When it comes to your invitations there is so much you need to know which is why we turned to the professionals at Long Island Wedding & Event Planners Boutique for this week’s Wedding Wednesday Tip! Gina and her team have been helping couples find the perfect invitation suited to their personal style for ten years! They have a selection of over 15,000 invitations, favors, and accessories for any occasion and price point. Gina sat down with us and addressed everything couples need to know about invitations!
Frequently Asked Questions
How many invitations do we need?
The rule of thumb is half your number of guests plus 25. For example, if you have 200 guests you would need 125 invitations.
When do I mail my invitations out?
You should mail your invitations out 2 months prior to your wedding date.
What should my RSVP date be?
Your RSVP date should be 4 weeks before the wedding date.
My ceremony and reception are at the same location, do I need a separate reception card?
If your ceremony and reception are at the same location you do not need a separate reception card.
Helpful Tips
You should always include your return address on the back of the envelope; this will ensure any misaddressed invitations will get returned to you. When it comes to putting your stationary together make it fun; invite your bridal party and family over! It will save you time and also be a great bonding experience. When sealing your invitations its best to use a clear glue stick and not a wet sponge. Make sure anyone who is helping you stuff your invitations avoids wearing red or dark nail polish that day. Some of the darker polishes can rub off on your stationary.
When its time to go to the post office to weigh your invitations be sure you have already included any additional items in the sample such as hotel and direction cards. This will ensure accurate weight and postage. Mail your invitations at the same post office you went to originally to determine postage. After you have stamped your invitations at home we recommend personally hand canceling them at the post office. This is usually done by a machine but when done by hand it can help to eliminate ink residue from spreading on your envelope. Hand stamping also allows for perfect placement of the postmark over the postage stamp. It’s nice to hand deliver invitations to both the bride and groom’s parents.
If you have any other questions or concerns feel free to call Gina personally at 516-802-0612 or contact her via email, gina@liweddingplanners.com
