Am I terrible for??

SPITSBRIDE Posted: Jun 09, 2006 08:33 AM

Am I terrible for??

Handwritting the envelopes on my 'THANK YOU' cards? I know the proper way is to print labels or print the font right on to the envelope but I am really anxious to get them out ASAP and began handwritting them with a black marker. They honestly don't look bad but am not sure if this is something my guests are going to look down on me for doing.

Anyone have any thoughts on this? This has been on my mind ALL night and it's really bothering me

Also, they are not all completed and almost half of them are done. My mom screamed at me last night for doing them this way and said it's embarrassing. My DH doesn't see anything wrong with it and thinks they look nice but being he's a guy I can't go by his opinion so decided to turn to my LIW girls.

PLEASE HELP, I am REALLY stressing over this

kissy27 Posted: Jun 09, 2006 08:36 AM

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Well if the correct etiquette is to print the names on the envelope, I failed!!!! I hand wrote out all my Thank You envelopes!!!! Honestly I don't think anyone even noticed!!!!! It is much easier & faster!!! Keep going as you have them!

SPITSBRIDE Posted: Jun 09, 2006 08:38 AM

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Posted by kissy27

Well if the correct etiquette is to print the names on the envelope, I failed!!!! I hand wrote out all my Thank You envelopes!!!! Honestly I don't think anyone even noticed!!!!! It is much easier & faster!!! Keep going as you have them!

Thank you soooo much, you have NO idea how much better I feel after reading your post, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

103005FallBride Posted: Jun 09, 2006 08:39 AM

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I think you're suppose to hand write them.....

SPITSBRIDE Posted: Jun 09, 2006 08:41 AM

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Omg, this is great!!! I am SOOOO happy right now

kissy27 Posted: Jun 09, 2006 08:50 AM

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Posted by SPITSBRIDE

Posted by kissy27

Well if the correct etiquette is to print the names on the envelope, I failed!!!! I hand wrote out all my Thank You envelopes!!!! Honestly I don't think anyone even noticed!!!!! It is much easier & faster!!! Keep going as you have them!

Thank you soooo much, you have NO idea how much better I feel after reading your post, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

You are welcome!!!!

Happybride2005 Posted: Jun 09, 2006 08:53 AM

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jackie...mine was hand written. i don't think anyone would look down on u over this

tann22 Posted: Jun 09, 2006 08:54 AM

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We handwrote all of ours.

lanabean Posted: Jun 09, 2006 09:01 AM

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I handwrote mine and didn't think twice. Don't worry!

kathrynlinton Posted: Jun 09, 2006 09:18 AM

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You have to print the envelopes??? I am handwriting mine. Which is actually what is taking me so long!

Mrs. dleeny Posted: Jun 09, 2006 09:28 AM

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well if you're terrible for handwriting the addresses, then so am I.

I have never received a thank you card with a pre printed address. and IMO, does anyone really care?

SPITSBRIDE Posted: Jun 09, 2006 09:29 AM

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Posted by kathrynlinton

You have to print the envelopes??? I am handwriting mine. Which is actually what is taking me so long!

Well they say the 'proper' way of sending them is to 'print' the envelopes. Which I personally think is a bit ridiculous, it's a 'thank you' not an 'invite'. After hearing everyone's opinion on here I feel a lot better!!

suven Posted: Jun 09, 2006 09:39 AM

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They are supposed to be handwritten. Labels are a last resort.

leese Posted: Jun 09, 2006 09:39 AM

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I personally printed them out, but it was an easier process for me because I had it all set up before we got married. (insert geek icon)

But, that said, I handwrote a couple of them and IMO, I do think it's a bit nicer to have it all handwritten sometimes.

I just couldn't do anymore writing for the 225 cards I sent out!

You are fine - tell your MOM that LIW says it's good to go like that! I love the comment about your hubbie - they really have no clue no matter what!

leese Posted: Jun 09, 2006 09:41 AM

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Posted by suven

They are supposed to be handwritten. Labels are a last resort.

I actually disagree, I think either is fine (no matter what an etiquette book says). I don't think it's a last resort anymore. I think it's a. personal preference and b. if you have nasty handwriting like me, you want it to look nice.

I can understand the 'no pre-printed message' with no handwritten message inside the card, but not the labels. Certainly wasn't my last resort.

bluesashbride Posted: Jun 09, 2006 10:03 AM

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I thought it was the other way around, handwritten over labels? Kinda like handwritten calligraphy over printed? Not that it really matters in today's times. Digital stuff looks so nice, not like the old dot matrix, uneven, spotty printer days of the 80's. I think what I'm trying to say is that either is fine, it's more about personal preference.