Is this not Invitation Addressing Etiquette

Question

My wedding is coming up in November and I have just received our wedding invitations. We don't have the money for a calligrapher and I don't know anyone with goo penmenship. I have Microsoft Vista and they have some really nice fonts on there. Would it be improper to do the addressing for the invitations on my home computer with the fanciest font? Thanks in Advance!

Answer 1

I hope not because that's what we did.

Answer 2

I think that it would be fine. If you don't have the money, then do it. Stop worrying, and enjoy your wedding! Good luck!

Answer 3

Invitations to a wedding really should be handwritten. It makes the guests feel as though the bride and groom really want them to come to the wedding since they took the time to hand write every invitation.

However, if your penmanship isn't all that great and you don't really know anyone who can write well, it's perfectly acceptable to use fonts on a computer. (Just to clarify: as long as the only reason you're using your computer is because of handwriting issues, it's acceptable. Doing it just because it saves time isn't.)

Answer 4

At one time this would have been a no-no. However, with the fully automated mail sorting systems of today, it is easier/better for the machines to read 'other machines' than handwriting and will be delivered faster.

If possible, also include an email address for responses.  In today busy world, a lot of people procrastinate about mailing the responses (or carry them around in their purse for weeks like I did).  I received one with an email address and she had my response within minutes of getting the mail.

Answer 5

Hand-written only. If your penmanship is really bad, then print them with a good pen.

Answer 6

I think that's fine.  That's how I will be doing mine, it's easier than writing out 100 invites by hand (the first 10 would look great and then my hand would get sore and then last 10 would be illegible).

The post office likes them better typed out anyway - you'll have more success not having any invitations deemed undeliverable if you type them.

As for those that comment your guests will think that you really show you want them there if you hand write the invite address - doesn't the INVITATION, asking them to be there express that?  The inside of the invitation is all typed out too isn't it?  I mean, I guess I don't really want anyone to attend my wedding unless I hand write them all a 2 page letter asking them to come ...

Answer 7

No- I think it's perfectly acceptable. Just make sure you use a good printer on the right setting so the invitations don't get jammed or smudged.

Answer 8

I am actually doing this very thing myself... (let the thumbs-down begin! lol)

I have great handwriting myself, and I do know the art of calligraphy, however, I have carpal tunnel now and can't handle addressing that many by hand, typing is much much easier for me. True, I could do a few a day, but I'd have to start adressing my invites like 2 months before they go out cuz my wrists would only hold out for 3-5 invites a day, lol :)

I am either going to use Monotype Corsiva OR Papyrus font for my invites. Just make sure that whatever one you use is easy to read so no invites get lost and/or sent back to you because the address is illegible.

I've also seen people use those clear address labels too, however I like the idea of printing them directly on the envelopes.

My only advice is to practice printing on some regular envelopes first so you get a feel of how they will look and you know how to feed the envelopes through the printer, etc. I did the envelopes for my boss's 25th anniversary party last year (wedding, not work anniversary, lol) and I ruined a few envelopes cuz they didn't feed through the printer right. Luckily she had about 20 extra :)

Good luck! :)

Answer 9

I printed my wedding invitations on the computer and handwritten the addresses (I printed them). I also drew the save the wedding date cards and printed the information inside. It saved a lot of money. If one needs to cut back on the wedding budget this is where I would start.    

Answer 10

It's nice to handwrite them, even if you don't use cursive or if the script is a little messy. But I don't think anyone will refuse to come to your wedding if you print them from the computer.

But for the inner envelope, you should write guests' names out by hand. It's a really nice gesture, and they don't care if it's a little crooked.

Answer 11

I understand the point of handwritten addresses, but perhaps save that for the thank you cards.  I can't think of a single person who would care if it was typed or written.  I personally printed my invitation addresses on clear labels in a beautiful font (don't do fanciest, necessarily.  Remember that USPS has to decipher what it says, so make it as easy as possible.)  

Answer 12

I guess Im a stickler on this one. Give me thumbs down!

I like the handwritten addresses best. Even if it has to be in print (not cursive), this is a big step above the computer font. A *nice* font is still no more personal than Times New Roman, no it just wont do.