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Invitation Etiquette
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Your invitations help set the tone for your event. It is the first impression many people will have and you want to make sure it is a good one.
When sending your list of addresses to me, it is most important that you have each address done exactly how it should be on the envelope. I will copy exactly what you have, letter for letter, so make sure it is all spelled correctly and with proper invitation etiquette.
Also, be sure to include an extra 10% of blank envelopes to compensate for errors. Occasionally, my pen will catch or I will spell something wrong and have to start over.
I accept both Word and Excel format through email or you can include a hard copy with your envelopes. Which ever you are most comfortable with. When having me address invitations that include an inside envelope, please be sure to include that information as well.
Here are a few guidelines to help you prepare your guest list for me to use when addressing your invitations.
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- Do not use any abbreviation except for Mr., Mrs., Ms., Jr., Sr., and c/o. (Military abbreviations are acceptable if too long to fit on the envelope)
- Do not use any symbols such as #, or &.
- Do not use initials in people's names. Either spell out the whole thing or drop it completely.
- Do not use the zip + 4, it doesn't look personal.
- Only parents are listed on outer envelope - all children are listed on the inner envelope.
- If there are children over 18 still living in the house with their parents, they should get their own invitation.
- "and Family" is not appropriate and every attempt should be made to find out the names of the children invited.
- You can be formal or informal on your inside envelope - depending on the tone of your wedding. Formal example: Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Informal example: Mom and Dad
- "and Guest" is only included on the inside envelope. It is always optional so do not feel obligated to add this to your single guests' envelopes unless your budget allows.
- All the names of the states should be spelled out completely.
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- Numbered streets should be spelled out as well. 23rd Street should be Twenty-Third Street.
- Spell out all parts of the street names. Example: South not S., Apartment - not Apt., and Street - not St.
- Technically there is no Ms. Many older unmarried women are uncomfortable with Miss, but your younger single friends should be listed as Miss.
- Limit the lines on the outer envelope to 5 and the inner to 3. If it starts to look too crowded, break it up into 2 invitations.
- The outer envelope is just the delivery information - only the owners or main residents. The inner envelope conveys exactly who is invited.
- Unless it is absolutely necessary, do not mail your wedding invitations to a work address. Wedding invitations should be sent to home addresses.
- Widows are still considered Mrs. out of respect for their deceased husbands.
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If you have a question about any of your addresses, please feel free to
contact me and I will help you out.
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