[Is this envelope suitable for use as a wedding RSVP envelope?
Yes, A1 3 5/8 x 5 1/8 envelope size is a common, standard RSVP envelope size. To match your custom invites, we offer hundreds of A1 response envelopes in colors, finishes, and textures galore, all blank or printed with your return address.
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A1 envelopes a bit too small for your taste? A2 envelopes are the second most popular response envelope size.
Can little A1 envelopes be mailed in the United States?
Yes, though they are small, A1 envelopes can be mailed through the United States Postal Service.
Do A1 3 5/8 x 5 1/8 envelopes require normal postage?
A1 envelopes require standard postage so long as they weigh 1 ounce or under.
What is the difference between 4-bar and A1 envelopes?
Pertaining to size, nothing! The terms 4-bar and A1 envelopes both refer to envelopes measuring 3 5/8 x 5 1/8 inches - the standard, popular R.S.V.P. envelope size. In technical paper jargon terms, bar comes from baronial - a style of announcement envelope with a traditional pointed flap - but in average joe, envelope size terms, A1 and 4-bar are synonymous.
These envelopes are also commonly referred to as A-1 envelopes, and 3x5 envelopes.
I need wedding reply envelope etiquette help! How do I properly address my envelopes to include both my fiance and myself?
First and foremost, the actual mailing address is the most important piece of a RSVP return address, so be sure that the address is correct and recognizable to your local post office.
Regarding the names, there are many common ways of doing this - take your pick!
- Jane Doe and John Smith
- J. Doe & J. Smith
- The Future Mr. and Mrs. Smith
- The Future Mr. and Mrs.
- J & J (in a decorative monogram)
- ...and with your creativity, the list goes on
