The correct way to do wedding invitations

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In today's society the rules of etiquette have become blurred, especially when it comes to planning weddings. How one should address wedding invitations provides a unique dilemma in an age when couples are taking the initiative to plan their weddings without parental assistance. When parents are involved, addressing invitations for blended families often has to be considered.

1. Things to Know

   • Follow a few rules of thumb. For instance, if you don't want children present, address the invitation only to the adults or parents. Omitting their names is a clear indicator that they are not welcome. Anyone over 18 should receive a separate invitation.

     If a person has an occupational title, that name is listed first. It doesn't matter if it is the husband or wife, the title comes first, then the other spouse. If you're inviting an unmarried couple, it is customary to address the invitation to the person you've known the longest and add "and guest".

   Parents vs. Couple

   • Addressing the invitations takes a different angle depending upon who is hosting the wedding. If it is a traditional wedding invitation in which the parents of the bride are sending the invitations, some general rules apply. For example:

     Mr. and Mrs. Stanton Miller
     

     request the honour of your presence
     

     at the marriage of their daughter
     

     Mary Jane
     

     and
     

     Mr. Joel Stephen Riggs
     

     on Saturday, the 29th of April
     

     two thousand and ten
     

     at four O'clock
     

     Oasis Fellowship
     

     152 Bittersweet Rd
     

     Granger, Indiana

     A more formal version of the invitation above is to insert, after the groom's name, "Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Riggs."

     If the couple is extending the invitations to their weddings, the following changes should be made in place of the bride's parents:

     Mary Jane Miller
     

     and
     

     Joel Stephen Riggs
     

     request the honour...

   Helpful Hints

   • Sometimes it is hard to keep track of RSVP's, especially when some guests forget to return them. To avoid confusion, put a tracking number on the back of the invitation in the lower right corner. As the RSVP's are received, simply mark them off your list.

     Avoid abbreviations. Cities and states should be spelled out completely. Also stick to full names as opposed to nicknames when addressing your invitations. Last, don't forget to send your wedding party invitations. Sure, people know they are invited, but the invitations are a nice keepsake.

Source: www.ehow.com

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