Overview

These kits are available in many office supply stores. The paper stock is 'computer' paper meaning that the stock is perforated for separation. The kits come with invitations, responds, thank yous, and all the envelopes. Unlike the Geographics and PC Papers Kits, the Southworth paper quality is outstanding. It is expensive cotton rag.

Whats in the Kit?

The kits include:
25 Invitations
50 Respond/Reception Cards and Envelopes
25 FOIL Lined Envelopes
25 Foil Seals
25 Vellum Sheets

Paper Designs

The Southworth Kits have only one paper design. In the trade, we call it a 'single panel baronial' which means it is a single embossed frame. But you have a choice of either white or ivory paper stock. As we noted, the paper stock is of the highest quality.

Cost

The Kits can be found for about $30 although they list for $49.

Availability

The Southworth Kits can be found in most Office Depot and Staples. You can contact Southworth on their web site at www.southworth.com.

Software Review

Southworth includes free template software on their web site.

You can also download "The Complete Wedding Publisher" for a 30 day free trial. The software costs $14.95 and is a complete wedding publishing solution including a Guest List Manager. It includes 6 beautiful script fonts but you can use any font you have. It includes an extensive inventory of wordings and can even print personalized invitations which include the guest name. (Hard Disk footprint 2 Mb.)

Cost Analysis

You can print 25 complete invitations, responds, and reception cards.Your cost per guest is $1.20 for a three item ensemble.