Your wedding invitations are the first glimpse your guests will have of your big day. They set the tone for your celebration and give your guests all the details they need. But assembling these beautiful cards isn’t just about putting them in an envelope. It’s truly a special event, requiring careful planning and thoughtful presentation. From what goes into the envelopes to how everything should be arranged, keep reading for a guide to mastering wedding invitation assembly.
What Goes In The Envelope?
A traditional wedding invitation suite includes several elements, and each one serves a specific purpose. Here’s a breakdown of what typically goes into your wedding invitation envelope:
The Invitation Card
This is the main piece of your invitation and the most important card. It includes all the essential details, including your names, the date, time, and location of the wedding. The invitation card should be the first item your guests see when they open the envelope, so it’s usually placed on top of the other elements.
The Reception Card
This one is optional and should be included if your reception is at a different location from the ceremony or if you have specific details you want to highlight. This card provides information on the time and place of the reception and any other relevant details, like dress code or transportation options. If the ceremony and reception are at the same location, you can often include this information on the main invitation instead.
RSVP Card and Envelope or Postcard
An RSVP card is essential for gathering responses from your guests, and it can come in different formats: a traditional card with an envelope or a more modern postcard style. The card asks guests to indicate whether they will attend and may also include meal choices if applicable. Be sure to pre-address and stamp the RSVP envelope or postcard to make it easy for guests to send their responses back to you. For those looking to save on costs or make things a bit more efficient, you can opt to have guests RSVP online at your wedding website and forgo the RSVP card and envelope.
Details or Accommodation Card
A direction or accommodation card is optional and provides guests with additional information like directions to the venue or accommodation details if you have reserved a block of rooms at a nearby hotel. This card helps out-of-town guests plan their trip and ensures they know where to go on your wedding day. It can also be used for any extra information you want to share, such as your wedding website, transportation details, dress code, or specific requests like an unplugged ceremony.
Outer and Inner Envelopes
Traditional wedding invitation suites often include both an outer envelope and an inner envelope. The outer envelope is used for mailing and should be addressed formally with the guests’ full names and addresses. The inner envelope, which is optional, is used to hold the invitation suite and is often addressed more informally, for example, “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” or “The Smith Family.” It also helps protect the invitation from damage during mailing.
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