You’ve already made a mock-up of what your wedding invitations are going to look like, but your guests may need more information about the wedding than what can fit on that beautiful piece of cardstock. Wedding invitation enclosures?those extra pieces of paper that go inside the envelope along with the wedding invitation?provide additional information that guests will need to know, such as accommodation details, directions to the reception area, a weekend itinerary, and an RSVP card. Let’s go over the details of each type of enclosure, and how to determine whether or not you’ll need them for your wedding.
1. The RSVP Card
The RSVP card is the wedding invitation enclosure that most couples use. These cards will have a date that the cards need to be returned by, a space for your guests to write their names and, if necessary, a few menu choices they can choose between at the reception. The RSVP card will also include a self-addressed envelope with a stamp so that your guests can easily pop it in the mail and return it to you by the requested date. Some couples forego the extra cost and paper for an RSVP and opt for an email or wedding website RSVP instead. Although your older guests may expect an RSVP card, in this day and age it’s perfectly acceptable to ask your guests to RSVP online.
2. A Reception Card

If your wedding ceremony and reception will take place in the same venue, there’s no need to include an additional reception card. You can si...