Wedding Invitations - Things Not to Do

When it comes to wedding invitations, you probably already know there are many things to remember. Usually these items can be categorized into lists of do's and don'ts. These lists can cover anything from your wording to assembling and mailing your invitations. In this article we are going to concentrate on a 'not to do' list which is just as important as your 'do' list.

Here is a list of don'ts when it comes to invitations. To be more helpful, they are ordered as to how each item may fit into your preparations.

• Don't order the same number of wedding invitations as the number of guests on your list - those numbers won't match. Couples should be sent only one invitation even though they count as two guests. Also, be sure to order a few extras to be safe.
• Don't exclude wedding party attendants, parents and the officiator from your mailing list. Even though you know they will be attending, it's proper to send them an invitation if only to be kept as a souvenir.
• Don't finalize your order until you have proofed everything several times and had someone else also thoroughly review all the information.
• Don't abbreviate words except for name titles such as Mr., Mrs., etc. Names of streets, cities and states should not be shortened but instead completely spelled out.
• Don't include your gift registry information or monetary gift request on your invites. This type of information should be spread by word of mouth or you may want to include an insert listing your wedding website if you have created one. That type of information can be listed there for guests.
• Don't have 'no children' printed on the invitations even if that is your wish. Instead exclude their names and the phrase 'and family' on the envelope which should give the hint that they are not invited. You may want friends and family to also spread the word about that detail as well.
• Don't stuff the envelopes until after they have been hand addressed to avoid an uneven writing surface and making indentations on your invitations.
• Don't use printed mailing labels when it comes to addressing your invitation envelopes. Names and addresses should be handwritten according to etiquette and for a personal touch.
• Don't include adult children living at home on the family invitation since anyone 18 and older should receive their own invite.
  
• Don't include response card envelopes without postage already attached. It's a common courtesy so guests can easily mail them back.
• Don't send out your invitations without a return address which would prevent any undeliverable ones from being returned to you by the Post Office.
• Don't guess as to how much postage is needed for mailing your wedding invites. Take one ready-to-mail invitation to the Post Office and have it weighed to know the correct amount.
• Don't neglect to send thank you cards to everyone who attended, remembered you with a gift or was involved in your wedding. Your thank you notes will be greatly appreciated.

As you can see there are many things you don't want to do or don’t want to forget to do when it comes to your wedding invitations.

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