To whom should we send birth announcements?
Decide ahead of time if you plan to send birth announcements to just close friends and family, or if you plan to send them to extended relatives, parents' friends, colleagues and acquaintances. Whatever you decide, try if possible, to have your list ready prior to the baby's arrival. Tip: If you are recently married, start with your wedding list.

If you have already had a baby shower, it is nice to send announcements to inform all of the friends and family that were at the shower of your baby's safe arrival.

Lastly, please do not forget that sending an announcement is often interpreted by the recipient as an invitation to send a gift. So be judicious with your list.

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Can we order baby announcements before we know the baby's gender?
Yes, many of NoteworthyNotes.com clients mentally select one birth announcement for a girl and one birth announcement for a boy months prior to their due date. (Alternatively, choose a neutral design that works for either gender.) Then, decide what you want to say (see birth announcement wording), which font you want and the quantity. So when the time comes, all the hard decisions have already been made.

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How long will it take for us to receive our baby announcements?
The timing depends on the company; however, most NoteworthyNotes vendors complete orders in 2-4 working days. Then, you need to account for deliver time. Tip: If both your girl and boy baby announcement are from the same company, contact us to order your envelopes ahead of time so you can address them prior to the baby's arrival.

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When should we send our birth announcements?
Although there is no absolute rule, you should aim to send your birth announcements as soon as possible - preferably sometime in the first month after birth. Ask you family and friends to help, such as addressing envelopes or printing return address labels. And Dads make great envelope stuffers and stamp lickers.

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How many birth announcements do we need and what is the cost?
On average, most NoteworthyNotes.com clients order 100-125. Please keep in mind that many vendors offer birth announcements in increments of 25 only. Personalized birth announcements from NoteworthyNotes.com cost as little as 50 cents an announcement, up to $5 an announcement; however, most clients select announcements in the $1.50-$2.00 range.

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Does our child need personalized thank you notes?
NoteworthyNotes.com clients tell us it typically costs less to have baby thank you notes personalized with their child's name than it does to buy blank cards at a stationery store.

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Should we include a photo with the baby announcement?
Given that you will be very busy during the first few weeks after your baby's arrival, you should not feel obligated to include a photo with your birth announcement. Tip: Wait until you send your thank you notes to send a photo of the baby.

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See NoteworthyNotes.com entire line of unique birth announcements.