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Addressing wedding invitations should follow a few guidelines as suggested by the experts. Many of these rules are just tradition and convention, while others are just practical common sense bits of advice. It is up to you, of course, whether you choose to follow these guidelines, but just remember the wedding invitations set the tone for your wedding and will be the first impression many people will have of your and your spouse-to-be. Addressing the EnvelopesTake the time to write out each name or word in the address. The only abbreviations should be for Mr., Mrs., or Jr., etc. The only time you would use an initial would be in the event that you don’t know the person’s full name or if the full name is never used. Always spell out the names of cities, states or numbered streets. In the event that the street name is actually a letter, as in “East Avenue K” you would not spell the letter “K” as “Kay”. In the event of city names like St. Charles or Mt. Vernon, it is up to you whether to spell out “Saint” and “Mount”. The most important rule in addressing wedding invitations is to make sure that you have the address correct. It can be a tragedy to have a once perfectly penned and addressed invitation come back to the sender because of an incorrect address or a lack of sufficient postage. Sometimes even the wrong zip code can be a problem. Make it easy on yourself and double check those zip codes. Assembling the Invitations
The first step in assembling wedding invitations is to put stamps on the response envelopes. *Next, layout the different pieces on a table or counter in assembly-line fashion. From bottom to top: invitation, tissue paper, reception card, map, response envelope with response card tucked under the flap. Once these items are assembled they are slipped inside the inner envelope, with the print facing the flap. Next slip the inner envelop into the outer envelope with the flap towards front of the outer envelope. Do NOT seal the envelope, yet. The most difficult thing about the assembly of wedding invitations is to make sure that every envelope has everything that it should before it is sealed. The easiest way is to make sure that you have the same number of each item in their individual stacks. As you reach the last few envelopes make sure that each stack still has the same number of items. If one stack doesn’t match, then now is the time to go through the stuffed envelopes and correct any errors. To make things easier, you might want to number your wedding guest list. Then before you slip the response cards into the outer envelope using a pencil write the number of the guest somewhere discreetly on the back of the response card. This way if the guest forgets to write their name on their response card, you will immediately be able to match up the returned response card with a name on your guest list. Sending InvitationsAt least eight weeks before the wedding the guests should have received their invitations. Most guests, especially those from out of town, will need at least two months to make arrangements for travel and lodging. Mailing InvitationsOnce you receive your invitations from the printer, assemble one completely and take it to the post office to be weighed and measured. Sometimes extra postage is actually required because of the size of the envelope rather than the weight. You might also want to enquire about any wedding stamps they might carry and whether they the self-stick type. When you are ready to mail the assembled wedding invitations hand carry them to the post office and request that they be hand cancelled. This will provide a nicer appearance over the black markings that can mar the look of the envelope. There is also an etiquette to addressing wedding invitations that looks at the actual wording for names and titles.
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