Special Items You Can Include When Ordering Wedding Invitations

When it comes to wedding invitations, you probably know there are other items that you may need to purchase to send with them such as reception cards or response cards. What you may not be familiar with are some of the special printed items that can be purchased at the same time even if they are not directly related to your wedding invites. In some cases the items may even be available to match your specific invitation design.

Here is a listing of some of these items along with an explanation of their purpose:

• Map Cards – A great convenience to your out-of-town guests, these cards can be inserted with your wedding invitations to give them specific directions to your ceremony and/or reception location.
• Accommodation Cards – For any guests who will be travelling a distance to your wedding and may need overnight accommodations, these cards will provide information for any hotels you have contacted for possible guest reservations.
• Envelope Seals – These decorative self-adhesive pieces can add the finishing touch to your mailing envelopes by giving the illusion that they are sealing the back envelope flap even though it has already been secured. Usually they have to be purchased separately but may be included with self-mailer and seal ‘n send wedding invitations.
• Name Tabs – Most commonly associated with pocket wedding invitations, these ornately printed labels show the couples’ names and are used to seal the pocket wrap.
• Envelope Icing – Just like icing on a cake, these decorative labels will complete the look of your envelopes by wrapping around one side from back to front. The part of the label that appears on the front has room for handwriting your guest’s mailing address with the back side showing your initials or maybe even an entire return address.
• Place Cards – Guests will know exactly at which table their place is reserved with these personalized cards.
• Table Cards – Guests are easily guided to their reserved table with placement of these identifying cards.
• Menu Cards – Positioned at each place setting, they add an elegant finishing touch to your wedding reception tables as well as giving your guests a preview of the evening menu.
• Napkins – Typically your wedding stationery printer will also have paper napkins available for personalizing with your names and wedding date to add a personal touch to your celebration. Often times a design or monogram can also be imprinted on them matching your theme and the ink or paper can be selected to coordinate with your wedding colors.

Personalized stamps are another popular option for couples having become trendy for mailing wedding invitations. Although custom wedding stamps are normally purchased separately, they are a great way to add a special touch to the outside of your unique wedding invitations. Be sure to know ahead of time via the Post Office how much postage each ready-to-mail invitation will require so you order your postage stamps in the correct amount.

Even though not all of these listed items may be necessary for your wedding, it’s always good to be familiar with what is available. Anytime you can save time and money, especially in wedding planning, make the most of it. The good news is that these additional printed items can usually be ordered from the printer of your wedding invitations so why not take advantage by saving on separate shipping costs later.