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How to address wedding invitations

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I have been looking into calligraphers to address our invitations, but they are all so expensive!  Addressing them myself is really not an option, as I have horrible handwriting (my fiancé's handwriting isn't good either).  My mom and MOH have offered to address some of them for me, but I feel bad having them do something that I can't even help with.  I know labels are not appropriate, but I'm feeling like I don't have any other options.  What should I do?
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Re: How to address wedding invitations

  • itzMSitzMS member
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    akosakow said:
    I have been looking into calligraphers to address our invitations, but they are all so expensive!  Addressing them myself is really not an option, as I have horrible handwriting (my fiancé's handwriting isn't good either).  My mom and MOH have offered to address some of them for me, but I feel bad having them do something that I can't even help with.  I know labels are not appropriate, but I'm feeling like I don't have any other options.  What should I do?

    I hate the "horrible handwriting" excuse. It seems like laziness to me.

    Your writing doesn't have to be caligraphy. Just take your time. Use a lined card on the inside of the envelope to make sure your writing stays straight.

    Ultimately, using clear labels isn't the end of the world if you really want to.

    Personally, I prefer to see that a couple has taken the time to write out my address versus sticking on a label...but that's just me.

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  • Maggie0829Maggie0829 member
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    You can print directly onto the envelopes.  Also, even though many feel that labels are tacky, if that is your only option left I don't think using clear labels put on the envelope in a clean manner (meaning centered and level) is a big issue.

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  • Kate61487Kate61487 member
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    ditto PP.  labels / printing on the envelops aren't the worst thing ever, but you don't have to have gorgeous handwriting to send an invitation.  If you were mailing a birthday card would you consider your handwriting acceptable to address the invitation or is it really THAT illegible that you'd use a label?  because if it's good enough for other mail it's good enough for a wedding invite.

     

    If you decide to use labels a nice wrap around looks better than the 1" x 4" sticker (even if it's clear), IMO

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  • NYCMercedesNYCMercedes member
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    Let the moms do it. They offered.
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