When it comes to wedding invitations, you probably already know there are many things to remember. Usually these details can be categorized into lists of do’s and don’ts. These lists can cover anything from your wording to assembling and mailing your invitations. Just as important as your ‘do’ list is your ‘not to do’ list which is what we are going to concentrate on in this article.
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. Although counted as two guests on your list, only one invitation will be sent per couple. 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. Street, city and state names should be completed spelled out entirely and not abbreviated.
- Don’t include your gift registry information or monetary gift request on your invites. This type of information should be spread by word of mouth or you may want to include an insert listing your wedding website if you have created 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, exclude their names as well as the phrase ‘and family’ on the envelope which should give the hint 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 on invitations for families any adult children living at home over the age of 18 since they should receive their own invite.
- Don’t include response card envelopes without postage already attached. It’s a convenience for guests so they can easily send 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.
As you can see there are many things you don’t want to do or don’t want to forget to do when it comes to your wedding invitations.
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