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Here is some information and tips for handling your invitations...
How to Order Wedding Invitations
Guidelines and Tips
* Send out invitations so that your guests receive them 6-8 weeks before the date of the event.
* Set your RSVP date as 2-3 weeks before the date of the event. You will need time to gather late responses and to get head counts in to your vendors.
* Think about postage before you order materials:
* Many standard invitation sizes require extra postage. If cost is a concern for you, make sure your materials will meet regular postage rate requirements.
* Take into account that you will have multiple pieces in your invitation so the weight, and thus postage, may increase.
* Don't forget, you will need stamps for your response card envelopes as well as your outer envelopes.
* Always order extra invitation materials. You will need them. Your calligrapher will ask for extras as well.
* Use a coding system for your response cards so that you will know who is responding when you receive blank cards back in the mail- it happens. You may also receive cards back with no return address, or with a name on it that you do not recognize. A simple way to code cards is to put a little number on the back of the card in small print, and put the same number next to that guest's name on your master list. Then if you receive a card back that doesn't make sense, you will be able to tell who the mystery guest is easily.
What you will need when you order your invitations
| Invitations |
*Usually printed by a local printer, but can also be done at home. |
| Outer Envelopes |
*Your return address gets printed on the back, usually by a local printer, but can also be done at home.
*The recipient's address is hand-written on the front. Usually done by a calligrapher, but can be done yourself.
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| Response Cards |
*Available in pre-printed format. Can also be printed by a local printer or at home. |
| Response Card Envelopes |
*Your return address gets printed on the front. Can be printed by a local printer or at home.
*Always pre-stamp response envelopes before sending to your guests. |
| Info/Directions Sheet (optional) |
*Includes any additional information your guests need to know, such as reception information, driving directions, hotel information, dress code, etc.
*Usually printed at home or by local printer. Can be designed as fancy or simple as you like. |
| Placecards (optional) |
*If you will have assigned seating arrangements, you will need a way to inform your guests of their table assignments. Placecards are the traditional way to handle this, though there are other methods that people use as well.
*These are usually hand-written by a calligrapher but you can write them yourself if you choose. These can be as fancy or simple as you like. |
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