Intro to Your Ensemble Pieces
~ Tips ~
Invitations of Love....
Thee Wedding Invitation
(traditional wording) is composed of:

Invitational Line
( Mr. and Mrs. Mom and Dad )
Request Lines
(request the honour of your presence)
Bride's Name
(Bride)
Joining clause
(to)
Groom's Name
(Groom)
Date Line
(Saturday, the twenty-ninth of December)
Year Line
(in the year two-thousand and one)
Time Line
(at four o'clock in the afternoon)
Location
(St. Catherine Catholic Church)
Address
(12 Sherman Way)
City and State
(Reseda, California)
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Outer Envelope:
The larger envelope with glue is for mailing.Your address, city, state & zip code printed on the back flap
Wedding Announcement:
Any invitation may serve as your wedding announcement
- just wording changes - need wording sample; just email us.
Inner Envelope: with option of being Lined
The smaller envelope without glue holds your invitation
and any other enclosure cards ie: Reception card  Can also be Lined with your wedding theme color
to coordinate invitation.
Reception Card
Smaller coordinating Fold card to
announce the time & location of the wedding dinner, dance or other celebration
Envelope Seal
Seals adds a touch to the outer envelope, placed on flap.
Can also be used for your thank you notes & announcements
Response Card
Smaller coordinating Fold card for providing an accurate guest attendance count.
Put a stamp also on the printed return envelope also included.
Calligraphy Pen
Easy to use pens with a chiseled tip to add style in addressing the envelopes - many colors available.
Pew Card
These cards are inserted with Invitations for special family members to present to the ushers
to ensure special seating.
At Home Card
Smaller card enclosed with invitation announcing your new address as of date & any other info.
Map / Direction Card
Smaller card to reproduce or graphic designer to make of map for ceremony to reception, etc.
Direction Card - all text of directions to event, etc
Wedding Program
To present to your guests before the ceremony your chosen service procession to recession.
Do consult your officiant for proper set-up.
Give honor to family & friends with including them with their honored participation in your wedding.
Informal Card
Smaller coordinating Fold card - for sending notes of thanks, inside blank for your handwritten thoughts.
Custom with married names or a fancy monogram
These can be used for any future correspondences to family & friends. Comes with blank envelopes.
Place Card
For convenience of guest seating, to avoid confusion keep main tables reserved for parent't tables.
Many available with coordinating design of invitation.
Napkins
Have foil imprinted napkins for decor around your wedding cake - adds for photos.
Designs available to match your wedding theme & inc. your names & date
Keepsake Bookmarks
Use as your memorable guest favors many verses to choose from - add a matching design, inc tassel
Thank-you Scrolls
 attach a ring too.  decorate your reception & put a special verse.
Matchbooks with coordinating design  Notepads - great for anyones pocket
Other accessories also available
Favor Box- bow or heart shaped or heart top, lil kids, floral - for any special treat.
Favor cards favor ribbons, bubbles, candy wrappers,Guestbooks, Pen set, Cake top.
Cake & Knife server, Toasting Goblets, Ringbearer Pillow, Flowergirl baskets & more
ALL PERSONALIZED FOR YOUR WEDDING
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Quick Tips

1.  Don't Count Each Person for an Individual Invitation who are Couples or Families - 
Wow that's some extra Keepsakes...yet don't be short.

2.  Save-the-date card is good when many guests need to plan for trip to attend wedding.
This card should be sent 5 months before the wedding.  Also include information regarding accommodations, travel agent or other special info.

3. When to order Invitations... Should be ordered when all details of the ceremony & reception
have been confirmed. 3-4 months lead time is good! Or Sooner. Remember your REPLY date.
And still allows time if something was wrong (rare).  Reprint would be shipped at earliest ship date @ n/c.

4.  When ordering be sure to order enough.  You don't want to have to re-order as it would be costly than just an extra 25 with initial order.

