Wedding Invitations - There’s More to Invitations Than You Might
Think
Everybody
talks about wedding invitations, but what about all the other
terms and items that are associated with them. Below are
explanations of some of the more common terms and items that
you’ll probably encounter while shopping for your invitations.
Seal n
Send Invitations:
This type of invitation is mailed to guests as a single-folded
piece (without an envelope) having the respond postcard attached
to the invitation by a perforation for easy removal. Since the
respond piece is a postcard, you will save on postage for the
return mailing. Prices for this product normally include seals
along with a printed return address on both the back flap when
initially mailing the invitation and on the perforated respond
postcard.
Announcements:
For those who won’t be invited to your wedding but you would
still like them to know about your marriage, you can mail them
an announcement card. They can be printed on the same paper as
your invitation but mailed on your wedding day or immediately
after with the wording stating that your wedding has already
taken place.
Reception
Cards:
If there isn’t enough room on your invitation for listing the
details of your reception or if not all guests will be invited
to attend the reception, reception cards can be ordered to match
your invitations and then be included as a separate insert.
Please keep in mind that this card could possibly add to your
mailing cost since postage is based on weight.
Respond
Cards:
These
cards are essential to planning for your dinner/reception since
an accurate guest attendance count will be needed for food and
seating preparations. The respond card along with its mailing
envelope will be inserted with your invitation. Remember to
include a postage stamp on this small envelope which will also
have a mailing address already printed on it so all your guests
have to do is fill out the card and mail it back by the date you
have printed on it.
Map Cards:
These direction cards would be included as a convenience for any
guests who might not be familiar with the location of the church
and/or reception.
Printed
Invitation Envelope Flaps:
This option of having your return address printed on the outside
envelope can save you valuable time and ensure that
undeliverable invitations are returned to you. There is a small
cost involved but it also gives an address to those who might
not be able to attend but still want to send you a card or gift.
Lined
Inner Envelopes:
For a small charge, you can request your inner envelopes have a
colored lining to add a special touch to your invitation
ensemble. Color choices will vary depending on the invitation
style you choose.
Envelope
Seals:
These self-adhesive labels add just the right finishing touch.
They are available in many styles and are used on your outer
envelope making it look like they are holding the flap down even
though it has already been sealed.
Informal
Notes:
These are used separately from your invitations but should be
included with your original order since they are usually printed
on matching paper and this will save you on shipping costs.
They are personalized with either your names or monogram on the
front with the inside being blank for writing your thank you
notes. Any leftovers can be used long after the wedding for
other purposes. Blank mailing envelopes are included with them.
Not all of
the above items are necessary to make your wedding invitations
complete. Remember, this is your special day, so it’s your
decision as to which ones you would like to include as part of
your invitation ensemble.
By:
Sara Haese
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