Q: When should I send my wedding invitations?
A: Send your invitations six to eight weeks before the wedding. |
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Q: Is it necessary to order extra invitations?
A: Yes, to make sure you have enough for "overlooked" guests and for keepsakes. It is easier and more cost effective to order extra now because you will be billed for a new invitation order later. |
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Q: Should I put a stamp on the R.S.V.P. envelopes?
A: Yes, it is considered a common courtesy. |
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Q: Who should receive a wedding invitation?
A: Married couples may receive one invitation. Single guests over the age of 18 should receive their own invitations. All bridal party participants, as well as roommates living together should receive their own invitations. |
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Q: How do I indicate on my invitations that a wedding and the following reception is for adult guests only?
A: You should not print "no children" or "adults only" on an invitation. The way your invitations are addressed indicates who is and who is not (by omission) invited to the wedding. |
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Q: When the wedding reception is at the same place as the wedding, how do I word the invitations?
A: You have several options. You can use corner copy on the bottom of the invitation that states, "Reception to immediately follow" or you can state in the invitation, "and join us afterward for a reception." |
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Q: What is the best way to include a deceased parent on my wedding invitation?
A: The invitation needs to be worded so the deceased parent does not invite the guests to the wedding. Reference our wedding etiquette verses. |
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Q: Is it appropriate for guests' names to be informal on the inner envelopes?
A: You may address children, close friends and relatives informally on your inner envelopes. For relatives, addressing them as "Uncle Fred," "Grandma Smith" or "Grandpa" are all acceptable. However, you need to consider who is issuing the invitations. For example, if the bride's parents are inviting the guests, they would not refer to the uncle of the bride as "Uncle Fred." |
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Q: Is it OK to put "and guest" on the invitation envelope?
A: No, couples who are dating should each receive an invitation. It is up to you to find out each guest's name. |
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Q: How soon should wedding thank you notes be sent?
A: Gifts received before the wedding should be acknowledged within two weeks. Gifts received after the wedding should be acknowledged within two months. |
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Q: We would rather have our guests give us monetary gifts. Can we list this on the invitation?
A: It is generally not proper to request monetary gifts, especially on the invitations - it is up to your guests to choose a gift for you. However, if you would like to give guests a gift suggestion, see our friendly gift tip verses, which may be printed on a separate card and enclosed with your wedding or shower invitations. |
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Q: What is the difference between thermography and engraving?
A: Thermography involves a photographic image of your invitation copy from which your invitations are printed. The ink is adorned with thermography powder, which gives the letters a raised appearance. Engraving involves molding heavy paper stock into a metal plate containing your invitation copy. It is a process that lasts a lifetime. |
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Q: What is an informal?
A: Informals are versatile note cards that can be used as thank you notes and for social correspondence. They are usually personalized.
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