Etiquette can get confusing but our simple tips for invitations should make it all a breeze!
- Handwrite all information on the outer envelopes. This may take a while but it’s worth the effort when compared to computer printouts. If your handwriting is a bit messy, see if someone can do the calligraphy for you. The effort is always appreciated and the effect is superbly elegant.
- Formal titles all around! If guests have any titles such as “Doctor”, “Honorable Judge”, or anything along those lines, be sure to write them out. Salutations such as Mr., Ms., Jr., can be abbreviated.
- Always write out the full name(s) of your guest(s). No matter how many middle names they have.
- Write out all addresses. That includes street addresses (street, avenue, court, etc.), cities and states! Countries included if you are inviting guests from another country.
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- Everyone knows how to address married couples: “Mr. & Mrs. John Smith”. Okay, so that’s settled. But what about unmarried couples? Well if they live together, send just one invitation and outer envelope. Address it as: “Mr. John Adams” and then below that line “Ms. Jane Smith”, alphabetically and separate. Not living together? One invitation for each. Don’t know the address of a friend’s significant other? Address it as though they live together but include two invitations in the one outer envelope.
- For inner envelopes, don’t bother with addresses. Just names. If they are intimate relatives or friends, first names are fine but otherwise use “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” or “Mr. Adams & Ms. Smith”.
- Children. Great aren’t they? Well yes but maybe not always. While there are couples who want a very family feel to the wedding reception, some couples would prefer an adult-only wedding reception. Honestly, there’s really no “right” to un-invite children without hurting feelings. If you do decide to uninvite children through the invitation, word it something along the lines of “Adult-only reception to follow” after the ceremony information. If you must. Otherwise, spread the word through family and friends before you mail the invitations. This way, if guests call family or friends for more information or to express congratulations, family and friends can casually mention the adult-only wedding reception.
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