Question

How do you assemble a graduation announcement? I just got my graduation announcements, invitations, and thank you cards today in a big package and I have no clue how to assemble it and such. I have 20 announcements, 20 invitations, 20 thanks you cards. I also have my name cards, pre-adresses stickers, announcement seals, two sized enevelopes, and these clear sheets that say "Seniors 2010". I know that the announcement goes with the name cards and are placed in the small sized envelopes, and then placed in the larger addressed envelopes. But, on which envelope does the seal go on? What about those clear sheets? Who do I send announcements to and who do I send invitations to? Please help me.

Answer 1

The invitations are for everyone (mostly relatives and close friends) that will be able to join you in your graduation and will have reserved seats during the ceremony itself. On the other, the announcements are given to those who require more time to prepare for your graduation – they may be the ones living far away from you and/or those whom you see rarely because of their tight schedule.

The larger envelopes are used to contain your smaller envelopes. The larger ones are the ones used for mailing purposes and for formality. The smaller envelopes are the ones that hold your announcement and other important details for your graduation, they usually are more intimately labelled “For Dad”, “Nana”, etc. Your seal should be placed in the smaller envelope. Moreover, your clear sheets can be cut so they will fit your invitation. You can scribble on them or you may use them as decorative purposes. Just make sure that all the necessary details are put in the clear sheets if ever you plan to write on them. 

Lastly, you should send your “Thank You” notes to those who attended and congratulated you on your event. Priority should be given to those who attended and then to those who exerted effort for your special day, respectively.