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Your list should be in a
straightforward,
block-style format with
information exactly
as
you want it to
appear. Common
abbreviations (except
for such as Mr., Mrs.,
and Ms.) should not be
used; all words should
be spelled out
completely (ex. Road,
Street, Apartment, Post
Office Box, etc., as
well as state names). It
is recommended that you
consult a wedding guide
for specific
instructions regarding
use of titles and names
on both the outer and
inner envelopes.
Information may vary
slightly from guide to
guide concerning the
finer points of
etiquette. However, most
would agree that the
outer envelope should
have the guest's
complete name and proper
title (for example, "Mr.
and Mrs. Timothy Moore,"
or "Doctor Raymond
Miller", or "Mrs. Edward
Smith"). The use of
middle names is
permissible but not
necessary; however, the
use of middle initials
is discouraged. The
inner envelope should
only say "Mr. and Mrs.
Moore," for example,
dropping the first name.
You should never use
"and family" on the
outer envelope.
Children's names should
be listed on the second
line of the inner
envelope. Sometimes
informal names are used
on the inner envelopes
for those closest to the
bride and groom (for
example, "Nana," "Uncle
Bill," or "Mom and
Dad"). Occasionally,
some will choose an
informal approach for
many or all of their
guests, using names such
as "Kevin and Barbara"
on the inner envelope,
even though the wedding
guide may not recommend
that form. It is
your decision
as to the level of
formality and form you
wish to adhere to.
Please make sure
you proofread your list
carefully.
Upon completion of each
hand-addressed envelope,
it is carefully
proofread by artist
in accordance with the
information supplied.
Type written lists are
preferred, but your list
may be handwritten if
your writing is clear.
Also, artist does not
like to work with lists
that are in a "spread
sheet format," as it is
much more difficult to
follow a clear "flow" of
the relevant
information. "Spread
sheets" do just
that---they
spread
the information out in a
way that is less
straightforward to work
with when trying to
concentrate on quality
calligraphy and
accuracy.
Please avoid
spread sheets.
There will be an
additional charge of .50
per envelope (inner
and/or outer)--that is,
$1.00 per set-- if you
must supply your list on
a spreadsheet.
This is due to the fact
that artist's work time
will be substantially
increased.
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