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31 Aug

What Pieces Go in a Wedding Invitation Suite

Posted by Stephanie Invitations, Planning, Weddings

Truth be told, there’s no hard rules governing what pieces go in an invitation suite.

While your invitation gives guests the vital where + when information, it’s the enclosure cards that really make your invitation suite come alive.

Enclosure cards are a great way to flex your creativity, differentiate your invites and make your guests feel special. They are your guests’ first experience with your wedding, after all. And choosing your wedding invitation pieces carefully goes a long way toward wooing your guests and making the entire experience feel special.

That’s why we’re not huge fans of the one-size-fits-all wedding etiquette.

But we do believe in having enough information to make choices that feel right to you and your spouse.

So, here’s a list of the pieces that traditionally go in a wedding invitation suite. At the end we included some great optional pieces that will set your suite apart.

4 Places to Buy Wedding Invitation Envelopes on a Budget

Posted by Stephanie Invitations, Planning, Weddings

You probably thought that printing your wedding invitations was going to be the hard part. But I’ve got some not-so-great news: finding inexpensive + high-quality envelopes is no walk in the park, either. There are so many textures, colors and styles to choose from, if you’re not a pro you might get lost in all the different choices. So, if you’re wondering where to buy invitation envelopes, this post is for you.

I’ve tested just about every envelope on the block, and I’m here to break down my favorite envelope suppliers so you don’t have to do the leg work yourself.

(If you’re wondering how to actually print your envelopes, check out this post.)

Where to find high-quality wedding invitation envelopes on a small budget

How to Make an Envelope Template (or Snag Ours for Free)

Posted by Stephanie Invitations, Weddings

Ps. To snag our free A7 envelope template for use in Microsoft Word, just click here. To download the calligraphy font we used (you’ll need this to make your envelopes look exactly like ours), scroll down to the bottom of this post and follow the links.

Pps. Wondering where to buy envelopes? We love Cards and Pockets.

I hate to say it, especially since I’ve been known to dabble in calligraphy a time or two, but hiring a professional calligrapher to address your wedding invitations is such a waste of money. At $3+ an envelope, why not put your credit card away and make an envelope template (or snag our A7 envelope template for free!) that you can print at home. Run off as many copies as you need, then re-purpose that baby to work for thank you notes, holiday cards, you name it.

Why hire a professional calligrapher when you can make your own printable envelope template and address your wedding invitations at home for free

Just follow this tutorial and you’ll never have to address another envelope by hand for as long as you both shall live.

Where to Print Wedding Invitations Online

Posted by Stephanie Invitations, Planning, Weddings

Pssst. If you’re wondering where to print wedding invitations online, you’re in the right place. If you’d prefer to print wedding invitations yourself at home, click here.

In the 5 years that I’ve been designing wedding invitations, it wasn’t until recently that I started outsourcing our printing. Printing at home is great (in fact, I have an entire post about the best home printers coming up, in case you’re curious!) but sometimes you just want the process to be simple, even if it means spending a little extra to have someone else do it. If that’s where you’re at, then keep reading. We’ll tell you where to print wedding invitations without sinking your budget.