How many invitations should I order?
When you meet with a stationery designer, one of the first questions you'll have is: how many invitations should I order?
And although the answer seems obvious, it can be complicated. The answer is directly related to the guest list, but that's where the difficulty begins - sending one per family, one per household, one per couple... Although there's no right or wrong answer, and in fact it ultimately depends on the client's wishes.
When couples or families share a single invitation, the total number is considerably reduced. For example, if you have 120 guests, you might only need 60 to 70 invitations. A good practice is to order around 60 per cent of the number of your guests as a reference.
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Also, if you choose to personalise the invitations or include calligraphy, remember to add more envelopes or invitations to correct possible mistakes.
These extras also include an additional invitation as a souvenir for you and one for the photographer to include in the photo session.
The number of invitations you should order varies according to the type of event, and to prevent any unforeseen circumstances you should always have extra invitations (but not too many) and a digital invitation.
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And although the answer seems obvious, it can be complicated. The answer is directly related to the guest list, but that's where the difficulty begins - sending one per family, one per household, one per couple... Although there's no right or wrong answer, and in fact it ultimately depends on the client's wishes.
1. Invitations per guest
If the event is formal, such as a wedding, generally one invitation is issued per nuclear family (living in the same house), exceptions to this rule are when there are more than one couple living in the same house. For example, an adult child who is already dating, and the invitation is extended to their boyfriend or girlfriend.When couples or families share a single invitation, the total number is considerably reduced. For example, if you have 120 guests, you might only need 60 to 70 invitations. A good practice is to order around 60 per cent of the number of your guests as a reference.
2. Invitations per family
For more intimate and informal events, such as christenings or birthdays, one invitation per family is sufficient. Here you can also choose to have digital invitations only, which in terms of cost means whether you send out 20 or 100.Would you like to receive more tips like this? Subscribe to our newsletter to receive news and tips directly in your e-mail!
3. Anticipating extras
It's always recommended to ask for between 10% and 20% extra invitations for unforeseen circumstances. You might forget someone or add guests at the last minute.Also, if you choose to personalise the invitations or include calligraphy, remember to add more envelopes or invitations to correct possible mistakes.
These extras also include an additional invitation as a souvenir for you and one for the photographer to include in the photo session.
4. How to organise everything
A good strategy is to make a list of guests, including their families. By creating this list, you can easily calculate the number of invitations needed and avoid running out of invitations.The number of invitations you should order varies according to the type of event, and to prevent any unforeseen circumstances you should always have extra invitations (but not too many) and a digital invitation.
If you need help, please contact us. We're here to help you prepare the event of your dreams.
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