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I was blessed with pretty decent handwriting in all shapes and sizes—I can do everything from a mean cursive to perfectly sized capitals.

Which should have told my parents from a very early age that it wasn’t my destiny to become a doctor.

Even though I used to be fluent in doctor writing after working for one during high school, I certainly don’t know what the heck this says! / Image via Instablogs

Even though I took my time with each loop and swirl, I do admit that cursive Zs were hard. Which certainly didn’t help when I was scribbling in my diary about jazz class or zebras at the zoo.

Cursive Zs are hard—and not just for Billy Madison!! / Image via booyagrandma

So even though I have become a lot better at my cursive Zs, I decided I wouldn’t be using my handwriting on our slate gray envelopes. However, there are a number of gorgeous, swirly, delightful options for addressing invite envelopes out there.

Mrs. Plaid’s awesome DIY addressed envelopes / Her tutorial is awesome!

Image via Oh So Beautiful Paper

This bride freestyled all of her stationery in a scribbly larger-than-life font with a brown India-ink brush pen that I simply love.

Image via Green Wedding Shoes / Calligraphy by Bryn of Paperfinger

I love the loops and ink blots of Bryn of Paperfinger’s calligraphy.

Image via Giver’s Log / Calligraphy by Lettergirl

Lettergirl has a ton of great ideas for those who have proof of sketching abilities from their old-school marble notebooks. This envelope just oozes charm in a kitsched up kind of way.

For one reason or another I found the wraparound label the best for our tastes. They are easy. They are adaptable, depending on what font/imagery you chose. Not to mention they’re cheap (with the exception of some that are beautifully designed to order by pros).

Image via Etsy Seller ImbueYouIDo

Although I would love to do the kitsched up kind of envelope inspired by lettergirl, I do picture myself being way too obsessive about each loop and swirl. I can imagine clumps of hair on our red carpet, and me crying as Mr. Sweet Cream quickly whips crumpled wasted envelopes out of my sight.

For our STDs I decided on using some sticky paper that was sitting in my craft closet. I was able to pick my favorite font, and in a Word doc I typed all the labels, printed them, used my handy paper cutter, and voila…

Wraparound labels!

How did you address your invites? By hand? By computer? By a pro? Do you have a great tip to share about doing this dreaded task?