"Save The Date" Announcements

When your guest list consists of family and friends who are spread out over several states, you may wish to send "Save The Date" announcements several months prior to sending out your wedding invitations. This will provide ample time for out-of-towners to make travel arrangements in advance.

Ordering Wedding Invitations

It is advisable to order invitations at least three to four months prior to your wedding date. This will allow sufficient time for assembling and addressing the invitations. It is also wise to order an additional 25-50 envelopes to cover any mistakes made in addressing.

A return address on the flap of the outer envelope is essential. This will enable undeliverable invitations to be returned to you. The return address should be blind embossed, engraved or thermographed.

Knowing Who Responded

Because response cards are often returned unsigned or illegible, it is suggested that you calligraph the name of the guest(s) or number-code your guest list and the back of each response card with small print in the lower right corner for ease of tracking whose response card has been returned. You should request that response cards be returned by a date that is at least two to three weeks prior to the wedding.

Mailing The Invitations

Invitations should be mailed six to eight weeks prior to the wedding. Be sure to verify questionable zip codes and to weigh a completely assembled invitation at the post office to determine the correct postage needed.

You can Design Your Own Invitation

With Encore Studios' many invitation components, you can customize invitations sampled in our catalogs by simply substituting papers, adding a unique paper layer or appliqué, choosing an exclusive type format and/or by changing the ink color to create a style that is all your own. We can also reproduce your own Art, Calligraphy or Photograph on any invitation or enclosure.

Translation and Typesetting of Foreign Languages

All invitations can be translated and typeset in over 100 languages. Encore Studios can also reproduce your camera-ready copy.

Encore's "A-Peeling" Envelopes

Encore Studios offers the convenient option of ordering self-seal, peel and stick envelopes with every invitation order. With no mess and no stress, you can avoid the time consuming task of hand moistening envelope sealant and eliminate the risk of smudging hand-addressed envelopes.