We recommend that wherever possible you hand deliver your invitations to ensure they reach your guests in perfect condition. If you are posting them remember that Royal Mail now charge according to the size, thickness and weight of letter/packet:
Letter
Length: 240mm max
Width: 165mm max
Thickness: 5mm max
Large letter
Length: 353mm max
Width: 250mm max
Thickness: 25mm max
So we strongly advise that you check the dimensions and weight of your invitations before posting them. Many of our designs will need ‘large letter’ stamps. Remember too, particularly with pocketfold invitations or if you are including your own inserts, that any letter weighing over 100g will need extra postage. If you don’t have the correct postage on your invitations then your guests will be charged the shortfall plus a handling fee (usually £1.00) before they can get their invitation from the sorting office!
You might also want to consider postal boxes or protective card envelopes to help ensure your invitations arrive at their destination in pristine condition.
Certificate of Posting
Should the worst happen and an invite gets lost in the post, you can only claim the costs back from Royal Mail if you have a stamped and signed Certificate of Posting. A Certificate of Posting is free, you just need to take your invitations to a Post Office and request it, rather than putting your envelopes into a post box.
You can find more information on current postage rates and Certificate of Posting at www.royalmail.com
You can find more information on current postage rates and Certificate of Posting at www.royalmail.com
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