not only are they simplistic and well crafted, they include "Its dangerous to go alone" inscribed on the inside, so sweet!

We are closer to deciding on our wing designs, we have agreed on a metal, Palladium. I wanted it because it  is the cheaper substitute to platinum, while still being strong and durable... he wanted it because it is the element Tony Stark (Iron man) uses in his chest piece... well at least we agreed.