Invitation Question: Enclosure

FLGatorGal88 · October 2012

So here lately I have been searching for a design for our invites. We are doing the pocket fold type invitations. When it comes to the enclosures I can only think of 2 things to put in there which is the RSVP card with the envelope and a directions card that will also have a map on it. What else can I add? We don't have any out of town guest except 2 which is FI sister and husband so we don't have a hotel block. Any ideas?

Krikin22 · October 2012

Maybe the attire? Is it formal, semi formal etc

MamaBear904 · October 2012

If anyone is in the bridal party and will need to attend the rehearsal dinner, you can include that information as well.

FLGatorGal88 · October 2012

It's semi formal but isn't it bad etiquette to include attire information on the invite?

Krikin22 · October 2012

Is it? I didn't even know that lol

SSaltzman87 · October 2012

Unless your wedding's black tie, it's rude to include 'dress code' info.

I don't think you need to add anything else.

Sharpschruter22 · October 2012

I think you're good on info unless you want to add the menu? I'm having a seated dinner so I have the entree choices and descriptions on the back of the response card. But none of that is necessary if it is a buffet or you aren't serving dinner. Do you have the reception info on the actual invite? Mine is on a separate reception card. You could also add website info if you have one and its not on your other cards.

beckyh77 · October 2012

Our church just started a year long construction project building a new sanctuary (which has been needed for at least 10 years). Depending on the condition of the exterior property near wedding time we may include a disclosure about limited parking. Right now the current parking lot is about 1/2 the original size due to digging & grading & all that.

melb2013 · October 2012

We included what time cocktail/reception starts, so that people (*cough* future in laws family) understand the ceremony is only a half hour (read: be there on time or you'll miss it!). Future in laws are always at least a half hour late and Hindu ceremonies are often 2-3 hours long, so it doesn't matter if you miss some if it happens to start on time (never does start on time!)

FLGatorGal88 · October 2012

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[QUOTE]I think you're good on info unless you want to add the menu? I'm having a seated dinner so I have the entree choices and descriptions on the back of the response card. But none of that is necessary if it is a buffet or you aren't serving dinner. Do you have the reception info on the actual invite? Mine is on a separate reception card. You could also add website info if you have one and its not on your other cards.
Posted by Sharpschruter22[/QUOTE]

I didn't want to put the food on there since we are doing passed hors d'oeuvrs
and a buffet. Since we are doing everything at the same place would it be necessary to include reception details? I figured as far as food goes I was going to make a chalk board sign that has what we are serving for dinner... I am starting to rethink the pocket fold invitations now... <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-undecided.gif" border="0" alt="Undecided" title="Undecided" />

Sharpschruter22 · October 2012

My reception card says Dinner and Dance reception to follow immediately after the ceremony at venue name, location and address. I have been to several weddings lately that never mention what kind of reception it will be which is annoying because a guest doesn't know how to prepare. As a guest, I want to know what to expect whether it is just cake and punch or a full dinner. It wouldnt make a difference if every bride was a stickler for etiquette and made their reception appropriate for the time it starts, but that happens less and less lately. Example. One would assume you will be served dinner at a 6 pm reception, right? Well the last time I went to a 6 pm reception it was cake and punch only and I was starving. The next wedding I went to started at 4 so I thought we had better eat beforehand, but was served a full meal and couldn't eat any of it. Neither bride mentioned what type of reception to expect which would have been really easy to do and less frustrating for guests. Since you are having a buffet, its not at all necessary to include menu on the reception card, in fact, I would advise not to include that at all unless one is doing a seated dinner where guests choose their entree prior to the wedding day. I do think you should mention somewhere that a Dinner reception will be after the ceremony at whatever time.

MamaBear904 · October 2012

Keep in mind that you dont "need" more than 2 inserts. the directions card and RSVP with envelope are enough. I have a similar type of invite (not a fold, just a pocket card) and Im only having 2 inserts plus envelope. Don't doubt your pocketfold. I thought you were just looking for add-ins you could include.

Maybe you can include an insert like "our story" or "did you know" and include facts about each of you. It could give your FIs family some more insight on who you are and your family insight on him.

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