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bkf
Devoted September 2016

Are "Belly Bands" worth it?

bkf, on June 15, 2016 at 2:31 PM

Posted in Planning 28

So, I'm getting ready to send out my invites and, of course, last minute, I'm questioning whether or not I should've ordered belly bands to hold the suite together. I ordered my invitations, RSVP Post Card, and Reception/Direction card off of minted. Inside the envelope there are really only three...

So, I'm getting ready to send out my invites and, of course, last minute, I'm questioning whether or not I should've ordered belly bands to hold the suite together.

I ordered my invitations, RSVP Post Card, and Reception/Direction card off of minted. Inside the envelope there are really only three pieces of paper - the invite itself, the RSVP postcard (no envelope needed), and a reception card that lists the directions on the backside.

Thoughts? Opinions? Advice?

I can order a simple grey belly band off of weddingpaperdivas that has our wedding date and initials and it will be here next week. I wanted the invites out by June 25th, so guests could receive them by the first of July.

Let me know your thoughts, thanks!

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28 Comments

  • Steph
    Super August 2016
    Steph ·
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    NO! Don't get them! I did and it was a pain in the ass gluing them all together and getting them to line up. And they were more expensive. Many times I was going to throw them away and just get a sticker.

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  • Ololufe
    VIP August 2016
    Ololufe ·
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    I bought a sample and totally HATED them. It's a waste in my opinion.

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  • M
    VIP September 2016
    MrsInSeptember ·
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    I remember reading someone had to pay extra for hand cancelling. Maybe check with your post office. Honestly I'd skip it.

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  • A
    Master January 2021
    AshleyR ·
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    Skipping! But I'm just doing a invite/RSVP, no reception or directions card because the reception is in the same location, and people have GPS. So I only have 2 pieces that are just getting shoved in an envelope Smiley smile

    ETA: words

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  • MrsLaurenET
    Master September 2016
    MrsLaurenET ·
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    I bought some for about $10. Our invites already required the 2 ounce stamp so it didn't make a difference in that way. I think they look nice. Definitely not a necessity by any means though.

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  • EleanorRigby
    VIP May 2016
    EleanorRigby ·
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    Someone else had belly bands and it put their postage over. The envelope holds everything all together, I think they're a waste.

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  • Rachel Anne
    Expert May 2017
    Rachel Anne ·
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    I never knew that's what they were called, my mind instantly went to what my FSIL wore when she was pregnant lol

    I would skip them like some pp suggested. In my opinion they're just a waste.

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  • bkf
    Devoted September 2016
    bkf ·
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    Thanks for all of the great advice guys! It just goes to show everyone's point is valid and there isn't a right or wrong! Either way will be great Smiley laugh

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