So now it’s time to mail your invitations to your friends and family and you aren’t quite sure what the proper assembly order is? You are not alone! It’s one of the most common questions I receive. With so many choices in invitations today, it’s a challenge to sort out the right way to assemble each ensemble.
I’ll cover the most traditional and common invitation combination: the invitation, double envelopes, reception card and response set. Checkerboard includes the following diagrams along with each order to assist customers with invitation assembly.
1) When inserting a foldover invitation into an envelope, the fold goes into the envelope first. The inner envelope is the envelope without gum for sealing.
2) The insertion order is as follows: Invitation, reception card and respond set. If you choose to use traditional tissues, they go between the top of the invitation and the reception card. It is not considered improper if you choose to forego tissues, many people simply prefer the traditional aspect of tissues.
3) The respond card should be placed face up on top of the respond envelope which is face down, with its flap overlapping
the respond card. Your respond envelopes should include proper postage, will help ensure a timely reply. Accessories (enclosures) are never inserted inside a traditional foldover invitation, they should always be stacked on top.
This rule of thumb does not apply to pocket folder and gate fold invitations. It is considered proper to insert your enclosures inside these styles.
4) Finally, you will insert the inner envelope into the outer mailing envelope if you have opted for double envelopes.
Take one fully assembled invitation to your post office and have it weighed and measured for proper postage.
Your ensemble may be slightly different or drastically different from the example above. If you aren’t sure how to assemble your invitations, please feel free to post your questions in comments.
