QUESTION:

Hello!

I have a bit of a dilemma. What’s the best, most diplomatic way to include on our wedding invitations that the reception will not have alcohol? And if I decide to have just a champagne toast, how would I include that, as well?

We specifically do NOT want alcohol served (except for a possible champagne toast and they may decide against that, as well.) It’s pretty tricky because I think guests will assume that alcohol will be there, so there could be disappointment. Thanks so much for your help!

Thanks so much for the advice.

Larry in Virginia Read the rest of this entry »

QUESTION:

Dear Eve,

One more invitation question: My mother and friend (both calligraphers) were going to address the envelopes, then my mother found someone who prints them so that they look like calligraphy. The printer claims the printing is flat, not raised, so the envelopes don’t look machine-done. Is it tacky to have the envelopes printed, rather than addressing them by hand? I do think handwriting gives a personal touch, but this will save us some time.

Thanks,
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