Preparing Your Guest List

Guest lists should be typed and sent to me as a Microsoft Word document or an editable PDF. Please type EXACTLY what you want to appear on the envelope. I will scribe these names and addresses verbatim.

A good rule of thumb for invitation addressing is to avoid abbreviations and spell out everything. The only exception is the prefix to a name (Mr., Mrs., Ms., etc.). While compiling your guest list, you will come across many different family and living situations. There are many online resources for addressing these situations. Type them how you see fit.

Example of how to type an address for lettering

(Example is a married man and woman with children living at home)

Envelope Sets

Outer Envelope:

Mr. and Mrs. John Smith

123 Apple Tree Lane

Sunnyville, Georgia 28576

Inner Envelope:

Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Tommy and Mary

Outer Envelope:

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hammond

6758 Bridgewater Avenue

Reidsville, Montana 35474

Inner Envelope:

Mr. and Mrs. Hammond

Alexander, Olivia and Emma

Outer Envelope Only

Mr. and Mrs. John Smith

123 Apple Tree Lane

Sunnyville, Georgia 28576

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hammond

6758 Bridgewater Avenue

Reidsville, Montana 35474

Children are not typically listed on outer envelopes, even when an inner envelope does not accompany it. However, the above rules are a combination of what I generally see and personal preference. These invitations are coming from you, and I will address them however you prefer.