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Invitations & Accessories

Your wedding invitation is the first item your guests will see about your wedding. It gives your guests an idea of the type and formality of your wedding.

Invitations may be printed or engraved. They should be mailed 4-6 weeks before your wedding date.

Order 25 more invitations than you think you will need. It's cheaper to order more in advance than ordering a small quantity at a later date. Also, order extra envelopes for mistakes.

Both envelopes should be in the same handwriting, in black or blue ink. You may want to consider calligraphy. It creates a very elegant look for your invitations. Computerized calligraphy is available through some stationery stores.

Children's names should be listed on the inside envelope on the second line. Never use "and Family" on the envelope. The rule is, if children are not listed on the envelope, they are not invited. Children over the age of 18 receive their own invitations.

Invitations & Accessories Checklist
___Finalize guest list and determine number of invitations to order
___Order invitations three to four months in advance
___Determine if you want engraved or thermographed invitations. Engraved invitations take six to eight weeks to be delivered.

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Select paper, script, ink color, wording & format for:
___Invitations
___Programs
___Enclosures
___RSVP cards
___Announcements
___Thank You notes
___Reception cards
___Place cards
___Pew cards
___Napkins & matchbooks
___Maps
___Compile names and addresses of guests as soon as possible
___Check all spellings, dates and addresses on your order
___If necessary, design and print maps to assist guests
___Carefully examine your order for accuracy
___Address and assemble invitations
___Take finished invitations to post office and have them weighed to determine postage
___Mail invitations 4-6 weeks prior to your wedding
___Mail announcements on day of wedding



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