So, you’ve got your wedding invitations all ready to pop in the mail… but have you thought about adding your return address to the envelopes?
A super cute idea is to use wedding invitation return address labels (and my go-to destination for any personalized wedding stationery is always Etsy!)
So, here’s my pick of the prettiest return address labels for wedding invitations…
10 of the best wedding invitation return address labels
Let’s jump straight into some wedding label prettiness, shall we?
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THE BUDGET OPTION: Wedding return address label templates
These label templates are purchased as a digital download that you can print at home, or send to a print shop or online printer. This is an affordable and flexible option when you don’t know exactly how many labels you’ll end up needing across all your save the dates and invites.
1. AURORA Boho return address label digital download, The Happy Trove Digit Co, $5.24
I love this neutral floral label option, which would work well with a range of wedding themes. Best of all, it’s completely customizable!
2. Eucalyptus address label digital download, The Happy Trove Digit Co, $8.28
Eucalyptus remains on-trend, so this digital label template is a lovely option for adding a touch of botanical chic.
3. Mr. & Mrs. return address label template, J Moon Design Studio, $3
Want a minimalist, calligraphy vibe? Look no further than this label downloadable template. Best of all, it’s addressed to “The Future Mr & Mrs”, so it’s great for co-habiting couples.
THE CONVENIENT OPTION: Return address personalized stickers
With these labels, you get personalized physical labels direct in the post. So, all you need to do is stick on your envelopes and post!
Wondering how many labels you need to order? You might like my post on how many wedding invitations to order!
4. Modern Minimalist Return Address Labels, The Dweling Company, c. $9 for 90 labels
I really love the modern vibe of these labels – perfect for a minimalist wedding theme.
5. Transparent Return Address Stickers, Poplar Print, c. $19 for 90 labels
Transparent stickers are such an amazing idea if you’re opting for colorful envelopes. And I’m really drawn to the casual, calligraphy vibe of this label.
6. Clear Gold Foil Wedding Return Address Labels, SEED Invites, c. $27 for 90 labels
Gold foil would give SUCH a touch of luxury to your wedding invitation envelopes. Plus it looks fabulous on rich colored envelopes.
FUN ALTERNATIVE: Wedding return address stamp
Instead of labels that you stick to your envelope, why not try something a bit more creative, with a wedding invitation return address stamp?
7. Return address stamp for modern wedding invitations, Gulf Road, wood stamp from $23.06, self-inking stamp from $25.47
Simple but stunning – this stamp will add a touch of class to any wedding envelope.
8. Formal wedding invitation return address stamp, Betty Lu Paperie, from $38
Going for a more formal wedding theme? I love this traditional-styled wedding address stamp.
9. Future Mr and Mrs, Couples Address Stamp, Stamp Customs, self-inking stamp $20.99
Another great option if you’ll be asking for replies addressed to both of you.
10. Custom wedding return address embosser, Stampi Shop, from $34
You’d need to have fairly high quality and weighty envelopes for this to work, but it is SO classy!
Related reading:
- How to mail wedding invitations (to save money and send them in one piece!)
- How many wedding invitations to order? All you need to know…
- When should you send wedding invitations?
Why include a return address on wedding invitations?
Loving all the label options, but still not sold on why you need them?
Well, the main reason to add a return address on wedding invitations is to ensure that they’ll make their way back to you should they get lost in the mail.
That way you’ll know if an invitation hasn’t made it to one of your invitees and you can take action to get another invitation out to them.
You can always write your return address on your envelopes, but that gets tiring pretty quickly. Plus, it could smudge and it may be less legible for the postal workers to decipher.
So, using a wedding invitation return address label is a great choice to add your address details without getting cramp from writing your address over and over again!
Return address label etiquette
Where should the return address go on the envelope?
The return address for wedding invitations works best on the back of the envelope. The front of the envelope will have your guest’s address and adding another address, as well as stamps would just look messy.
What return address should be on your wedding invitations?
So, whose address should go on the wedding invitation return address labels? This depends on who is dealing with the RSVPs. You could put:
- Your own name and address if you’ll personally be dealing with RSVP responses.
- Both you and your fiancé’s names if you’ll both be working on responses.
To save space on the label you would likely just use your first names (like in the label examples above). Or, you can address the label to “The Future Mr & Mrs”. These options tend to suit a more formal/ casual wedding theme.
- The bride’s parents address if they’re taking the lead on the guestlist
This isn’t common these days but used to be how it was traditionally done as invitations were sent by the bride’s parents.
Whose name goes first on return address labels?
When it comes to wedding invitation return address etiquette, I’d suggest that the bride’s name goes first on the label. This is in line with wedding invitation and save the date etiquette and, as above, is a throwback to when invitations came from the bride’s parents.
So, there you have it! 10 of the prettiest wedding invitation return address labels you can buy on Etsy!
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