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Addressing Invitation Envelopes & Calligraphy Needs
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Why
Calligraphy?
Honor
your GUESTS by
personalizing each invitation envelope.
By addressing each envelope in handwritten, calligraphy-style
lettering, it brings a special touch to your event and will delight your
guests!
The
cost will depend on your calligrapher, yet well worth the praises and
compliments you'll receive from your guests.
ORGANIZING
the LIST
Gather
the names and addresses for the completion of one master list.
This master list can also be given to both sets of parents and also
those hosting bridal showers. Compose
your list into three categories: those
to receive a wedding announcement, guests to receive an invitation for the
ceremony only (or reception only), and guests to receive both invitations
to the ceremony and the reception. Access
your guest list from the following:
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Personal
friends of the Bride and Groom
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Both
Parents
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Work
and employment affiliations
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Clubs
and Membership Organizations
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Church
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Siblings
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Work
affiliations by both sets of parents
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Special
interest group affiliations
Calligraphy Service for Addressing Envelopes
PREPARATIONS
needed FOR a CALLIGRAPHER
Advanced
preparation is required before sending the list and the invitation
envelopes to a calligrapher. After
the list of names is gathered from all sides of the family, including
business associates, co-workers, and special guests, have the list
either computer generated/typed out, computer data base list, or
neatly hand printed on 3x5 cards.
The
outer envelope contains the addressee (excluding children’s names).
The inner envelope contains only the title and last name(s),
with the children’s names beneath it.
ORDERING
ENVELOPES for the INVITATION
•
Have the Return Address preprinted on the rear flap
•
Order an embosser to hand emboss the return address
•
Order
extra envelopes in the event of messy spills or ink splatters
Order
Large enough envelope size to accommodate full names and titles
BE
SURE to have the calligrapher prepare invitation envelopes for both
sets of parents and the bride as a souvenir & mementos!
ITEMS
Needed
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Inner & Outer Envelopes
•
Place Cards
•
Table # Cards
•
Food Name Cards
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Name Tags
•
Wine List
•
Menu
•
Poem or Verse
•
Family Tree Chart or Book
•
Wedding Book
•
Fill-In Victorian Certificate
Seating
Chart?
POSTAGE
Have
the entire invitation
And
its contents in the Envelope weighed at the post office Before
purchasing stamps. Extra
Postage may be Required.
Ask
your post master for romantic or otherwise appropriate stamps.
The theme selection is quite extensive now.
Zip
Code Look-up
When you hand-deliver your invitations to the local post office
window, you can request that they be "hand canceled"
with a rubber stamp, instead of by a machine. It makes the front of
the envelope look a lot more attractive without the large ugly black
postal markings all over it.
 
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Unseal? Reseal? envelopes
So.....what if you
have to unseal the envelope after you have sealed it?
This is a terrifying dilemma--one that I don't care to ever have
to repeat (true story). After calming self down, try the following.
The best way (and quickest)
is to get a tall stew pot and place about 2 inches of water at the
bottom. Bring to a boil, then lower the temperature.
Place a strainer or grill on the top to allow the steam to funnel
upward. Place each envelope (2 at a time) on the grill/rack
for about 25-30 seconds. Test it carefully to prevent tears.
Carefully open the envelope with flap out and place on a cloth.
Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. And, repeat until you've done about
350 of them! Correct your error by inserting the misplaced
item in or what ever was neglected. Then, take the 350
envelopes (or whatever amount you have) and place each envelope face
down on a soft face cloth on the ironing board. Place a soft,
clean face cloth on top of the envelope. Once your iron is nice and
hot press down around the seal area to reseal. You may have to
press down for another 25-30 seconds to ensure that it seals well.
You may find that you end up with a tiny ruffle or wave, yet it far
beats having to re-address 350 envelopes! Tried the
microwave--it didn't work.
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PREPARE the LIST for Addressing Envelopes
(2 suggestions)
| Title |
Name |
other |
Street |
City |
State |
zip |
| M/M |
John Smith |
Cindy and Kyle |
123 ... |
Full name |
not abbreviated |
12345 |
| Miss |
Karen Talley |
escort |
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| Doctor/M |
John Smith |
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| Ms. |
Karen Talley |
guest |
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2
column list:
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M/M
John Smith (Cindy and Kyle)
1234
Street
City,
State zip
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Miss
Karen Talley (and guest)
1234
Street
City,
State zip
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Addressing
Guidelines
| Addressing Guidelines |
Outside Envelope |
Inside Envelope |
| Married Couple |
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith |
Mr. and Mrs. Smith |
| Married Couple w/children under
the age of 16 at home and by age (16 & above should
receive their own invitation) |
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith |
Mr. and Mrs. Smith Kathleen,
Kyle, Kim |
| Doctor |
Doctor and Mrs. John Smith |
Doctor and Mrs. Smith |
| Doctors |
Doctor John Smith and Doctor
Karen Smith |
The Doctors Smith |
| Doctor (woman) |
Doctor Karen Smith and Mr. John
Smith (can indicate his name 1st) |
Doctor Smith and Mr. Smith (can
indicate his name 1st) |
| Judge |
The Honorable John Smith and
Mrs. Smith |
Judge Smith and Mrs. Smith |
| Judge (woman) |
The Honorable Karen Smith and
Mr. John Smith |
Judge Smith and Mr. Smith |
| State Representative |
The Honorable John Smith and
Mrs. Smith |
Representative Smith and Mrs.