5.  Mail Invitations about 6-8 weeks before the ceremony.

6. On Respond Card - A Guest No. is very useful for guests that forget to sign their reply but mail back blank or missing information. Write on the guest list and on back of response card a special no.
(ex: #001, 002 etc.) Now you will know exactly who to contact on any situation to complete your
guest count. Great Tip!

7.  Wedding Announcements are sent to those people who were not invited to the ceremony or reception.  Mail Announcements day of or shortly after wedding.

8.  Thank you notes should be sent as soon as possible after receiving the gift - within 2-3 weeks about.

Quick Outline Reference Only
do go by what is best for you both
if Wedding: April 21st
* Mail out Save-the-date Cards in Nov-Dec prior year
* Start Shopping for Invitation Style in Nov-Dec prior year

* Finalize and Order Invitation Ensemble Jan-Feb

* Make your Response Date ie: March 30th  (about 3-4 Weeks before Wedding)
good to allow 1 week to finalize your guest count  ie: phone calls, last minutes -
caterers usually need final count 2 weeks before wedding.
* Receive Invitation Order -2.5 week delivery time (inc. proof 3wks)
* Check all ensemble pieces first before separating - contact Invitation Coordinator
within 5 days Max! if there are questions or possible need for reprint ie: slant print
* Reprint would be done ASAP and shipped 3 day to overnite at no add'l charge -

allow 3days to 1 wk delivery
* Assemble & Address Invitation Ensemble - have your maid of honor,

bridesmaid(s) help if large wedding.
* If using a Calligrapher - suggest you allow 1-2 extra months-

most do get booked quickly; schedule asap.
* Take one Ensemble to Post Office for postage weight - be sure to inc stamp on

RSVP envelope for quick replies.
* Mail Invitation Ensemble to Guests March 10 (about 6-8 weeks before Wedding)
- again about 1 week for them to receive & guests have about

2 weeks to reply by March 30 or sooner.
* Keep your Guests List Handy for when replies start coming in.
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First and foremost ~ When viewing styles online Have a pen handy & remember!
All are so much nicer in person & of course to extend via internet;
you may not see as clear or be able to feel paper but mostl papers are your standard wedding invitation weight
range from fun colorful lightweight to heavy vellum & upscale layered papers.
YOU must visualize when viewing - call for a verbal description if helps; many times it does.
Unless colored papersor translucent:
~White; IOL names Soft White- an off white or cream paper
~Bright white; IOL labels as bright white  &
~Ecru; IOL names as ecru.
On translucents - can be two different shades 1) lighter & 2) heavier
Types of styles:
~Tri-fold is paper that opens first panel left to right the second panel right to left & center wording
~Z-fold (many are like this) is paper that is like accordian first panel, middle panel sometimes verse available
& last panel usually with wording
~Center fold opens from center and wording in center - these can also come with base card (non-fold 2nd piece)
~ Interlock is paper that opens from center but w/design meets into each other half of design
~Square Card is paper card (non-folds) size usually 7x7 but does vary
~Traditional Fold Card is paper printing on front & blank inside (great option to do 2nd print)
~Wrap is paper (usually translucent) that wraps around a base card (non-fold)
/ these can also come as Tri-fold translucents that have base card in center
When writing on translucent paper, permanent pen is recommended to prevent smearing
~Jacket is paper usually with a 2nd inner jacket usually attached with cord or ribbon - book like style.
~Marquis is paper card (non-fold) or that is sized when closed as a small square.
Size if need; just request - we will measure any invitation.
~Overlay is translucent that lays over a base card (non-fold) attaches with a ribbon
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Note if seen an invitation locally - then we have the same paper.
This industry everyone does carry same papers from manufacturer
(mail order can be old stock - comments from previous clients)
We are not mail order - Invitations of Love... is a Service with Savings Company
serving brides nationwide over 12 years for convenience & most of all quality.
We handle immediately any situation regarding your pre, upcoming & finished product.
And that is why we are here to ensure you receive suggestions & finally to have your Ensemble printed to your request.
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