Invitations by Scriptations
Reviews for Invitations by Scriptations
Krystle
GUEST
GUEST
10/01/2005
This places was amazing. I got my dream invitations and I didn't have to do a lot of work. It cost $1 extra per invitation to have them address all of the envelopes and send them out. Of course you do have to pay for the postage, but still you can't beat that. It made it less stressfuly on my mom and I to get those out. We got so many compliments on them as well. They were so beautiful!
About Invitations by Scriptations
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FAQ for Invitations by Scriptations
Do you offer a catalog of products or custom products?
Catalog Products, Custom Products
Do you handle design, printing, and assembly?
Assembly, Design, Printing
What is your average turnaround time, from initial contact to shipment?
2 weeks or 10 working days
Are you able to meet clients in person to showcase your product?
yes, we are located in Las Vegas, NV and work by appointment and we are happy to meet with clients to discuss their party favor and gift needs.
Do you offer a catalog of products or custom products?
Catalog Products, Custom Products
Do you handle design, printing, and assembly?
Assembly, Design, Printing
What specialty products do you provide?
Color Matching Proofs, Embossed, Engraving, Letterpress, Recycled Paper, Soy Based Inks
Additional Advice
WEDDING INVITATIONS
Helpful Hints for Addressing and Assembling Your Wedding Invitations
This handy guide is prepared to help make the addressing and assembly of your wedding invitations as
easy as 1 - 2 - 3.
Addressing Etiquette and Tips
How to Assemble Your Invitation Ensemble
Post Office Tips to Ensure Proper Delivery
Addressing Etiquette and Tips
Make an organized guest list with full names, addresses and zip codes. Getting organized is easier than ever today with great software packages, internet sites, binder systems or even note cards to keep track of all of your guests. You can then use this list to send Save-the-Date notices, your invitations, announcements and thank you notes. (Helpful Hint: Assign a number to your guests at the beginning. Print this secret number, lightly in pencil or an invisible ink pen, on the back of your response cards. If your guests forget to write their name on the line, you will know who is responding.)
Your invitation envelopes are traditionally addressed by hand or by a calligrapher. These are the preferred choices for addressing, but brides do tell us that they are using software on their home computers to address their envelopes. Return addresses printed on envelopes are usually printed in "raised ink" to match your invitation. Home printers that generate heat may melt the "raised ink" and potentially damage your printer. Please be careful!
Traditionally, two envelopes are used for wedding invitations and announcements. The inner envelope, which may be plain or lined in a color to coordinate your ensemble, is without glue and remains unsealed. A band around these envelopes states that these are not to be addressed. It is used to enclose the invitation or announcement and any accompanying cards. It also makes sure that your invitation itself is delivered in an envelope without post office markings. The outer envelope has a glued flap and is used for the complete mailing address. The guest's full name is always used on the outer envelope with the street address:
Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Sutton
908 South Main Street
Hingham, Massachusetts 02043
Nicknames or abbreviations should be avoided when possible except for Mr., Mrs., Dr., Jr., etc. and for military rank. You may use an initial if you do not know the full name or if the person never uses their given name. Cities, states, and numbered streets are written out in full. Remember to include zip codes. Your local post office can help you find any zip codes you are missing if you do not have internet access. The U.S. Post Office website www.usps.com is easy to use.
The inner envelope always carries the last names only with no address:
Mr. and Mrs. Sutton
The phrase "and family" should be avoided. If you wish to include younger children, they should be mentioned by first name, according to age, on the line following that of their parents:
Mr. and Mrs. Sutton
Mark, Cynthia, Thomas
These names should appear on the inner envelope only. The outer envelope would simply be addressed to the parents. You should avoid writing "No Children" on the invitation or envelope. This should be handled verbally, if you feel someone needs this clarified.
Dates of single guests should be sent a separate invitation or you may wish to enclose a personal note in the invitation of a single guest saying, "Please bring a guest" or "Please bring Miss Marie Quinn".
Two unmarried people who reside at the same address may be sent a single invitation. Their names would appear on separate lines in alphabetic order:
Ms. Roberta Trent
Mr. Robert Williamson
This same format may be used when inviting a married couple, if the wife has kept her maiden name or uses a professional title.
In addressing clergy, military officers and medical doctors, always use their titles in full:
The Right Reverend William Prentice
Colonel and Mrs. Quinlan Roberts
Doctor and Mrs. Martin Swift
The Doctors Swift
Your return address should be printed, written, or embossed on the flap of your outer envelope. This ensures that any invitation can be returned to you with an address that is incorrect or for any other reason.
