Are Sending Out Wedding Invitations Alone Enough?

When you are planning a wedding, you certainlythese cards as an added convenience providing
know how important your wedding invitations willdetailed directions.
be. They are your way of personally inviting- Reception Cards - When your reception details
family and friends to witness and celebrate one ofdo not comfortably fit on your wedding invitation,
the happiest days of your life.you can include this separate card with all the
Depending on your wedding scenario, there mayspecific details.
be many more details to include for guests- Response Cards - Including these cards for
beyond the date and time of the ceremony andguests to let you know if they will be attending
reception. That is where additional weddingwill assist you in accurately making your seating
invitation inserts may be required. Many times,and food arrangements. Unless they are
these extra cards are available to match yourpostcards, a mailing envelope needs to be included
invitation design.with the postage already affixed as a courtesy to
The enclosures needed will vary by weddingyour guests for quick and easy return.
depending on the circumstances but here areIt is important to remember that adding any
some of the available insert options:extra wedding invitation inserts may increase your
- Accommodation Cards - Out-of-town guestsmailing postage due to the extra weight so be
needing overnight arrangements will greatlysure to take one of your ready-to-mail invitations
appreciate receiving these cards since they listto the Post Office for an official weight to
contact information for the hotel(s) where a blockdetermine the proper postage needed. On the
of rooms has been reserved.other hand, if any of these cards will provide your
- Direction or Map Cards - Any time guests mayguests with additional information they will need
not know how to reach your ceremony andfor attending your special day, it is well worth the
reception location, it is a good idea to includeextra costs.