Wedding invitations-addressing the people invited?
September 29, 2009
I’ve heard that if you just want the couple there and not their children, or if you want to invite your friend and they can bring a guest, you write "Bob Smith and Guest" or "Bob and Mary Smith" but do you write this on the outside of the envelope that gets mailed to them?
Like will the post office see:
"Bob Smith and Guest
1234 pine st
Seattle, WA 98989"?
Or is there somewhere else you put this? We dont have traditional invitations, theyre picture ones so there is nowhere to write it inside, and the RSVP thing says this:
We would like to celebrate with you blah blah (i can remember exactly)
_______People will be attending
_______We are unable to attend
You can also RSVP by calling 111-1111 or email at aldkfa;@yahoo.com
So there isnt really anywhere to put it on the RSVP card too 
What do i do exactly?
Well crap. Like i said, we have picture invitations so there isnt an inner envelope, and my mom made the RSVP’s already (that is why i put it in my question) and didnt ask me what she wanted them to say (she works at a print shop thats why she’s making them)
so theres nothing i can do?
You write it on the envelope. If you are doing an outer and inner envelope, the outside is addressed to either:
Mr and Mrs Robert Smith, if married
Ms Jane Doe / and Mr Robert Smith, if living together
Mr Robert Smith, if not living together or unnamed guest
The inner envelope would be addressed to:
Mr Robert and Mrs Jane Smith
Ms Jane Doe / and Mr Robert Smith
Mr Robert Smith / and Ms Jane Doe OR / and Guest
If only using the inner, name both parties and/or "Guest" on the outer envelope.
This is all depending on how formal you are, as well.
EDIT:: It’s not supposed to go on the actual invitation or the RSVP card. It is supposed to go on the envelope. If you don’t have two envelopes, write out the one you have with the same information as what would normally be on the "inner" envelope.
a good message to be used in wedding invitation cards for telling only blessings but no presents?
September 29, 2009
wedding invitation card message
Keep it simple. "The couple ( or "We" ) only request(s) your blessings and well wishes as gifts as this is what is most important."
What is the best choice for a calligraphy fountain pen for addressing wedding invitation envelopes?
September 29, 2009
I am hand-addressing wedding invitations and would like to use a calligraphy pen to do that. I tried out some ink pens today and found they were too wide. A friend suggested calligraphy fountain pens instead. I don’t know anything about them and would like more information. Keeping in mind that I’m a total beginner with calligraphy, here are some of my questions:
- Which one should I try? (specific brand and model)
- How is a calligraphy fountain pen similar or different from a regular fountain pen? Can I just use a fountain pen that I already own?
- Good online resources for buying calligraphy fountain pens?
- Other good calligraphy resources for beginners?
Try visiting a good Stationery store in your area. Most carry a good line of materials. You may not want to invest too heavily ($$$) if you are only doing a single project.
Since you already own a fountain pen, you may only need to buy a new nib (if yours is replaceable).
The only difference between a standard fountain pen and one used for calligraphy is the nib. A standard writing pen has a very fine point, where calligraphy requires a wider tip. Think of the difference between a ball-point and a highlighter.
I have used everything from the old quill pen & ink to reservoir fountain pens with various nibs to disposable calligraphy pens with equal success.
For modern papers, I actually prefer the less expensive ones. The ink will bleed through most paper if you use the old "dip" inkwell, or even most fountain pens.
And remember, it’s important that you always hold the nib in one position (don’t let the pen roll in your hand) to get the gradient line widths that make calligraphy so beautiful!
Casual Wedding Invitations?
September 29, 2009
Though are wedding is formal, we really REALLY don’t like most of the formal invitations. The style really just doesn’t suit our personality. We are trying to find some reasonably priced contemporary and informal-ish invites.
Do you know any good sites?
Here are some examples of ones that we like for this style so far:
http://www.invitationsbydawn.com/We_ViewEns.cfm?sItemCode=WedEns6767&sCatalogCode=WedEnsDD&iStartRow=33&lCriteria=3445&strcontinue=yes&strsearch=yes&format=WedEnsDDa
http://www.now-and-forever.com/We_ViewEns.cfm?sItemCode=WedEns4044&sCatalogCode=WedEnsNF&iStartRow=91&lCriteria=4707&strcontinue=yes&strsearch=yes&format=WedEnsNFa
http://www.annsbridalbargains.com/We_ViewEns.cfm?sItemCode=WedEns5351&sCatalogCode=WedEnsVA&iStartRow=1&strcontinue=yes&strsearch=yes&format=WedEnsVAa
http://pgp.cceasy.com/order/CasPage1B.cfm?sEnsembleCode=CasEns06280&page=1&strcontinue=yes&strsearch=no&format=WIACasEnsDT26
the last one is perfect!
Help with wedding invitation etiquette:GIFT REGISTRY!?
September 29, 2009
I’ve read that including a gift registry card with your wedding invitations is tacky. We’re getting married in Vegas, and I am not having a reception. I’m afraid my relatives and friends will buy us stuff we already have…..we have everything we’ll ever need, we’ll be mainly asking for stuff we want but still reasonable to request.
Do you think having a gift registry card with my invitations is tacky, or do you think it’s logical to prevent people from buying us stuff we don’t need? ((I need honest opinions here, I hardly see my family so they’ll buy us stuff or send us money reguardless to make themselves feel less guilty))
I have to add that none of my family members talk to eachother, so spreading it via "word of mouth" would be impossible since they hate eachother.
Do not include the cards in the invite. Tell as many people where you are registered as you can, and let them spread the word.
