Addressing Envelopes

sn00k4 Posted: Dec 17, 2002 05:07 PM

Addressing Envelopes

I was just about to start adressing my envelopes to get them ready to be sent out... I was going to chose a nice font... kind of like handwriting or calligraphy, but i read somewhere that you are NEVER supposed to type an envelope... it has to be hand written...

Is that true?

OctBride03 Posted: Dec 17, 2002 05:09 PM

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Hmmmmmmmm interesting! I never heard that before. It's probably NOT considered proper etiquette or a formal way of addressing envelopes. But I'm not sure. I curious now though!

karen32 Posted: Dec 17, 2002 05:42 PM

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I never heard that!! I know it is poor etiquette to use a label on a formal wedding invite. Most laser printers do a really nice job!

metphan Posted: Dec 17, 2002 05:49 PM

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My envelopes were printed off a printer in a really nice calligraphy font. I think it depends on your budget. Either way they can look gorgeous.

JodiBabe Posted: Dec 17, 2002 05:54 PM

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Mine will be printed on a printer.

Buttafli1277 Posted: Dec 17, 2002 06:35 PM

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I never heard that before either. I plan on printing mine on my printer. I'm printing directly on the envelopes though, definately not on labels.

christy Posted: Dec 17, 2002 06:37 PM

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mine will be off a printer!

CutieLipps Posted: Dec 17, 2002 07:38 PM

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Printer definitely. You can find a lot of nice fonts :)

Latina511 Posted: Dec 17, 2002 07:41 PM

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Mine were printed off the printer in a really nice calligraphy font also. I def don't think labels should be used.

Betty Posted: Dec 17, 2002 08:15 PM

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No way!!!! Mine will be printed on computer

Stacey1403 Posted: Dec 17, 2002 08:39 PM

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I did mine myself (calligraphy) and it was a big pain!!! I wish I had used my printer!

sonia Posted: Dec 17, 2002 09:02 PM

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i don't think labels are such a bad idea. i think that's one of the 'no-no's' that is exaggerated. i think we'll have to do labels though because we're doing velvet scrolls that will come in long boxes. can't stick a box in the printer

akatyme Posted: Dec 17, 2002 10:37 PM

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sn00k4,

I was excited to see your post about invites because your one week after me. I'm 3/1/03 and my invites just went out. I also had my envelopes printed with the same font that was used for my invites. I haven't heard that this is against etiquette but if it is TOO BAD!

Good luck girlie!

chefe Posted: Dec 17, 2002 11:05 PM

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Traditionally, invites were handwritten. But now, with all of the beautiful fonts available, it's not tabboo. There are even businesses out there that will print your envelopes on a computer to save on calligraphy costs. Just wake sure that whatever font you choose if legible.

jpsgirl Posted: Dec 18, 2002 11:49 AM

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I printed mine in a nice font off of the computer - my handwriting would have ruined them, and couldn't afford a calligrapher! Like always, you need to pick and choose what is worth it to spend your 'extra' money on, for me that wasn't one of the things!

karen0119 Posted: Dec 18, 2002 11:54 AM

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I believe proper etiquette dictates that Thank You notes should have the address handwritten as opposed to printed. This is to be sure it is a personal note. As for wedding invites laser printing is definitely fine!

dkga1026 Posted: Dec 18, 2002 12:01 PM

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i did mine using a printwer and they came out very nice...i think if you are on a budget and don't have them hand-written by a calligrapher, a printer is the next best thing...

dcbride Posted: Dec 18, 2002 12:07 PM

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I read that envelopes are supposed to be handwritten too, but I am definitely using a printer.

starhead Posted: Dec 18, 2002 12:34 PM

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Does anybody know how I can get my envelopes printed by somebody else using a printer? I know it will take me forever.
Unless anyone has some tips? I'll be doing mine soon.
If there is a company that does the printer printing, how much does it cost?

SomedayBride Posted: Dec 18, 2002 12:41 PM

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There is a vendor on here called All Type Computer Calligraphy. I don't know what their prices are like though. Check under the calligraphy category in services.