Is it tacky to.....

duggdugg1 Posted: Apr 23, 2009 05:45 PM

Is it tacky to.....

When we ordered our invites, we didn't have an exact finalized guest list, so we opted to just get our return address printed on the envelope.

Can we use clear mailing labels with a nice font to put on the front of the envelope?

If it's tacky, what do you think we should do? The lady in the invite store said we can hand write them, but both myself and my fiance have poor handwriting.

Any ideas/feedback?

TIA

Future Mrs H Posted: Apr 23, 2009 05:48 PM

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I was actually thinking on doing the same thing. My handwriting is horrible and I just cant bring myself to pay someone to write them out

Lsorrent Posted: Apr 23, 2009 05:49 PM

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What about printing directly onto the envelopes instead of using labels? Personally I think that would look better.

duggdugg1 Posted: Apr 23, 2009 05:51 PM

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Posted by Lsorrent

What about printing directly onto the envelopes instead of using labels? Personally I think that would look better.

I was thinking of doing this, but I'm also nervous, I will mess them up bc they are lined and I've never printed on an envelope before. Hehehe....I will have to do a trial run on plain envelopes and take it from there!

I have about 2 weeks to get them done and in the mail!!!! YIPEEEEE!!!!!

MarjorieFrank Posted: Apr 23, 2009 06:01 PM

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I think you should definitely try to print them out directly from the printer... do some test runs.. once you have a default set, it'll be (hopefully) smooth sailing from there. I think clear labels are not the nicest looking things and not very formal IMO.

allegracristina Posted: Apr 23, 2009 06:03 PM

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Posted by MarjorieFrank

I think you should definitely try to print them out directly from the printer... do some test runs.. once you have a default set, it'll be (hopefully) smooth sailing from there. I think clear labels are not the nicest looking things and not very formal IMO.

ITA

shyavon81 Posted: Apr 23, 2009 06:15 PM

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Posted by Lsorrent

What about printing directly onto the envelopes instead of using labels? Personally I think that would look better.

That's what I did. Paying someone to do this is just something I can't see myself doing!

SummerBride10 Posted: Apr 23, 2009 06:17 PM

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Posted by Lsorrent

What about printing directly onto the envelopes instead of using labels? Personally I think that would look better.

Thats probably your best bet!

drivwal Posted: Apr 23, 2009 06:21 PM

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You can also bring the extra envelopes to a print shop and have them print the return addresses on them. You can also get a calligrapher to do it as well....or get a friend or bridesmaid who can handle a calligraphy pen well to do it for you.

deeva007 Posted: Apr 23, 2009 06:39 PM

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If yuou can print directly on the envelope i thnk its much nicer than clear labels.IMO

Would you consider digital calligraphy? InkSpun.com costs 39cents an invite... saves you the headache and the cost of ink, test envelopes. Just a thought. I am afraid of my printer/computer so I think I am going to use them

mosh424 Posted: Apr 23, 2009 06:52 PM

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Posted by SummerBride10

Posted by Lsorrent

What about printing directly onto the envelopes instead of using labels? Personally I think that would look better.

Thats probably your best bet!

ITA

jsha20 Posted: Apr 23, 2009 07:15 PM

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I have horrible handwriting and couldn't justify the cost of a calligrapher. I printed directly on the labels using Word. Just set up a custom envelope and feed into the printer. It took like 15 minutes and it came out great. I used Edwardian Script as my font.

iHeartMoogle Posted: Apr 23, 2009 07:33 PM

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I've received a few wedding invites that were done with clear labels. First of all, your guests will probably not even notice that there is a clear label (unless they're very picky) and secondly, it really doesn't look bad at all! If it's really not for you, what about enlisting the help of your MOH or BP? They might be able to help. As for me, I plan on having my mother do them! She has great handwriting.

GT143EA Posted: Apr 23, 2009 07:45 PM

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I just sent out my invites and used clear labels. They didnt look bad and I dont think anone even noticed!

xxpazzaxx Posted: Apr 23, 2009 08:44 PM

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just be careful because usually lined envelopes don't run through regular printers

Nina1010 Posted: Apr 23, 2009 09:20 PM

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Posted by Lsorrent

What about printing directly onto the envelopes instead of using labels? Personally I think that would look better.

I think this is the best option. I've done it before and will prob do it for our wedding as well.

soontobemrsag Posted: Apr 23, 2009 09:24 PM

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Why not download a nice font and print them - im sorry but to me on a wedding invitation there should not be any type of label. JMO

emc282rjm Posted: Apr 23, 2009 09:34 PM

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I think some people are really picky about their envelopes. We are DIYing our invitations and probably going to go with clear labels. It's not a huge deal for me, and the envelopes don't go through the printer. I think it's a personal choice. I say yes, but I know A LOT of girls would say no

MrsList Posted: Apr 23, 2009 09:36 PM

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You can print directly on them. I did that with my invites and my cousin's engagement invites and they turned out great. Just do a mail merge in Excel.