Monday, April 21, 2008

Guide to Inserting/Addressing Invitation Envelopes

One question that is asked by every customer that purchases invitations is,"How do I stuff the invitations and address envelopes?"Well, here are some pointers that should help you with this dilemma.

Invitations normally come with two envelopes, an inner and outer.The more contemporary, square sizes usually only come with single outer envelopes. The inside inner envelope usually does not have gumming on the flap, is often ordered with a colored ling, and is smaller than the outside envelope so it can be easily stuffed.Address the inner envelope with names only, without the street address (e.g., Mr. and Mrs. Gold).Omit the first names except when you want to include underage children (e.g.,Mr. and Mrs. Gold, Rachel and Michael).

The larger outside envelope has gumming on the inside flap and may be ordered with a return address printed on the outside flap.Address the outside envelope with full name(s) and street address.

The contemporary square invitations come with only one gummed envelope and you would address the envelope in the same manner as the outer envelope discussed above.Inner and outer envelopes are not necessary for this contemporary size.

Stuff this....

  1. Take your invitation and ensure that the printing is onthe outside.Tissues may be placed over the printing, if desired.
  2. Place any enclosures either on top of the invitation or inside the fold.Place response enclosures under the flap of the response envelopes.
  3. The invitation and enclosures are then inserted into the inside envelope with the folded edge first and the front of the invitation facing the back envelope flap.
  4. Insert the inside envelope into the outside envelopewith the names facing the back of the envelope and the seal.

Depending on the number of enclosures, the size and the weight of your invitation, extra postage may be needed.We recommend bringing one of your invitation ensembles (pre-stuffed) to your local post office so they can advise you as to how much postage will be required.

The Mailing ist....

  1. It is customary to send an invitation to your priest, rabbi, etc. and their spouses.

  2. All children over the age of sixteen should receive their own invitations.

  3. Plan to order an additional 25 invitations to allow for the unexpected.

Happy stuffing!

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