03.10.09
Congratulations, you’re getting married, now what do you do with that wedding invitation set?
We
understand the overwhelming amount of information that will be thrown
at you, as a bride, in the year prior to your wedding, but we would
love to offer a little guidance on your invitation sets and getting
them sent out properly to your friends and family.
The tone of
your wedding is set with the first impression of your wedding
stationery. You take the time to add personality and charm into your
invitations which is equally as important as taking the time to
properly assemble the stationery in the envelope. Here are a few great
tips to keep in mind before jet-setting to the post office.
1. Take a sample to the post office with all pieces to confirm the proper postage
2. Mail out your invitations, six to eight weeks before the event, if you have a save the date, mail it out at least four months
3. When assembled, the invitation should be facing forward, so as soon as the envelope is opened the recipient will see it
4.
Enclosures should be placed behind the main invitation and stacked on
top of each other, writing side up. We include thin sheets of paper
in-between our insert cards to prevent ink transfer. It is very
important to have these sheets in place so your main invitation is not
damaged.
5. Seal with a damp sponge and you are on your way!
Now,
the only thing to keep in mind is that there are conditions beyond your
control i.e.: heat, humidity, the postal service etc that may have
potential effects on the mailing. Unfortunately, the only way to
actually prevent this is to hand deliver your wedding invitations and
gosh darn it, who has the time for that. So, take a deep breath, this
is your moment and enjoy the experience!
-- Megan
