Envelopes

Years ago double envelopes were the only acceptable option, now-a-days its different, so the answer is yes.

When we hear "pearlized," our first thought is metallic, pearlescent envelopes offered in over 20 colors and 10 sizes. But we also carry Pearlescent lined envelopes in a number of colors which you can find among our Lined Envelopes:

• Single Lined Envelopes
• Double Lined Envelopes

Our liners colors are either matte or pearlescent and you can find this specification on each product page. To add more to the mix check out our Stardream Lined Envelopes which are lined with Stardream brand pearlescent paper.

At LCI we pride ourselves on giving customers detailed information on our products as well as helpful tips to help print your invitations & envelopes. Some of the best pieces of advice are written on our blog. Here are a few of the most common envelope related questions.

• What are the traditional guidelines for addressing wedding envelopes?
• What type of pen is best for addressing wedding envelopes?
• Do double envelopes require extra postage?
• How do I load envelopes into my printer?
• Print Envelope Addresses with Microsoft Word Mail Merge
• Can I print on metallic envelopes with an inkjet printer?

You can compliment many of our printable wedding invitations, with your choice of 3 different wedding envelope styles. This is a choice dependent upon wedding tradition and personal preference. However, if you are not familiar with these three envelope styles, the choice of which envelope to select may be confusing. So what is the difference between invitation envelopes?

Single Envelopes

Just as the name implies, a single envelope is one outer mailing envelope that houses your invitation. The envelope has a gum seal so that after you place your invitation inside, you can simply moisten the seal, stamp, and mail.

Double Wedding Envelopes

One of the most commonly asked questions we get is what is a double envelope?

Simply put, a double wedding envelope is a set of two envelopes, an inner envelope that houses the invitation, response card items, etc., and an outer envelope that houses the inner envelope and all of its components.

• Outer Envelope - has a gum seal for mailing purposes and is slightly larger than the inner envelope
• Inner Envelope - is slightly smaller and has no gum seal, and is traditionally left unsealed for guests' courtesy.

Based on very old wedding tradition, the outer envelope is designed to protect the inner envelope from the rigors of mailing. The outer envelope may get marked up in the mail, but the inner envelope remains in great shape for guests to view.

Double Wedding Envelopes With or Without Lining

You can order Double Wedding Envelopes with or without an envelope liner. Double envelopes without lining are referred to as Double Unlined Envelopes. Double envelopes in which the inner envelope is lined are termed Double Lined Envelopes.

Not only can colored envelopes be mailed as easily as a traditional envelope they are a great way to help your pieces stand out from other mailings. When choosing to use a colored envelope for your project, you need to keep in mind addressing it in a way that both your recipient and the postal service can read.

When printing your own envelopes, you do not need to open the flap before printing. The Word templates we provide for all of our envelopes are designed to be used with the flap closed. In addition, keeping the flap closed will help the envelope to run through the printer smoothly, and will have less of a chance of getting caught.