| Be sure to address the envelopes by hand. It is never acceptable to type them. |
| Black ink is usually used but it is acceptable to use the same color of ink that your invitations are being printed in. |
| Hire a calligrapher or get a friend to help you if your handwriting is difficult to read. |
| Spell out all the titles, states and street names. |
| Avoid symbols and write out words such as "and." |
| Use two envelopes. The outer is a gummed envelope and should be addressed and stamped for mailing. The inner ungummed one holds the invitation and remains unsealed. |
| Fold the invitations and insert each one with the folded side down and place in the inner envelope. |
| Choose a pretty stamp to complete the picture and mail first class. |
| Write the names of the guests, no abbreviations on the inside envelope. The names of children under 16 can be written below the parents names. Anyone over 16 should get their own invitation. |
| If your church or reception site is hard to find, include a map. This needn't be elaborately drawn or on particularly expensive paper but be sure that it is clearly executed. |
| Be sure and mail them in plenty of time to receive your responses. |