How to Assemble Your Invitation Ensemble
Your invitations and announcements will arrive flat. Single fold invitations should be folded with the printing on the outside. Those with a tri-fold should be folded with the design on the front. Accessory enclosures are placed inside the second fold. Cards that are flat or with one fold should have the accessories placed on the top of the invitation.
With the invitation face up, place the tissue over the imprint area. Accessory (enclosure) cards are then placed face up on top of the tissue with the reception card closest to the invitation. Remember to place a postage stamp on the response envelope and to number the back of the response card with your secret number. The invitation and its accessory (enclosure) cards should then be placed inside the inner envelope. The printed side faces you, leading into the envelope with the folded edge first.
Finally, the inner envelope, with all of the contents mentioned above, is inserted into the outer envelope. The guests' names should face the back of the outer envelope so that it is seen immediately when removed from the outer envelope.
Post Office Tips to Ensure Proper Delivery
You should ALWAYS put together a complete invitation ensemble with all of the accessory (enclosure) items, envelopes and any direction cards. Take this to your local post office to have it weighed and checked for size. Square and oversized invitations require extra postage due to their shape if 1 ounce or less. Anything over 1 ounce requires extra postage. The post office can then show you different decorative stamps available in the amount you will need to use.
Your invitations should be mailed 6 weeks before the wedding. (8 weeks is now common for out-of-town guests.) Use Save-the-Date cards so that long distance guests can make arrangements. These should be sent out 6 to 12 months before or as soon as your plans are finalized. "At home" or announcements should not be mailed until after the wedding.
BRIDE AND GROOM'S PLANNING CALENDAR
Six To Twelve Months Before Your Wedding
Announce engagement. Use formal printed announcements and/or the newspaper.
Select a wedding date and time.
Choose size and style of wedding-formal, informal, special theme.
Set a preliminary budget.
Schedule a meeting with both sets of parents to openly discuss wedding expectations, costs, and responsibilities.
Hire wedding consultant if you plan to use one.
Buy a wedding planner or a notebook to remain organized and record decisions.
Invite attendants to be in your wedding.
Reserve the ceremony location.
Choose the officiant for the ceremony.
Reserve the reception site. Find out what services are included or available.
Interview caterers, florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, etc. Be sure to taste food options, see the work of florists, photographers and videographers. Listen to or watch tapes of musicians. Ask for references and discuss deposit requirements and the cancellation policy. Hire as soon as possible.
Create a preliminary guest list, including addresses. Ask all parents to do the same. Include the relationship (friend, uncle), this helps if the list needs to be shortened.
Begin planning the wedding ceremony and reception.
Write out directions and or a map to be included on a separate card with invitation.
Shop for a wedding gown and accessories. Order your dress at least 6-8 months in advance.
Choose and order attire and accessories for bridesmaids. Keep in mind the time of year and style of wedding.
Start planning the honeymoon. If you are leaving the country, make sure your passport is up to date and verify any visa requirements.
Register for wedding gifts. Develop a system for recording gifts as they arrive and for recording when you wrote the thank-you note.
Three To Six Months Before Your Wedding
Finalize guest list. Use a software program or a list to track responses.
Order wedding and reception invitations, response cards, place cards, announcements, thank you notes, informals, at home cards, hold the date cards and accessories. Always order extra invitations and envelopes to allow for addressing mistakes and surprise guests. It is less expensive to order extras from the start.
Send out Save-the-Date Cards so your guests can reserve your special day on their calendar.
Address invitations and announcements as soon as possible.
Arrange to have someone mail the wedding announcements the day of the wedding.
Start making final decisions and arrangements for the ceremony and reception, including food, music, flowers and any rental equipment.
Sign contracts and place deposits with caterer, photographer, videographer, florist, musicians and other service providers if you have not already done so.
Plan rehearsal dinner. Time, menu and guest list.
Arrange for wedding day transportation for important guests and wedding party.
Reserve a block of hotel rooms for out-of-town members of the wedding party and guests. It is nice to provide a list of local restaurants and attractions.
Order wedding rings and make arrangements for engraving.
Have both mothers select their wedding attire.
Confirm the delivery date for the wedding gown and bridesmaids dresses. Schedule fittings.