Smith |
| Divorced woman (can include maiden
name before married name) |
Mrs. Karen Smith |
Mrs. Smith |
| Divorced, yet has resumed maiden
name |
Ms. Karen Talley |
Ms. Talley |
| Unmarried, living together |
Miss Karen Talley
Mr. John Smith |
Miss Talley
Mr. Smith |
| Widow |
Mrs. John Smith |
Mrs. Smith |
| Single woman |
Miss Karen Talley |
Miss Talley |
| Single and date |
Miss Karen Talley |
Miss Talley and guest or
Miss Talley and escort
|
| Single man (and date) |
Mr. John Smith |
Mr. Smith and guest |
| The President of the United States |
The President and Mrs. Smith |
The President and Mrs. Smith |
| Former President |
The Honorable John Smith and
Mrs. Smith |
Mrs. and Mrs. Smith |
| Senator (woman) |
The Honorable Karen Smith and
Mr. John Smith |
Senator Smith and Mr. Smith |
| University President or Dean |
Doctor and Mrs. John Smith |
Doctor and Mrs. Smith |
| Professor (may use
"Doctor" if hold a doctoral degree) |
Professor and Mrs. John Smith |
Professor and Mrs. Smith |
| Foreign Ambassador |
His Excellency The Ambassador
of ... and Mrs. Cordova |
Mr. Ambassador and Mrs. Cordova |
| Same-sex couple living together |
Ms. Frieda Carlson and Ms. Roberta Lee
(If the names are too long to fit on one line, indent a second line three spaces and begin it with "and") |
Ms. Carlson and Ms. Lee |
Unmarried Couple
(living together) |
Mr. Thomas Black
Ms. Jennifer White |
Mr. Black and Ms. White
(names listed alphabetically) | |
Same Gender Couple |
Mr. Thomas Black
Mr. Henry Gold |
Mr. Black
Mr. Gold
(names listed alphabetically) | | |
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SINGLES | |
TYPE OF GUEST |
OUTER ENVELOPE |
INNER ENVELOPE |
| Single Woman |
Miss/Ms. Jennifer White |
Miss/Ms. White | |
Single Woman and Guest |
Miss/Ms. Jennifer White |
Miss/Ms. White
Mr. Gold (or "and Guest") | |
Single Man |
Mr. Thomas
Black |
Mr. Black | |
Single Man and Guest |
Mr. Thomas Black |
Mr. Black
Miss/Ms.
Green (or "and Guest") | |
Sisters (over 18) |
The Misses Jennifer and Michelle White
(in order of age) |
The Misses White |
| Brothers (over 18) |
The Messrs. Jonathan and Thomas White
(in order of age) |
The Messrs. White | |
Brothers & Sisters (over 18) |
The Misses White
The Messrs. White
|
Jennifer, Michelle, Jonathan and Thomas
(girls first, in order of age) | |
Widow |
Mrs. Thomas White |
Mrs. White | |
Divorcee |
Mrs. Clark
White
(maiden name and former husband's surname) |
Mrs. White |
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TIPS for Addressing Invitation Envelopes
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Try to avoid using "and
family" |
| Do not abbreviate words i.e.
Avenue, Boulevard, Street, County Road, Trail, State names, "Post
Office Box...", when possible |
Use full titles i.e. The Right
Reverend, The Honorable, Colonel
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| "at home" cards
bearing the couple's married name should not be sent with the
invitations. This information may be placed at the end of the
reception program or mailed. |
Formal style of addressing
envelopes dictates black ink and by hand--NOT typed |
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·
Episcopal
The
Reverend (with doctorate degree): The Reverend Doctor
Presiding
Bishop: The Right
Reverend
Bishop:
The Right Reverend
Dean:
The Very Revered
Archdeacon:
The Venerable
Canon:
The Reverend Canon
·Lutheran
Pastor
·
Catholic
Cardinal:
His Eminence, John, Cardinal __
Bishop
and Archbishop: The Most
Reverend
Abbot:
The Right Reverend
Priest:
The Reverend Father
·Eastern
Orthodox
Archbishop:
The Most Reverend
Bishop:
The Right Reverend
Archimandrite
or Priest: The Very
Reverend
·Jewish
Rabbi:
Doctor or Rabbi (after obtaining doctor of philosophy)
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- Send the escort a separate invitation
- permissible to use "Aunt
Karen" on the inside envelope
- spell out "and"
- permissible to use Jr., Esq., etc.
- Avoid using initials for a man unless
he dislikes the name and prefers otherwise or it is for a business
card
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| Common Abbreviations |
1 One |
| Wy Way |
apt. apartment |
| SW South West |
Pl Place |
| Msgr. Monsignor |
Pkwy Parkway |
| RR Rural Route |
S or So South |
| Fr. Father |
Ln. Lane |
| Cir. Circle |
Terr. | |
