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It is always advisable to order 20% more envelopes, place cards, fill in invitations, etc. than needed. Though I make every effort to be as accurate as possible, I am subject to human error. Additionally, you may find you later wish to include someone not originally on your guest list, therefore, it is a good idea anyway to have extras available. Guest lists should be typed in a clear 12 point font such as Times New Roman as you wish your envelopes to be written. You may use Word, Excel or include your guest list in the body of an e-mail or attach a scanned-in document. Don’t forget to include and distinguish information for your inner envelopes if you have them. Click here for an example of a properly formatted list. Please do not submit lists in all capital letters. Having your lists typed exactly as you want me to write the information helps me to gauge spacing and results in quicker turn-around. |
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While proper etiquette is very important, there seems to be endless variations on the rules. Below, I have compiled what I find to be the most common from various reputable sources. The guidelines below would be appropriate for any affair, from very formal to casual. However, for more casual affairs, some prefer a more relaxed approach, using first names, ampersands, etc. Should you need assistance with regard to proper etiquette beyond what is listed below, I am very happy to offer guidance. |
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Abbreviations and symbols of any kind (including &, #) should not be used. with the exception of social titles (Mr., Mrs., Dr., etc.). |
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“Apartment,” “Number,” “Unit,” or “Suite” should also be spelled out. A small bullet (•) may be used in lieu of the word itself to avoid additional line charges. If this is your choice, please type your list to indicate this. |
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All cities, states, streets, roads, avenues, boulevards, lanes, courts and Post Office Box should also be spelled out, not abbreviated. |
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Be sure you know the full first names of everyone being invited. Nicknames should not be used (i.e. Mr. Franklin Smith instead of Mr. Frank Smith). However, sometimes a person’s formal, given name is the shorter version, so it is important to not guess. |
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| f | Check proper spelling on anything you are unsure of. | |||
| f | Middle initials should be excluded. | |||
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If you have an outside and an inside envelope, “and Guest” is only included on the inside envelope. |
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If you have an outside and an inside envelope, “and Family” should not be used on the outside envelope. If children are invited, their names are included on the inside envelope. |
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| f | Do not use professional designations such as Esq., M.D., or PhD. | |||
| f | Do not mail your wedding invitation to a work address, if possible. | |||
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If you are unsure of a zip code, you can look it up by clicking here. (Do not use zip+4 on your envelopes.) |
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