Choose and order formal wear for groomsmen. Remind men to submit their measurements to your formal wear provider.
Finalize honeymoon plans.
Shop for trousseau and special attire for parties, showers and honeymoon.
Write thank-you notes as gifts are received. If you are using preprinted thank you notes to immediately acknowledge that a gift was received, be sure to send a hand written thank you on your informal notes within two months after the wedding.
Two To Three Months Before Your Wedding
Finish addressing invitations and announcements.
Finalize the ceremony details with officiant.
Finalize details with caterer, florist, musicians, photographer, etc.
Order wedding cake.
Finalize plans for bridal luncheon or any other wedding events.
Check requirements for medical tests and marriage license.
Schedule appointment to have a picture taken for newspaper announcement.
Ask someone to be responsible for the guest book.
Choose small gifts of appreciation for the wedding party.
Collect the forms necessary to change your name (if you are changing your name) on your Social Security card, driver's license, insurance, etc.
Continue to write thank you notes.
Six Weeks To Two Months Before Your Wedding
Mail the invitations (six weeks is customary, eight is becoming increasingly common). It is not uncommon for guests to mail their response card without writing their name. To identify guests if this happens, assign each guest a number. Write this number very small on the back of their response card before you put it in with the invitation. An incomplete response card can now be matched to a guest.
Use a software program or a list with each guest's name and address to track responses.
Order wedding programs and reception accessories such as napkins, cake boxes etc.
Make final menu decisions.
Set rehearsal time and verify with all participants.
Have first wedding dress fitting.
Schedule to have formal bridal portrait taken two to four weeks before wedding. Make sure wedding dress and shoes will be ready.
Make sure members of the wedding party have their fitting.
Make an appointment with your hairdresser to practice your wedding-day hair style. Bring headpiece. Have a makeup consultation at the same time. Schedule hair and makeup appointments for yourself and bridal party on the wedding day. Schedule a manicure for the day before wedding.
Give photographer a list of all pictures you would like taken, including pictures you may want of the tent, flowers, cake, etc.
Give videographer list of all shots you would like included in the video.
Purchase gift for fiancé, if gifts are being exchanged.
Choose thank-you gifts for parents and any others who helped with wedding.
Submit wedding announcement and photograph to newspaper. Specify date for publishing.
Continue to write thank you notes.
One Month Before Your Wedding
Have your final wedding dress fitting.
Verify that all members of the wedding party have had their final fitting.
Get blood test and obtain your marriage license.
Make sure you have all accessories, toasting goblets, cake knife, ring pillow, guest book, etc.
Create a detailed wedding schedule for all attendants. List all events participants are expected to attend. Include date, time, location and any responsibilities. Give attendants the schedule two weeks before the wedding.
Give musicians final music list for the ceremony and reception. Specify any music you do not want played. Have the music start 30 minutes before the ceremony.
Prepare your wedding toasts.
Pick up and try on your wedding bands.
Confirm honeymoon reservations.
Two Weeks Before Your Wedding
Confirm final details with all wedding professionals you have hired. Confirm wedding night hotel reservation.
Give caterer your guest count.
Finalize seating chart for reception.
Submit names for place cards to calligrapher or write out yourself.
Give a wedding-day schedule to all attendants.
Finish addressing announcements.
Pick up wedding dress.
Have your bridal portrait taken.
Break in your wedding shoes.
Fill out a change-of -address form at the post office.
Arrange for someone to collect gifts brought to the ceremony and bring them to your home.
One Week Before Your Wedding
Verify final details with all service providers. Inform them of any changes.
Finalize the guest count, making necessary changes to seating chart.
Confirm transportation for the wedding party.
Confirm that the photographer understands the list of pictures you have requested.
Confirm that the videographer understands your specific requests.
Verify that all wedding attire has been picked up and fits.
Confirm that all attendants know when to arrive at the rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, and the wedding ceremony. Confirm that all attendants have a copy of the wedding schedule you created.
Pack for your honeymoon.
Stop mail and newspapers during honeymoon.
Pay bills that will be due while you are away.
Continue to write thank you notes, if possible.
Pick up your marriage license.
The Wedding Day
Be sure that both of you eat something.
Try to relax and enjoy the day. If anything goes differently than planned, chances are you are the only ones who will notice.
ETIQUETTE QUESTIONS
Other than friends, the groom's family and my family, who should receive wedding invitations?
