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The preference, from my understanding, is for hand written addresses. That is what I am doing. However, if this task will be just too much, it isn't a major faux pas to use labels.
I think I would prefer handwriting, but my handwriting isn't so great and my FI's is almost unreadable (that's why I was thinking labels just trying to make sure it isn't a major faux-pas).
Bella
I so know what you mean! My handwriting is the kind that changes the longer I write...
Do you have a reliable friend that could help, like your MOH?
Are your envelopes light enough in color that you could print directly onto them from your printer? My envelopes were ivory, so I just created a template in Microsoft Word for the return address and mailing addresses then did a mail merge just like you would do for labels. Then I just ran the envelopes manually through my printer.
It was a little more time consuming than printing the sheets of labels but came out looking really nice. I used Monotype Corsiva for the font so it was a little bit more formal than every day fonts, but was still readable for delivery. I plan on doing the same for the invitations when I send those out.
Unfortunately my MOH lives out of state, my mom isn't as... 'enthused' about the wedding as I am (she just has a lot going on), and yes my handwriting is not only terrible but it slants - lol. Our envelopes are pure white, so yes, in theory I could run them through the printer (and would like to). The thing is, our printer is finicky and sometimes smears (at least with normal envelopes I know it does). The labels I was bought/was thinking of using are clear, so they won't be super intrusive and look more wedding than office. However, I could probably take the envelopes to an office supply store and have them printed probably so they don't smear?
Thoughts?
Thanks!
Bella
It all depends on your level of formality, imo. Fancy invitations should have handwritten envelopes, but then again they need to be legible and pretty, so if you can't handwrite them, personally I would go to the office supply store and print them in a nice font. As for stds, it depends - are they cute postcards or something? In which case go for labels. If they match the invitations than you should probably do the same as with the invites. I would only use return address labels if you are already using address labels. Otherwise write or print them, or I think I will be using an embosser on the back flap. The idea behind handwriting the envelopes is to show that it is a personal invitation, that you are thinking of them individually. If your handwriting is pretty good but it slants, think about just laying a ruler under each line to guide you.
Well, as for formality here is what our save the date looks like (with white envelopes)
Bella
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I can't see the pic but generally I think of save-the-dates as being casual, especially if there is website info on them. Then again, I am not doing them so I might not be the best person to give advice!
From everywhere that I have read, they say to handwrite the return address and the guest's address on the invite, and I would assume the same would be so for the save the dates, since the purpose is to show your guests that you spent time and energy and put thought into sending them the card.
However, I, and I am sure other girls who aren't gung-ho about etiquette won't follow those rules. I printed my return addresses on clear labels and stuck them on the invite. I did handwrite the guest's address though.
For Save the Dates: I printed the address directly on my envelopes by running them through the printer and used informal names (John and Jane Doe.) I included my return address in the upper left corner.
For Invitations: I will handwrite (or have someone with better handwriting!) the address, using formal names (Mr. and Mrs. Doe.) I included my return address on the back of the envelope.
i am totally against labels, especially clear ones. what about doing something more ovious like a wrap around label to match or cutely shaped sticker ones from Paper Source? it would appear more planned and deliberate rather than a last ditch effort.
In this day and age - who gives it more than a 3 second thought when they first see it? Handwritten in beautiful handwriting or calligraphy gives everyone pause and awe over the elegance and the beauty. That being said - no one looks at a label and thinks "eww - how tacky - im certainly going to give disdainful looks to whomever sent this!" The in between is to forgo both and print directly on the envelope. We used Zapfino font and printed directly on it and we actually got several comments on how nice they thought it looked! And it was soo easy!! Just my thoughts...
Okay, so I've heard that it's SUCH a no-no to use labels. But...if they are pretty (clear sounds nicer than having a white background), I don't think it matter as much.
I voted for labels on the save-the-date only. Unfortunately, the etiquette "rule" against labels on the formal invites is sticking around still. I think the save-the-dates can get away with it because they are less formal than the invites.
I think if you want to do a label, go for it on anything. Nobody is going to look down on you for it. That said, I handwrote, just because. I learned (very basic) calligraphy a while back and I thought it would be "fun"... and it was for about the first 20!
I'm printing them directly onto the STD using same type found on my std's but for my formal invitation am trying ot decide if I should (as Jingle did in her amazing tutorial and Labrador did) fau-ligraphy them onto the formal invite or have them professionally done.
I voted to not put labels on the stds or invitations. We hand wrote our STDs and they look great that way, however I'm not sure what I'm going to do for the invitations. If you don't have that many like 30-40-50 then I would hand write them. If you have like 200 or more than go ahead and use the labels.
I think labels are okay. My mom said handwritten was necessary. So, I hand wrote my STD addresses (about 100 - took about 4 hours while watching movies and really wasn't as big a deal as I thought). I also don't own a printer and didn't want to go to kinkos and figure out how to make labels. My handwriting isn't really pretty so the labels probably would have looked beter. My mom is dong the invitation addressing so it will be up to her if she wants to have my dad print labels or handwrite them herself. Her handwriting is a lot better than mine at least. My cousin printed her STD labels - they looked fine - I didn't even think about them being labels until just now.
I hand addressed my save the dates. I had 176 to do. I did it myself mainly because I have very neat handwriting, and had some extra time.
If using labels worries you but you don't have the handwriting to carry it off, I would use a pretty font and light gray color to print right onto the envelope, and then, use a calligraphy pen over it to give it the handwritten look.
But since no one I know apparently cares, I'll likely do oval labels with a pretty font so I can at least pretend we're classy.
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Hi Ladies,
We are about ready to mail our save the dates and I wasn't sure what the etiquette is on this. Should we hand-write the addresses or is it ok to put clear printed labels on them? Also, should we put return address labels on them? Of course, the next question is this - what about on invitations? Should we hand-write or do labels on those? I'm really in the dark on this one. Oh, and one more thing (lol it's always one more thing isn't it?) - do we address the save the dates the same way we will address the invitations (formally - Mr. and Mrs. Smith)?
Thanks!!!!
Bella