Holiday Card Etiquette with Basic Invite

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As someone who has sent their fair share of holiday cards, I feel qualified to offer up some of my best practices. Sending Christmas cards can feel intimidating – who should I send them to? where should I order my cards from? how should I address my cards? This post is meant to serve as your guide to spreading holiday cheer with festive cards. Thank you, Basic Invite, for sponsoring today’s post. Also make sure to check out my best tips for taking holiday family photos.

Holiday Card Etiquette with Basic Invite

Who should I send holiday cards to?

Send holiday cards to everyone important to you. Family members, friends and close coworkers can all make the list. Don’t feel pressured to send holiday cards to everyone though! They are a nice gesture but you shouldn’t feel consumed making sure you don’t miss anyone.

Should I send holiday cards to my colleagues?

It depends on your relationship with your colleagues. If you’re close to someone socially, I definitely think you could send them a card. For an important business partner, it’s up to your comfort level. I’m sure they’d appreciate the sentiment but I doubt they’re expecting anything. If you want to keep business and personal relationships separate, you could send different cards. Opt for a family photo for friends and something more generic for colleagues.

What should I say in my holidays cards?

That’s up to you! You can keep it simple, share an update on your year, or send well wishes for the holiday season. I often keep my holiday cards simple with “Merry Christmas” or “have a joyous holiday”. This year I’m looking back at some of my favorite memories over the years, from engagement to anniversary photos. In the past, I’ve included updates on my year, such as my Thailand trip in 2019. There is no right or wrong with holiday card messaging.

When should I send holiday cards?

Personally I believe you can send holiday cards any time from early November through early January. If you are sending cards out internationally, it’s ideal to mail them a few weeks early. Getting a late start on ordering holiday cards this year? Send them out for the new year!

How should I address cards? What is the proper formality to use on addresses?

It’s up to you! It isn’t necessary to include formal titles on holiday cards. If you’re sending a card to entire family, I suggest writing: The Last Name Family. This includes all children that live at home. For children who no longer live with their parents, it’s appropriate to send them individual cards, if you’re close with them. It’s also important to print addresses clearly. While cursive or calligraphy may look nice, it’s important to make sure addresses are legible. Also, make sure to include your return address. You may just receive some holiday cards in return 🙂

Where should I order my holiday cards from?

I recommend ordering your holiday cards from Basic Invite. Basic Invite has photo Christmas cards and foil cards (available in silver, gold, and rose gold). They offer tons of customizations that allow you to create a truly unique holiday card.

What sets Basic Invite apart?

Almost Unlimited Colors: Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers almost unlimited color options with instant previews online. Once you select a design, you can change the color of each element on the card. With over 180 colors to choose from, the card is sure to be exactly what you’re looking for.

Custom Samples: Basic Invite allows you to order a printed sample of your actual card or invitation before you place your final order. You can see the paper quality, how the card will print, and make sure it is perfect.

40+ Different Envelope Colors: Choose from over 40 different envelope colors! With so many options, you can make your envelope match the invitation or card. All of the envelopes are peel and seal so they can be closed quickly and securely.

Address Capturing Service: Basic Invite offers an address capturing service that allows you to share a link on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other social media to request your friends and family’s addresses. The addresses are stored in your account and can be selected during the design process. Basic Invite offers recipient address printing at no cost on all card orders.

If you haven’t ordered your holiday cards yet, I highly recommend heading over to Basic Invite. Basic Invite currently has 15% off promotion. Enter code 15FF51 at checkout for 15% off your order.

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