Send invitations to the members of the wedding party and their parents. It is also appropriate to include the officiant and his/her spouse. All children over the age of sixteen should receive their own invitation. Plan to order an additional twenty-five invitations to allow for the unexpected. It is less expensive to buy extras now.
Should I have a return address printed on the back flap of the invitation's outer envelope?
Yes! The U.S. Postal Service suggests that all first-class mail have a return address. It gives the wedding guest an address to which to send a reply (if you don't use reply cards) or a gift. Also, it ensures that you will know if the invitation does not reach its destination as it will be returned to the sender.
Is it acceptable to send gift registry cards with the invitation?
It is not proper to include with your wedding invitation any card that mentions gifts you expect to receive. Let friends and family spread the word on where you are registered.
My fiancé and I have had several showers and other parties given in our honor. Therefore, some friends have given us more than one gift. Can we write one thank you note to cover both gifts, or does each gift require a separate note?
Gifts given at separate parties require separate thank you notes. If you use preprinted thank you notes to immediately acknowledge that a gift was received, always follow up with a hand written note to the gift giver. These notes should be written no later than two months after the wedding.
How do you address the outer envelope of an invitation to a married couple if the woman has kept her maiden name?
If the woman kept her name, address the envelope with both names on the same line if space permits:
Mr. William Greenberg and Ms. Laura Vargas
28 Brookview Avenue
For an invitation to an unmarried couple living together, list their names alphabetically on separate lines without "and":
Mr. William Greenberg
Ms. Laura Vargas
28 Brookview Avenue
WEDDING EXPENSES
The expenses listed below are divided according to tradition. There may be variations due to local customs or special circumstances.
Bride (or her family)
Wedding invitations (including Response Cards, Reception Cards etc.), all stationery and announcements.
Wedding consultant
Wedding cake
Wedding gown, accessories and trousseau
Engagement and wedding photographs
Ceremony expenses (excluding officiant's fee)
Reception expenses
Flowers for ceremony, reception and brides attendants
Transportation of wedding party to ceremony and reception site
Lodging for out-of-town bridal attendants
Groom's ring
Gifts for bride's attendants and groom
Bridal luncheon (optional)
Groom (or his family)
Bride's engagement and wedding rings
Personal wedding attire and traveling expenses
Marriage license
Officiant's fee
Transportation of groomsmen and groom to ceremony; bride and groom to ceremony
Rehearsal dinner expenses
Bride's bouquet and going away corsage; corsages for both mothers
Boutonnieres for groomsmen
Gifts for groomsmen and bride
All honeymoon expenses
Lodging arrangements for out-of-town groomsmen
Bachelor's dinner (optional)
Attendants
Wedding attire
Traveling expenses
Wedding gift
Bride and Groom
Gifts for attendants
Thank you gifts for parents and others who helped with the wedding
Helpful Hints for Addressing and Assembling Your Wedding Invitations
This handy guide is prepared to help make the addressing and assembly of your wedding invitations as
easy as 1 - 2 - 3.
Addressing Etiquette and Tips
How to Assemble Your Invitation Ensemble
Post Office Tips to Ensure Proper Delivery
Addressing Etiquette and Tips
Make an organized guest list with full names, addresses and zip codes. Getting organized is easier than ever today with great software packages, internet sites, binder systems or even note cards to keep track of all of your guests. You can then use this list to send Save-the-Date notices, your invitations, announcements and thank you notes. (Helpful Hint: Assign a number to your guests at the beginning. Print this secret number, lightly in pencil or an invisible ink pen, on the back of your response cards. If your guests forget to write their name on the line, you will know who is responding.)
Your invitation envelopes are traditionally addressed by hand or by a calligrapher. These are the preferred choices for addressing, but brides do tell us that they are using software on their home computers to address their envelopes. Return addresses printed on envelopes are usually printed in "raised ink" to match your invitation. Home printers that generate heat may melt the "raised ink" and potentially damage your printer. Please be careful!
