etiquette is okay? Important rules and tips to know when delivering invitations by hand ♩

2019.07.09 published

Handing Out Invitations *

The most important paper item, the invitation, should be delivered to guests about 2 to 3 months before the wedding.

While it is common to ask for guests' addresses in advance and send the invitations by mail on an auspicious day,

many brides hand-deliver the invitations to family, friends, and coworkers who live nearby and are frequently met during lunch or after work.

@love_sato

What are the advantages and disadvantages of hand delivery?

There are many advantages to handing out invitations directly: *

☑ Handing out the invitation in person is considered the highest etiquette, adhering to good manners

☑ You can invite guests to the wedding face to face and express your gratitude

☑ Guests may congratulate and celebrate you on the spot

☑ You can save on postage (stamp cost)

☑ You can create unique arrangements for the invitation that are possible only with hand delivery

☑ You can see guests' immediate reactions to the invitation, creating excitement and anticipation

And so on! Being able to personally share wedding news and invite someone to the reception is filled with happiness! *

@saaaya_0526

Conversely, the disadvantages of hand delivery include

☑ You don't have the opportunity to know the guests' addresses (which can be inconvenient for sending New Year’s cards in the future)

☑ If the timing doesn't align, you cannot stick to an auspicious day for your invitation

☑ In a company setting, you must hand them to superiors first, so you need to time it correctly

Although these points can be considered disadvantages, as long as you don’t make mistakes in the order of handing out at work, there isn't much to worry about! *

@min_no_arukikata

Therefore, it is recommended to hand out invitations to guests you plan to meet directly!

Here are some manners to observe when hand delivering invitations *

When handing invitations to guests, there are several manners and rules to follow: *

Etiquette ① Write only the name on the address (do not include the address. This shows that you never intended to send them and planned to hand them over with courtesy.)

Etiquette ② Do not glue the envelope (it’s okay to use a sticker. This avoids the taboo action of "cutting" the seal.)

Etiquette ③ Always use celebratory postage for the reply postcard (as the recipient may not respond in the same hand-delivered manner.)

Following these manners is very important. Even if you have a close relationship with the person receiving the invitation, be sure to adhere to these rules!

@keiko_marry

Ideas to make hand-delivered invitations cute ①

Additionally, hand-delivered invitations allow for unique and cute arrangements that cannot be done by mail due to the rules of the world, which is a charming aspect! ♡

One of the most popular ideas is to create a "Special Express Delivery" sticker mimicking the fee-paid mail mark and stick it on the envelope instead of using a stamp. *

@naoemi0713

The Special Express Delivery mark has no official validity in postal terms, but it serves as a stylish design point for the envelope, providing uniqueness and popularity.

Being able to show guests photos from the pre-wedding shoot is also a bonus! ♩

Ideas to make hand-delivered invitations cute ②

Another lovely idea is to attach "decorative paper" to the back of the envelope. *

With mailed envelopes typically glued shut, people often miss the decorative paper since it is often cut open with scissors. However, with hand delivery, you can say, "Open the envelope!" and show them the decorative paper right there! ♡

Especially for female guests, you can expect them to say, "How cute is this!" ♩

Hand Out Beautiful Invitations to Your Guests!

We have introduced the advantages, manners, and decoration ideas to know before handing out wedding invitations to guests. *

Brides who plan to hand out invitations to family, close friends, and coworkers, please take this into consideration!

It will be exciting to see the guests' reactions after handing out the invitations! ♡