Proper order for stuffing wedding invitations

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The date is set, the bride and groom are ready, but if you want anyone to attend the wedding you need to get the invitations in the mail. That means making sense of all the paper piled up called the "wedding invitation." Except it's not just the invitation- it is also response cards, direction cards, reception cards and several envelopes. Assembling the invitation so it is in the right order is not as complex as it might sound. It is usually done very logically as a sort of paper pyramid.

1. Before Beginning

   • Before you begin, you will want to address the envelopes (outer, inner and response). Otherwise, the writing might leave an indentation in the invitation or bleed through (if using a calligraphy marker). Make sure you place a stamp on the response envelope as well.

   Assemble the Insertions

   • There is no exact etiquette on what order the insertions need to go. Insertions include the response card, reception card, response envelope, directions or map card and any thing else that will be sent with the invitation. Some experts suggest placing them face up in order of size, largest on the bottom. Another suggestion is to start with the response card (face up), response envelope (face down), response card (face up tucked underneath the flap of the response envelope), directions or map card, followed by any other enclosures.

   Where to Place the Insertions

   • If you have a single fold invitation where the wording is on top, the insertions are placed on top of the invitation. If you are using tissue paper, place the tissue paper between the invitation and the insertions so it covers the wording of the invitation. Tissue paper is optional. If you have multi-fold invitations or single fold invitations where the wording is on the inside, place the insertions inside the first fold.

   Stuffing the Envelopes

   • If using an inner envelope, pick up the invitation and insertions and place it into the inner envelope so the writing is on top facing the flap. Think of it this way, when the person opens the inner envelope, he or she would pull out everything "face up" and not be looking at the back side of your invitation. Do not tuck or seal the inner envelope. Then, place the inner envelope so the writing faces the flap of the outer envelope.

Source: www.ehow.com

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