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How to address invitations

posted 3 years ago in Etiquette
  • poll: Did your invites follow proper etiquette?
    Yes, I know all the rules : (3 votes)
    27 %
    Yes, but I was lucky : (0 votes)
    No, I didn't know some of those rules : (1 votes)
    9 %
    Nope, and I couldn't care less! : (7 votes)
    64 %
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    1.
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    Bumble
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    MightySapphire      

    So I basically had to cruise the net finding the proper way to address my invites, because let's face it, I was clueless.  Here is what I found on the same page:

    • Write out names in full, including middle names. Omit a middle name if necessary, rather than using an initial.
    • It's appropriate to use the British spelling for "honour" and "favour", unless you prefer to use the American spelling of these words.
    • Spell out all words, including the hour, the date and the year. Spell out all words in the address, including Street, Road and Avenue. The two exceptions to this rule in an address are Saint (St.) and Mount (Mt.)
    • Use Roman numerals in names, rather than "the third" or "3rd."
    • For ceremonies taking place in a house of worship, use "request the honour of your presence." Ceremonies taking place in a non-religious setting should say, "request the pleasure of your company."

    Woops.  Screwed the pooch on that last one!  Did anyone else throw the traditional etiquette out on their invites?

     
    2.
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    Helper bee
    LisaBee    10-10-10   NY

    My feeling is that most fo the "rules" are either for very very traditional brides, or those with very very formal weddings, and even then only if the couple wants to follow them. Most of the rules are too stuffy for me!

     
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    Blushing bee
    southernbella    07/18/2009   Charlotte, NC

    I'm "stuffy" I guess. Proper etiquette is important to me and believe it or not, is noticed.

     
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    Buzzing bee
    mary-alice-me    May 24, 2009   Kentucky

    I was polite and formal in my invitations; I spelled out state names and "North", etc, on streets, but I didn't do Mr. and Mrs. so-and-so if I call people (aunts, uncles, friends) by their first names. I chose to say "Bob and Jane Smith" even though that's not the most formal or correct way to do it.

    I did know about the difference between wording for religious ceremonies, but ours said, "we ask that you join us..."

     

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