7 Tips for Wedding Invitation Envelopes
Calligraphy, a special form of handwriting, is one of the most popular forms used for addressing wedding invitations. While you have the option to send your invitations to be handwritten by a specialist, it can often be very expensive because of the time that he or she will spend on them. Computer Calligraphy is less expensive and you can easily use our company for your wedding invitations, place cards and seating scrolls. A lot of people are skeptical and think that using computerized calligraphy on their wedding invitations will not have the same effect as the handwritten calligraphy. This is simply not true. It is actually rather difficult to find a difference between computerized calligraphy and hand-written calligraphy. Our company specializes in printed Calligraphy on Envelopes for wedding invitations. The equipment and technology that we use at Cohen Printing renders top quality printing for all of your wedding day needs.
Wedding Calligraphy
One of the first things that you will take care of when you are getting married is your invitations. Your wedding invitations actually set the stage for one of the most important days of your life. Much importance is given to wedding invitations with regard to design and artistry and using calligraphy gives the impression of the importance and style that you have in your heart and you want to express it on paper. With so many different choices of wedding invitation calligraphy font to choose from, it’s best to get some professional advice. Wedding invitation cards should ideally be matched with envelopes of the same color, as this enhances the look. It is a good idea to retain the same style of calligraphy fonts to maintain consistency and to add to the overall look of the invitation. Therefore, it would be in your best interest to work with a professional, who can design and make the cards attractive to make your wedding a memorable occasion. Wedding invitations are best designed by professional artists, who are proficient in the field. We have been helping couples design thee perfect wedding invitations for years and we would like to have the opportunity to do the same for you.
TIPS FOR ADDRESSING ENVELOPES
A wedding invitation should have a distinctive look when it arrives in the mail—a crisply addressed envelope, an arrangement of custom stamps, and heavy, thick paper. These details signal something special awaits. In fact, it’s the envelope that makes the very first first impression of your wedding day.
So here are 7 things to consider when ordering addressing wedding invitation envelopes to ensure that your wedding invitations are perfectly dressed!
7 Tips for Addressing Invitation Envelopes
1 – DOUBLE v SINGLE
Choose whichever suits your personal style and budget. A double envelope includes a slightly larger outer envelope to hold an unsealed inner envelope—it’s a more formal, traditional wedding stationery option.
2 – LININGS
The lining of envelope is like the lining of a dress. It can add style and discretion.
3 – ADDRESSING
Return addresses are printed on the back flap to match your invitations. As an alternative to calligraphy, guest addresses can be digitally printed on the face of the envelope.
4 – EXTRAS
Order 10-15% more envelopes than invitations for add-ons, mistakes, or address corrections. Your calligrapher may require even more extra envelopes.
5 – TIME
Allow enough time to proofread guest addresses and to assemble invitations. Plan several more weeks if you’re using a calligrapher.
6 – POSTAGE
Pre-weigh your assembled wedding invitation at your local post office for actual postage cost. Larger sizes and more enclosures will require extra postage.
7 – HAND-CANCELLING
Avoid smears or marks from postal machines by asking your local post office to hand-cancel your sealed
