Wedding Invitations - Terms You Should Know

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Give It a Whirl Wedding Invitations Captivating Capsule Wedding Invitation Since you're viewing this lens, you're probably at the point in your wedding planning of shopping for your wedding invitations. Have you come across any terms that you aren't quite sure what they exactly mean?

I'm here to help...I specifically created this lens to help you sort out all the terms you might encounter while shopping for your wedding invitations. Some of the terms are actually types of styles and some are additional items that you might want to include as part of your invitation ensemble.

The 'Related Wedding Invitation Links' area below also includes a link for viewing a wide variety of sample verses.

I truly hope you find this information helpful.

Wedding Invitation Pieces 

Reception Cards: If there isn't enough room on your invitation for listing the details of your reception or if not all guests will be invited to attend the reception, reception cards can be ordered to match your invitations and then be included as a separate insert. Please keep in mind that this card could possibly add to your mailing cost since postage is based on weight.

Response Cards: These cards are essential to planning for your dinner/reception since an accurate guest attendance count will be needed for food and seating preparations. The response card along with its mailing envelope will be inserted with your invitation. Remember to include a postage stamp on this small envelope which will also have a mailing address already printed on it so all your guests have to do is fill out the card and mail it back by the date you have printed on it.

Map Card

Direction or Map Cards: These direction cards would be included as a convenience for any guests who might not be familiar with the location of the church and/or reception.



Printed Invitation Envelope Flaps: This option of having your return address printed on the outside envelope can save you valuable time and ensure that undeliverable invitations are returned to you.

Lined Inner Envelopes: For a small charge, you can request your inner envelopes have a colored lining to add a special touch to your invitation ensemble.

Informal Notes: These are used separately from your invitations but should be included with your original order since they are usually printed on matching paper and this will save you on shipping costs. They are personalized with either your names or monogram on the front with the inside being blank for writing your thank you notes. Any leftovers can be used long after the wedding for other purposes. Blank mailing envelopes are

Types of Wedding Invitations 

Field of Green Seal and Send Wedding Invitations
Seal and Send Wedding Invitations: This type of invitation is mailed to guests as a single-folded piece (without an envelope) having the response postcard attached to the invitation by a perforation for easy removal. Since the response piece is a postcard, you will save on return mailing postage.




Casual Wedding Invitations
Casual Wedding Invitations: Just as their name implies, these invitations are more informal. They are usually a single invitation card with the option of including reception and response cards if needed. They are also available in a wide range of smaller quantities to accommodate any size wedding, but remember it's a good idea to order a few extra.



Black and White Pocket Wedding Invitations
Pocket Wedding Invitations: This invitation style has a pocket that neatly holds the invitation card. Some styles, like the one pictured here, include a pocket for holding insert pieces such as response or reception cards and then fold up into a self-mailing piece.





Shimmering Love Photo Wedding Invitations
Photo Wedding Invitations: What a great way to share your engagement photo with your guests along with inviting them to your wedding. Adding your photo will truly make your wedding invitation a keepsake for you and for your guests.






modern wedding invitationsLayered Wedding Invitations: This invitation style usually involves the connecting of layers with ribbon which means some assembly is required. The layers can be different sizes and colors. Probably more common is the use of a translucent layer/overlay through which you can see the layer underneath. Many times the translucent layer has some design or wording printed on it for special effect.

Wedding Save the Date Announcements 

Save the Date CardsSave the Date Cards - With people's busy schedules today, it's a great idea to give your guests advance notice of your wedding date so they can be sure to attend by sending out Save the Date Invitations. If you are going to send them, consider mailing them shortly after setting your wedding date, especially if it's several months in the future or around a holiday.

Even if you don't send them too all your guests, you'll want to at least include close family members and friends. Guests who will have to travel to be in attendance will also find them very helpful giving them plenty of time
for travel preparation, especially if you are having a destination wedding.

Save the Dates come in a variety of styles and designs including annnouncement cards, magnets and scratch-off pieces.

How to have fun and be creative with your Save the Date Cards!

Related Wedding Invitation Links 

Wedding Invitation Checklist
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Wedding Invitation Etiquette Guide
Tips related to ordering, addressing and mailing wedding invitations.
Sample Wedding Invitation Verses
Sample Verses for all Types of Wedding Invitations
Pre-Wedding Event Invitations
Special invitations for your pre-wedding events such as engagement party, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, etc.
Wedding Invitation Articles
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