Photo credit: Melissa Mayrie Photography Addressing and Sending Invitations
http://emilypost.com/advice/addressing-sending-wedding-invitations/ Opening a wedding invitation is unlike opening any other piece of mail. Much care goes into addressing both the inner and outer envelopes. Several enclosures usually accompany the invitation itself, and there is a thoughtful order to how they are placed inside the outer envelope, and even a few things to think about when you stamp and mail them. Before You Begin
The inner envelope bears the title and last names of the specific people invited. This allows the host to be very clear about who is invited, and by omission, who is not invited. If children are invited but are not receiving a separate invitation, their names may be written on a line below their parents’ names on the inner envelope. If no inner envelope is used, children’s names are written on the outer envelope below the names of their parents. For example, the inner envelope for Mr. and Mrs. James Darling and the two Darling children, Sarah and Jonathan, would be written: Mr. and Mrs. Darling Sarah Darling Jonathan Darling It’s also fine to write familiar names for close family: Aunt Martha and Uncle Bill. The outer envelope The outer envelope is addressed conventionally using titles, first, (middle), and last names.
Mr. and Mrs. James Arthur Darling Forms of Addresses Following is list of the most common forms of address. To a married couple Invitations are always addressed to both members of a married couple, even though the bride may know only one or knows that only one will attend. To an unmarried couple living together Invitations to an established couple who are unmarried but live at the same address are addressed to “Ms. Nancy Fellows and Mr. Scott Dunn,” on one line. To a married woman doctor or two married doctors If the woman uses her husband’s name socially, the address is “Dr. Barbara and Mr. James Werner.” If she uses her maiden name both professionally and socially, it is “Dr. Barbara Hanson and Mr. James Werner.” If the husband is also a doctor, the address is either “The Drs. Werner” or “Drs. Barbara and Robert Werner.” How to add “and Guest” Since it’s awkward and impersonal to address the outer envelope as “Mr. James Smith and Guest,” the two-envelope system works well. Address the outer envelope to “Mr. James Smith” and the inner envelope to “Mr. James Smith and Guest.” If you’re only using one envelope, include a short note with your invitation: “Dear James, You’re welcome to bring a guest to the wedding. Please let me know. Best, Laura.” If there’s time and James supplies the information, you can send his guest an invitation, too. How to Stuff the Envelopes
Before you buy stamps, take an assembled invitation to the post office and have it weighed. It’s likely that the inserts, or even an unusually shaped envelope, will call for extra postage. The post office usually has wedding-themed stamps that will cover the cost of most invitations with enclosures. Some post offices may be out of stock, however, so leave time to find them at another branch or to order them online. Remember that maps and other inserts sent to out-of-town guests will make those invitations heavier than ones sent to local guests and may require a postage adjustment. In that case, be sure to assemble two sets and have both weighed. Lastly, ask at your post office if it is possible to have your envelopes hand-stamped. This produces a different postmark (often considered more attractive) than if your invitations were run through an automatic sorter. Venue @statesville_cc
Photographer @maneandgracephotography Videographer @weare1lovevideo Coordinator @thesilkveileventsbyivy Florist @aprilsfloralexpressions Rentals @simplyunique2177 MUA @artistry_by_alicia Hair Divas and Dons - Brooke E. Cake @sweetitisclt DJ @ncdjsircharles I wanted to thank my team for being so supportive of me as we grow and go through changes. Cheers!! Photo credit: Captured by Kevin
I was reading an interesting article about recycling wedding items and I could relate. A lot of couples buy wedding decor in an effort to save money and then find themselves stuck with a lot of items they have no use for. Some area able to sell them or even donate to their friends upcoming weddings while others end up donating them or repurposing them as home decor. If having DIY Decor is part of your design, then make sure you have an exit strategy.
1. Post the week of your wedding on social media groups about items you will be selling in the future 2. Donate to a friends wedding 3. See if your venue is interested in purchasing some of your items. Also, you may want to donate 4. Incorporate as part of your home decor or office If you do not want to bother with excess DIY items, you may want to rent them instead. Even though it may cost more, the end result is--you do not have to bother with it in the future. It is not cost effective, but it is less stress. The article for reference is:https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/tuesday-style-vows/recycling-wedding-decor_217105 Congrats again to this Fabulous couple. They downsized their event and moved the reception outside, just to be safe. Vendor love goes to
Loring Magnolia Photography, A thousand Cranes Productions, Elegant Ensembles, Amelies French Baker, Occasions Catering, MUA Amy Castro, Carolina DJ Pros, Flowers Plus Charlotte, Minted, Azazie, Bedazzled and my awesome staff. This lovely couple exchanged their I do's at The Barn at Sandcastle. We have partnered with the venue to offer inclusive Elopement packages via Elope Carolina. (www.elopecarolina.com)
Special thanks to: The Barn at Sandcastle, Aprils Floral Expressions, Rev. Jim Lytle, Linens by The Silk Veil, Suarez Bakery and Paris Love Photography As with many of my clients, we had to postpone the original date and downside to make this event happen. Special thanks for Hilton Charlotte University for making this possible. Congrats to Evonne and Michael, celebrating Rooted in Love.
Vendor love goes to: Crystal Cofie Photography, Clux Events, DJ Krazy T, Jonathan Rose, The Silk Veil Linen Rentals, M Design Studio (Stationary) Sweet it is Cakes, Simply Unique Designs, Laurin Wilson Films, Congrats to this lovely couple who braved Covid to say I Do.
Vendor love goes to Ken Thomas Photography DJ Krazy T Aprils Floral Expressions Justin White Photo and Video Delish Cakery New York Bride and Groom Berry Scrumptious Catering and my amazing crew. Congratulations to Tre and Alicia. We celebrated with this intimate and Covid compliant wedding at Napa in Kingsley, Fort Mill SC. This wedding was special because it was also my birthday!!
Vendor loves goes to: Designs by JK, Aprils Floral Expressions, Carolina Royal Strings, DJ Krazy T and of course, The Silk Veil. |
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