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Mailing Invitations
Mail all invitations at the same time, four to six weeks before the wedding date, using first-class postage. If you enclose
response cards in your invitations, remember to include stamps on those return envelopes as well. |
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Invitation mailings, when fully assembled, often require additional postage. To avoid postal delays and returned
invitations, take a completely assembled invitation to your post office to determine proper postage. |
Addressing
When addressing your invitation envelopes, use your most elegant penmanship. We recommend using calligraphy pens
for a distinct look. Address your envelopes according to the following etiquette. Also see our addressing guides.
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Inner Envelopes
Exclude the first names of the recipients.
Example: Mr. and Mrs. Drake |
Write the first names of children to be invited below the parents' names in order of age.
Example: Mr. and Mrs. Drake,
 Steven, Sarah and Courtney |
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Children over the age of 16 should receive their own invitations. |
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Omit children's names if you are planning an adults only celebration. |
If an invitation to a single guest extends to an unknown escort, address the inner envelope with your friend's name
followed by "and Guest." Example: Miss Carson and Guest
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Outer Envelopes
Use full names and formal titles. Do not abbreviate. (Except for Mr., Mrs., Ms. and Jr.) |
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Do not use symbols. Spell out the word "and." |
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Do not use initials. Spell out all names. |
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Do not write "and family" if children are to be included in the invitation. (See "inner envelopes.") |
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Use figures only when writing house numbers and zip codes. Example: 215 North Fifth Street |
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Write out the words "Street," "Boulevard," "Avenue," etc. |
Do not abbreviate state names.
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Wording Etiquette
There are many wording options when it comes to wedding invitations, but they should all include the basics - who, what,
where, when and what time. The rest is up to you, but it's a good idea to follow some guidelines and keep it simple. At VerseThis.com there are hundreds of verses to choose from
that encompass a variety of situations, such as divorced or remarried parents.
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Precious Moments Wording
Below are touching examples of wording ideas for timeless Precious Moments wedding and engagement party invitations. |
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Introducing the future
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Swanson
Please join us for an Engagement Party
honoring
Allie and Paul
on July 14, 2001
at 7:00 in the evening
The Beach Club
1303 Ocean Drive
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Beth and Ryan Swanson
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The most Precious Moment of her life...
Paul asked Allie to be his wife!
Please join us in celebrating
the engagement of
Allie Beske
and
Paul Swanson
on Saturday, July 14th
at 7:00 in the evening
The Beach Club
1303 Ocean Drive
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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