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Do you put a return address on graduation announcements?

With most cards and letters, the return address goes in the top-left-hand corner of the back of the envelope. However, with graduation announcements and other formal mailings, the return address goes on the flap of the envelope.

Why are there 2 envelopes for graduation announcements?

The outer envelope tells the post office where to deliver the graduation announcement. This envelope has a gummed flap and is the slightly larger envelope. The inner envelope tells the household who is invited. It is the smaller envelope and does NOT have a gummed flap.

Do you write anything on the inner envelope of a graduation announcement?

The smaller, inner envelope protects your announcement and is addressed only with the names of the recipients, as if you were speaking to them (for example, Grandma, Uncle Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson). List children by name on this inner envelope only.

Who should the return address be for graduation announcements?

Include the address of the person sending the invitation, usually yourself, so that it can be used by recipients as a way to respond if need be. Include your full name on the first line (optional), your street address on the second and the city, state and zip code in the return address.

What size are graduation announcements?

At 6” x 8”, grand graduation cards offer more room to share your favorite photos of your graduate or include a personal message to family, friends, and mentors.

What is the proper way to address graduation announcements?

Include the name of the graduate, the date and year of the event, and the name of the college or high school from which the student is graduating. Use black or blue ink if you’re sending handwritten announcements. Address the envelopes using the formal Miss, Mrs., Ms., or Mr.

What do you put on high school graduation announcements?

The most important information to make sure appears on your graduation announcements are as follows:

• Full Name.
• Graduation Year.
• Name of High School or College.
• Degree Earned and Major.
• Honors.
• Date of Graduation.

What is the proper way to address a graduation announcement envelope?

Include the name of the graduate, the date and year of the event, and the name of the college or high school from which the student is graduating. Use black or blue ink if you’re sending handwritten announcements. Address the envelopes using the formal Miss, Mrs., Ms., or Mr. before the surname.

What do you write on a graduation card envelope?

What To Write In A Graduation Card

• Start with a Congratulations. First, start your card off by congratulating your grad on their big accomplishment!
• Add in Some Words of Encouragement.
• Share a Little Wisdom.
• Add a Personalized Experience or Nostalgia.
• Close With Best Wishes.

Who is it appropriate to send graduation announcements to?

You wouldn’t send graduation announcements to anyone whom the graduate wouldn’t recognize in person. They’re sent to most family members, but for those outside of the family, announcements are only sent to people the graduate knows, not to those who have relationships exclusively with the parents of the graduate.

What do you write on a 2020 graduation announcement?

How do you address graduation envelopes?

How do you address a graduation announcement envelope?

If there are two envelopes included with your graduation announcements: The outer envelope tells the post office where to deliver the graduation announcement. It is hand-addressed in blue or black ink with no abbreviations (other than Mr. and Mrs.): The inner envelope tells the household who is invited.

Where do you put the return address on a graduation card?

Put the return address on the flap. With most cards and letters, the return address goes in the top-left-hand corner of the back of the envelope. However, with graduation announcements and other formal mailings, the return address goes on the flap of the envelope.

When should I Send my Graduation card?

If the card is just being used to announce the accomplishment of graduation, it is proper to send it up to two or three weeks after the ceremony. Name Cards… Place your card in the card slots, if your announcement includes this feature. If not, place the name card face-up in the fold of the announcement.

Do I need to send a graduation gift?

Even though graduation gifts are not required, those close to you who receive an announcement may want to do so. Be sure to keep track of the gifts you receive and send proper graduation thank you notes in a timely manner.