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Addressing Your Envelopes
Invitations are always hand addressed in dark blue or black ink. You should clearly
handwrite or engrave the return address in the upper left hand corner on the front of
the envelope. If you do not have attractive handwriting consider hiring a professional
calligrapher. They normally charge on a per envelope basis. Refer to the calligrapher in this
publication for more information.
The inside envelope is addressed to the family name and title of a person. Write the
names of children under 18 beneath their parents’ names. Children over 18 should receive
their own invitations. Spell out all names, street, city and state names. Abbreviations are
acceptable for Mr., Mrs., Dr., Sr., and Jr. Insert the invitation, printed side up, into an
ungummed envelope so it faces the flap. Next, insert reception cards, response cards (lying
face up in their envelopes), map, parking instructions and pew number card respectively.
Mailing Your Invitations
You should mail your invitations at least 6-8 weeks before the wedding.
Hand stamp the invitation and reply envelopes with attractive postage
stamps. Remember to weigh the invitation with all of its parts before
you buy the stamps so you know the appropriate postage to affix.
Other Helpful Hints
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For out-of-town guests you may want to include weekend
accommodations, transportation, calendar of events, local
hotels and/or restaurant information, prior to sending your
invitation.
Announcement cards may be sent to friends and relatives not
invited to the wedding, following the ceremony. Thank-you notes
for wedding gifts should be written within two weeks and no
more than two months after the wedding. Both should share in the
writing to guests. Saving your invitations and adorning them with
flowers from your bouquet makes for a timeless keepsake.
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