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Invitations
Invitations not only inform your guests of the date, time, location and hosts of the wedding,
they set the tone for your entire celebration. Your wedding invitation may also include the
time and location of the reception. Mail announcement six weeks before the wedding and
be sure to have your invitations weighed at the post office to determine the proper
postage. After entering your invitation copy you will have the option of selecting a lined
inner envelope.

Outer Envelopes with Printed Return Address...
Save time while making sure undeliverable invitations are returned to you by having your
outer envelopes printed with a return address for a slight additional charge. This will also
ensure that those guests who want to send cards and gifts directly to your home will have
the correct address.

Lined Inner Envelopes...
Choose a lined inner envelope to enhance the beauty of your invitation. A variety of colors
are available to choose from for the perfect look for a slight additional charge.

Reception Folders and Cards...
Reception cards are used to inform guests of the location of the wedding reception and or
dance. Since reception cards are enclosed in with your invitation, mailing envelopes are
not necessary. Reception cards use the same folding card as an informal and respond
card.

Respond Folders and Cards...
Respond cards are used to help determine how many guests plan to attend your wedding.
An accurate count is vital for preparing enough food, seating and other accommodations
so ordering respond cards can actually save you money. Response cards are included
with your invitation and returned by guests by the date indicated on the card (usually two
weeks before the wedding.) Today, many cards are printed to allow guests to select an
entree as well as indicate if they will be attending your celebration.

Respond envelopes are included free with your respond cards. They should be printed
with the address of whoever will be tallying the guest count. As a convenience for your
guests, be sure to include a stamp on each envelope.

Informal Notes...
Informal notes may be personalized with your names and used as thank you notes, gift
enclosures, or for other correspondence long after the wedding so order plenty. All
informal notes include single mailing envelopes. Informal notes use the same folding card
as a reception and respond card.

Thank You Notes...
Writing notes of thanks is an etiquette must. Thank you notes are available blank for you
to write your personal note of thanks, or you may choose to have them printed in order to
acknowledge your wedding gifts quickly. All thank you notes include single mailing
envelopes.

Printed Thank You Note Envelope Flaps...
Save time by having your informal note and/or thank you note envelope flaps printed with a
return address for a slight additional charge.