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1. Prepare and mail announcements two or three weeks before the occasion. 2. Insert a name card either in the designed slits or on top of each announcement. 3. Place Open House Card (if applicable) and confetti inside of announcement. 4. Address inner envelope by hand either informally (with first names) or formally (with titles,such as, “Mr. and Mrs. Banks”). 5. Insert inner envelope, name side up, into the addressed outer (gummed) envelope:
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Banks 111 Mary Circle Red Town, NY 55555
6. Place a return address label in upper left-hand corner of envelope (only if pre-printed return address is not printed) 7. Complete your look with a graduation envelope seal.
Graduation Parties and Open House Etiquette
Open House is normally for everyone with whom you are associated. This celebration is typically held in the afternoon. Refreshments and light food may be served. Open House Cards can be inserted in your Announcement or mailed separately.
Graduation Parties are for close friends, acquaintances, and special guests. Invitations should be sent out separately from graduation announcements. Graduation Parties can be held at any time of the day and evening, Refreshments and a meal may be served.
• Give the invitee the option not to bring a gift • Enclose directions or an easy-to-read map to help guests find the location • Make it clear whether or not a meal is planned, especially if the party is in the evening.