Traditionally, two envelopes are used for wedding invitations and announcements. The inner envelope, which may be plain or lined in a color to coordinate your ensemble, is without glue and remains unsealed. A band around these envelopes states that these are not to be addressed. It is used to enclose the invitation or announcement and any accompanying cards. It also makes sure that your invitation itself is delivered in an envelope without post office markings. The outer envelope has a glued flap and is used for the complete mailing address. The guest's full name is always used on the outer envelope with the street address:
Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Sutton
908 South Main Street
Hingham, Massachusetts 02043
Nicknames or abbreviations should be avoided when possible except for Mr., Mrs., Dr., Jr., etc. and for military rank. You may use an initial if you do not know the full name or if the person never uses their given name. Cities, states, and numbered streets are written out in full. Remember to include zip codes. Your local post office can help you find any zip codes you are missing if you do not have internet access. The U.S. Post Office website www.usps.com is easy to use.
The inner envelope always carries the last names only with no address:
Mr. and Mrs. Sutton
The phrase "and family" should be avoided. If you wish to include younger children, they should be mentioned by first name, according to age, on the line following that of their parents:
Mr. and Mrs. Sutton
Mark, Cynthia, Thomas
These names should appear on the inner envelope only. The outer envelope would simply be addressed to the parents. You should avoid writing "No Children" on the invitation or envelope. This should be handled verbally, if you feel someone needs this clarified.
Dates of single guests should be sent a separate invitation or you may wish to enclose a personal note in the invitation of a single guest saying, "Please bring a guest" or "Please bring Miss Marie Quinn".
Two unmarried people who reside at the same address may be sent a single invitation. Their names would appear on separate lines in alphabetic order:
Ms. Roberta Trent
Mr. Robert Williamson
This same format may be used when inviting a married couple, if the wife has kept her maiden name or uses a professional title.
In addressing clergy, military officers and medical doctors, always use their titles in full:
The Right Reverend William Prentice
Colonel and Mrs. Quinlan Roberts
Doctor and Mrs. Martin Swift
The Doctors Swift
Your return address should be printed, written, or embossed on the flap of your outer envelope. This ensures that any invitation can be returned to you with an address that is incorrect or for any other reason.
How to Assemble Your Invitation Ensemble
Your invitations and announcements will arrive flat. Single fold invitations should be folded with the printing on the outside. Those with a tri-fold should be folded with the design on the front. Accessory enclosures are placed inside the second fold. Cards that are flat or with one fold should have the accessories placed on the top of the invitation.
With the invitation face up, place the tissue over the imprint area. Accessory (enclosure) cards are then placed face up on top of the tissue with the reception card closest to the invitation. Remember to place a postage stamp on the response envelope and to number the back of the response card with your secret number. The invitation and its accessory (enclosure) cards should then be placed inside the inner envelope. The printed side faces you, leading into the envelope with the folded edge first.
Finally, the inner envelope, with all of the contents mentioned above, is inserted into the outer envelope. The guests' names should face the back of the outer envelope so that it is seen immediately when removed from the outer envelope.
Post Office Tips to Ensure Proper Delivery
You should ALWAYS put together a complete invitation ensemble with all of the accessory (enclosure) items, envelopes and any direction cards. Take this to your local post office to have it weighed and checked for size. Square and oversized invitations require extra postage due to their shape if 1 ounce or less. Anything over 1 ounce requires extra postage. The post office can then show you different decorative stamps available in the amount you will need to use.
Your invitations should be mailed 6 weeks before the wedding. (8 weeks is now common for out-of-town guests.) Use Save-the-Date cards so that long distance guests can make arrangements. These should be sent out 6 to 12 months before or as soon as your plans are finalized. "At home" or announcements should not be mailed until after the wedding.
BRIDE AND GROOM'S PLANNING CALENDAR
Six To Twelve Months Before Your Wedding
Announce engagement. Use formal printed announcements and/or the newspaper.
Select a wedding date and time.
Choose size and style of wedding-formal, informal, special theme.
Set a preliminary budget.
Schedule a meeting with both sets of parents to openly discuss wedding expectations, costs, and responsibilities.
Hire wedding consultant if you plan to use one.
Buy a wedding planner or a notebook to remain organized and record decisions.
Invite attendants to be in your wedding.
Reserve the ceremony location.
Choose the officiant for the ceremony.
Reserve the reception site. Find out what services are included or available.
Interview caterers, florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, etc. Be sure to taste food options, see the work of florists, photographers and videographers. Listen to or watch tapes of musicians. Ask for references and discuss deposit requirements and the cancellation policy. Hire as soon as possible.
Create a preliminary guest list, including addresses. Ask all parents to do the same. Include the relationship (friend, uncle), this helps if the list needs to be shortened.
Begin planning the wedding ceremony and reception.
