Question: How do I assembly and address my invitation envelopes?

Answer:

Tackling the assembly and addressing of wedding invitations might seem cumbersome but it really signifies the homestretch of the wedding planning timeline! Wedding invitations should arrive to your guests six to eight weeks before the wedding to give your guest plenty of time to respond. The deadline for responses is typically two to three weeks prior to the wedding to be sure that you can get a final headcount and finalize all remaining plans.

{Outer and Inner Envelopes}

An inner envelope is not necessary and is one area where you can cut back on using paper! Two envelopes do however ensure that your guests will receive a neat and clean envelope since the outer envelope might get dirty, ripped, smeared in the mail.

The outer envelope includes all of the information the postal service needs for delivery. The inner envelope should have the names of the invited guests in the household including children, whose names do not appear on the outer envelope.

{Etiquette for addressing}

Full names with the appropriate titles should always be written on the outer envelope. The inner envelope names/titles will differ depending on the formality of the event.

Here are some samples of Social Titles:

Married couple – formal:
{outer} Mr. and Mrs. Micah Cohen
{inner} Mr and Mrs. Cohen

Married couple – informal:
{outer} Loren and Dina Nelson
{inner} Loren and Dina

Married couple formal/Children under 18 living at home:
{outer} Mr. and Mrs. Karl Carter
{inner} Mr. and Mrs. Karl Carter
Miss Zoe Carter

Married couple, different last names – the woman in addressed first in this case
{outer} Ms. Ariana Rothstein Fisch-Field
(and) Mr. Greggory Field
{inner} Ms. Rothstein Fisch-Field
Mr. Field

Married couple, both are doctors, different last names:
{outer} Doctor Christina Yang
(and) Doctor Preston Burke
{inner} Doctor Yang
(and) Doctor Burke

Tip: Formal titles, such as Doctor or Lieutenant, should always be spelled out and not abbreviated

Single woman, with or without guest:
{outer} Miss/Ms. Nichole Lewis
{inner} Miss/Ms. Nichole Lewis
Or
Miss Lewis and Guest
or
Miss Lewis
Mr. Cordero

Tip: The direct guest’s name is the only one that appears on the outer envelope. On the inner envelope, however, write their name followed by “and Guest.” If you know whom he or she will be bringing, it’s more personal to include that person’s name, on a separate line

{Addresses}
Do not abbreviate! Spell out all words in an address on your envelopes (i.e. Street not St., Virginia not VA, etc.) House numbers smaller than twenty should also be spelled out for formal invitations. It is up to you if you do the same for informal invites.

Assembling invitations
All enclosures should be printed in the same method and on coordinating papers. They should be placed in this order to be inserted into the outer envelope: Slip the unsealed inner envelope into the outer envelope with the names facing the back flap. Seal, send and wait for those reply cards to start filling your mailbox!

2012 is coming in hot with this tangerine flavor! Get inspired by shades you can tango with! Try pairing maroon with tangerine for a hot color combo.

From Left to Right: 1. Style that can do no wrong. {Polyvore } 2. Great little favors that have your guests becoming photographers! {Altruism in the Morning } 3. This outfit exudes the perfect beauty of tangerine! { Pretty Stuff } 4. In a white gown, these earrings will pop! {1stdibbs } 5. These tasty cups with knock your taste buds out of this world! {The Cooking Chanel} 6. Patterns always add a little touch to any celebration {The Design Tree} 7. In this house, plain is great! As long as you add a little touch of vibrant tangerine! {Mochatini} 8. These thirst quenching favors are great for after the ceremony! Add your engagement pictures and a cute slogan to top it off! {Jones Soda Co. } 9. A groom’s taste of tangerine. Doesn’t he look so handsome! {The Knot } 10. Adding an assortment of tints from a color makes a cake look more intriguing. {Amina Michele} 11. These flowers sing tangerine love! {Martha Stewart Weddings }12. Top it off with some gifts for the wedding party- a leather tangerine notebook and a manicure set! {Refinery 29 &  Slow Down Joe }

Keep your days comfy and cozy this winter. Ideas and inspiration  from Strawberries, Figs and Gingerbread houses.

From Left to Right: 1. Reuse all those cookie tins you received over the holidays as great wall decor! Stick candles in them for a romantic evening. 2. Bring the outside in by using logs in place of your candle stands. Add a little country chic by putting your tea light candles in mason jars. 3. Tie your rings to a bible or old book in place of a pillow for your ring bearer. {Style Me Pretty} 4. Make your Holiday cards not only look good, but smell good too just by incorporating nature’s best!{Frolic} 5. Celebrate your kids great masterpieces (or even yours) with displaying their gingerbread houses as centerpieces for your dinner table. {Snippet and Ink} Yes they can be displayed during the month of January 6. Delicious winter Sangria for all those wine lovers out there {“I’ll have what she’s having“} 7. Savor that sweet-tooth with a delicious treat. {Sweet Tooth} 8. Just because it’s cold out, doesn’t mean love can’t warm you up! {The Sweetest Occasion}

1. Fury Scarf from Lucy & Ethel’s at the Historic Savage Mill 2. Action Journal from Behance 3. Solemates High Heelers, 4. Hobo Clutch from Nordstroms 5. Magnetic Primer 6. Photo Blocks from Love Life Images 7. Say Cheese! Paper Props 8. Bodacious Wine Bottle from La Boutique De Mon Amie 9. The Kringle Candle Company from Lucy & Ethel’s at the Historic Savage Mill

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