Christening Invitations and Additional Options
Christening invitations play a fundamental part in planning this special occasion for your baby. With them come many different options. To assist in your invitation ensemble planning, here is a list of choices you may consider if they are offered. Photo Christening Invitation: Make your invitations into a great keepsake and uniquely personal by including a cherished photo of your baby. Guests may choose to save their invite long after the celebration. Response (RSVP) Card: If a celebration is being planned to follow the baptism ceremony that will include a brunch or dinner, including an RSVP will be helpful for making proper food and seating arrangements. You will also have to decide on a date to be printed on the card so guests will respond in a timely fashion. The response card along with its return mailing envelope will be inserted with your christening invitations. having your address pre-printed on it for easy returning by your guests so be sure to include a postage stamp. Printed Return Address: This option, when available, means your return address is printed on the back flap of the invitation mailing envelope to ensure any undeliverables are returned to you. Lined Envelopes: As an added touch to mailing your christening invites, you may choose to pay extra for adding a colored lining to your envelopes. Color choices will vary depending on the invitation style you choose. Envelope Seal: These self-adhesive decorative stickers add a nice finishing touch to your mailing envelopes. Often available in many styles and colors, a seal is used to give the impression that it is holding the flap down even though it has already been sealed. 
Thank You Cards: These can typically come pre-printed with your baby’s name on the front and the inside being left blank for handwriting a personal thank you note to guests. Sometimes
thank you cards
are available to match your invitations. Even if they aren't, there are usually christening or baptism designs available so consider ordering them at the same time as your invitations to save time and extra shipping costs later. Blank mailing envelopes are usually included in the price.As you can see, there are many items that can be printed and ordered as part of your christening invitations ensemble, depending on your personal preference and your budget. |
