Etiquette

Do’s

• Order extra invitations. Extras can be used for additional guests, mistakes, and keepsakes.
• Think about where would you like to have responses sent.
• Allow plenty of time for invitations to be sent and addressed. We suggest six to eight weeks.
• Get organized and let us help you set-up a system for all of your events and guests.
• Check postage, we will help make sure that you have the right stamps for all of your mailed invitations.
• Double-check all proofs, addressed, names, and locations for correct spelling.
• Use the correct names and titles for all of your guests. If you are not sure ask someone who knows, it is better to ask than get it wrong on paper.
• Use the name of guests of invited guest as much as possible.
• Put a number on the back of your response card that matches your main list so you can keep better track of who as RSVP
• Be sure to spell out all of the words on the addresses and invitation, except for Mr. and Mrs. (you should even spell out Doctor and Judge)

Don’ts

• Do not include registry or gift information. Instead share this information with you family and wedding party and ask them to get the word out
• The inclusion of “no gift” on the invitation, many second time brides and grooms feel they do not need to receive any gifts, again ask family and close friends to let other guest know.
• Do not put “no children” or “adults only” on the wedding invitations. Decide if you are going to allow children. The general rule is that the only invited guests are on invitation, however some guests assume that their children are included. If you would like to have an adult only event, ask us on ways to get the message to other guests.
• Do not dictate dress on the wedding invitation. Decide on the dress you wish for your event. It is appropriate to specify dress on the reception invitation, but not the wedding invitation. Let the invitation style speak for you!
• Printed labels are not considered an appropriate way to send any invitations. We can help you find the perfect way to address all of your invitations.
• For the choice of entrée, it is preferable to find another way to ask opposed to asking on the response card. Let us help you be creative!
• Do not include alcohol information on the invitation.
• Do not offend your guest by inviting them at the last minute.