Here are terms you may encounter while preparing
for your special occasion.

The Invitation
The Announcement
The Reception Card
Map Cards
The Respond Card
The Informal Note
Within The Ribbon
At Home Cards
Printed Return Address
Lined Envelopes
Envelope Seals
Thermography
Engraved Invitations
THE INVITATION
This is the first indication of the style of event that is going to take place. Whether it be a casual or ultra formal affair, the invitation plays an important role in the festivities.
THE ANNOUNCEMENT
Perfect to announce your happy news. It can be printed on the same paper stock as your invitation.
THE RECEPTION CARD
This card informs guests of the reception location and time.
MAP CARDS
A map card guides guests to the location of the event.
THE RESPOND CARD
This card is essential for your caterer. It lets you know how many guests plan on attending the event. An envelope with a printed address and stamp should accompany this card.
THE INFORMAL NOTE
This note is for social correspondence and thank you notes. It is personalized with names or monogram.
WITHIN THE RIBBON
This little card is given to an usher to reserve special seating for family members and friends close to the parents of the bride and groom.
AT HOME CARDS
This enclosure card lets guests know your new address after the wedding.
PRINTED RETURN ADDRESS
Save time and effort by having your return address printed on the invitation or announcement envelope. It also ensures that undelivered mail will be returned to you.
LINED ENVELOPES
Add a touch of color to your inner envelopes with a colorful lining.
ENVELOPE SEALS
Add the finishing touch to your invitation ensemble with an elegant seal.
THERMOGRAPHY
This process produces raised ink on paper by a heat process. Invitations are printed in ink and a special powder is sprinkled over the wet ink. Then the invitation is sent through a heater, which melts the powder and "raises" the ink. Thermography is more cost effective than engraving.
ENGRAVED INVITATIONS
Engraving is a time honored process of raising ink on paper. It is a process of etching metal plates, filling the etches with ink then pressing paper into the plates.



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