Real Time Web Analytics
Menu
The Invitation Shop
  • Invitations
    • Super Bowl
    • First Communion
    • Kentucky Derby Invitations
    • Cinco de Mayo Invitations
    • Graduation Invitations
    • Summer Party Invitations
    • Business
    • Bridal Shower Invitations
    • Baby Shower Invitations
    • Halloween Invitations
    • Christmas Holiday Invitations
  • Kids Birthday
    • Boys Birthday Party Invitations
    • Girls Birthday Party Invitations
    • Kids Pool Party
    • Sleepover Party
  • Pre-Cut Ribbons
  • Entertaining
    • Cinco de Mayo
    • Kentucky Derby Party
    • Preakness Stakes
    • Belmont Stakes
    • Memorial Day Party
    • 4th of July
    • Baby Shower Themes
    • Wedding Events, Planning and Invitations
  • Blog
  • Invitations
    • Super Bowl
    • First Communion
    • Kentucky Derby Invitations
    • Cinco de Mayo Invitations
    • Graduation Invitations
    • Summer Party Invitations
    • Business
    • Bridal Shower Invitations
    • Baby Shower Invitations
    • Halloween Invitations
    • Christmas Holiday Invitations
  • Kids Birthday
    • Boys Birthday Party Invitations
    • Girls Birthday Party Invitations
    • Kids Pool Party
    • Sleepover Party
  • Pre-Cut Ribbons
  • Entertaining
    • Cinco de Mayo
    • Kentucky Derby Party
    • Preakness Stakes
    • Belmont Stakes
    • Memorial Day Party
    • 4th of July
    • Baby Shower Themes
    • Wedding Events, Planning and Invitations
  • Blog

Do I Need A Calligrapher For My Invitation Envelopes?

3/1/2013

0 Comments

 
Do I Need to Use Calligraphy on my Invitation Envelopes?  from TheInvitationShop.com
How is your handwriting? How formal is your event? These are a few of the questions that will help you decide if you need a calligrapher to address your invitation envelopes.

With the availability of beautiful fonts on the internet, you might be able to download a font, free or for under $50, that will match or compliment the font used on your invitations and print your envelope addresses yourself on your home computer.

If you choose to use a calligrapher, you will need to get your envelopes to them two to three weeks before the date you want to have them in the mail. Be sure to ask their turn-around time before you hire them so there are no surprises. 

Regardless of if you print your envelopes or hire a calligrapher, you will need to compile a neatly printed guest list. Be sure to double check the spellings and addresses of your guests by making phone calls or checking with friends and family to make sure your list is correct. Your list should include the full names of the guests and any professional titles such as Doctor, Mr., Mrs. or Miss. Do not use any abbreviations on your envelopes. Spell out numbers one through nine; the words Street, Drive, Boulevard, etc.; the word Apartment or Suite, etc., and the name of the state.

No matter which way you choose to go, be sure to allow enough time to compile your list and complete the envelope printing to get them in the mail on time.

0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Entertaining

    Custom printed party invitations you're proud to send and guests will love to receive plus party favor boxes, bags, decorating tips and party planning help.

    Posts

    All
    Baby
    Birthday
    Cocktails
    Did You Know
    Etiquette
    General
    Humor
    Kids Invitations
    Party Invitations
    Party Planning
    Recipes
    Wedding

Invitations        Kids        Baby        Wedding        Note Cards       Party Favors     Pre-Cut Ribbons