| 1. When
should wedding invitations be ordered?
Invitations should be ordered when all of the details of the ceremony
and reception have been confirmed. Information such as the date, time
and place of your service and reception, as well as an accurate guest
list count are needed when placing your invitation order. You should order
invitations at least three months before the wedding.
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2. When should wedding invitations be mailed?
Invitations should be mailed approximately 6 to 8 weeks before the ceremony
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3. When should I ask to recieve my response cards by?
Response cards are generally received the week before your caterer needs
to have a final headcount.
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4. Are there any special
arrangements made for out-of-town guests?
It is a good idea to send a "save-the-date card" to your out-of-town
guests. This card is usually sent three to four months before the wedding
invitations are sent. This is the first news your guests have of the wedding.
It typically includes information about the wedding and any special accommodations
which you have made for them.
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5. What are considered traditional
invitations?
Traditional invitations are white, ivory or ecru with a panel or without
a panel. Traditional invitations can be thermographed or engraved. Thermographed
(raised) printed invitations are less expensive and imitate the look of
engraving.
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6. Are wedding announcements ever sent to anyone who's
been invited to the ceremony or reception?
No. Wedding announcements are only sent to those people who were not invited
to the ceremony or reception
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7. Are the wedding envelopes addressed formally?
Yes. Abbreviations should not be used except for Mr., Mrs., Jr. or Dr.
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8. Is it correct to use "and
family" when addressing the wedding invitation and envelopes?
Although your wedding is up to you, tradition states that it is best to
use seperate invitations for adult family members living under the same
roof, whenever possible. For small children, address the outer envelope
to their parents and write their first names on the inner envelope under
their parents' names.
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9. What is the purpose of
the tissue included with my invitation?
In the past, tissues were used to guard against ink smears. Today's printing
methods ensure ink is dry before the invitations leave the printing plant,
so the tissues are no longer necessary. However, many continue to use
the tissue as part of their wedding ensemble for aesthetic reasons and
for the sake of tradition.
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10. When should announcements
be mailed?
Announcements shold be mailed a day or two after the wedding.
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