How Do People Address Invitations? A Comprehensive Summary of the Pros and Cons of Calligraphy, Handwriting, and Printing

How to Write the [Address] on Invitations?

To send wedding invitations, you need to write the [address]. There are three methods for this: [hiring a calligrapher, handwriting, or printing]. Many brides surprisingly struggle with how to handle this [addressing]...! This time, we will introduce this [addressing] process◎

@r_j0304

Let’s Hand Over a Wonderful Invitation / Method ① Hire a Calligrapher

The first method is to hire a [calligrapher] for the addressing of the invitations. A calligrapher is someone who writes [letters] for invitations and certificates. By hiring a calligrapher, you can get beautifully crafted letters for the addresses of your invitations♡

The advantage of hiring a calligrapher is that the writing is "beautiful." It's rare to receive handwritten items through regular mail nowadays. Seeing your name written carefully, stroke by stroke, may make you feel "I am valued..."＊

The disadvantage of hiring a calligrapher is that it can be expensive. Typically, the cost ranges from 150 to 400 yen per sheet. If the address is long or if there are multiple names, additional charges may apply.

Hiring a calligrapher is recommended for the following people◎

✓ Want to have a formal wedding

✓ Have many older supervisors

✓ Parents and relatives are the meticulous type

✓ Want to provide consideration for even small details to guests

Let’s Hand Over a Wonderful Invitation / Method ② Write By Ourselves

The second method is to do the handwriting ourselves＊ Writing each invitation while picturing the faces of the guests can be challenging, but it can also become a wonderful memory of wedding preparation♡

@yuri.wedding11

The advantage of writing by yourself is that it is [cost-effective]. If you use a brush pen to write, you can address the invitations for free, making it a great way to save money＊ Also, even if the writing is not very good, it gives the impression that "we took the time to write it ourselves..."◎

The disadvantage is that writing by yourself can be tough! It's fine if you have a small number, but when you get to 80 or more, it can become quite laborious. If there are mistakes in the names or addresses, you will have to redo it, which can be a nerve-wracking task…!

Additionally, invitations typically need to be sent out 2 to 3 months before the wedding. If you do the addressing by yourself during this busy final stretch of wedding preparations, you might not have enough time for other tasks...

Handwriting is recommended for the following people◎

✓ Want to save as much as possible

✓ Have ample time for wedding preparations

✓ Are confident in their handwriting

✓ Want to convey their feelings to the guests!

@sy1110.wedding

Let’s Hand Over a Wonderful Invitation / Method ③ Printing

The third method is to print the addresses ourselves＊ Some wedding venues or stationery vendors may offer this service when ordering invitations◎

The advantage of printing the invitation addresses is that it allows you to easily and inexpensively address them＊ Since it can be done at home, you can check multiple times to avoid mistakes, and if you do make a mistake, you can easily correct it＊

The disadvantage is that it may feel a bit impersonal because it is not handwritten. Some older guests may expect handwritten wedding invitations and might think, "Is this printed?"…

Printing is recommended for the following people◎

✓ Want to keep costs down

✓ Don’t worry about small details

✓ Most of the guests are friends

@__gurico___

Surprisingly Puzzling, [Addressing Invitations] Which Will You Choose?

The issue of addressing wedding invitations can be surprisingly frustrating... Hiring a calligrapher, handwriting, and printing each have their advantages and disadvantages. Choose the option that suits your wedding best◎