Addressing wedding invitations by hand

With its substantial weight, luxurious paper, and carefully lettered name and address, a wedding invitation distinguishes itself from all other envelopes in the mailbox right away.

The obvious care with which this small package has been created promises something special inside—and a special event to come. Addressing, stuffing, and posting these important envelopes takes advance planning and attention to detail.

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When to Send Wedding Invitations

Get organized about a month before your desired send-out date. This should be six to eight weeks before the wedding, allowing your guests adequate time to respond and ensuring that you will get a reliable headcount a week or two before the event.

The address on a wedding invitation should be handwritten; printed labels are not appropriate (though calligraphy done by computer directly on the envelope is gaining popularity and acceptability).

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