​Assembling Wedding Invitations:
Start with the invitation. Then place a piece of tissue over it (if the company gave you one).
Place the reception card on top of it. Then take the respond card and place it under the flap of the respond envelope. (Do not place it inside the response envelope). Then put it on top of the reception card. If you have anything else such as direction you may place it on top of the respond card. You should have received two large envelopes with your invitations. One is a little smaller than the other. Take all the materials that you just assembled and put them in the envelope that is a little smaller than the other. On the outside of this envelope write the name of the person to be invited. Such as Mr. and Mrs.------- or Miss-------, etc. You may also write “and Guest” on this envelope.
On the other envelope write out the name and address of the person to be invited. Then slip the smaller envelope in the larger one. Make sure the names are showing when you place it in the envelope.
                                                                                                                                             

Save the Dates Cards Suggestion:
If you are getting marry in the near future send out Save the Date Cards or Magnets. It is a great way to let your guests know your wedding date. But if your budget is tight and you want to cut down on your wedding guests don't send them out. In that way some of your guests might not be able to attend because they have something else plan for that date. 

 
Suggestions on when you should order your invitations and how many.                                                     Be sure to have confirmed details of your ceremony and reception before ordering your invitations. Please make sure you have the correct time, date and location of both the ceremony and the venue location.  Have an accurate head count. Order one invitation for each single adult, couple, or family invited. Always order an extra 25 just in case you forgot someone or you may also need extra for wedding pictures. If you don’t order extra now and need more later on you will have to pay extra money by going back to the original price. Whereas if you order the extra 25 when ordering your invitations, you will only have to pay a few dollars more.                              
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​Correct postage: Here is some advice on mailing your invitations. Before addressing your invitations, put together a complete invitation set with all your encloser cards and envelopes. Then bring it down to the post office and asked them to weigh it for you. Then you will know the exact amount of the stamp to place on the envelope. Also, at this time you may choose your stamps. The post office sometimes has wedding stamps. But it is a good idea to choose a stamp the does not have any color so not to distract from the calligraphy on the envelope.                                                                                                       

Respond Card: Why should you send a Respond Card? Response cards are a convenient way for your guests to reply and it is also a good way to let you know who is coming. It may also save you money on your reception costs, because you will know for sure how many guests are coming. If you are offering a meal choice, this can be indicated on the response card. Each respond card will come with an envelope with your name and address on it. If you are following etiquette, you have a choice whether to place a stamp on it or not. Most people do affix a stamp on it.                                           
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Invitations: Helpful hint when sending out your invitations. Always add your return address on the envelope. This will help you just in case you have an error on your guest list. The post office will return it to you. Otherwise, you will never know if your invitation arrived.                                                           https://socialgracesllc.carlsoncraft.com