| Everybody talks about wedding invitations, | | | | out the card and mail it back by the date |
| but what about all the other terms and | | | | you have printed on it. |
| items that are associated with them. Below | | | | |
| are explanations of some of the more common | | | | Map Cards: These direction cards would be |
| terms and items that you'll probably | | | | included as a convenience for any guests |
| encounter while shopping for your | | | | who might not be familiar with the location |
| invitations. | | | | of the church and/or reception. |
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| Seal n Send Invitations: This type of | | | | Printed Invitation Envelope Flaps: This |
| invitation is mailed to guests as a | | | | option of having your return address |
| single-folded piece (without an envelope) | | | | printed on the outside envelope can save you |
| having the respond postcard attached to the | | | | valuable time and ensure that undeliverable |
| invitation by a perforation for easy | | | | invitations are returned to you. There is |
| removal. Since the respond piece is a | | | | a small cost involved but it also gives an |
| postcard, you will save on postage for the | | | | address to those who might not be able to |
| return mailing. Prices for this product | | | | attend but still want to send you a card or |
| normally include seals along with a printed | | | | gift. |
| return address on both the back flap when | | | | |
| initially mailing the invitation and on the | | | | Lined Inner Envelopes: For a small charge, |
| perforated respond postcard. | | | | you can request your inner envelopes have a |
| | | | colored lining to add a special touch to your |
| Announcements: For those who won't be | | | | invitation ensemble. Color choices will |
| invited to your wedding but you would still | | | | vary depending on the invitation style you |
| like them to know about your marriage, you | | | | choose. |
| can mail them an announcement card. They | | | | |
| can be printed on the same paper as your | | | | Envelope Seals: These self-adhesive labels |
| invitation but mailed on your wedding day or | | | | add just the right finishing touch. They |
| immediately after with the wording stating | | | | are available in many styles and are used on |
| that your wedding has already taken place. | | | | your outer envelope making it look like they |
| | | | are holding the flap down even though it |
| Reception Cards: If there isn't enough room | | | | has already been sealed. |
| on your invitation for listing the details | | | | |
| of your reception or if not all guests will | | | | Informal Notes: These are used separately |
| be invited to attend the reception, | | | | from your invitations but should be |
| reception cards can be ordered to match | | | | included with your original order since they |
| your invitations and then be included as a | | | | are usually printed on matching paper and |
| separate insert. Please keep in mind that | | | | this will save you on shipping costs. They |
| this card could possibly add to your | | | | are personalized with either your names or |
| mailing cost since postage is based on | | | | monogram on the front with the inside being |
| weight. | | | | blank for writing your thank you notes. |
| | | | Any leftovers can be used long after the |
| Respond Cards: These cards are essential to | | | | wedding for other purposes. Blank mailing |
| planning for your dinner/reception since an | | | | envelopes are included with them. |
| accurate guest attendance count will be | | | | |
| needed for food and seating preparations. | | | | Not all of the above items are necessary to |
| The respond card along with its mailing | | | | make your wedding invitations complete. |
| envelope will be inserted with your | | | | Remember, this is your special day, so it's |
| invitation. Remember to include a postage | | | | your decision as to which ones you would like |
| stamp on this small envelope which will | | | | to include as part of your invitation |
| also have a mailing address already printed | | | | ensemble. |
| on it so all your guests have to do is fill | | | | |