You probably already know that when it comes to wedding invitations, there are lots of specifics to remember. Usually these details can be categorized into lists of do’s and don’ts. A wide range of things can be covered in these lists from your wording to assembling and mailing your invitations. In this article we are going to concentrate on a ‘not to do’ list which is just as important as your ‘do’ list.
Here is a list of don’ts when it comes to invitations. To be more helpful, they are ordered as to how each item may fit into your preparations.
- Don’t order the same number of wedding invitations as the number of guests on your list – those numbers won’t match. Couples should be sent only one invitation even though they count as two guests. Also, be sure to order a few extras to be safe.
- Don’t omit from your invitation mailing list members of your wedding party, your parents and the officiator. Even though you know they will be attending, it is still proper to send them an invitation if only to be kept as a souvenir.
- Don’t finalize your order until you have proofed everything several times and had someone else also thoroughly review all the information.
- Don’t abbreviate words except for name titles such as Mr., Mrs., etc. Names of streets, cities and states should not be shortened but instead entirely spelled out.
- Don’t include your gift registry information or monetary gift request on your invites. Word of mouth can be used to share this type of information or an insert could be included listing your wedding website if you have one. Websites are a great place to reveal that type of information to guests.
- Don’t print the words ‘no children’ on the invitations even if that is your wish. Instead, the absense of the children’s names and the phrase ‘and family’ on the envelope should relay the message that they are not invited. You may want friends and family to spread the word about that detail as well.
- Don’t insert items into the mailing envelopes until you have hand addressed them so you have a smooth writing surface and avoid making indentations on your invitations.
- Don’t use printed mailing labels when it comes to addressing your invitation envelopes. Names and addresses should be handwritten according to etiquette and for a personal touch.
- Don’t include adult children living at home on the family invitation since anyone age 18 and older should receive their own invite.
- Don’t include response cards without first applying postage to their return envelopes. It’s a common courtesy so guests can easily mail them back.
- Don’t mail your invitations without listing a return address so the Post Office can return any undeliverable ones.
- Don’t guess as to how much postage is needed for mailing your wedding invites. Have one ready-to-mail invitation weighed at the Post Office to find out the proper amount required for each one.
- Don’t overlook sending thank you notes to all those who attended, participated in your wedding or remembered you with a gift. Your thank you cards will be greatly appreciated.
When it comes to your wedding invitations, you can see there are many details you don’t want to forget.
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