| When it comes to wedding invitations, you probably | | | | address. |
| know there are other items that you may need to | | | | - Place Cards - These personalized cards will let your |
| purchase to send with them such as reception and | | | | wedding guests know at which table their seat is |
| response cards. What you may not be familiar with | | | | reserved. |
| are the specialty items that can be purchased at the | | | | - Table Cards - Placed to easily identify and guide |
| same time even if they are not directly related to your | | | | guests to their reserved table. |
| invites. In some cases the items may even be available | | | | - Menu Cards - Positioned at each place setting, they |
| to match your specific invitation design. | | | | add an elegant finishing touch to your wedding |
| Here is a listing of those items along with an | | | | reception tables. They also give your guests a preview |
| explanation of their purpose: | | | | of the menu for the evening. |
| - Map Cards - A great convenience to your | | | | - Napkins - Typically your wedding stationery printer will |
| out-of-town guests, inserting these cards with your | | | | also have paper napkins available for personalizing |
| wedding invitations will give them specific directions to | | | | with your names and wedding date to add a very |
| your ceremony and/or reception location. | | | | personal touch to your celebration. Often times, a |
| - Accommodation Cards - For any guests who will be | | | | design or monogram can also be imprinted on them to |
| travelling a distance to your wedding and may need | | | | match your theme. |
| overnight accommodations, this card will provide | | | | Custom wedding stamps are another popular option |
| information for any hotels you have contacted for | | | | for couples having become trendy for mailing wedding |
| possible guest reservations. | | | | invitations. Although personalized stamps are normally |
| - Envelope Seals - These decorative self-adhesive | | | | purchased separately, they are a great way to add a |
| pieces can add the finishing touch to your mailing | | | | special touch to the outside of your wedding invitations. |
| envelopes by giving the illusion that they are sealing the | | | | Be sure to know ahead of time via the Post Office |
| back envelope flap even though it has already been | | | | how much postage each ready-to-mail invitation will |
| secured. Usually they have to be purchased | | | | require so you order your postage stamps in the |
| separately but may be included with self-mailer and | | | | correct amount. |
| seal 'n send wedding invitations. | | | | Obviously not all of the above items are necessary |
| - Name Tabs - Most commonly associated with | | | | but it's good to know exactly what is available to you |
| pocket wedding invitations, these ornate printed labels | | | | depending on your wedding style and budget. Anytime |
| show the couples' names and are used to seal the | | | | you can save time and money, especially in wedding |
| pocket wrap. | | | | planning, make the most of it. In the case of your |
| - Envelope Icing - To add pizzazz on the outside, this | | | | wedding invitations, many times the items listed here |
| charming label wraps around one side of your | | | | can be purchased from the same printer so why not |
| envelope from front to back. The front has room for | | | | accomplish as much as you can at one time and save |
| handwriting your guest's mailing address with the back | | | | on separate shipping costs. |
| showing your initials or maybe even an entire return | | | | |