Beautiful wedding day invitation etiquette is difficult for first
timers, mostly if your wedding ceremony invitations are being done
without information. Weddings are supposed to be beautiful and have a
certain feel about them, so you want your invitations to convey the same
about any type of wedding you may be having.
There are some basic written rules for sending and creating your
invitations to make the process more enjoyable. You can even personalize
your envelopes so that they match the theme you have created for your
wedding package. If you would like to have beach ceremony invitations or
photo ceremony invitations, then have them designed or create them on
your own. If you like, you can also include confetti in the shapes of
palm trees or other beach items to make your invitation stand out and
sparkle. This is a great way to make your wedding stand out from the
other weddings your guests have been invited to, so they are sure to
remember your special day.
You should verify all addresses before you mail your invitations and
ensure that the zip codes you have listed for each invitation recipient
is correct. Following these rules for designing, printing, and mailing
your nuptials invitations will save you time and the hassles of dealing
with missing or returned invitations. Depending on the date and time of
your wedding package, your guests may need to take time off from work,
make arrangements for child care, or make travel plans.
When you are ready to mail your destination wedding invitations, send
them out a minimum of six weeks before your beautiful wedding day. This
makes sense for two reasons. One is that you will give yourself time to
deal with any returned invitations and obtain new mailing information
if you need to. The other is that you will give your invited guests
reasonable time to make arrangements. Have your wedding ceremony
invitations weighed prior to mailing, which will ensure that you can use
the proper amount of postage and avoid the hassle of returned
invitations.
The reception card simply lists the addresses and times of any post
wedding day events, such as a cocktail hour or dinner. The recipient is
asked to mail back the response card roughly two weeks before the
ceremony or by the date indicated. Nuptials are sometimes followed or
accompanied by a wedding reception, and many times couples need to
include a reception card with that information, which should have a
self-addressed stamped envelope. Often times, the accommodation
information is sent in advance with the same dates.
When addressing the inner invitation envelope, address it to the
individuals you are inviting such as, John and Mary Smith. Square shaped
invitations and larger than normal invitations often require more
postage, so be sure to check with the post office before you send them
out. Handmade and unparalleled nuptials invitations are sometimes heavy
and may require extra postage. Various invitations do not come with an
inner invitation envelope, which is fine for most couples. Lined inner
envelopes create a formal feel and can go beside the elegance of your
beautiful wedding day invitation.
