Guest Addressing

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Please wait to upload until your guest list has been proofread and spellchecked; we will not send a proof of the individual addresses.

  • We will copy all wording and punctuation (commas, etc.) as you have it in your template. Capitalization will copy the design, as noted in your proof.

  • Please ensure that there are no returns (enters) or extra spaces in your template.

  • For zip codes that begin with zero, please ensure these cells are formatted correctly.

    Please note that your order will not be sent to print until we have your final template.

Etiquette

We have a few helpful suggestions when completing your addressing template. The style is based on whether you are having a formal or informal ceremony.

Salutations: For a more formal ceremony, salutations should be used. For informal ceremonies, you may just use first/last names.

Single Person: 
Mr. John Jones; or
Mr. John Jones
and Guest

Married Couple: 
Mr. and Mrs. John Jones; Mr. John and Mrs. Edith Jones

Married Couple with Different Last Names, or unmarried couple living together: 
Mr. John Jones
Mrs. Jane Smith

Families: 
Mr. and Mrs. John Jones
and Family
or
Mr. and Mrs. John Jones
Bryan, Keira, and Natalie

Doctors:  
Dr. Anne Smith and Mr. John Jones; Doctors Anne and Peter Underwood (the doctor is always listed first)

Distinguished Titles: 
The Honorable Mary Thomas and Lieutenant Jonathan Anderson, U.S. Navy or Captains John and Jane Thomas, U.S. Navy