Write out directions and or a map to be included on a separate card with invitation.
Shop for a wedding gown and accessories. Order your dress at least 6-8 months in advance.
Choose and order attire and accessories for bridesmaids. Keep in mind the time of year and style of wedding.
Start planning the honeymoon. If you are leaving the country, make sure your passport is up to date and verify any visa requirements.
Register for wedding gifts. Develop a system for recording gifts as they arrive and for recording when you wrote the thank-you note.
Three To Six Months Before Your Wedding
Finalize guest list. Use a software program or a list to track responses.
Order wedding and reception invitations, response cards, place cards, announcements, thank you notes, informals, at home cards, hold the date cards and accessories. Always order extra invitations and envelopes to allow for addressing mistakes and surprise guests. It is less expensive to order extras from the start.
Send out Save-the-Date Cards so your guests can reserve your special day on their calendar.
Address invitations and announcements as soon as possible.
Arrange to have someone mail the wedding announcements the day of the wedding.
Start making final decisions and arrangements for the ceremony and reception, including food, music, flowers and any rental equipment.
Sign contracts and place deposits with caterer, photographer, videographer, florist, musicians and other service providers if you have not already done so.
Plan rehearsal dinner. Time, menu and guest list.
Arrange for wedding day transportation for important guests and wedding party.
Reserve a block of hotel rooms for out-of-town members of the wedding party and guests. It is nice to provide a list of local restaurants and attractions.
Order wedding rings and make arrangements for engraving.
Have both mothers select their wedding attire.
Confirm the delivery date for the wedding gown and bridesmaids dresses. Schedule fittings.
Choose and order formal wear for groomsmen. Remind men to submit their measurements to your formal wear provider.
Finalize honeymoon plans.
Shop for trousseau and special attire for parties, showers and honeymoon.
Write thank-you notes as gifts are received. If you are using preprinted thank you notes to immediately acknowledge that a gift was received, be sure to send a hand written thank you on your informal notes within two months after the wedding.
Two To Three Months Before Your Wedding
Finish addressing invitations and announcements.
Finalize the ceremony details with officiant.
Finalize details with caterer, florist, musicians, photographer, etc.
Order wedding cake.
Finalize plans for bridal luncheon or any other wedding events.
Check requirements for medical tests and marriage license.
Schedule appointment to have a picture taken for newspaper announcement.
Ask someone to be responsible for the guest book.
Choose small gifts of appreciation for the wedding party.
Collect the forms necessary to change your name (if you are changing your name) on your Social Security card, driver's license, insurance, etc.
Continue to write thank you notes.
Six Weeks To Two Months Before Your Wedding
Mail the invitations (six weeks is customary, eight is becoming increasingly common). It is not uncommon for guests to mail their response card without writing their name. To identify guests if this happens, assign each guest a number. Write this number very small on the back of their response card before you put it in with the invitation. An incomplete response card can now be matched to a guest.
Use a software program or a list with each guest's name and address to track responses.
Order wedding programs and reception accessories such as napkins, cake boxes etc.
Make final menu decisions.
Set rehearsal time and verify with all participants.
Have first wedding dress fitting.
Schedule to have formal bridal portrait taken two to four weeks before wedding. Make sure wedding dress and shoes will be ready.
Make sure members of the wedding party have their fitting.
Make an appointment with your hairdresser to practice your wedding-day hair style. Bring headpiece. Have a makeup consultation at the same time. Schedule hair and makeup appointments for yourself and bridal party on the wedding day. Schedule a manicure for the day before wedding.
Give photographer a list of all pictures you would like taken, including pictures you may want of the tent, flowers, cake, etc.
Give videographer list of all shots you would like included in the video.
Purchase gift for fiancé, if gifts are being exchanged.
Choose thank-you gifts for parents and any others who helped with wedding.
Submit wedding announcement and photograph to newspaper. Specify date for publishing.
Continue to write thank you notes.
One Month Before Your Wedding
Have your final wedding dress fitting.
Verify that all members of the wedding party have had their final fitting.
Get blood test and obtain your marriage license.
Make sure you have all accessories, toasting goblets, cake knife, ring pillow, guest book, etc.
Create a detailed wedding schedule for all attendants. List all events participants are expected to attend. Include date, time, location and any responsibilities. Give attendants the schedule two weeks before the wedding.
Give musicians final music list for the ceremony and reception. Specify any music you do not want played. Have the music start 30 minutes before the ceremony.
