Tips about Calligraphy and Thank You Cards
By Sally Manglicmot

Thank You Cards
Writing thank you cards is a necessity. Let’s face it, writing thank you cards is time consuming and challenging to write -- each one must be personally handwritten and should personally include text about the gift you received. One of the reasons this task is overwhelming is because you receive so many gifts at once.  There are 90 to 150 cards to write. The best strategy is to write the thank you card as soon as you receive the gift, or set a plan to write, say, five notes at a time. For the majority of the notes, start writing them about five days after you return from your honeymoon. If you follow this strategy (five notes a day for four times a week), it adds up to 20 for the week. Multiply that by five weeks = 100 cards.

Calligraphy
Calligraphy is such a beautiful touch to your invitation and it is still heavily practiced in 2006. As you know, computerized systems are changing the scene. If you have your guest list in order and it is still about eight to ten weeks ahead of your wedding, then by all means investigate the cost of the calligraphy service. Rates for calligraphy vary according to your needs. It can cost from $2.00 to $3.75 per envelope (depending on number of lines and degree of formality). Other options if Calligraphy does not fit your budget: (a) find a personal friend who has beautiful penmanship; (b) type them from a calligraphy software package (check the Internet); or (c) have mailing labels printed. One way to make labels look nice on an envelope is to use clear labels. There are also software packages for you to print each envelope individually (this takes practice; just make sure you have extra envelopes).

This article is by Sally Manglicmot, the owner and creator of Weddings A Breeze 'Wedding Planning and Organizer Kit'. This wedding planning software and organizer kit is easy to use, affordable and a great time saver.