Friday, October 19, 2012

What’s in an invitation suite?



1.        SAVE THE DATE  Sent six to twelve months before the wedding.  Ideal for summer, holiday weekend or destination weddings.

2.       INVITATION WITH ENVELOPE  The centerpiece of the entire stationery ensemble.  Invitations are mailed six to eight weeks before the wedding.

3.       RESPONSE CARDS include a pre-addressed envelope for your guests to send their RSVP and/or  indicate meal choice.

4.       RECEPTION CARDS  Convey the time and location, and often the style, of your reception.  Cards are mailed with your invitations.

5.       MULTI-PURPOSE CARDS  To provide miscellaneous details like directions and accommodations, or can be used to share wedding weekend events with your guests.

6.       WEDDING PROGRAM  An outline of your ceremony.  Includes names and roles of the wedding party and ceremony participants.

7.       TABLE NUMBER  Helps guests find their seats and is an aid to servers.

8.       PLACE CARD/ESCORT CARD:  Place Cards are placed at guests seat at the receptions.  An Escort Card lets guest know what table they are sitting at. 

9.       FAVOR TAG   A pretty touch for favors that completes your overall theme.

10.   THANK-YOU NOTES   Order these now!  Etiquette dictates you send thank-you notes with in six weeks of receiving any gift.