Details - Bridal Magazine - Issue 1 - June 2021 Digital

How many to order or make? You will only need one invitation
suite per couple/family that you are inviting. Typically, this
works out to be 55-60% of your final guest count but will ultimately
be affected by how many families and single guests are
invited. Always order a couple extra just in case – this will avoid
re-ordering fees if you forget a guest or an invitation gets damaged
or lost in the mail. And be sure to keep 1 or 2 copies for
your photographer to capture day of.
Tips from Heather, Red Bicycle Paper Co.
1. Don’t spend your entire stationery budget on your
invitations. Save some room for day-of stationery and
signage.
2. Don’t save your stationery till the last minute.
Invitations and day-of stationery are important elements
that need time to design and produce.
3. Don’t forget to invite your parents and wedding
party! Even though you know that they are attending
your wedding, it’s still thoughtful to formally invite them.
4. Let your personality shine! Have fun, swear, be
you! If you have a favourite sports team, or met your
partner somewhere unique, include a small (or big)
element in your stationery!
RSVP Cards - Mandatory
RSVP cards are sent out as part of the invitation suite 4-6
months before the wedding and are necessary even if you are
having your guests reply online. These cards allow your guests
to tell you whether they can or cannot attend your big day. Be
sure to include the reply by date, a line for their name(s), a
response of whether they accept or regret and a space for them
to write how many guests will be attending. You may also want
to include meal options or whether the guest has any dietary
restrictions or allergies.
A good rule of thumb is to have your reply by date 5-6 weeks
before your wedding so you have time to chase down stragglers.
This time frame will also allow for you to finalize the seating
chart, place setting cards and guest counts with your vendors.
RSVP cards are typically 3.5 x 5” in size with a self-addressed
and pre-stamped envelope. Postage is not required for any
invitations being mailed to guests living in the US or overseas.
Guests outside of Canada will need to use a stamp from their
Country on the RSVP envelope.
Tip: Number the back of your rsvp cards and keep a chart so if any come
Photography
back blank, you know who it belongs to!
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