The guy (nice catch). The ring (hello, bling). The date (whom did you knock off to get a Saturday night in June at Cafe Brauer?).

Things appear to be falling into place quite nicely.

Just your luck: Pearl & Marmalade recently launched a line of invites and stationery. Tired of their assembly line day jobs (letterpress, vellum, ribbon, repeat), the Chicago-based design duo struck out on their own, giving brides and party-throwers alike a fresh take on the old invitation.

Their Signature Collection is a dreamy combination of clean lines and whimsical graphics such as kissing birds, twirling kaleidoscopes, and lovely brocades. Choose from one of their fourteen designs (which also work well for showers, birthdays, and mitzvahs) or get the girls to create something original.

They also have cards (“If You Only Knew,” “Do You Still Think About Me?”), thank you note sets, and an assortment of darling birth announcements for when you decide to take the next step.

Or in case that good timing thing runs out.

Cards and note sets available online at pearlmarmalade.com; e-mail info@pearlmarmalade.com to view the invitation and announcement collections.