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