Announcements/Planning
Remember: decide for yourself what form you prefer - it might be a mix of styles. Don’t worry too much about the wording -- all people really need to know is that you are in love, getting married, and want to include them in your special day! So, relax, enjoy this experience, and be sure to get the announcements mailed in plenty of time for the wedding! Six weeks lead time is not unreasonable.
Addressing Invitations
If you are like most couples, you’ll have hundreds of invitations to address. We’ve included some options below: Calligrapher: Pros: You will get a beautiful, formal look that everyone will compliment. Cons: Calligraphers can be very expensive, and sometimes hard to find. Write them yourself: Pros: You can get it done at your own pace, and have friends and family help. Cons: Not everyone who is willing to help has beautiful (or even legible) handwriting! Print them: Pros: You will get it done fast, with a uniform font that matches your invitations. Cons: Make sure to select a good quality printer whose work looks professional. Of course, it wouldn’t be a wedding task if there wasn’t something traditional you had to do. In the case of invitations, you must spell everything out -- no abbreviations. The only abbreviation allowed is for titles (Mr., Mrs., etc.). Here’s how to do it: Married Couple: Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Miller 345 Greentree Drive Plainfield, Vermont 12345 Couple with Different Last Names: Mrs. (Ms.) Nicole Hansen and Mr. Frank Roberts 65 Riverbank Avenue Lewiston, Illinois 23456 Couple with Children: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Potter and family 974 Redwood Court Smithville, Nevada 34567 (Continued on the next page) 36
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