Wedding Invitation Kits are a great way to express yourself by designing and creating your own invitation from selecting the font to adding the final personal touches. Once you have put your heart and soul into every last detail of the invite, there is still one final step that needs to be done. Assembling and stuffing the invitation. Assembling and stuffing the invitation may seem like a trivial part of the process but it is a very important step in the completion of the invitation. In fact, if you've made it this far, the next few steps should not be that difficult and should go smoothly.
1. Addressing the envelopes. Addressing the envelopes is the first step in the final process. It is important to note that the envelopes need to be addressed before stuffing as any writing may bleed through the envelope onto the invitation or indentations may form on the actual invitation if it is inside the envelope when addressing.
The outer envelope should include your return address, either on the front of the envelope in the upper left hand corner or on the back flap of the envelope. Formal titles such as Mr., Mrs., and Dr. should be used. Once the outer envelope has been addressed, you can then address the smaller inner envelope. On the smaller inner envelope you will want to use the first names of the guests invited such as Aunt Katie, Uncle Rob and Family. If the guest is single, then you can write their name plus guest, i.e., "Janine and guest."
2. Assembling the Insertions. One of the more popular ways to assemble insertions is in order of size. Insertions can include the reply or rsvp card, reception card, response envelope, map, directions or any other incidentals you want to include with the invitation. Start by placing the largest insert on the bottom facing upwards and then place the insertions on top of the invitation. Since wedding invitation kits are typically one sheet of paper, it is a good idea to place a piece of tissue over the wording and between the invitation and the inserts to keep the wording from being exposed. The tissue will not only work functionally by covering the wording but will add a touch of elegance and class to the invitation.
3. Stuffing the envelopes. It is very important to note when stuffing the envelopes that the first thing you want your guests to see when they open your invitation is the front of the invite, not the back. When using an inner envelope, be sure to place the invitation and the insertions into this envelope being careful to keep the writing on top facing the flap. Do not tuck or seal the inner envelope. Next, place the inner envelope (unsealed and untucked) into the outer envelope with the writing towards the flap. Once the inner envelope is placed properly into the outer envelope, you can seal the outer envelope with a dampened sponge. If you are using a seal, apply it once you have closed and sealed the outer envelope. Add stamps and head to the post office.
Creating your own beautiful invitations with wedding invitation kits is a great, budget friendly option to the traditional invitations. Assembling and stuffing your invitations is a step often overlooked but a very important final step as the invitation is the first glimpse into your wedding day most guests will see.
Make it as memorable as the special day you are about to experience.
Anne Reese is a Consultant passionate about helping couples reduce stress and help take the guesswork out of do it yourself Wedding Invitation Kits by providing some basic information on cost, choices and where the best places are to find that one of a kind invitation for the happy couple's special day. For more information on where to find the best kits, diy invitations, designs, wording and etiquette, visit http://www.weddinginvitation-kits.com/.
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