| 10 Tips On Hiring A Calligrapher |
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If you are considering hiring a calligrapher to address your invitations, write names on your place cards, or create a seating chart for you, then keep in mind the following questions:1.) Does the calligrapher have any educational background or training in art or calligraphy? Do they belong to any professional calligraphy associations or guilds?2.) How many clients does the calligrapher work with ...
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| 7 Tips Regarding Invitations for the Couple in Love |
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- Know when quoted items are included in your package.
- Remember brides, couples & families = one ensemble set. Don't over order BUT don't be short; always order an extra 25. Many times brides are short, this can be a costly mistake. Re-ordering is expensive and will cost you far more than ordering the extra 25.
- Be a smart bride and start your order early! Most ...
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| Adressing Envelopes for Invitations |
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Addressing the Inner Envelope Write the guests' names only. Use "Mr. and Mrs." for married guests; first names for children under 13 years old (i.e. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Matthew and Kate) ; and family names for relatives (i.e., "Aunt Donna," "Grandmother," etc.).Addressing the Outer EnvelopeAvoid the expression "and family."If the couple ...
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| Assembling & Addressing Wedding Invitations |
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ADDRESSING efore you begin addressing, make sure that you have a well organized guest list, complete with full names and addresses. Using 3 x 5 cards gives you flexibility and a simple way to record names and addresses, acceptances, regrets and thank you's. This also allows you to separate your guests into three categories:1) Those to receive a wedding announcement 2) Guests to receive an ...
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| Religious Ceremonies & Invitations |
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Religious CeremoniesDirectly following the names of the hosts, you would request the attendance of guests with the words..."the honour of your presence", as is demonstrated in above invites.Non-religious informal alternative, "the pleasure of your company"A Roman Catholic wedding...Replace the words, "at the marriage of", with "at the marriage ...
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| Save the Date Etiquette: Everything You Need To Know |
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Save the Date Cards, what are they, do I need them, how do I word them, and when do I send them? I’ll answer these questions and more, to help you make a knowledgeable decision. Save the Date Cards are announcements that inform your guests of your future wedding in order to keep your special day free. They are essential in the following situations: if many of your guests are traveling to ...
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| Stamps & Invitations |
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StampsWhen purchasing postage for the outer envelopes, take a fully stuffed envelope (invitation, inner envelope, response card/envelope, reception card, map, etc.) to the post office. Correct postage is determined by weight and size. If sending different enclosures to differing groups of people, take an example of each. Remember, postage to foreign countries is higher. If you ...
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| Stationery |
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Useful Stationery Terms Accordion Fold: a sheet of paper folded twice in accordion fashion to create a three-paneled invitation (also known as a z-fold).Copy: all wording that composes the text of an invitation. Copy includes names, dates, locations and verses.Deckle Edge: an uneven, feathery edge on a piece of paper. A deckle edge is most commonly found on parchment invitations.Die-Cutting: the ...
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| There’s More to Invitations Than You Might Think |
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Everybody talks about wedding invitations, but what about all the other terms and items that are associated with them. Below are explanations of some of the more common terms and items that you’ll probably encounter while shopping for your invitations. Seal n Send Invitations: This type of invitation is mailed to guests as a single-folded piece (without ...
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| Wedding Invitation Timeline |
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Invitations TimelineFollow this example time frame to order and process your invitations prior to your wedding: 6 MonthsStart looking for invitations. Begin compiling your guest lists and collecting addresses.4 MonthsOrder invitations.Making sure spelling is correctKnow to whom your response cards are being ...
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| Wedding Supply Checklist |
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Use this checklist to ensure you have all the items needed for the perfect wedding day celebration!WEDDING STATIONERY___ Invitations___ Announcements___ Reception Enclosures___ Map Cards___ At Home Cards___ Bows, Ribbons, & Wraps___ Liner Inner Envelopes___ Printed Outer Envelopes___ Save the Date Cards___ Respond Card & Envelopes___ Decorative Envelope Seals___ Note Cards___ Thank You ...
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| When To Order and Send Your Invitations |
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Invitations should be ordered when you have all the details of your wedding set… place, time of ceremony and reception as well as your guest list. Plan to place your invitation order at least 3-4 months in advance; some companies may require 4-6 months. Especially, if you are ordering custom made invitations or handmade invitations and coordinating ensembles. Depending on the intricacy of ...
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