OT - Is it rude to print addresses on birth announcements?

[Jenn98]

Or should I hand write them? I'm due in 2 weeks and wanted to get a jump start on getitng the birth announcecment envelopes addressed/stamped. Should I hand write all the addresses or can I use my printer and a nice font? I usually handwrite all my Christmas cards, but print any kind of invitation (baby/weding shower, etc).

If it matters, I've designed the announcements and will have them printed as soon as we have a baby and a photo to include. I don't think I will be putting a personalized note in each one - or should I?

TIA,
Jenn

[kristine_elen]

I don't think it's rude to not write a note in each one; I think that would be expecting a lot from a new mom.

I don't think it's rude to print the envelopes, though hand writing does give it a more personal feel and will make the recipient feel less like a number. However, we even recieve many holiday cards with printed addresses.

[LD92599]

I printed them on our printer w/ a nice font. I tend to do all envelopes that way, so i don't see anything wrong w/ that. Labels, on the other hand, i don't like!

I didn't include a personal note - i'm sure everyone would understand that you're pretty busy!

Laura
mom to William

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[KrisM]

I don't know if it's rude or not, but I would hand-print the envelopes. I definitely wouldn't include a personal note in each though!

[kristine_elen]

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[amp]

We printed our addresses and will again this time too, I suspect.

[DebbieJ]

We did labels. I had them all done and printed out ahead of time. No way I was feeding envelopes through the printer one by one.

~ deb
DS born at home 12/03

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[aa2mama]

I don't think it's rude at all to print them, but handwritten envelopes do feel a little more personal. But heck, I was doing good just to get announcements sent out at all. I think people understand that new parents are busy.

If it were thank you notes, I would feel more strongly that they should be handwritten.

[Lovingliv]

Way to think ahead.....do what is easiest...you are about to become real busy! good luck with everything!

[Lovingliv]

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[Sarah1]

I think it is totally fine to use your computer for the addresses.

Also, I don't think I've ever received a personalized note on a birth announcement, even from a close friend. That's a lot to ask of a harried new mother!

[colleenfs]

I'll be printing out labels. No harm in that! I also got some "love" stamps, and I made cute return address labels.

I will definitely hand write the thank you note cards and envelopes though.

~Colleen
Mama to Julia 1-10-02
Baby GIRL! due 7-23-05
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[octmom]

I would print the envelopes and not worry about it. Just use a nice font. My favorite font for these kinds of things is usually Papyrus. And I don't see a need for a personal note in each one, but do include a photo. I am disappointed whenever I receive a birth announcement without a photo, though that is increasingly rare these days.

I agree with PPs about handwriting thank you notes though.

Jerilyn
DS, Sean 10/03

"Baby makes days shorter, nights longer, home happier, and love stronger."

[jd11365]

Heck, I was so exhausted, I just sent an email! :P The fact that you are actually having something to put in an envelope and add a stamp is more than enough imo!