Wedding Invitation Dos and Don’ts

Here are some do’s and don’ts to keep in mind when choosing and sending your wedding invites!

DO order them as early as you can. This will give you plenty of time to fix things if there are any errors.

DO make sure your guest list is complete before you order. Ordering extras after the fact can be quite expensive

DON’T think they have to be fancy or elaborate. Some of the most beautiful invites are the simplest ones. Not only that, but the simpler the invite, the less postage you’ll need to buy!

DO proofread carefully before you submit your order. Use another pair of eyes in addition to your own if you can.

DON’T put your registry info in your invites. The little cards most stores give out when you register should be used in your shower invites only. Putting them in your wedding invites is very tacky.

DO put as much information as possible in your invites. This is especially important if you have out of town guests. Make sure you include directions and a small map to both your ceremony and reception location.

DON’T make demands in your invites. This includes things like “Cash Gifts Only”. Your shower is the only time you get to chose your gifts.

DO make the effort to find pretty stamps for your invites. After all these are not everyday mail pieces!

DON’T expect all your guests to RSVP on time. They won’t. It’s a given. If you have guests that haven’t responded by your RSVP date, ask your wedding party to give them a call.

DO order a few more invites than you’ll actually need, in case you make any address blunders, and also to save as a keepsake. Mine is framed alongside our wedding portrait.

DON’T forget to pick a pretty seal for the back of your envelopes. They are available in a wide range of colors and designs and can even be personalized.

DO expect uninvited guests. It’s inevitable that a guest will write in “6 will attend” when you only invited two. Stay calm and enlist the help of your family and friends to call the offenders and explain. Writing in guests is incredibly rude.

DO enjoy the task of picking out your wedding invitations. With all the choices available today you are sure to find one that’s simply perfect!