addressing invitations

vilma&jonathan

I got my invites and I really don't want to address them myself with my horrible handwriting, so I was planning on printing clear labels with the addresses.  Has anyone used clear labels?  If yes, which style or size did you use. 

Thanks

smw42

Can you put your envelopes in your printer and print directly on them? That's what I plan on doing.

vilma&jonathan

I could do that, but I thought  it would be time consuming, not to mention if I make any mistakes I would be in trouble, since I don't have extra envelopes

felicia220

If you do decide to use the clear labels...I HIGHLY recommend using the Avery Brand ones, (don't use like Staples Brand)  the store brands tend to jam up and sometimes smear, even if it for the right type of ink, such as, a inkjet printer you need inkjet labels.

When you go to the store you will see that they have regular Mailing address labels, they also have smaller return address ones as well.    

Jaytee501

Honestly, I am NOT a "snob' about this stuff, I promise...but clear labels remind me of mass business mailings sometimes.

Any BMs or mom, relative with nice handwriting who would be happy to address them for you? I love the look of hand addressed, needn't be calligraphy!

sparkles2010

We are printing the addresses by feeding the envelopes into the printer.  My FI did something where the whole process is pretty much automated.  It doesn't take more than 1.5 hours tops for 120 envelopes.

Do what works for you!  No one saves the envelope.  Only you and your close family will.

smw42

I agree with the clear labels/mass mailing feel. You could always buy similar envelopes to your invite envelopes to test things out.

Reilly626

I did the clear labels and they look great- the basic size.  Both myself and my fiancee work and have lives outside wedding planning... No issues over labels on envelopes that get thrown out... My FI hand wrote the names on the inner envelope.

chrissy31805

im going to use the clear labels - avery style 8662. they are 1   1/3" x 4". i dont think it looks like mass mailing, especially if you use a font that looks like calligraphy or script.....

like reilly said, they get thrown out anyway

vilma&jonathan

Thank you all.  Last night I went to a paper store and bought cler labels that have a matte finish.  The actually look pretty good.