If you have no clue on how to assemble your wedding invitations, or when to mail them, this guide is for you.  This article will explain, step by step, how to assemble your wedding invitations and tell you when it is advisable to mail your invitations or announcements.  Relax and follow these easy instructions to ensure this task goes smoothly and easily.

To ensure safe delivery of your invitations, make sure your
  return address written or printed on the flap of the outer envelope. This
  way, any invitations with incorrect or undeliverable addresses will be
  returned to you promptly.

1)   

Fold the invitation along the score lines, if needed. If the invitation is a flat card, no folding is
  necessary.
 

2)   

Place tissue over the invitation lettering.  Try to center the tissue over the lettering and card.

 

3) 

If you do not have any enclosure cards (like respond/RSVP, map and/or reception cards)  Insert invitation into the inner (ungummed) envelope.

 

4) 

Enclosure cards (like reception, respond/RSVP and/or map cards) should lay on top of the tissue inside the invitation face up and then insert the filled invitation into the inner envelope.

 

5) 

Address (ungummed) inside envelope with first names only, and insert in outer envelope. The name(s) on the inner envelope should face the back of the outer envelope.

 

When to Mail your Invitations

Mail all of your invitations with first-class postage six to eight weeks before the event. Announcements, which are sent only to those who are not invited to the ceremony or reception, should be mailed on the same day of ~ or immediately after ~ the event.

 

If you have any questions, or would like to learn more about invitations, visit our ebay store and check out the additional guides on the left.