There are so many choices that need to be made in the wedding so there are bound to be a lot of conflicts for making decisions, Sylvia and I are no exception. Instead of compromising, we've decided to solicit your help! Ultimately, the choices are made to make sure the guests are comfortable and enjoy the wedding! This is part 2 of probably 3 polling our friends to help us make the decision! There will be no text messaging option! Heh heh.
Please select a choice!
| Results | Vote Count | Percentage | | Voted for Hand-addressed | 17 | 23% | | Voted for Directly printed onto outside envelope | 17 | 23% | | Voted for Clear self-adhesive address label | 5 | 7% | | Voted for It does not matter | 34 | 47% | | Percentage might not add up to 100% due to rounding. |
| Voted: Clear self-adhesive address label from James | 2005-08-29 17:43:03 | | Call me practical... |
| Voted: Hand-addressed from Sylvia | 2005-08-29 18:52:35 | | Call me personal... |
| Voted: It does not matter | 2005-08-29 23:20:10 | |
| Voted: It does not matter from Kerry | 2005-08-29 23:23:44 | | I have to say the self-adhesive stuff makes me cringe...but I did work in the Alumni office for a semester and handled too many printed clear labels...
Oh...back to you. Do what's easiest/cheapest. I normally rip through the envelope and go straight to reading middle names on the announcement. |
| Voted: It does not matter | 2005-08-30 00:09:30 | |
| Voted: It does not matter from Ramya | 2005-08-30 00:53:18 | | How about answer e: depends on how many guests. If the number is manageable, you can hand-address them (no need to for calligraphy) to add that personal touch and in the process avoid offending anyone who actually cares about this sort of stuff (I don't). If the # of guests is huge, save yourselves the trouble and get it printed! |
| Voted: It does not matter | 2005-08-30 06:01:53 | | Don't sweat the small stuff. |
| Voted: It does not matter from Amanda | 2005-08-30 08:25:05 | | People hand wrote the address because printers didn't exist! Got for the easy way out! |
| Voted: Hand-addressed from Elliott | 2005-08-30 08:58:34 | | It's all about presentation. If you have someone who can write calligraphy go with that. If not, I change my vote to clear self-adhesive |
| Voted: It does not matter from Sandi | 2005-08-30 08:59:19 | | calligraphy is always nice, but for time and ease, electronic is the way to go. (they have nice fonts now!) you'll probably need so many more envelopes in case you keep messing up! one thing about the clear adhesives though -- have to have very clean hands to handle them, otherwise you see a lot of fingerprints!!! (trust me..speaking from experience here...) |
| Voted: Directly printed onto outside envelope from Leila | 2005-08-30 09:51:12 | | I directly printed on the outer and inner envelopes. It was easier than I expected and do you remember how it looked? I think it looked pretty good. Just be careful to put the envelopes facing all the same way in the printer. One or two people got their envelopes printed upside down. If you write them by hand you will have carpel tunnel by the end! |
| Voted: It does not matter from Jennifer | 2005-08-30 10:02:15 | | So long as it looks neat, it doesn't matter if it's labels or hand-printed.
I don't mind addressing them in standard calligraphy if you need me to. |
| Voted: Directly printed onto outside envelope from Justin | 2005-08-30 11:41:34 | | Isn't there somewhere to get calligraphy printed on them? I know that I don't need any more needless paper piling up around here...so I promptly launch the envelope anyway! |
| Voted: It does not matter from Chris G | 2005-08-30 11:49:56 | | I think it really comes down to time. You can make printed fonts look like a nice script font if you are in a hurry (you will have plenty of other things to worry about as well). Or if you have the time, you can do it yourself for the more personal route. If you think the handwriting is that bad, might want to just leave it to the machines you've learned to trust :) |
| Voted: Directly printed onto outside envelope | 2005-08-30 13:18:15 | |
| Voted: Hand-addressed from Scott | 2005-08-30 15:22:18 | | Caligraphy rules. |
| Voted: It does not matter from vinh | 2005-08-30 16:45:02 | | come on folks, let's focus on the more important stuff here like 'the menu'... jesus, these kids are acting like it is their first time... |
| Voted: It does not matter from Mao | 2005-08-30 18:04:39 | | If I had to choose, I would choose calligraphy for aesthetics and printed on the envelope for a more reasonable pricing. But ultimately, you can spill walnut shrimp on the envelope, and practice writing all your new fancy weddign acronyms on it, and anyone would STILL be happy just to be invited! |
| Voted: Hand-addressed from Pearl | 2005-08-30 18:37:23 | | Personally, I like hand addressed or calligrapher done envelopes. Its pretty and special. Label's do look tacky but save time and money.You'll have to type up a guest address list for a calligrapher anyways. Might as well just print them. Printing directly on each envelope may be tedious but the outcome maybe better than with labels. However keep in mind that depending on what type of paper stock your envelopes are and the type of printer you are feeding it thru. It may get smudged or jam.
