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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.
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