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Michelle
Expert August 2015

Is it ok for invitations to be double sided?

Michelle, on March 1, 2015 at 8:59 PM Posted in Do It Yourself 1 17
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So I have come to realize that it is MUCH MORE cost effective to have my invitations printed double sided. Every printing site I have looked at gives you double sided printing for free so it seems like a no-brainer. So I redesigned my invites to take this into account and for invtes, rsvp postcards and envelopes I am coming in at about $100 for 60 which I think is stinkin awesome.

When I redid the invite the reception information is what ended up on the back. Is this ok? Part of me is a little worried some people won't think to look at the back and will think they have not been invited to the reception.

Any thoughts?

PS I just love love love how vista print shows your paper product like it's being held in someone's hands. Such a good sales tactic... I feel like it's already real and it makes me stupid excited! haha. Please tell me I'm not the only one.



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Latest activity by Anna, on March 2, 2015 at 12:33 PM
  • KitandKaboodle
    Master November 2016
    KitandKaboodle ·
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    Personally, if it's cost effective I say go for it.

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  • R
    VIP September 2015
    Rosie9615 ·
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    I'd be worried about people not checking the back. Maybe put "(Over)" on the bottom of the front?

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  • DNA
    VIP October 2015
    DNA ·
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    I agree with Rosie - say more information on the reverse side or reception information over. Something like that. I think you have done a beautiful job on your invitations.

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  • soontobewed2016
    Expert August 2016
    soontobewed2016 ·
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    There's probably good chance that mine will be double sided. Seriously if you got a personally addressed envelope in the mail from who you know is having a wedding and you don't think to look on the back than your loss. Would you send a birthday invite the same as you send a wedding invite?, Probably not. If you can save money, I'd say go for it!

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  • PRWedding
    Super February 2016
    PRWedding ·
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    Yes, more eco friendly too. Smiley smile Invites look great!

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  • Nikki
    Master July 2015
    Nikki ·
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    I think its a great idea...hell I wish I had thought of doing it myself saving money in any way is always great!

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  • J
    VIP July 2015
    Jesse's Girl ·
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    Really smart idea! Saves you cost of printing and postage, so why not! I agree that you may want to add "Reception Info on Reverse" at the bottom, but otherwise I think they look fantastic!

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  • Allywooo
    Devoted August 2015
    Allywooo ·
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    I received my BF's wedding invitation last year and I instinctively turned it over, and noticed she had more information on the other side. I thought this was a great idea and will do the same for my invites. Generally, I feel most people would flip over an invitation anyway just out of curiosity to see if there's more information, so I wouldn't worry to much.

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  • annakay511
    Master July 2015
    annakay511 ·
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    Its definitely less formal but based on your invite design, it doesn't seem like you are having a super formal wedding so I say go for it! I also agree with other posters that you should have "see reverse for additional details" or something similar in small print on the front so that people don't miss the info. on the back.

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  • Elle
    Master March 2015
    Elle ·
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    We did double sided. I see no issue with this at all Smiley smile

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  • jewles322
    Master March 2015
    jewles322 ·
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    I think its a great idea! I'm all for saving some trees!!!

    I didn't even have a "reception card" though, I just put "dinner and dancing" following ceremony, more information on our website on the RSVP card (did online RSVPs so majority of guests didn't send it back)

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  • Michelle
    Expert August 2015
    Michelle ·
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    @Elle did you put "see reverse" or something On yours?

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  • FutureMrsPurdy
    Expert July 2015
    FutureMrsPurdy ·
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    That is a brilliant idea! I never thought about putting my reception information on the back. It's something I will have to think about. I would be concerned those invited would miss the information on the back.

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  • Karen
    Expert September 2015
    Karen ·
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    Yes that's basically great idea! And I think people will naturally look at both sides. I love your invites!

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  • Dori L.
    VIP June 2015
    Dori L. ·
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    I say go for it! Those are lovely invitations! I almost did, but I'm so traditional with paper stuff. I pick up my invitations order today!!!

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  • From Mi to Mo
    Super May 2015
    From Mi to Mo ·
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    We put a couple lines on the back of ours as well as a photo Smiley smile

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  • Anna
    VIP October 2015
    Anna ·
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    I plan on doing reception information on the back as well - fewer items for people to keep track of!

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