Wedding Invitation Extras

There are certain things that almost every wedding invitation includes. Besides the wedding invitation itself, there is usually an RSVP card, a reception card (if the wedding and reception are held at different locations), and a map or directions to the ceremony. However, an invitation can include many other items as well. Oftentimes, the various inserts for wedding invitations are printed on the same cardstock and with the same motifs for a unified look.

A Save-the Date card is a notice that is sent far in advance of your wedding to out-of-town guests. You should send the card no later than three months in advance. This gives your guests time to make travel reservations, submit vacation requests, and secure accommodations. It is recommended, though, to send a Save-the-Date card even earlier than that: from 5 months to a year. These cards may match your wedding invitation, or may be more casual. For example, if you’re having a beach wedding, your Save-the-Date card might have a beach theme.

An accommodation card may be sent to out-of-town guests to help them find appropriate accommodation for their stay. An accommodation card is a thoughtful addition to your wedding invitation, as it saves your guests the trouble of researching area hotels. It is a good idea to include the names hotels in various price ranges, preferably all within convenient distance of your ceremony. If a particular hotel has been chosen for members of the bridal party or for relatives, you may wish to inform the other guests that this hotel is your preferred location.

Thank-you cards are generally ordered to match your wedding invitation, and may be imprinted with the words “Thank you,” a monogram, or other artwork. The inside of a thank-you card is blank so that you may write a personal note to the person receiving the card. It is traditional to send a thank-you card for every gift received, at every event related to your wedding. Thank-you cards should be sent promptly for gifts received at bachelorette parties, bridal showers, the reception, and so forth. There is no need to wait until after the wedding to send thank-you cards if you receive gifts before the event takes place. It is a good idea to order plenty of thank-you cards, as you will very likely use more than you expect.

Wedding invitations are such a memorable part of your wedding. You and your guests will cherish this memento for years to come, so be sure to include all the parts that make your invitation complete.

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