We realize that the task of putting your invitations and enclosures together can seem rather daunting. It really is easier than it seems. When you buy your invitations it’s a good idea to ask if the company includes one already assembled. In case that isn’t an option here is a guide for some generic invitation types to help you put everything together.

Folded Wedding Invitations:

1. Fold invitation.
2. Place tissue paper over the invitation wording. If your main invitation wording is printed on the inside of the card, your tissue and enclosures will be inside. If it’s on the outside of the card then the tissue and enclosures will be on the outside.
3. If you have a map card, gift registry card, at home card or other enclosures place them on top of the tissue. The wording always faces up.
4. Reception card is placed on top of the tissue and various enclosure cards.
5. Tuck the respond card under the respond envelope flap.
6. Place the respond card and envelope on top of the reception card. The address should be facing up.
7. Close the invitation.
8. Put the assembled card folded edge first into the inner envelope. The inner envelope is the one with no glue and has a lining. The front of the invitation should face the back flap of the envelope.
9. Close the inner envelope flap.
10. Place inner envelope inside the outer envelope. The outer envelope is the one with glue and the return address printed on it. The front of the inner envelope should be facing the back flap of the outer envelope.

Single Panel Wedding Invitations:

1. Place tissue paper over the invitation wording.
2. If you have a map card, gift registry card, at home card or other enclosures place them on top of the tissue with the wording facing up.
3. The reception card is then placed on top of the tissue and various enclosures.
4. Tuck the respond card under the respond envelope flap.
5. Place the respond card and envelope on top of the reception card with the address facing up.
6. Place the assembled invitation into the inner envelope. The front of the invitation should be facing the back flap of the envelope.
7. Close the inner envelope flap.
8. Place the inner envelope inside the outer envelope with the front of the inner facing the back flap of the outer.

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