If you want a calligrapher I can recommend one. Calligraphy is costly though. |
| Voted: Clear self-adhesive address label | 2005-08-30 20:06:04 | |
| Voted: It does not matter from UGN | 2005-08-30 23:57:43 | |
| Voted: It does not matter from johnny | 2005-08-31 00:48:33 | | send it out in plain cvs envelopes, put the money saved on calligraphist & beautiful cards into the wedding dress! or i guess it might be enough to pay for the garter at least. better yet, make a beautiful digital invite yourself (you've obviously got the skills) and forgo the print invitations. sorry if it doesn't sound romantic, but i'm a pragmatist ... really, forget what the address looked like, who remembers what the last *invite* they got looked like? i think a dress of sylvia's dreams would be far more romantic. |
| Voted: It does not matter | 2005-08-31 02:33:30 | | it's what's inside the envelope that counts! |
| Voted: Hand-addressed from Doris | 2005-08-31 02:40:25 | | Coming from miss single 2006...i think that if the invites are under 200 you should hand write and any more than that it should be printed nicely to each individual envelope but never should it be a self-adhesive...too tacky...are you two ever coming to visit new york...:) |
| Voted: It does not matter from Sylvie & Henry JIM | 2005-08-31 03:23:41 | | We printed ours. If the people you invite are truly your friends, they'll be so happy to receive an invitation to your wedding that they won't remember what state it came in! |
| Voted: Directly printed onto outside envelope | 2005-08-31 04:22:57 | |
| Voted: Clear self-adhesive address label from Chris Cheng | 2005-08-31 09:29:51 | | maybe 'cause I'm a guy... but quick and simple is what I'd choose :) (that and writing by hand will take a while :P)
The inside envelope on the other hand is a different story... |
| Voted: Directly printed onto outside envelope | 2005-08-31 09:40:23 | |
| Voted: Hand-addressed from Alexis | 2005-08-31 10:13:47 | | I notice. And so will any finicky guest. Also, printed on the outside of the envelope in a classy style is also acceptable. |
| Voted: It does not matter from Jeremy | 2005-08-31 10:14:26 | | While I say it doesn't matter, it is her wedding, so I think Sylvia's vote carries more weight. |
| Voted: It does not matter | 2005-08-31 10:40:11 | |
| Voted: It does not matter from Dennis | 2005-08-31 11:01:36 | | Whatever is convenient for you to do is good. |
| Voted: Hand-addressed from Jay | 2005-08-31 11:30:52 | |
| Voted: Directly printed onto outside envelope from Jocelyn | 2005-08-31 11:35:58 | | Whoever wants to do hand-addressed should be required to do all the hand-writing. Otherwise, go with a nice, clean, printed envelope (because let's face it, by the time you get to the last hand-addressed envelope, your hand will be so cramped that who knows what it'll look like....) |
| Voted: Directly printed onto outside envelope | 2005-08-31 11:36:48 | | I would personally want to hand-address my own, but if you find some amazing font (which I'm sure James will do), printing would be fine. Self-adhesive would be my last choice. |
| Voted: Directly printed onto outside envelope | 2005-08-31 12:32:48 | | We hand-addressed ours (well my sister did all the calligraphy)and it looked great, but in the end I feel bad making her do all that work. I would say directly printing on the envelope with a nice font would look just as pretty! |
| Voted: It does not matter from Darrell | 2005-08-31 12:36:24 | | My goodness, handwritten envelopes?! Isn't there enough *real* work to do planning a wedding? |
| Voted: It does not matter from Barney | 2005-08-31 12:39:43 | | Dude,
Save some money and have Sylvia lick all the envelopes and stamps like in the Seinfeld episode where George kills his fiance:)!!! |
| Voted: It does not matter from Richard | 2005-08-31 15:19:54 | | It would be nice to personally address each invitation and I do think people will appreciate the gesture, but I doubt anyone will mind a time frugal effort on your part. |
| Voted: It does not matter from Sophie | 2005-08-31 15:56:43 | | Haha! I feel like these conversations between Sylvia and James are dejavu! =D I think you should spend the money amount of money on the things people remember most... food, music. I don't think address labels metter in the end.... though brides will inevitably notice! =D haha! Miss you all so much! Good luck wit the planning. |
