When Addressing a Wedding Invitation, Etiquette is Important
Just Follow These Simple Rules
When you are addressing a wedding invitation, is etiquette one of the first things you think of? It should be. Your wedding invitations will be the first thing to introduce your guests to your wedding. Make a good impression.
It won't require too much extra effort if you follow a few simple rules. Having proper wedding invitation etiquette will let your friends and family know you care enough to put forth the effort.
Addressing wedding invitations
is a big part of proper etiquette. If you are able to address the wedding invitations correctly you have almost won the war.
It's best to hand write or use calligraphy for the envelopes rather than use labels or computer printing.
You aren't writing sentences. Only use punctuation for times, dates and between locations.
It is considered bad etiquette to let your guests know no children, where you are registered or if you would prefer money as a wedding gift in your invitation. These are best left to word of mouth. If you don't want children, be sure not to include them on the inner envelope.
Send out invitations 6-8 weeks before the event. For your destination wedding be sure to send out save the date cards 6-12 months before, if you have time. It's a good idea to include a travel and accommodation card with this. If you are making arrangements for blocked rooms or discounted airfare with a travel agent, be sure to include their contact information as well.
Be sure to take your time with the wedding invitation. Address them correctly and follow the rules here and you'll be fine. Remember your wedding invitation will set the tone for your wedding.
