What to put on a wedding enclosure card

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Knowing what to put on a wedding enclosure card can ensure that you maintain the correct etiquette and tone to start your wedding right and make your guests feel welcome. There are several types of wedding enclosure cards, and the individual needs or circumstances for your wedding will dictate which type of enclosure to include with the invitations that you send out.

1. Accommodations Card

   • For weddings that are expecting a lot of out-of-town guests, or those that everyone is traveling to attend, such as a wedding in Hawaii for instance, you should write an accommodations card. The first line of the card should state the names of the bride and groom, the second line the wedding date. The third line can simply state, Accommodations or Hotels, or for a specific hotel that is hosted by the wedding party for the guests, a phrase such as "Kindly reserve your rooms by (insert a date) as rooms book up quickly," and the phone number and name of whom to speak to in order to reserve a room. List the hotel name, the phone number, Coupon Group Code if any, website, and address if you have the room on the card.

   Alternate Location

   • Outdoor weddings should have an alternate location information provided on the enclosure card, such as a tent or building, that will be used in case of rain or poor weather.

   Pew Card

   • To inform family and close friends where to sit during the wedding ceremony, write a pew or within-the-ribbon card to include with your invitation. Write the name of the guest and the pew location, along with the direction that they are to present the card to the usher, so that they may be seated.

   Reception Card

   • If you cannot fit all of the reception information on your wedding invitation, enclose a reception card. Include information such as directions, maps, or parking location.

   Response Card

   • The response card should be accompanied by a self-addressed envelope to ensure that people send them back so that you know how many people are planning on attending your big day. Include a choice of meal for the reception and drinks, if provided.

   Transportation

   • If you have made arrangements for guest transportation, include a transportation card with information about the shuttle bus or limo that you have rented that will take your guests form the hotel to the wedding and reception sites.

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