How big of a no no is it to print addresses instead of handwriting them?

We printed ours directly on the envelope using a laser printer. (I probably wouldn't use an ink jet as it could bleed if it gets wet)

We had our guest list in Excel, but I was able to do a mail merge in Word. I set up a template for an envelope and ran the merge so that all of the names and addresses were dropped into the right spots. I did go back and check each envelope before I printed them - I caught a few wonky things like an address that was too long that had to be shrunk down to fit on one line and things like that.

After I made sure all the envelopes were correct, I printed the first one as a test, and when that came out fine, I set the printer to print the rest of them (one at a time on manual feed). For 100 invitations, the whole process probably took me an hour from start to finish, and it saved me HOURS of time and hand cramps from writing them all out.

I don't think anyone cares if envelopes are printed, and if they do, too bad. I can't take anyone seriously if they're offended that an envelope wasn't hand addressed. If you have to do labels, do the clear ones, but I still think printing directly on the envelope is the way to go.

I had a calligrapher do mine. I think that if the options listed in your question are the only ones available, the I would choose to print them directly on the invitation. This is very common. However, how the invitation is written is a indication for your guests on how formal or informal the wedding will be. Calligraphy is for a formal wedding. Nice printing is used for an informal wedding. When I receive a invitation that has been printed, that indicates to me that it will be semi-formal. I would not use clear labels though, because I think that they stick out and do not look very nice on an invitation. Depending on the type of wedding you are having, if it fits the semi-formal category, then printing is a fine option. Invitations are traditionally suppose to be written out, but with so many people choosing other options, it would be up to you in what you feel is proper. Congratulations!

Handwritten invitations is the traditional way, but printed addresses is becoming more common and acceptable. Choose a beautiful font, and print it directly on the envelope if you can, rather than on a label.

Some other alternatives would be to have someone with nice handwriting to address them for you, or you could hire a calligrapher.

With all the fonts out there - I would suggest some clear labels, a fancy font to match your invitation and you're done. Well printer time, but hey that's faster than handwriting them. Besides with 175 invites, I would get the old printer fired up now. Depending on your printer ( I have an old heavy duty HP) you can run the envelopes right through - but I would suggest a nice label and have at it. It's your wedding, so do what you think is right. Congratulations on the nuptials.

I'm handwriting mine, but I don't really have a choice. I am having a destination wedding, and a big Halloween themed reception upon our return. The reception invites have black outter envelopes. So, I can't print anything on them and address labels (other than return) are tacky. I bought white scrapbooking gel pens and am writing out all the addresses. (But I have pretty nice handwriting.)

I don't think there is anything wrong with addressing envelopes via your computer. Especially since Word & mail merge makes it so easy. Just make sure you pick an elegant font that isn't too hard to read. (i.e. Monotype Corsiva)

Congrats!

I don't see any problem at all in printing your addresses! I understand exactly how you feel... after decades of typing my handwriting is so bad that I doubt that the invites would arrive at all if I wrote them out!

With all the things you have to do for a wedding, put your time, effort, and money into what matters, not what will wind up in the trash!

Congrats on your wedding :)

I used a printer for mine. Ms. Manners would probably tell you to handwrite them, but let's face it, you don't have time and people are literally going to throw the envelopes out! Don't use labels but print directly on the envelope.

Frankly if people are going pay that much attention to an envelope, I'd like their life because they have nothing else to think about.

I did handwrite mine, but only because the envelopes were handmade and wouldn't go through the printer without tearing. Honestly, I think that addresses do look better when printed. I've seen several brides do this lately. I don't think it's that big of a deal.

i'm getting married later this 3 hundred and sixty 5 days and that i've got been to countless weddings interior the previous 3 hundred and sixty 5 days or 2 and that i do no longer even understand what an inner envelope is! i do no longer think of a unmarried invite, of the various eye-catching and chic invites i've got ever gained had an inner envelop so i in my view does no longer subject. and that i on no account observed no count if envelopes are addressed via hand or address labels. Etiquette is going previously in the previous the assumption of mail merging so i in my view does no longer subject. i think of labels seem expert and chic and typing them up takes lots of attempt. Hand-write thank-you enjoying cards in a while, i think of it extremely is all that concerns. i'm particular your invites and wedding ceremony would be eye-catching no count what. remember it is your (and your fiance)'s determination to make!

Addresses for wedding invitations . . thank you notes and birthday invitations should be handwritten. If you cannot afford to hire a calligrapher then ask a lot of your friends (male and female) to come over and help you. Try to get them all done in one day (a Saturday or Sunday). Invitations should not have a "commercial" look. Answered by: A Certified wedding specialist / a Professional bridal consultant / A Wedding ceremony officiant