| Voted: Clear self-adhesive address label | 2005-08-31 19:06:24 | |
| Voted: It does not matter from Karen | 2005-08-31 20:10:07 | | hahaha honestly, do whatever is easiest for yourselves! |
| Voted: Directly printed onto outside envelope | 2005-08-31 21:18:52 | |
| Voted: Directly printed onto outside envelope from Neej Gore | 2005-08-31 21:48:46 | |
| Voted: Hand-addressed from Mike Pitula | 2005-08-31 22:07:18 | |
| Voted: Clear self-adhesive address label | 2005-08-31 22:22:36 | |
| Voted: Directly printed onto outside envelope | 2005-08-31 22:26:44 | |
| Voted: Hand-addressed from witz | 2005-08-31 23:15:56 | | we had to hand address them so ... so should you... hahaha. and shes right impersonal. |
| Voted: Hand-addressed | 2005-08-31 23:37:25 | | Makes a difference, I think. |
| Voted: Hand-addressed | 2005-09-01 00:40:48 | |
| Voted: Directly printed onto outside envelope | 2005-09-01 01:18:23 | |
| Voted: It does not matter | 2005-09-01 06:58:32 | |
| Voted: It does not matter from Miyun | 2005-09-01 08:34:11 | | address labels don't really do it for me (unless there is a tasty adhesive on the back) I vote for "printed in a very lovely font"...OR you can add that oh-so special touch of puppy love charm and glue Alpha-bits cereal letters on the envelope. Practical AND delicious! |
| Voted: Hand-addressed from melibarb | 2005-09-01 09:10:17 | | I am sorry James, but I just got a wedding invitation a couple of days ago and I sill remember how beautifully my name was handwritten on it. It was very beautiful. Key point however. PLEASE DON'T do it yourself!! If you have to print it's better than the adhesive label.
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| Voted: It does not matter from fen | 2005-09-01 09:35:03 | | you got an invitation from james and sylvia! does it really matter how your name is written on the outside envelope? be happy! |
| Voted: Hand-addressed | 2005-09-01 10:18:34 | |
| Voted: It does not matter from Susan | 2005-09-01 10:42:05 | | There are certain things in a wedding that is a "must have," but unless you have an unlimited budget, some things obviously need to be dropped. I think that this one is not a "must have" item. Hand-addressing, of course, is definitely nice, but if it turns out to be too expensive, then this is one that can be dropped. Now, having said that, James, I think you need to let Sylvia do what she wants. Planning a wedding is highly stressful, and letting Sylvia decide on these smaller matters is the best support you can give. That was the case with me, anyway, when Andrew and I were planning our wedding. |
| Voted: Directly printed onto outside envelope | 2005-09-01 12:19:53 | | directly print in calligraphy font. |
| Voted: It does not matter | 2005-09-01 14:01:56 | |
| Voted: Hand-addressed from sam | 2005-09-01 14:24:43 | | Just to make you do some work |
| Voted: It does not matter | 2005-09-02 19:43:07 | | No one cares about the outside -- it gets thrown away. |
| Voted: Directly printed onto outside envelope from Frosh | 2005-09-03 21:50:13 | | Just find a nice font that looks calligraphy-like. Then it will look great and you don't have to do all of the work yourselves! |
| Voted: Directly printed onto outside envelope | 2005-09-04 10:05:16 | | I used both hand-addressed and self-adhesive address label for invitation and save the date respectively. Hand-addressed is more expensive and adhesive label is cheesy so I go for the directly printed option. |
| Voted: Directly printed onto outside envelope | 2005-09-05 21:20:42 | | Unless you can get a professional calligrapher, you should probably directly have the envelopes printed. You can even do it your self on most printers and it looks alot nicer than the labels which look less professional. |
| Voted: It does not matter | 2005-09-06 17:07:26 | | No need for carpel-tunnel |
| Voted: Hand-addressed | 2005-09-12 12:28:34 | |
| Voted: It does not matter | 2005-09-12 18:41:34 | |
| Voted: It does not matter | 2005-09-14 00:41:22 | |
| Voted: Directly printed onto outside envelope from Your sis | 2005-10-04 03:04:12 | | Looks cleaner & elegant!!! |
| Voted: Hand-addressed | 2005-11-14 19:45:30 | |
| Voted: It does not matter | 2005-11-18 02:01:22 | |
| Voted: Hand-addressed | 2005-11-18 03:30:57 | |
| Voted: It does not matter | 2005-12-09 19:07:52 | |
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