Invitations and too many envelopes

[josmar0623]

Hi all,

Who knew invitations could be so complicated? I''m trying to get my invitations together so I''ve been getting examples online about wording. Then I stumbled across outer/inner envelopes. Just out of curiosity, do some people have invitations with three envelopes - outer, inner and then the one for the response card that will be mailed back to you? I''m not planning on having an inner envelope and will just put the names of those invited on the outer envelope and then just one envelope included for the response card. For the response card envelope I will just put my address on there.

I''m also planning on using labels for all addresses. Some websites say it''s a no-no and calligraphy should be done.

What''s the general opinion for using only outer and response card envelopes and using labels for addresses?

Thanks in advance.

 

[mrscushion]

There is one recent thread that discusses the topic of outer and inner envelopes: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/how-necessary-are-outer-envelopes.142419/

I decided forgo inner envelopes mainly because I have a two-culture/continent wedding and half of the guests would not know what to do with them.

I think reply envelopes are standard, unless you do RSVP postcards, which are less traditional but can be more environmentally friendly and cost-effective.

I had a calligrapher do my envelopes, but I personally think it is absolutely acceptable to use labels, though in that case I would get nicely designed labels that fit the colors and style of the invitation.

I care quite a lot about stationery and you will find a few people on here who also do. However, in real life I have found that no one I know cares nearly as much about it.

 

[Amanda.Rx]

My sister had VERY intricate invitations- nothing that would fit inside a regular envelope, so she put each in a box, stuck a label on the box and Fed-Exed them to everyone (although she only had 30 invites). So, in her case, labels were fine!

Stationary was very important to me. I thought that it sent the "first impression" of your wedding. I had just outer envelopes and I went with calligraphy.

However, I''ve gotten many invitations in the past where the bride (or someone else) hand wrote the names and addresses on the invitation. They looked horrible b/c the handwriting was sloppy and crooked.

So, if your handwriting is bad and you don''t want to spring the money for a calligrapher, I think labels are OK. They would certainly look better than sloppy, crooked handwriting.

 

[ladypirate]

I handwrote all my addresses but I also have extremely neat handwriting, so it worked. If you don''t have nice handwriting, I think labels would be ok. Maybe go with the clear ones so they are less business-y?

 

[MagsyMay]

The linked thread was from me a few weeks back, so you are not alone in this inner/outer envelope decision! I decided to skip them and am putting a nice envelope liner in instead. I really think 2 envelopes is an unnecessary waste, and know that few, if any, of my invitees will care. I am also using labels instead of calligraphy. They are handmade wrap around ones with a floral detail that matches the invitations, so I think it is fancy enough and looks very modern and sleek. Our wedding is going to be very modern and sleek, and calligraphy just didn''t seem to go with our vibe! I say do whatever makes you happy!

There will ALWAYS be someone who doesn''t think you''ve done everything "just" right, no matter how hard you try to observe all etiquette rules. The paper/card stock could have been heavier, the calligraphy nicer, you offended a feminist by not putting the wife''s name, etc., you just have to stop worrying at some point and go with what you think will look good and works best for you!

 

[that_someone_special]

I am doing all 3 envelopes. It was barely more $$$ for me

 

[that_someone_special]

I just looked. It was $2.95 for a set of 10 for both inner/ outer envelopes. (so 20 per pack) That''s pretty cheap!
here is where I got them from IKD