What are name cards for graduation?

What is the purpose of Name Cards? Name cards are keepsakes for your friends, classmates and family. Elegantly printed to coordinate with your graduation announcements, name cards will allow you to further personalize them. You'll need one for each graduation announcement ordered.

Just so, what size is a graduation name card?

The typical size for graduation note cards is 3.5 inches x 1.5 inches.

Similarly, what are tissue inserts? Tissue inserts protect the beauty of your invitation and card designs. Lay a thin tissue sheet over your note card before sliding into a coordinating envelope. Prevents dark color envelopes from smudging onto light colored papers. Pairs with A7 cards and envelopes.

Then, where do name cards go on graduation announcements?

Whether or not you include a name card, the announcement should be placed in the smaller envelope with folded edge inserted first. The front of the announcement faces the flap so that when the inner envelope is opened, the front of the card is seen.

How much money do you give for a graduation gift?

They say "siblings of the graduate $15 to $30 is appropriate, while grandparents, aunts and uncles should give between $20 and $50. More distant relatives and family friends can give as little as $15 all the way up to $50." I believe graduation gifts should be considered like wedding presents.

Where does the tissue go in a graduation invitation?

If your order contains tissue inserts, place the translucent paper on the inside of your announcement.

What is the etiquette for graduation announcements?

If your invitations are for the ceremony or your personal celebration, they should arrive at least two weeks prior to the ceremony or celebration. If simply announcing, standard etiquette suggests announcements can be sent up to two weeks prior to, to two weeks after, the actual event.

How do you write a graduation announcement?

What Is Included In A Graduation Announcement?

Full Name.
School Name.
Degree Type/Focus of Study.
Class Year.
Honors.
Year/Date/Time.
Location.
Other Details (Party Information, Dress code, Gifts, etc)

How do you address a graduation invitation with two envelopes?

Announcements and Namecard EtiquetteTwo envelopes come with each announcement. Address the larger, outer envelope with a blue or black pen. Write out the complete address, using as few abbreviations as possible. Place your personalized return address labels on the upper left-hand corner or the envelope flap.

How do you address a graduation invitation to a family?

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.

Should you hand write graduation announcements?

Traditional graduation announcements usually include several different pieces including a formal announcement, a personal card, and a photo. Assembling those pieces can be a little confusing. The outer envelope (with the gummed flap) is the mailing envelope. It should be hand-addressed using black or blue ink.

When should you mail graduation announcements?

Graduation announcements should be sent out at least two weeks before the event. If they don't include an invitation, you can send them up to six weeks after the event. You may also consider sending out a save the date email three months before the ceremony to ensure loved ones can attend.

Is a graduation announcement an invitation?

There is a major difference between graduation announcements (that include graduation/degree details) and graduation invitations (an invite to the actual ceremony). Etiquette experts say graduation announcements should be sent out after the ceremony has taken place.

What size picture do you put in graduation announcements?

You can always add in some wallet photos if you wish, but that is not necessary. Our announcements include a full 5×7 image on the back that friends and family can keep to display on the refrigerator or even frame on the wall!

What is the inner envelope for graduation announcements?

The inner envelope tells the household who is invited. It is the smaller envelope and does NOT have a gummed flap. This envelope is to be hand-addressed in blue or black matching ink, but informally, something like below. Insert your invitation or announcement in this envelope, then insert into the larger envelope.

Why do they put tissue paper in wedding invitations?

There are three main reasons you find tissue paper in invitations – tradition, aesthetics and practicality. The use of wedding tissue dates back hundreds of years to when invitations were written by hand. To avoid illegible invitations, tissue was placed over invitation wording to blot excess ink.

What is Vellum made of?

Paper vellumModern imitation vellum is made from plasticized rag cotton or fibers from interior tree bark. Terms include: paper vellum, Japanese vellum, and vegetable vellum. Paper vellum is usually translucent and its various sizes are often used in applications where tracing is required, such as architectural plans.