Do you guys think it is tacky to put the address on a clear label instead of printing it directly on the envelope?
pinkstar025
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i was gonna do that and see how it looked....
christina6128
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Some people think it will look okay and others say no? I don't know what to do? Everytime I try to print them on the envelope it gets smeared or the envelope gets jammed in the printer. And I am not going to pay someone $1.00 per invitation for caligraphy. I have already spent enough $$.
adioguardi
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Every wedding etiquette article I have read, even the 'dos and don'ts' that came with my invitations all said NO to labels.
May2004
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What kind of printer do you have?
I had a ink jet and my jammed, but then tried my DH's printer (he had one for photos) it worked! Becasue I think it could push through thicker/photo paper. Also I did envelope at a time - it took time but they came out beautiful.
suven
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no sticky labels.
christina6128
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thanks for all your help. I think I am going to return the labels. I will try my mom's computer, Hopefully it will work okay.
LuvMyMichael
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I was totally going to do the clear labels. I actually don't see a prob with it. Hmmmm..... .I just don't know now.
wendyz06
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maybe your work computer is better. I have a deskjet at home and a nice laserjet printer at work
103005FallBride
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I've read tons of posts that it's tacky...blah blah blah, but my friend actually did this and it looked quite nice. She used the clear labels and printed in blue. I was surprised.
leighdvm
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I'm putting each envelope through the printer instead.
palebride
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I would try to run them through any printers available to you first - and as a last resort do the labels. Honestly, clear labels are not my first choice, but I don't think it's all that terrible a thing in the scheme of things
LilyOfValley
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I wouldn't do the labels, but thats just me.
christina6128
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thank you everyone for your help
ssdbk
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I seriously considered it. I even argued with people who told me not to do it. However, I think I've resolved to hiring a calligrapher and NOT using labels.
I will probably use the labels for my thank yous though. It seems easier than feeding the envelopes and I cannot hand write the addreses because my handwriting is terrible. I will hand write the message in the thank yous though.
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I would also say no labels. I think I am going to have the same problem. You can always go to Kinkos and use their printer. I don't know how much it would be, but I'm sure less than a caligrapher (sp?)
DottieMcHugh
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Who cares what etiquette says as long as you like it. Personally I did not have the time, $$ or patience to print each individual envelope. But if you do, more power to you! Just do what YOU like.
Mrs_B
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Posted by christina6128
Some people think it will look okay and others say no? I don't know what to do? Everytime I try to print them on the envelope it gets smeared or the envelope gets jammed in the printer. And I am not going to pay someone $1.00 per invitation for caligraphy. I have already spent enough $$.
Send them to Bill @ Inkspun! He charges 39 cents per envelope and usually sends them back a day or two after receiving them!! They look AMAZING! INKSPUN WEBSITE
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I used the Avery clear labels along with an elegant font and it looked perfect to me. Not one of my guests called to say how tacky it looked
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I used the Avery clear labels along with an elegant font and it looked perfect to me. Not one of my guests called to say how tacky it looked
same here....and I figured that since I usually dont pay attention to the outside envelope....most other dont either....as long as what is inside is elegant....and of course people should be honored to recieve the invite.