Prepare your wedding toasts.
Pick up and try on your wedding bands.
Confirm honeymoon reservations.
Two Weeks Before Your Wedding
Confirm final details with all wedding professionals you have hired. Confirm wedding night hotel reservation.
Give caterer your guest count.
Finalize seating chart for reception.
Submit names for place cards to calligrapher or write out yourself.
Give a wedding-day schedule to all attendants.
Finish addressing announcements.
Pick up wedding dress.
Have your bridal portrait taken.
Break in your wedding shoes.
Fill out a change-of -address form at the post office.
Arrange for someone to collect gifts brought to the ceremony and bring them to your home.
One Week Before Your Wedding
Verify final details with all service providers. Inform them of any changes.
Finalize the guest count, making necessary changes to seating chart.
Confirm transportation for the wedding party.
Confirm that the photographer understands the list of pictures you have requested.
Confirm that the videographer understands your specific requests.
Verify that all wedding attire has been picked up and fits.
Confirm that all attendants know when to arrive at the rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, and the wedding ceremony. Confirm that all attendants have a copy of the wedding schedule you created.
Pack for your honeymoon.
Stop mail and newspapers during honeymoon.
Pay bills that will be due while you are away.
Continue to write thank you notes, if possible.
Pick up your marriage license.
The Wedding Day
Be sure that both of you eat something.
Try to relax and enjoy the day. If anything goes differently than planned, chances are you are the only ones who will notice.
ETIQUETTE QUESTIONS
Other than friends, the groom's family and my family, who should receive wedding invitations?
Send invitations to the members of the wedding party and their parents. It is also appropriate to include the officiant and his/her spouse. All children over the age of sixteen should receive their own invitation. Plan to order an additional twenty-five invitations to allow for the unexpected. It is less expensive to buy extras now.
Should I have a return address printed on the back flap of the invitation's outer envelope?
Yes! The U.S. Postal Service suggests that all first-class mail have a return address. It gives the wedding guest an address to which to send a reply (if you don't use reply cards) or a gift. Also, it ensures that you will know if the invitation does not reach its destination as it will be returned to the sender.
Is it acceptable to send gift registry cards with the invitation?
It is not proper to include with your wedding invitation any card that mentions gifts you expect to receive. Let friends and family spread the word on where you are registered.
My fiancé and I have had several showers and other parties given in our honor. Therefore, some friends have given us more than one gift. Can we write one thank you note to cover both gifts, or does each gift require a separate note?
Gifts given at separate parties require separate thank you notes. If you use preprinted thank you notes to immediately acknowledge that a gift was received, always follow up with a hand written note to the gift giver. These notes should be written no later than two months after the wedding.
How do you address the outer envelope of an invitation to a married couple if the woman has kept her maiden name?
If the woman kept her name, address the envelope with both names on the same line if space permits:
Mr. William Greenberg and Ms. Laura Vargas
28 Brookview Avenue
For an invitation to an unmarried couple living together, list their names alphabetically on separate lines without "and":
Mr. William Greenberg
Ms. Laura Vargas
28 Brookview Avenue
WEDDING EXPENSES
The expenses listed below are divided according to tradition. There may be variations due to local customs or special circumstances.
Bride (or her family)
Wedding invitations (including Response Cards, Reception Cards etc.), all stationery and announcements.
Wedding consultant
Wedding cake
Wedding gown, accessories and trousseau
Engagement and wedding photographs
Ceremony expenses (excluding officiant's fee)
Reception expenses
Flowers for ceremony, reception and brides attendants
Transportation of wedding party to ceremony and reception site
Lodging for out-of-town bridal attendants
Groom's ring
Gifts for bride's attendants and groom
Bridal luncheon (optional)
Groom (or his family)
Bride's engagement and wedding rings
Personal wedding attire and traveling expenses
Marriage license
Officiant's fee
Transportation of groomsmen and groom to ceremony; bride and groom to ceremony
Rehearsal dinner expenses
Bride's bouquet and going away corsage; corsages for both mothers
Boutonnieres for groomsmen
Gifts for groomsmen and bride
All honeymoon expenses
Lodging arrangements for out-of-town groomsmen
Bachelor's dinner (optional)
Attendants
Wedding attire
Traveling expenses
Wedding gift
Bride and Groom
Gifts for attendants
Thank you gifts for parents and others who helped with the wedding
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