So, you've got your venue, reserved the date, considered
your colors and theme and of course know the guy. Now it is time to order
your wedding invitations. If you have done your homework, you are most
likely ordering your invitations online as you have found that you can save
sometimes more than 50% in comparison to ordering from a stationery
store. But, what do you need to order? And what is a "Respond
Card?" All the wedding lingo
can be confusing and overwhelming. Below are steps to help you understand
the various components of the invitation and understand what you need for your
wedding as not all pieces may be warranted.
1. Order the Invitation. The
Wedding Invitation itself is the first thing to consider and select when ordering your
invitations. This will have all the particulars of the wedding such as
the date, time and location. And, it will also contain your personalized
verbiage which will indicate who is doing the inviting. For example, if
you and your fiance are hosting the wedding then this will be indicated by the
verse outlining that you and he request the honor of guest's presence.
Wording examples can be found on our site under "Verses." Make
sure and order an additional 25 invitations for various reasons such as late
additions to the guest list or returned mail.
2. Order the Respond Card. The
"Respond Card" is the card that your guest will be returning to you
indicating that they will be in attendance or regretfully have to
decline. This care can also be utilized to outline the menu choices that
are available to guest such as beef, chicken or fish. The guests'
indication of their meal preference is also the signal that they will be
attending the wedding. Our respond card's come with return envelopes that
will automatically have your return address printed at no additional cost on
the envelope. Etiquette dictates that you place a stamp on the envelope
so that guests can simply drop the card back in the mail to you.
3. Order the Informal Note. The Informal Note Cards are an optional
purchase at the time you order your Wedding Invitations. These cards will
match your invitations and can be used as Thank You Notes for your wedding
gifts or to thank vendors, parents or other friends and family who contributed
to the wedding. It is a great idea to order these at the same time.
They will not only match your wedding invitations, but you will have them well in advance of your wedding so that you can get a head start on sending out Thank You Notes for all the wedding gifts.
4. Order
Save the Date Cards. If you haven't already ordered your Save the Date Cards and you are ordering your Wedding Invitations at least six months in advance then it is a great time to place this order as well. Not only will you most likely save on shipping costs, but you can also check another item off your list in one fair swoop. Also, if you are ordering from collections like our
Exclusive Collection II, you can order Save the Date Cards that match your Wedding Invitations.
